Hank Hughes Cincy D-Coordinator

[Confident Carl]

Looks like Hank Hughes will be working with Tommy Tuberville in Cincinnati.

Really happy for him.

http://www.bearcatsblog.com/2014-ar...delberg-join-tuberville-s-coaching-staff.html

 

[RedSoloCup]

Yeah, glad to see staff recognized for hard work and years in the biz.

Whether you liked him (Hank) or not so much, he was a big part of this place.

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

Take the over in the UConn vs Cincinnati game this year

 

[huskymedic]

This has been rumored for a week but still no official announcement from school? Must be more red-tape to clear any posting/hr vetting process.

 

[Woof 101]

Hank did a HELL of a lot for UCONN football over the years here. Can he get an Amen?

 

[formerlurker]

Hank did a HELL of a lot for UCONN football over the years here. Can he get an Amen?

Yes. But not on The Boneyard.

I will send him a Happy Winter Holiday card next December though.

 

[Waquoit]

Whether you liked him (Hank) or not so much, he was a big part of this place.

I don't think that many people didn't like Hank.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Hank was a hardworker and competent DC. Nothing more or less. I wasn't particularly disappointed when he left, and wouldn't have been disappointed if he stayed.

A little surprised that he is working for Tuberville, who I thought favored more aggressive D's.

 

[Confident Carl]

Hank did a HELL of a lot for UCONN football over the years here. Can he get an Amen?

amen!

 

[coachRD]

Hank did a HELL of a lot for UCONN football over the years here. Can he get an Amen?

When I was a young assistant coach whose background was WR's & DB's, he spent A LOT of time working 1 on 1 with me to help me broaden my knowledge base as a coach. He took his time, was a great communicator, and was so giving of his time that I was the one who cut the session short out of guilt for taking up so much of his time! He is just a good person.

 

[fgbrault]

I wish Hank all the best and tremendous success in all he does. I also thank him for all he did for the UCONN program.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

As a DC, Hank's schemes, primarily for coverage, were a bit too passive and bland for my liking but that aside there is not one bad thing that can be said about the man as a person, a coach or an employee at UConn. I wish him all the best.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

The thing about Hank's bland defenses is that they work in college football. College QB's have trouble sustaining 10+ play drives. Eventually a QB makes a bad throw or a RB slips on a cut or something like that, it is then 2nd or 3rd and long, and all the percentages favor the defense.

You won't stop a lot of great or even very good offenses playing with Hank's D, but you will usually stop the mediocre and bad ones.

 

[HawkHusky]

Hank did a HELL of a lot for UCONN football over the years here. Can he get an Amen?

After UCONN beats Cincinnati next year is when he'll get an Amen from me.

 

[kobe]

I am hoping this is not true. Really a puzzling hire on our end. Tubs said he wanted a guy with midwest recruiting ties.

 

[huskymedic]

I am hoping this is not true. Really a puzzling hire on our end. Tubs said he wanted a guy with midwest recruiting ties.

It's true -

>>Official now- co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

TomGroeschen6:10pm via TweetDeck
#UC announces 2 new football assistantscin.ci/1eHpfg4 #bearcats

“@TTuberville: Pleased to announce the addition of coaches Hank Hughes and Jeff Koonz to the #Bearcats defensive staff. http://Post original url/1miyV6m”<<

 

[hardcorehusky]

Hank was a great coach and ambassador for UCONN during his time here. He told a story a few years ago at a signing day event in the basement of the civic center that his son had a small basketball court in the house that had Husky logos all over it. He bled blue and I wish him success in the future. He is a football coach and looking at his resume, he traveled quite a bit before we became home to him and his family. Some of you might not like his defenses- but remember who makes the tackles and defends the passes.

 

[huskymedic]

Former UConn assistant feels right at home in Cincinnati
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2014/02/former-uconn-assistant-feels-right-at.html

 

[CL82]

Glad to hear it. I wish him the best against everyone but us.

 

[Palatine]

Hank made a real difference when he joined Edsalll's staff. He brought a ton of energy at a time when the team really needed it.

 

[uconnric]

All the best to Hank.

 

[huskymedic]

Hank Hughes Q&A: Catching up with Cincinnati’s new co-defensive coordinator:
http://college-football.si.com/2014/03/27/hank-hughes-cincinnati-bearcats-spring-football/

 

[fgbrault]

Congratulations to Hank Hughes!