I hope we keep TJ, Foley and Shane Day

[sdhusky]

It definitely felt like some chemistry going on with CC and those guys.

But, I'm behind Diaco whatever his decision.

 

[UConn07]

It definitely felt like some chemistry going on with CC and those guys.

But, I'm behind Diaco whatever his decision.

I second this!

 

[CTMike]

I'm mentally preparing myself to say goodbye to TJW.

 

[Exit 4]

Maybe Weist ends up with Brian Kelly in ND....

 

[nelsonmuntz]

I think this is a test for Diaco. The new guy completely cleaning house is a sign of weakness in my experience. He doesn't need to keep TJ, but if he doesn't make a hard run at Foley, I will be concerned.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I hope all three have the chance to keep their jobs and if they interview well with Diaco all the better.

This is a casualty of coaching change though. Without picking anyone of the three out, I highly doubt all three get retained.

Nelson hit on it a bit. The hiring of his staff is everyone's first look at how Diaco will perform as a coach. Building a staff, administrating a staff and delegating authority are all key indicators of how he will do as a coach. Recruiting style and in-game adjustments are most of the rest.

 

[itgoeslike]

In situations such as this, its unlikely TJ stays on. He did a great job under tough circumstances and put UCONN in a much better place than it was just a few weeks ago. It would make me very happy to be wrong. If I was Bowling Green, I would make him an offer. I don't know if they can afford him, but he deserves to land somewhere were good.

 

[theferl]

I would keep TJ. He deserves another shot based on the debacle that was 2013. Everyone else is fair game, but I think Diaco should clean house, start fresh.

 

[Jax Husky]

I would keep TJ. He deserves another shot based on the debacle that was 2013. Everyone else is fair game, but I think Diaco should clean house, start fresh.

Hired a defensive coach is the perfect setup to keep TJ as OC. Keep the continuity in the offense for the new guy. If this happens, it will be a MAJOR WIN for UConn. I am getting really excited about this hire and potential combo of young coaching talent. Weist still needs 2-3 more years of seasoning before he lands a great gig. Lets hope they can win a couple conference titles together before that happens.

 

[Jax Husky]

In situations such as this, its unlikely TJ stays on. He did a great job under tough circumstances and put UCONN in a much better place than it was just a few weeks ago. It would make me very happy to be wrong. If I was Bowling Green, I would make him an offer. I don't know if they can afford him, but he deserves to land somewhere were good.

Where do you all see TJ going? MAC HC? OC somewhere else? I think he stays.

 

[ruskin]

As said before TJ is going to have a tough time making $475K anywhere else. I think it would be a sign of strength on Diaco's part to have enough confidence in himself to keep TJ.

Still stunned Diaco is 'only' $1.5 million.

 

[Srqhusky]

Agree an would like to add john wholly as well. We will need the best linebacker coach for his 3-4 defense!

 

[Jax Husky]

As said before TJ is going to have a tough time making $475K anywhere else. I think it would be a sign of strength on Diaco's part to have enough confidence in himself to keep TJ.

Still stunned Diaco is 'only' $1.5 million.

Yes, he's an OC with 1 year experience

 

[itgoeslike]

Where do you all see TJ going? MAC HC? OC somewhere else? I think he stays.

I believe the only FBS schools with HC vacancies are Bowling Green, Florida Atlantic, or Arkansas State (at least for now). I had mentioned Bowling Green. TJ has proven that he would add value as an OC at number of D1 programs. I wouldn't mind if he stayed, but it's all about chemistry and you have to give the new HC latitude to make that call.

 

[pj]

Yes! Make TJW sufficiently highly paid that he won't consider leaving for anything but a major school HC position, keep him as OC and give him an assistant head coach title, keep Jon Wholley and Mike Foley, evaluate the rest. That could become a really good staff.

 

[itgoeslike]

As said before TJ is going to have a tough time making $475K anywhere else. I think it would be a sign of strength on Diaco's part to have enough confidence in himself to keep TJ.

Still stunned Diaco is 'only' $1.5 million.

With regard to year 1 salary, I was surprised too. But, first, it needs be confirmed. If so, I suspect there are performance bonuses and solid ramp up in years 2-5. Maybe we needed to absorb buyouts, severance, signing bonuses, transition costs, etc. in year one?

 

[itgoeslike]

I think it totally makes sense to try to retain Foley.

 

[metsfan2323]

I think this is a test for Diaco. The new guy completely cleaning house is a sign of weakness in my experience. He doesn't need to keep TJ, but if he doesn't make a hard run at Foley, I will be concerned.

I agree, if he comes in and cleans house just for the sake of cleaning house it will be the first sign that we are in trouble. P screwed up royally when he demoted Joe Moorhead.

 

[metsfan2323]

Yes, he's an OC with 1 year experience

This is a Boneyard myth. He was an offensive coordinator for 7 seasons at Western Kentucky.

 

[Jax Husky]

With regard to year 1 salary, I was surprised too. But, first, it needs be confirmed. If so, I suspect there are performance bonuses and solid ramp up in years 2-5. Maybe we needed to absorb buyouts, severance, signing bonuses, transition costs, etc. in year one?

Diaco + TJ at $600K would be a home run, IMO

 

[Dove]

What do y'all thinks the timeline is for Diaco to make these decisions

 

[Jax Husky]

This is a Boneyard myth. He was an offensive coordinator for 7 seasons at Western Kentucky.

Ahh, I was not really familiar with his background. Thanks for the correction.

 

[Jax Husky]

What do y'all thinks the timeline is for Diaco to make these decisions

He'll interview TJ. My guess is, if they hit it off, he stays

 

[itgoeslike]

This is a Boneyard myth. He was an offensive coordinator for 7 seasons at Western Kentucky.

If dominos fall and Petrino left, Weist would be a good fit for that program.

 

[Nostical]

Just maybe the surprising $1.5M salary start reflects something else. Perhaps Diaco recognized the need to hike the asst coach's salary pool and was willing to go 10 toes in to help the program--his program--succeed. Maybe Narduzzi was only a 5 toe guy.