Joni Taylor leaving UGA to be Texas A&M’s new HC

[Dwilliams02]

Obviously the question now is what direction does Georgia go for their new coach?

Don't be surprised if it's coach Yo. Barker was high on her. Plus next class. She's recruiting Williams

 

[southie]

I don't think it's already convinced. But if Barker opts out her intent. Joni will be one of the first to call.

I think a "package deal" that her husband would get a spot on the A&M staff is more likely.

When Schaefer left Miss. State for Texas, his signee DeYona Gaston asked to be released from her LOI. She then signed with Texas. That type of scenario is pretty common these days. I just don't believe that Janiah Barker possibly switching from Georgia is one of the factors as to why A&M hired Joni; that's a bonus if it happens, but certainly not a reason for the hire, IMO.

 

[SECbbfan24]

There will 100% be changes to Georgias roster somewhere between current players or incoming recruits. Happens essentially with every coaching change and it’s even more a given now with the portal

When Kim took the LSU job, Dauda asked for a release and ended up at Arkansas.

 

[Dwilliams02]

I think a "package deal" that her husband would get a spot on the A&M staff is more likely.

When Schaefer left Miss. State for Texas, his signee DeYona Gaston asked to be released from her LOI. She then signed with Texas. That type of scenario is pretty common these days. I just don't believe that Janiah Barker possibly switching from Georgia is one of the factors as to why A&M hired Joni; that's a bonus if it happens, but certainly not a reason for the hire, IMO.

It's not a factor. Money is. It's just possible.

Maybe package deal was the wrong terminology in my statement. But I still think A&M has adequate talent for Joni to work with. And IF Barker was to follow. Then they would be in a better situation

 

[Dwilliams02]

I think a "package deal" that her husband would get a spot on the A&M staff is more likely.

When Schaefer left Miss. State for Texas, his signee DeYona Gaston asked to be released from her LOI. She then signed with Texas. That type of scenario is pretty common these days. I just don't believe that Janiah Barker possibly switching from Georgia is one of the factors as to why A&M hired Joni; that's a bonus if it happens, but certainly not a reason for the hire, IMO.

And I think A&M did the promising. Not Joni lol. It had to take serious money for her to leave first and foremost.

If I had to think of anything else. The NIL could be another reason. A&M knew they get a good recruiter with Joni. So eventually. NIL will become a factor. Especially how much they put out in their football class.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Let me pack up and grab this Georgia opening.

 

[DefenseBB]

Wait, I have a different take than @Dwilliams02 that having her Husband on staff ABSOLUTELY can be a trigger and that was an issue with Jim Harrick when he left Rhody for Georgia as he wanted his Son on the staff at Georgia and Georgia had to “adjust the rule” (and it later proved a problem as Younger Harrick committed violations). As many programs have wife/husband teams (Shea/Garrick; Kristy Curry; Adia Barnes; Kellie Harper; JR Payne) it does benefit and I am sure promotes a quality of life issue.
All that said, if I am an SEC foe, I say I just killed two birds with one stone as I don’t think this makes A&M better and now Georgia has to find a new coach.

 

[southie]

And I think A&M did the promising. Not Joni lol. It had to take serious money for her to leave first and foremost.

If I had to think of anything else. The NIL could be another reason. A&M knew they get a good recruiter with Joni. So eventually. NIL will become a factor. Especially how much they put out in their football class.

Well, Joni's new contract extension one year ago included a $100,000 raise to $850,000. That's pretty good for someone who's never advanced to the Sweet 16. If A&M is paying her more than $1 million, they are foolish.

Coach Yo also received a contract extension and salary increase one year ago. I could not find her new salary, though. But, as others have stated, she'll most likely be a candidate for the Georgia job.

 

[southie]

Janiah Barker posted Joni's hiring announcement on her Instagram story. That would make me think she might be going with her.

Apparently, Janiah Barker has removed all Georgia-related content from her Instagram

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Apparently, Janiah Barker has removed all Georgia-related content from her Instagram

She not feeling Coach Yo?

 

[SECbbfan24]

LOL at multiple sec schools poaching each other’s coaches

 

[Dwilliams02]

LOL at multiple sec schools poaching each other’s coaches

Love it for the coaches though. Get paid. Now how they will do. Ehhh. We'll see

 

[LwrcasefaN]

LOL at multiple sec schools poaching each other’s coaches

Yea...feels like dating a relative. That's what someone told me. lol

 

[southie]

LOL at multiple sec schools poaching each other’s coaches

SEC has long been very incestuous in hiring each other's coaches and A.D.s

 

[Hayven]

Obviously the question now is what direction does Georgia go for their new coach?

Maybe Coach Jumper is available?

 

[nickp91]

I did not see Joni Taylor leaving Georgia for Texas A&M

 

[Coler]

Now does Ole Miss go after the Jackson State coach?

 

[sun]

Often there's also an issue of paying the buy out of the contract for the coach that's leaving voluntarily.
Sometimes the financial penalty is significant, and the hiring school probably negotiates paying it for the new coach that they hire.

 

[TC22]

Now does Ole Miss go after the Jackson State coach?

Don’t think she would leave.

 

[DeeHusky]

Now does Ole Miss go after the Jackson State coach?

I think she should have a bigger job that Ole Miss. A really good coach.

 

[pvdoggy]

Yeah, I'm trying to understand Joni's reasoning for choosing to go to A&M. She has no (family) ties to A&M or the state of Texas that I'm aware of. Her program at Georgia is currently in better condition than A&M, and better player talent (current and incoming).

Since she's staying in the SEC, it can't be about the competition being too tough.

It has to be about the money.

It's always about the money.

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[WestsideWaltz]

The husband/wife thingie was not beneficial to the Wynns at Washington. It's believed that Shannon Perry LeBeauf was offered the USC job last season but wanted her husband as associate head coach They said Hell No. Google his name and you'll see why.

 

[LETTERL]

So, does the Jackson State coach apply for the Ole Miss position?

 

[Dwilliams02]

So, does the Jackson State coach apply for the Ole Miss position?

Ole Miss gonna have to do some convincing and drop a bag she may not resist. She made some strong statements post game of LSU. Statements I love btw. I pray for her success wherever it lands.