NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
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NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
I have heard statements from confirmed sources that D-Co Shawn Howe is taking an NFL position. Who do we hire or promote to fill his shoes?
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It’s true, bummer, but good for Howe. I would think Jody Owens would be a good fit.CATSJUNKIE wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:39 amI have heard statements from confirmed sources that D-Co Shawn Howe is taking an NFL position. Who do we hire or promote to fill his shoes?
There isn’t really a spot, but Clay Bignell, who is at New Mexico, would be fun to have back
Maybe Daly regrets UTEP and wants back ha
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooo
Don't let this distract you from the fact that the griz blew a 22-0 lead.
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Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Bozcat003 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:42 amIt’s true, bummer, but good for Howe. I would think Jody Owens would be a good fit.CATSJUNKIE wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:39 amI have heard statements from confirmed sources that D-Co Shawn Howe is taking an NFL position. Who do we hire or promote to fill his shoes?
There isn’t really a spot, but Clay Bignell, who is at New Mexico, would be fun to have back
Maybe Daly regrets UTEP and wants back ha
Trenton Green? Not sure how that would work with CB/S covered but just throwing out ideas
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Jody or Bobby
PlayerRep wrote:The point is not the record of the teams UM beat, it's the quality and record of the teams UM almost beat.
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Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts. - Dan Gable
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Howe is a great dude! Sorry to see him go.
Jody kind of seems like the logical choice. I don't know a lot about Shep, but he's been here quite a while and seems to be doing a great job.
Freddie Banks is the DB coach at Wake Forrest....not sure if he'd want to move back into a coordinator role.
Jody kind of seems like the logical choice. I don't know a lot about Shep, but he's been here quite a while and seems to be doing a great job.
Freddie Banks is the DB coach at Wake Forrest....not sure if he'd want to move back into a coordinator role.
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Vigen likes promoting from within if he can, and he's got a very obvious candidate on staff already in Jody Owens who has already been a DC before at multiple schools. IF Howe is leaving then I have a hard time seeing any other replacement.
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Well when is @Colter_Nuanez going to get around to tweeting this?
Its not like he has anything else to report on today.
Its not like he has anything else to report on today.
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Not at all, just one post here from someone with less than 10 total posts on the board.
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Only one Bobby at MSU
PlayerRep wrote:The point is not the record of the teams UM beat, it's the quality and record of the teams UM almost beat.
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Number of posts I've made doesn't dictate my worthiness. Have a brother on the team that is a starter.
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I never said it did dictate your worthiness, just a factual statement.CATSJUNKIE wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:12 amNumber of posts I've made doesn't dictate my worthiness. Have a brother on the team that is a starter.
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Jody Owens is the clear top candidate. He is more than ready. Congrats to Howe, can't get mad at him for jumping up to the NFL. Definitely an upgrade in pay and experience! Do we know what position coach or assistant he will be with the Steelers?
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Owens is the clear choice. Legacy is important and not overlooked here.
Kane Ioane? Joey Thomas?
Those are my three wishlist fellas.
Kane Ioane? Joey Thomas?
Those are my three wishlist fellas.