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NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:39 am
by CATSJUNKIE
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?
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:42 am
by Bozcat003
CATSJUNKIE wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:39 am
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?
It’s true, bummer, but good for Howe. I would think Jody Owens would be a good fit.
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
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:46 am
by CatBlitz
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:48 am
by luckyirishguy25
Ouch.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:49 am
by Bocephus
Jody Owens
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:49 am
by Bozcat003
Bozcat003 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:42 am
CATSJUNKIE wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:39 am
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?
It’s true, bummer, but good for Howe. I would think Jody Owens would be a good fit.
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
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:51 am
by cats2506
Jody or Bobby
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:52 am
by tdub
cats2506 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:51 am
Jody or
Bobby
Please clarify.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:53 am
by wbtfg
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.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:55 am
by MSU01
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.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:57 am
by Common Cat
Is this official?
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:58 am
by lutecat
Well when is @Colter_Nuanez going to get around to tweeting this?
Its not like he has anything else to report on today.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:02 am
by MSU01
Common Cat wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:57 am
Is this official?
Not at all, just one post here from someone with less than 10 total posts on the board.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:04 am
by cats2506
tdub wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:52 am
cats2506 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:51 am
Jody or
Bobby
Please clarify.
Only one Bobby at MSU
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:12 am
by CATSJUNKIE
MSU01 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:02 am
Common Cat wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:57 am
Is this official?
Not at all, just one post here from someone with less than 10 total posts on the board.
Number of posts I've made doesn't dictate my worthiness. Have a brother on the team that is a starter.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:12 am
by MSU01
CATSJUNKIE wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:12 am
MSU01 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:02 am
Common Cat wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:57 am
Is this official?
Not at all, just one post here from someone with less than 10 total posts on the board.
Number of posts I've made doesn't dictate my worthiness. Have a brother on the team that is a starter.
I never said it did dictate your worthiness, just a factual statement.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:18 am
by kwcat
Common Cat wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:57 am
Is this official?
Yep, it’s official. He told the players.
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:19 am
by kwcat
Sounds like he’s going to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:27 am
by BlueAndGoldNation
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?
Re: NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:28 am
by GavinDonos
Owens is the clear choice. Legacy is important and not overlooked here.
Kane Ioane? Joey Thomas?
Those are my three wishlist fellas.