Sunday, January 19, 2014

Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes

As promised, I did my research, and here is Coach Strong's new staff at Texas. Keep in mind, these are only stats and facts, I will save my critique after the first game of the 2014 season...just kiddin' I will ALWAYS give my thoughts and opinions ALWAYS. HOOK 'EM!!!! \m/


  • Vance Bedford: was at Louisville last year with Strong. He is a graduate of The University of Texas, and will now become the Longhorn's defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. At Louisville, under Strong, Bedford was key in the Cardinals ability to lead the FBS in total defense, rushing defense, sacks, fewest 1st downs allowed, and 3rd down conversion defense. Bedford spent 6 years with the Chicago Bears as a defensive backs coach. Under Bedford, the Cardinals ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense, passing efficiency defense, passing yards allowed, tackles for a loss, and red-zone defense. 
  • Brian Jean-Mary: will serve as linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas. He is an alum of Appalachian State and has been part of Strong's coaching staff since 2010. He has also coached at Georgia Tech and North Alabama.
  • Shawn Watson: spent last two years at Louisville with Strong. Watson will assume the role as quarterbacks coach at Texas. His most recent achievement is working with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who some say is arguably the top prospect in the up coming NFL draft. Watson is credited for getting Louisville's offense where it is today. During the 2013 season, the Louisville Cardinals led the FBS in completion percentage, fewest passes intercepted, and fewest turnovers lost. Watson's offense also ranked in the top 3 in 3rd down conversions, time of possession, and passing efficiency. Watson is an Alum of Illinois and Southern Illinois. 
  • Pat Moorer: has become the new strength and conditioning coach. Moorer is an alum of Florida. he has worked at South Carolina for two stints. He has 4 years experience at Louisville under Coach Strong, and has Certification of Master Strength and Conditioning.
  • Joe Wickline: Offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Wickline spent the last 9 years at Oklahoma State under Mike Gundy. Under Wickline, Oklahoma State averaged over 40 points per game in 4 of the last 6 seasons. Wickline coached with Strong at The University of Florida from 2002-2004. Has been touted as best offensive line coach in the Big 12. He is an alum of The University of Florida.
  • Tommie Robinson: heads up position as runningbacks coach. Has worked at USC (where he coached last year), and the Arizona Cardinals. His resume also includes stints at The University of Miami, Memphis, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, the Dallas Cowboys, TCU, and Utah State. He is an alum of Troy.
  • Les Koenning: will serve as the wide receivers coach. He is an alum of The University of Texas. Has 34 years coaching experience, and his resume includes Mississippi, South Alabama, Texas A&M, Alabama, TCU, Houston, Duke, Rice, and Lousiana-Layfayette.
  • Bruce Chambers: Chambers is in his 17th year coaching at The University of Texas, and remains the only coach retained from the Mack Brown era. His jobs will include recruiting and the tight-ends coach. He is an alum of North Texas.
  • Chris Rumph: defensive line coach. Rumph spent last year at The University of Alabama under Nick Saban. Rumph is an alum of South Carolina. Has had great success not only at Clemson, but also at Alabama. Rumph's defenses have never been ranked outside the top 20 in total defense.
  • Chris Vaughn: Secondary and special teams coordinator. Vaughn coached at Ole Miss in 2011, and has worked at Arkansas, Tulsa, Ole Miss, and Memphis. Has 16 years coaching experience. He is an alum of Ole Miss.

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