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We've got tremendous momentum now, but we have one more hurdle to clear...defense. Kwiakowski may be a great defensive coordinator, but so far, he hasn't shown that at Texas. 

IMHO, we pay Gary Patterson whatever it takes to get him a title and position on the defensive staff. Co-coordinator/Assistant head coach, whatever. Being a defensive analyst is too temporary. To me, that would show that we're really serious about having a great defense as well. 

Get him a NIL deal he can't refuse. Lol

 
UTfish said:
We've got tremendous momentum now, but we have one more hurdle to clear...defense. Kwiakowski may be a great defensive coordinator, but so far, he hasn't shown that at Texas. 

IMHO, we pay Gary Patterson whatever it takes to get him a title and position on the defensive staff. Co-coordinator/Assistant head coach, whatever. Being a defensive analyst is too temporary. To me, that would show that we're really serious about having a great defense as well. 

Get him a NIL deal he can't refuse. Lol
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With on field coaching size limitations, it may be the better move to keep him in his current role. To give him an on field role would require dropping another coach. 

I do agree, keep him in Austin as long as possible at basically whatever costs. I think the current arrangement is a good set up for all. Gary gets to be a football junkie, do deep dives on problems within the program and help provide solutions to Sark and Co. At the same time, he doesn't have to be out recruiting or have the pressure or stress of the head coach role.

It also means a replacement for PK is waiting in the wings if things go south and a change is needed.

 
Seems like the Arch commitment is creating the type of buzz was expected with other possible commits. Seems like Baxter and Cook are about ready to pop. Also, seems to give us a chance with defensive guys like DJ Hicks and Anthony Hill that we may not have had otherwise.

Some of these out of state studs that now want to jump into the mix give me some pause. In terms of culture and program fit, do we want blue chips jumping on board with Texas now, just because of Arch? To a degree, yes, of course, but those commitments would come with baggage and would be players I would be concerned about hitting the transfer portal. They would be guys who want to play AT Texas (and only because of Arch) vs guys who want to play FOR Texas.

All that to say, I hope we can turn the heat up and close the deal with some of the studs who we have been after for years, in state 5 stars, etc and while answering calls and checking in on the interest of the out of state blue chips I'd proceed with caution. 

 
BWilk55 said:
Seems like the Arch commitment is creating the type of buzz was expected with other possible commits. Seems like Baxter and Cook are about ready to pop. Also, seems to give us a chance with defensive guys like DJ Hicks and Anthony Hill that we may not have had otherwise.

Some of these out of state studs that now want to jump into the mix give me some pause. In terms of culture and program fit, do we want blue chips jumping on board with Texas now, just because of Arch? To a degree, yes, of course, but those commitments would come with baggage and would be players I would be concerned about hitting the transfer portal. They would be guys who want to play AT Texas (and only because of Arch) vs guys who want to play FOR Texas.

All that to say, I hope we can turn the heat up and close the deal with some of the studs who we have been after for years, in state 5 stars, etc and while answering calls and checking in on the interest of the out of state blue chips I'd proceed with caution. 
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Agree. Good problem to have, but at some positions the staff will have to be selective and say no to some talented players. Not all 5 star prospects end up being 5 star players. I do hope we're able to sign some strong defensive talent. Big year for PK.

 
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BWilk55 said:
With on field coaching size limitations, it may be the better move to keep him in his current role. To give him an on field role would require dropping another coach. 

I do agree, keep him in Austin as long as possible at basically whatever costs. I think the current arrangement is a good set up for all. Gary gets to be a football junkie, do deep dives on problems within the program and help provide solutions to Sark and Co. At the same time, he doesn't have to be out recruiting or have the pressure or stress of the head coach role.

It also means a replacement for PK is waiting in the wings if things go south and a change is needed.
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Maybe so, if possible, but he could be paid more in an active on-field role couldn't he, and the perception by the recruits would be enhanced. 

You're right about the fact that he may not want a position like that. Just wishing. 

 
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