Bear Down Wildcats

gronk4heisman wrote:San Diego St's recruiting is not that great either, so not sure how good a recruiter he is.

Merkin wrote:Not really a stellar resume but at least he has real Div I DC experience unlike Cecil and Hunley. Not a home run hire, but not a bad choice. But still, probably on the downhill side of his coaching career.


Coaching career[edit]
Western Oregon State College[edit]
Lewis was as assistant coach for the Western Oregon Wolves from 1989 to 1990.[5]

Oregon State University[edit]
Lewis served as an assistant coach for the Oregon State Beavers working with linebackers and special teams from 1991 to 1996.[5]

University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign[edit]
Lewis was defensive line coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini from 1997 to 2000 before serving as linebackers coach from 2001 to 2002.[5]

University of New Mexico[edit]
Lewis was defensive coordinator of the New Mexico Lobos from 2003 to 2007 while also serving stints as defensive line and linebacker coach.[5]

University of Texas at El Paso[edit]
Lewis served as defensive coordinator of the UTEP Miners from 2008 to 2009.[5]

Hartford Colonials[edit]
Lewis was defensive coordinator of the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League in 2010.[5]

San Diego State University[edit]
Lewis has served as defensive line coach of the San Diego State Aztecs since 2011.[5][6]

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

Harvey Specter wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

gronk4heisman wrote:It must be nice being hater's girlfriend/wife (assuming he has one). She sleeps around, but comes back home and it is a sign that she is even more committed to him than before.

In this analogy, if we are paying RichRod, is it prostitution? If it is prostitution, can you really get angry that you're not her only one?

You guys have it backwards... RR is the one getting paid here.

He is more like the stripper that is really good at his job, and Hater is the 30-ish married guy who got hitched right out of college, and has never been to a gentlemen's club before. After emptying his wallet and a quick trip to the cash machine, he is momentarily disappointed to find his 'girl' dancing for another patron when he returns.

But when she come back over and hits him with the obligatory "I could not wait for you to come back... Thanks for saving me from that guy. I really did not like him, but we have to dance for anyone who wants one if we are not already busy".

He leaves the club at the end of the night with a smile and the satisfaction of believing "she really digs me!"

See, actually, I see it as the opposite. I see the fans upset by RR interviewing elsewhere as the ones who think that she actually isn't in it for the money. This isn't his alma mater, it's a job. Same as all our jobs, you might want to leave if a better opportunity comes along.

He's always been committed to the extent this is his best option, and I think it's naieve to expect otherwise. Interviewing elsewhere didn't change that.

azgreg wrote:Arizona:
Recruiting ranking/Defensive Rank

2015: 41st/114th
2014: 28th/62nd
2013: 37th/ 103rd
2012: 46th/118th

San Diego St.
Recruiting Ranking/Defensive Rank
2015: 75th/5th
2014: 73rd/53rd
2013: 79th/ 16th
2012: 98th/39th

Used Rivals for rankings.

Now I know that the level of competition is much different, but I think they did much more with less.

Harvey Specter wrote:

azgreg wrote:Arizona:
Recruiting ranking/Defensive Rank

2015: 41st/114th
2014: 28th/62nd
2013: 37th/ 103rd
2012: 46th/118th

San Diego St.
Recruiting Ranking/Defensive Rank
2015: 75th/5th
2014: 73rd/53rd
2013: 79th/ 16th
2012: 98th/39th

Used Rivals for rankings.

Now I know that the level of competition is much different, but I think they did much more with less.

So did Casteel... In the Big East.

PS - What stats are those? Everything I saw in 2014 had us outside the Top 100 (in YPG, I think)

azgreg wrote:Arizona:
Recruiting ranking/Defensive Rank

2015: 41st/114th
2014: 28th/62nd
2013: 37th/ 103rd
2012: 46th/118th

San Diego St.
Recruiting Ranking/Defensive Rank
2015: 75th/5th
2014: 73rd/53rd
2013: 79th/ 16th
2012: 98th/39th

Used Rivals for rankings.

Now I know that the level of competition is much different, but I think they did much more with less.

Merkin wrote:UA was 114th in total defense the past season, about 108th the season before I think.

Not sure what a valid benchmark is, but most I have seen most list total defense.

gronk4heisman wrote:Why are we crediting the DL coach for the performance of the D? If SD St is so good at D, shouldn't we go after their DC not a position coach?

ramcat wrote:Lewis has been locked in with Long for 10 years, serving as DC when Long was head coach, which was 4 years, I believe. So would think he has pretty equal ability to implement the defense they have utilized.

dmjcat wrote:

azgreg wrote:Arizona:
Recruiting ranking/Defensive Rank

2015: 41st/114th
2014: 28th/62nd
2013: 37th/ 103rd
2012: 46th/118th

San Diego St.
Recruiting Ranking/Defensive Rank
2015: 75th/5th
2014: 73rd/53rd
2013: 79th/ 16th
2012: 98th/39th

Used Rivals for rankings.

Now I know that the level of competition is much different, but I think they did much more with less.

Strength of Schedule:

Year AZ SDSU

2012 25 80
2013 27 86
2014 20 88
2015 56 88

ramcat wrote:Lewis has been locked in with Long for 10 years, serving as DC when Long was head coach, which was 4 years, I believe. So would think he has pretty equal ability to implement the defense they have utilized.

Harvey Specter wrote:

ramcat wrote:Lewis has been locked in with Long for 10 years, serving as DC when Long was head coach, which was 4 years, I believe. So would think he has pretty equal ability to implement the defense they have utilized.

Fair point, but if he was that good, I would think he would have gotten a DC stint someplace else already, as opposed to moving back to DL coach under Long.

That hire would not win the press conference, for a few reasons.

azgreg wrote:Arizona:
Recruiting ranking/Defensive Rank

2015: 41st/114th
2014: 28th/62nd
2013: 37th/ 103rd
2012: 46th/118th

San Diego St.
Recruiting Ranking/Defensive Rank
2015: 75th/5th
2014: 73rd/53rd
2013: 79th/ 16th
2012: 98th/39th

Used Rivals for rankings.

Now I know that the level of competition is much different, but I think they did much more with less.

cordera89 wrote:

azgreg wrote:Arizona:
Recruiting ranking/Defensive Rank

2015: 41st/114th
2014: 28th/62nd
2013: 37th/ 103rd
2012: 46th/118th

San Diego St.
Recruiting Ranking/Defensive Rank
2015: 75th/5th
2014: 73rd/53rd
2013: 79th/ 16th
2012: 98th/39th

Used Rivals for rankings.

Now I know that the level of competition is much different, but I think they did much more with less.

Why don't you put San Diego State in the Pac 12 conference and see if they can replicate that against quality team instead of less.
Those ranking doesn't really prove how good their 335 is to compared to our 335.

Salty wrote:The ninja is conducting this coaching search.

Any rumors being produced at this point are merely speculation.

There's no chance Byrne will let candidates be known to the public, and there's no chance anyone but him will be the first to announce the new hire.

Let's be real here folks!

Salty wrote:The ninja is conducting this coaching search.

Any rumors being produced at this point are merely speculation.

There's no chance Byrne will let candidates be known to the public, and there's no chance anyone but him will be the first to announce the new hire.

Let's be real here folks!

Salty wrote:It's reality, folks. Watch and learn!

azgreg wrote:

Harvey Specter wrote:

ramcat wrote:Lewis has been locked in with Long for 10 years, serving as DC when Long was head coach, which was 4 years, I believe. So would think he has pretty equal ability to implement the defense they have utilized.

Fair point, but if he was that good, I would think he would have gotten a DC stint someplace else already, as opposed to moving back to DL coach under Long.

That hire would not win the press conference, for a few reasons.

The Cardinal's Bruce Arians says hi.

chiefzona wrote:Greg Byrne is completely out of the DC search and had nothing to do with Casteel's decision. Zero.

UAEebs86 wrote:Pass the pipe Salty.

Harvey Specter wrote:

chiefzona wrote:Greg Byrne is completely out of the DC search and had nothing to do with Casteel's decision. Zero.

I don't believe he had zero to do with RR's decision to fire Casteel.

I am not saying I think he mandated it... but I think at their post-season fireside chat, Byrne suggested that moving forward with the staff as it has existed would put added pressure on expectations for an immediate turnaround.

And RR decided what he had to do. He wants to keep his job here until he can have enough success to warrant consideration for a different role.

chiefzona wrote:

Harvey Specter wrote:

chiefzona wrote:Greg Byrne is completely out of the DC search and had nothing to do with Casteel's decision. Zero.

I don't believe he had zero to do with RR's decision to fire Casteel.

I am not saying I think he mandated it... but I think at their post-season fireside chat, Byrne suggested that moving forward with the staff as it has existed would put added pressure on expectations for an immediate turnaround.

And RR decided what he had to do. He wants to keep his job here until he can have enough success to warrant consideration for a different role.

Not at all. Look at the sequence of events. A post season fireside chat would have had Casteel packing his bags right after the ASU game. Byrne would have not waited this long when there's less than a month before spring practice and in the most important recruiting time. I do not think Casteel was ever fired. He stepped down and forced RRs hand and I'll bet some of it was about an argument over personnel and staff. RR and Byrne would have pulled the trigger after the ASU game. Always look at sequence of events and timing. In no way does it benefit the team right now that Rich Rod is scrambling for a DC. Then that DC has to come in and scramble to hire his staff, get hot to close the door on recruiting, and then be at the field for spring practice to implement his scheme and coaching style. No way any smart football person does that. Byrne and Rich Rod are not stupid. Their hand was forced.

Harvey Specter wrote:

chiefzona wrote:

Harvey Specter wrote:

chiefzona wrote:Greg Byrne is completely out of the DC search and had nothing to do with Casteel's decision. Zero.

I don't believe he had zero to do with RR's decision to fire Casteel.

I am not saying I think he mandated it... but I think at their post-season fireside chat, Byrne suggested that moving forward with the staff as it has existed would put added pressure on expectations for an immediate turnaround.

And RR decided what he had to do. He wants to keep his job here until he can have enough success to warrant consideration for a different role.

Not at all. Look at the sequence of events. A post season fireside chat would have had Casteel packing his bags right after the ASU game. Byrne would have not waited this long when there's less than a month before spring practice and in the most important recruiting time. I do not think Casteel was ever fired. He stepped down and forced RRs hand and I'll bet some of it was about an argument over personnel and staff. RR and Byrne would have pulled the trigger after the ASU game. Always look at sequence of events and timing. In no way does it benefit the team right now that Rich Rod is scrambling for a DC. Then that DC has to come in and scramble to hire his staff, get hot to close the door on recruiting, and then be at the field for spring practice to implement his scheme and coaching style. No way any smart football person does that. Byrne and Rich Rod are not stupid. Their hand was forced.

Your comment above assumes that the new DC is going to be allowed to hire his own staff and implement his own scheme. I hope that is the case... but I am not convinced yet.

And I don't believe that Casteel would have been fired before the bowl game. By your reasoning, are you saying Helfrich's hand was forced at UO, too? Pellum was fired the exact same day.

TheGreatCatsby wrote:Lot of idle chatter about retaining the 3-3-5 and selecting from the vanishing pool of dc's who run it. Seems absurd really, like trying to find the last horse buggy maker when everyone else has already moved on to automobiles. Surely RichRod isn't THAT stupid, to go down in flames on a defensive scheme that worked for a 3 year stretch 18 years ago in a mid-major conference and hasn't worked anywhere since and already got him fired at one place for it.

chiefzona wrote:I've also heard it is the 4-2-5 that RR is looking for. If it is the 3-3-5, I would think it is Osiah Lewis.

chiefzona wrote:Greg Byrne is completely out of the DC search and had nothing to do with Casteel's decision. Zero.

Chicat wrote:I think if we had a guy, he'd be hired by now (as long as there are no public employee waiting period issues like they have to have the job publicly posted for a certain amount of time). We need the new DC to fill out his staff and hit the recruiting trail ASAP.

tgrumpy2 wrote:

Chicat wrote:I think if we had a guy, he'd be hired by now (as long as there are no public employee waiting period issues like they have to have the job publicly posted for a certain amount of time). We need the new DC to fill out his staff and hit the recruiting trail ASAP.

I heard that job had to be posted for ten days so if that's true, don't expect any announcements until the middle of next week.