KUGRDON Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 From Scout: Bucknuts has confirmed with three sources that Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch will be joining Urban Meyer's staff at Ohio State, though in what position is unclear. And Cougfan.com has now confirmed the news with two well-placed sources in Pullman. While details are yet to emerge, sources seem believe Grinch -- an Ohio native who played ball at Mount Union College -- will be the Buckeyes' 10th assistant coach hire. The NCAA passed a rule in April that FBS programs would be able to hire an additional on-field assistant coach to their staff as of Jan. 9. Currently staffs are allowed nine assistant coaches that are able to coach on the field and go out recruiting. With Washington State playing in the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl on December 28, and Ohio State playing in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl on December 29, don't expect news to officially break until after that, with January 9, the first day the additional staff member is allowed, being a possible announcement date as well. Grinch has been the defensive coordinator under Mike Leach for the last three seasons. While there, he has made a large impact on the program, turning around the defense, and having them improve from 103rd nationally to 28th in yards per play allowed, and from 117th to 47th in scoring. Sources tell Bucknuts that multiple coaches have targeted Grinch for their staff, including Willie Taggart at Florida State, Chad Morris at Arkansas, and Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M, at a minimum. Grinch, though, will return home, as he is originally from Columbus suburb Grove City, and played for Mount Union during his college career. He also overlapped for some time with Ohio State co-offensive coordinator and QB coach Ryan Day, while the two were at New Hampshire. Stay tuned for the latest developments between Grinch and Ohio State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckfandan Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Figures he was onto something bigger sooner than later. Interested to see how much money tOSU is putting up. Sounds like he values going home/Urban Meyer to a large extent to take a lower position than he could have gotten at some good programs. Any word on WSU reaction? Were they willing to pony up to keep him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mano Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 http://kwese.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21846637/herm-edwards-hires-danny-gonzales-defensive-coordinator-arizona-state ASU hires SDSU DC Danny Gonzalez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueDuck Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Sounds like Donte Williams is close to joining the UO staff as OLB coach, and also heasring Dennis Erickson will join the staff as possibly the 10 coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBug708 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Interesting, I know he interviewed with Chip and I saw another rumor he was going to join SC, but sounds like this might be a job that isn't just recruiting. He's one of the best recruiters of Socal talent as he has a pretty tight connection with Ground Zero. Why would Oregon bring in Erickson as a coach? Why not just hire him an an analyst? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mano Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 41 minutes ago, MrBug708 said: Interesting, I know he interviewed with Chip and I saw another rumor he was going to join SC, but sounds like this might be a job that isn't just recruiting. He's one of the best recruiters of Socal talent as he has a pretty tight connection with Ground Zero. Why would Oregon bring in Erickson as a coach? Why not just hire him an an analyst? Best thing about Erickson while he was at Utah was he opened up a recruiting pipeline to Florida. Oregon probably started that with Taggert, and Erickson could solidify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utenation Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 2 hours ago, RogueDuck said: Sounds like Donte Williams is close to joining the UO staff as OLB coach, and also heasring Dennis Erickson will join the staff as possibly the 10 coach. As long as he is just some type of position coach without major responsibility he's probably fine... He's well past his prime and was demoted at Utah from OC for sleeping in meetings among other things... Not a bad guy and still a great recruiter with good ties in Florida(as Mano said) but I don't think he's cut our for the hard core grind of major coaching duties.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 3 hours ago, utenation said: As long as he is just some type of position coach without major responsibility he's probably fine... He's well past his prime and was demoted at Utah from OC for sleeping in meetings among other things... Not a bad guy and still a great recruiter with good ties in Florida(as Mano said) but I don't think he's cut our for the hard core grind of major coaching duties.. Is he still having issues with alcohol? He got a DUI in Corvallis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utenation Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 41 minutes ago, Orange said: Is he still having issues with alcohol? He got a DUI in Corvallis. Not that I know of.. No legal issues that hit the media, that's for sure.. I think he's a great guy and kids love him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBug708 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Why does Oregon need to recruit much in Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack 12 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 i don't think it's so much Florida as anywhere that has great players. Obviously California is and always will be the most important recruiting ground, but the Ducks are third or fourth choice at best among most Cali blue-chippers. Kelly made some inroads in Texas (with help from Willie Lyles!), so I suppose if Taggart's progress in Florida can be maintained, then they'll go for it. Obviously, Oregon is going to be a distant option for most kids in the south, but I guess if they can attract a few, that's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glduck Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 30 minutes ago, MrBug708 said: Why does Oregon need to recruit much in Florida? “i say, aren’t all universities located within greater metro areas of 18 million people? why would anyone feel the need to recruit outside of their immediate vicinity?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glduck Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 keith heyward (safeties) and michael johnson (receivers) have both inked deals to remain at oregon. big for recruiting continuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBug708 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 29 minutes ago, glduck said: “i say, aren’t all universities located within greater metro areas of 18 million people? why would anyone feel the need to recruit outside of their immediate vicinity?” I'd say the need to recruit east of the Mississippi is mostly unnecessary for any school located on the left coast. I didnt say to ignore it, but citing valuable inroads there seems unncessary. But it does help that you guys are locking up the in-state talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glduck Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 eh, you get what you can get. like quack said california will always be our base but we’ve landed some very valuable kids over the years from hotbeds in texas and florida. if a pipeline exists may as well exploit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mano Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Nice to be able to recruit Cali, Texas and Florida. I get how someone from UCLA may not see the value, when they can literally fill out their rosters with nothing but blue chip recruits that live within 50 miles of campus, but most schools do not have that luxury. I know the Florida pipeline has been a boon for Utah, Zach Moss, Tyler Huntley, Demari Simpkins and Devontae Henry Cole all out of Florida on current team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBug708 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I think my confusion or just questioning lies with already having Leavitt and Cristobal on the staff, why bring another guy strictly for his connections across the country, and someone in his 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glduck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 we wouldn’t. not sure where this “strictly a florida recruiting tool” talk even came from. it sounds like they’re talking about a one-year deal in an offensive consultant role. not play calling, just a guy who might pitch some ideas as arroyo implements his offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueDuck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, MrBug708 said: I think my confusion or just questioning lies with already having Leavitt and Cristobal on the staff, why bring another guy strictly for his connections across the country, and someone in his 60s. Sounding more like he's wanting to come in as an advisor type, hearing even as a QC coach who helps Arroyo with game planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Mano said: Nice to be able to recruit Cali, Texas and Florida. I get how someone from UCLA may not see the value, when they can literally fill out their rosters with nothing but blue chip recruits that live within 50 miles of campus, but most schools do not have that luxury. I know the Florida pipeline has been a boon for Utah, Zach Moss, Tyler Huntley, Demari Simpkins and Devontae Henry Cole all out of Florida on current team. Both Rodgers brothers were from Texas. Yvenson Bernard was from Florida. That’s 2 of Oregon state’s top 5 all time leading rushers, and one of our all-time leaders in total yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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