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The more I look at these potential staff additions, the one coach that I believe would be a home run hire and would guarantee the defense will be in good hands, is hiring Bob Shoop as defensive coordinator. I'm not sure what his salary is as a defensive analyst for the Miami football program, but if Cristobal, Kiffin, or someone else is on their way to Miami, he might be looking elsewhere anyways. Especially if he wants to be a defensive coordinator again. He was Moorhead's defensive coordinator at Mississippi State. I thought maybe they were together at Penn State as well, but Shoop left Penn State (for Tennessee) as Moorhead was coming to Penn State. Here's a couple videos on him from Mississippi State and Tennessee. I just hope if I keep talking about him as our possible defensive coordinator... Mississippi State Football Spring Wired: Bob Shoop - YouTube Defensive Coordinator Bob Shoop's Mind For Football - YouTube

Here are my thoughts: Ever since Moorhead was mentioned to be the hire, I've been looking at candidates for his staff. I've based it off of places where he's been since being the head coach at Fordham with stops at Penn State, Mississippi State, and Oregon. I will start with Oregon because I don't think he will bring anyone with him from Oregon. If you pay close attention to the offensive coaching staff at Oregon, most (if not all) of them have worked previously with Cristobal instead of Moorhead. Could be one of the reasons why he's looking to get out of there. Only one that I could see coming with Moorhead to Akron is Bryan McClendon but I highly doubt it. As for his stop at Penn State as offensive coordinator, I only see one possible addition to the staff from his time there. Matt Limegrover is currently the offensive line coach at Arkansas State. The current Michigan offensive coordinator, Josh Gattis, was on his Penn State offensive staff so I don't think that's a coincidence for how Oregon and Michigan had similar game plans against Ohio State's defense. As for his time as head coach, below are some names I would look at that might join his staff that he had at either Fordham or Mississippi State (most from his time at Fordham). Andrew Breiner - Current offensive coordinator with Florida International Michael Johnson - Current offensive coordinator with Florida Atlantic Joel Rodriguez - Offensive Line coach with Florida International Tim Zetts - Offensive Assistant Coach with Green Bay Packers Shane Fogarty - Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator with Fordham Ian Pace - Offensive Coordinator with St. John Fisher College Mark Dupuis - Wide Receiver Coach with Old Dominion Tyler Bowen - Tight End Coach with Jacksonville Jaguars As for defensive coordinator, I think the no-brainer here would be Bob Shoop. He's currently the off-field defensive analyst for University of Miami and was the former defensive coordinator at Mississippi State, Tennessee, Penn State, and Vanderbilt. David Blackwell is currently the defensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech and wouldn't be shocked if his name pops up at some point. Another name that might come up would be Chris Marve, currently the Linebackers coach at Florida State. A couple other names that might be content with their high school head coaching positions but has had coaching experience with Moorhead. At the very least, might see a recruit or two from these schools from time to time. Tim Cary - Current Head Coach at Trinity-Pawling (NY) college prep school Jon Wholley - Current Head Coach at Avon Old Farms (CT) prep school I hope Shoop will become the defensive coordinator and I expect either Breiner or Johnson to become Moorhead's offensive coordinator and associate head coach. I expect Shane Fogarty to come on as special teams coordinator. Again, no knowledge or inside information on what Moorhead would do but these are my educated guesses. EDIT: I posted this at 7:42am ET but it didn't get approved before Let'sGoZips94 posted my post since I'm technically a newbie.

I think he might want to do that but I couldn't find any coaching staff rosters from Akron or Georgetown from when he was at each place. I think it's very possible you will see some form those places as well potentially.

Since it's been years since I've been able to log in to my account(mes102) on here (I think it was the off season when Dambrot left and Groce was hired). I've been just reading the site but decided to make a new one since I can't even get into my email for that account. (facepalm to myself) Here are my thoughts: Ever since Moorhead was mentioned to be the hire, I've been looking at candidates for his staff. I've based it off of places where he's been since being the head coach at Fordham with stops at Penn State, Mississippi State, and Oregon. I will start with Oregon because I don't think he will bring anyone with him from Oregon. If you pay close attention to the offensive coaching staff at Oregon, most (if not all) of them have worked previously with Cristobal instead of Moorhead. Could be one of the reasons why he's looking to get out of there. Only one that I could see coming with Moorhead to Akron is Bryan McClendon but I highly doubt it. As for his stop at Penn State as offensive coordinator, I only see one possible addition to the staff from his time there. Matt Limegrover is currently the offensive line coach at Arkansas State. The current Michigan offensive coordinator, Josh Gattis, was on his Penn State offensive staff so I don't think that's a coincidence for how Oregon and Michigan had similar game plans against Ohio State's defense. As for his time as head coach, below are some names I would look at that might join his staff that he had at either Fordham or Mississippi State (most from his time at Fordham). Andrew Breiner - Current offensive coordinator with Florida International Michael Johnson - Current offensive coordinator with Floriday Atlantic Joel Rodriguez - Offensive Line coach with Florida International Tim Zetts - Offensive Assistant Coach with Green Bay Packers Shane Fogarty - Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator with Fordham Ian Pace - Offensive Coordinator with St. John Fisher College Mark Dupuis - Wide Receiver Coach with Old Dominion Tyler Bowen - Tight End Coach with Jacksonville Jaguars As for defensive coordinator, I think the no-brainer here would be Bob Shoop. He's currently the off-field defensive analyst for University of Miami and was the former defensive coordinator at Mississippi State, Tennessee, Penn State, and Vanderbilt. David Blackwell is currently the defensive coordinator at Louisiana Tech and wouldn't be shocked if his name pops up at some point. Another name that might come up would be Chris Marve, currently the Linebackers coach at Florida State. A couple other names that might be content with their high school head coaching positions but has had coaching experience with Moorhead. At the very least, might see a recruit or two from these schools from time to time. Tim Cary - Current Head Coach at Trinity-Pawling (NY) college prep school Jon Wholley - Current Head Coach at Avon Old Farms (CT) prep school I hope Shoop will become the defensive coordinator and I expect either Breiner or Johnson to become Moorhead's offensive coordinator and associate head coach. I expect Shane Fogarty to come on as special teams coordinator. Again, no knowledge or inside information on what Moorhead would do but this is my educated guesses.