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lvbuckeye said:
Don't get me wrong, I would love for Hafley to be a lifer, but that very first interview let the whole world know where he was going.

Go back to the beginning of the thread. Everyone loved the shit out of him, and hoped against hope that we could keep him. We knew we couldn't.

We all knew he was going places, and fast. We just wished he would get his gig after two, or three, or, four years.

But that wasn't going to happen.

So now, to see the sour grapes and hate, simply because Day snatched up a blatantly over qualified guy to fix the defense, TO ME, seems entitled and spoiled.

This isn't some guy that grinded out shitty talent at Arkansas and Wisky. (Ashe)

This isn't some guy that grinded hs football teams in Cincy. (Coombs)

This was a LEGIT candidate for best DB coach in the NFL.

When Richard Sherman says, "that's the best coach I've ever had," I pay attention.

When Hafley makes Damon Arnette into a first day pick, I pay attention.

Don't cuss out Hafley. He was overqualied the day he stepped on campus. Rather RECOGNIZE that Ryan Freaking Day has connections that Urban could only dream to have.

And trust that Day will replace Hafley just fine.
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Agree fully.
And now it's time for Day to head back to NFL for his replacement.
But I disagree with you saying he was the best DB coach in the NFL. I think NFL schemes are more complex than in college, and there's certain parts that came easier for a NFL coach than a guy that's only been in college. A young, hungry guy with NFL experience will do well on our defense, and from some posters on 11W, that may be where Day goes back to for Hafley's replacement. Ash, Coombs, Freeman are what the fans want, but Day is probably going back to the NFL, so hot seat coaching staffs and a name we haven't thought of will probably be the replacement. Here is the first batch of names

https://247sports.com/college/ohio-...lacement-at-Ohio-State-140516457/#140516457_6
 
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Let's not act like when Hafley first got hired, that fans were ecstatic over his hire. He was an unknown NFL coach who had ties to Day. The 49ers were happy to let him go, and had just as good of a year without him(no knock on Hafley, because I loved his time with the Buckeyes).

https://www.ninersnation.com/2019/1...ley-ohio-state-buckeyes-defensive-coordinator

This is why I'm not too worried about Day's hiring practices, I don't think he has personal loyalties like Meyer, and is willing to bring in hungry guys who want the best. But the guys he will bring in, will be guys that fans just aren't familiar with, so we will really have to trust his instincts. I'm not getting my hopes up over Coombs(why would he leave a successful NFL team) or Ash(how do we know he would mesh well with Mattison, and that his schemes would work again).
 
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From Austin Ward over at Lettermen Row:

Kerry Coombs is top priority for Ohio State
The Buckeyes had hoped to hang on to Jeff Hafley for at least one more season, but Friday night it officially found out the co-defensive coordinator was heading to Boston College to take over his own program. The timing for Ohio Sate isn’t ideal for a couple reasons, although Hafley will continue to coach through the College Football Playoff and an effort to replace him quickly and ease the concerns of defensive back recruits appears to be underway.

The top target for the Buckeyes: Kerry Coombs. The former Ohio State cornerbacks coach left the program to try his hand in the NFL, and he’s continued to have a positive impact with the Tennessee Titans. The option to return is almost certainly going to be up to Coombs, with Ohio State prepared to make a significant financial offer and already working behind the scenes to see if it’s possible for him to make recruiting calls while still with the Titans and while Hafley finishes out his duties in the postseason. There are other names in the mix at the NFL level, and Ohio State has had discussions about another former assistant returning with Chris Ash on the market. But Coombs is clearly at the top of the list for the Buckeyes.
 
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NorthCoastKid said:
From Austin Ward over at Lettermen Row:

Kerry Coombs is top priority for Ohio State
The Buckeyes had hoped to hang on to Jeff Hafley for at least one more season, but Friday night it officially found out the co-defensive coordinator was heading to Boston College to take over his own program. The timing for Ohio Sate isn’t ideal for a couple reasons, although Hafley will continue to coach through the College Football Playoff and an effort to replace him quickly and ease the concerns of defensive back recruits appears to be underway.

The top target for the Buckeyes: Kerry Coombs. The former Ohio State cornerbacks coach left the program to try his hand in the NFL, and he’s continued to have a positive impact with the Tennessee Titans. The option to return is almost certainly going to be up to Coombs, with Ohio State prepared to make a significant financial offer and already working behind the scenes to see if it’s possible for him to make recruiting calls while still with the Titans and while Hafley finishes out his duties in the postseason. There are other names in the mix at the NFL level, and Ohio State has had discussions about another former assistant returning with Chris Ash on the market. But Coombs is clearly at the top of the list for the Buckeyes.
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Would love this... only 57 and energy for days. His units always did well and I'd be comfortable having him as co DC.

His recruiting would be enormous too
 
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MGMT said:
Someone in whom I trust on another sports forum (who has a good track record of reputability) mentioned indianapolis’ secondary Coach who has also been under Zimmer in Minnesota as a potential target.

Sorry if he’s already been mentioned.
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Jonathan Gannon
DEFENSIVE BACKS/CORNERBACKS


College: Louisville

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Experience: 13 years

Biography
Gannon is in his second season with Indianapolis as defensive backs/cornerbacks coach. He has 12 years of coaching experience, including eight seasons in the NFL with the Colts (2018), Minnesota Vikings (2014-17) and Tennessee Titans (2012-13). Gannon also spent three seasons (2009-2011) as a scout with the St. Louis Rams.
 
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Bestbuck36 said:
Day really needs to implement the minimum commitment like Urban did. This one and done shit is horrible. I'm sure exceptions could be made but they need to have that in the contract.
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If Day wins the Natty this year he starts to have more pull to demand that kind of stuff. You're unlikely have that pull as a first time head coach in his first season. It is what it is
 
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dragurd said:
If Day wins the Natty this year he starts to have more pull to demand that kind of stuff. You're unlikely have that pull as a first time head coach in his first season. It is what it is
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He doesn't even need to win the national title to now do so. His winning his first 16 games as head coach, winning the division and conference, and making the playoffs gives him to "cred" to start dictating contract requirements.
 
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