Tony "Benedict" Alford (meh)

[MD Buckeye]

Was he involved in Tommy Kreaners recruiting? If so could be a big deal in his recruitment later this year.

Don't think so. Believe Kraemer's main recruiter is Harry Hiestand.

 

[BuckTwenty]

Between Urban Meyer, Zach Smith, Tim Hinton, Tony Alford, and having elite player recruiters like Johnnie Dixon & Torrance Gibson... we're almost going to be as much of a threat for FL kids' NLOID signatures as the in-state schools.

BTW, Tim Hinton has been KILLIN' IT in Florida recently (Shaun Wade, Bruce Judson, James Dean)

 

[bigdog3300]

Well this is what you call a grand slam hire......first choice for the spot and this must upset some ND fans which is a win in itself.

 

[scarletngray]

About as smooth a transition as you could hope for. The hire has everything you look for beginning with already established relationships with the current coaching staff. Chemistry is always key. I agree: Grand slam!

 

[FCollinsBuckeye]

This is fucking awesome.

The haters gonna hate.

 

[AirForceBuck15]

They hate us because they ain't us!

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

Irish Illustrated ‏@PeteSampson_ 2m2 minutes ago
Just spoke with Tony Alford. He will be the next running back coach and assistant head coach at Ohio State.

Me thinks a lot of folks here are overlooking the bolded portion...

 

[jlb1705]

Me thinks a lot of folks here are overlooking the bolded portion...

How so? It's a title that's just there to justify a pay increase for an otherwise lateral move.

Everett Withers held that title.

 

[wadc45]

This was the home run hire. I don't expect him to be here more than 2-3 years but this is the guy I wanted. This was the only guy I could fathom as a possible upgrade over Drayton.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

How so? It's a title that's just there to justify a pay increase for an otherwise lateral move.

Everett Withers held that title.

Who now calls the shots if Urban gets sick or has a family emergency? The guy with the words "Assistant Head Coach" in his title.

 

[Taosman]

And it's over the fence and gone!
Could be better than Drayton.

 

[Wadcutter]

How so? It's a title that's just there to justify a pay increase for an otherwise lateral move.

Everett Withers held that title.

Didn't Drayton also?

 

[scarletngray]

Assistant HC - Larry Johnson holds the same title.

 

[HilmerJ]

Last coach we got from nd worked out pretty good.

 

[BUCKYLE]

Who now calls the shots if Urban gets sick or has a family emergency? The guy with the words "Assistant Head Coach" in his title.

I'm not clear on the succession protocols of a CFB program. Who comes next if the associate HC is unable to perform their duties? President pro-temp of TBDBITL? Secretary of the Alumni association?