Brian Van Gorder - New AU DC

djsimp · « **Reply #20 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:06:37 PM »

If I remember correctly, Auburn had a tough time with that Dawg D during Gorders tenure there.

GH2001 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:08:49 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on January 09, 2012, 03:01:55 PM

I thought this might be a plus sized Chopper.

The Prowler · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:09:20 PM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on January 09, 2012, 03:04:12 PM

I'm mostly excited about him because he's aggressive. If Ted Roof was a shrug-your-shoulders-get-it-right-next-time-guy, then Van Gorder rubs Ted Roof's face in the dirt while making out with Roof's girlfriend then raping the shit out of her..

I like it!!!

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:09:46 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on January 09, 2012, 03:04:00 PM

Gorder Ball

Why would a little gorder like that bother me? No, not a bit. It's nothing. It's nothin', it's um, in fact, it's um, it's very distinctive, ya know? Um, I mean you want to know something? I, I wish I had one....Really.

GH2001 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:11:02 PM »

He's a good DC. I do not judge any coach's ability by what they do in Atlanta their last year (Petrino, Reeves, Mora, Phillips, Jones). Most leave and do better/great elsewhere.

His D's at UGA were nasty.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:14:08 PM »

I'm happy with this hire! War Eagle, and welcome to AU Coach Van Gorder!

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #26 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:22:48 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on January 09, 2012, 03:11:02 PM

He's a good DC. I do not judge any coach's ability by what they do in Atlanta their last year (Petrino, Reeves, Mora, Phillips, Jones). Most leave and do better/great elsewhere.

His D's at UGA were nasty.

Top 10 scoring Defenses in 2002-2004. That's enough for me right there. As long as he's not a proponent of the 15 yard cushion on 3rd and 5...

Saniflush · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:23:47 PM »

Quote from: The Prowler on January 09, 2012, 03:05:08 PM

8 min.
That's how long it took for one Auburn fan to say something negative...

Took less than that. Took me that long to get on the board and type it.

This is the thing. Maybe he works out ok. I hope so. We'll see.
You would say Atlanta played good defense this weekend? Overall Atlanta has had a pretty good defense with him at the helm but Christ on a cracker I thought I was watching Neiko try to cover folks yesterday.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:25:59 PM »

I thought the Falcons were like 8th in the NFL on D? Maybe not?

Anyways, that mustache has so much swag that teams will bend over and submit by the start of the game. honestly, perception from the national boards is this is a great hire and the UGA fans are even acknowledging as much. Hoping that recruits think the same.

Heard that he is one hell of a coach, but not a great recruiter. I think we have enough good recruiters to take up that slack.

DnATL · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:27:09 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on January 09, 2012, 03:01:55 PM

I thought this might be a plus sized Chopper.

Plus sized, with longer sleeves too?

Godfather · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:29:24 PM »

Quote from: AUTiger1 on January 09, 2012, 03:25:59 PM

I thought the Falcons were like 8th in the NFL on D? Maybe not?

12th Overall

Defense Rushing- 97.0 (6th) Passing - 236.6 (20th)

Godfather · « **Reply #31 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:32:15 PM »

Anyone know why the one year HC gig at Georgia Southern?

Saniflush · « **Reply #32 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:35:17 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on January 09, 2012, 03:32:15 PM

Anyone know why the one year HC gig at Georgia Southern?

Maybe he got caught at a sorority party and there will be some skin video coming out at a later date.

Godfather · « **Reply #33 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:35:26 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on January 09, 2012, 03:32:15 PM

Anyone know why the one year HC gig at Georgia Southern?

NVM I read his wiki, apparently it was a disastrous season.

Also per the Wiki's

Personal

He and his wife, Pollie, have ﬁve children: Molloy, Morgan, Mack, Montgomery and Malone.[6]

He also HATES houndstooth, Harvey Updyke, and Nick Saban!

Shug Dye · « **Reply #34 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:36:21 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on January 09, 2012, 03:23:47 PM

Took less than that. Took me that long to get on the board and type it.

This is the thing. Maybe he works out ok. I hope so. We'll see.
You would say Atlanta played good defense this weekend? Overall Atlanta has had a pretty good defense with him at the helm but Christ on a cracker I thought I was watching Neiko try to cover folks yesterday.

Hoping he was already gameplanning for next year.

Saniflush · « **Reply #35 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:38:54 PM »

He has fielded tough run defenses. Pass defenses have been pretty bad.
We should be use to that by now.

djsimp · « **Reply #36 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:41:03 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on January 09, 2012, 03:38:54 PM

He has fielded tough run defenses. Pass defenses have been pretty bad.
We should be use to that by now.

I am hoping he will bring in a DB coach that will have that covered.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #37 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:41:18 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on January 09, 2012, 03:38:54 PM

He has fielded tough run defenses. Pass defenses have been pretty bad.
We should be use to that by now.

He's always coached linebackers, so I wonder if we will be in the Ted Roof boat again or if we will hire a DB coach?

djsimp · « **Reply #38 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:42:55 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on January 09, 2012, 03:41:18 PM

He's always coached linebackers, so I wonder if we will be in the Ted Roof boat again or if we will hire a DB coach?

Egg Zackery. Me hopes to see our LB cruiten grow by 3 to 4 inches and gain about 20 to pounds.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #39 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:44:37 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on January 09, 2012, 03:41:18 PM

He's always coached linebackers, so I wonder if we will be in the Ted Roof boat again or if we will hire a DB coach?

I don't know, but damn, if we keep Lolley and Thig coaching our DB's then