OT - Ohio State hires former Philly Eagles's DC Bill Davis

Submitted by BoFlex on

I don't know a whole lot about Bill Davis, but it looks like he has spent the last 24 years coaching in the NFL. Most recent stops being:

  • Philadelphia Eagles DC (2013-2015)
  • Cleveland Browns LB (2011-2012)
  • Arizona Cardinals LB/DC (2007-2010)
  • San Francisco 49ers DC (2006-2006)

It is unknown if Davis is taking over as solely LB coach, or as a co-DC/LB coach.

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SAMgO

December 21st, 2016 at 2:25 PM ^

Well we don't run a "college spread" and I don't really give a damn how OSU does against the rest of the Big Ten. That said, when the Harbaughfence is operating at peak form I don't think it'll matter much who their DC is. Nobody in football has been able to do much to stop it in the couple years it's been really cooking (2010 Stanford/2012 49ers).

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Scarlatina

December 21st, 2016 at 2:50 PM ^

I'd be surprised if Davis isn't being hired as a co-DC/LB coach, but Urban did hint that current ST coordinator and CB coach, Kerry Coombs was due for a increased role on defense:

Whether that means Coombs get promoted to co-DC, or "defensive backs coordinator," I have no idea.

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Blue Balls Afire

December 21st, 2016 at 2:47 PM ^

What the fuck does that have to do with anything?  We're talking about the one you just hired, are we not, ie, a certain pro coach to defend a certain pro-style team, perhaps?  You know, instead of maybe hiring a spread focused DC?  And smart people can tell by the way I phrased my post as a question that I acknowledge it's just speculation for purposes of discussion.  

You're an idiot, and based on your oxymoronic name, is redundant to say.  

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The Fan in Fargo

December 21st, 2016 at 2:30 PM ^

Just another case of Ohio copying and doing the same thing as Michigan. With all of their cockiness and dumbness, I wonder if any of them know how much lesser they look than UM despite all of their success on the field. They've won how many of the last rivalry games and had 10 win seasons over and over. Yet, they still lose recruiting battles over and over to the good guys. That has to suck so bad to always be in the shadow even though they've had good teams. I see where the envy and hate comes from. Man do I love it. Oh and their defense doesn't have a prayer against this future Michigan offense!

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BoFan

December 21st, 2016 at 2:48 PM ^

If I recall correctly, didn't each of these teams suck when he was there? Anyone have the records handy?
If that's the case, it sounds like Urban is just trying to increase his years of NFL experience coaching stat for his recruiting brochure so he can compete with the Harbaugh.

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Oost

December 21st, 2016 at 3:06 PM ^

One of the perceived problems with nfl coaches is that some also have trouble adapting to the inferior talent/knowledge of college players that may have difficulty executing pro-style schemes.

So yes, can a guy who coaches terrible nfl teams really do better with players not as experienced or physically skilled?

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Frank Chuck

December 21st, 2016 at 5:26 PM ^

Miami fans remember Fisch as an OC and think he was the only competent coach on Al Golden's staff.

Btw, the Jaguars didn't improve even after firing Fisch (and hiring Doug Marrone as an AHC/OL coach) which indicates far greater/bigger/deeper problems.

Fisch was used as the scapegoat.

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