Dowell's assistants

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

So we could pay Arnett $0 since already getting paid $1.2M?

[AppState89]

So we could pay Arnett $0 since already getting paid $1.2M?

I was thinking the same thing.

[Saint3333]

Biggest question mark of this staff has been answered.

Really difficult to spin this as a negative for the couple of posters seeking that angle.

[asu2000]

Agree losing AJ hurts....Not retained or pursuing a new role?

Very Surprising - former player and very recent NFL experience, up and comer coach and on the lower side of the pay scale. I hope its his decision because he can move up and do better at another stop. This could be a big miss if he is not being retained. But all the best for him!

[appstate24]

Biggest question mark of this staff has been answered.

Really difficult to spin this as a negative for the couple of posters seeking that angle.

Incredible hire. Very curious what we are paying him, because one would think he would require quite a bit. Hopefully that Mississippi State cash is supplementing. I would love to know his salary, that may give us an indication of whether DLO is going to call plays or hire a top-notch OC as well.

GO APPS!!

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

Biggest question mark of this staff has been answered.

Really difficult to spin this as a negative for the couple of posters seeking that angle.

Incredible hire. Very curious what we are paying him, because one would think he would require quite a bit. Hopefully that Mississippi State cash is supplementing. I would love to know his salary, that may give us an indication of whether DLO is going to call plays or hire a top-notch OC as well.

GO APPS!!

It sounds like Miss St is paying him to coach for us.

[DenverOfTheEast]

JUST REMEMBER ---

There was a time when Drinkwitz hired a popular big time DC named Ted Roof and then after the 1st ball game vs Charlotte 90% of this board was calling for him to be fired!!!!

Drinkwitz did NOT even let him be available to media after that 1st game.

DOTE does not forget!!!!!!

[AppSt94]

Miss St is paying him for the next 2 years. That amount owed by Miss St is reduced by whatever he is making at his next stop. So if he’s getting $1.2m to not coach from them and we pay him $400k, then Miss State’s obligation is now $800k.

[diehardapp18]

JUST REMEMBER ---

There was a time when Drinkwitz hired a popular big time DC named Ted Roof and then after the 1st ball game vs Charlotte 90% of this board was calling for him to be fired!!!!

Drinkwitz did NOT even let him be available to media after that 1st game.

DOTE does not forget!!!!!!

There was also a time where we had a head coach that hired his buddies to be defensive coordinator which resulted in us having some of the worst, most undisciplined, unprepared defenses in the conference.

Diehardapp does not forget!!!!!!

[proasu89]

JUST REMEMBER ---

There was a time when Drinkwitz hired a popular big time DC named Ted Roof and then after the 1st ball game vs Charlotte 90% of this board was calling for him to be fired!!!!

Drinkwitz did NOT even let him be available to media after that 1st game.

DOTE does not forget!!!!!!

You’re right. Being 13-1 sucked. Never want to have to sit through that again.

[Saint3333]

JUST REMEMBER ---

There was a time when Drinkwitz hired a popular big time DC named Ted Roof and then after the 1st ball game vs Charlotte 90% of this board was calling for him to be fired!!!!

Drinkwitz did NOT even let him be available to media after that 1st game.

DOTE does not forget!!!!!!

You’re right. Being 13-1 sucked. Never want to have to sit through that again.

How dare you attempt to bring facts into DOTE’s anecdotal story and feelings.

[AppDub]

Apparently the S&C coach and staff are staying. The BGP can celebrate and our entire DL will be injured by Lanor Day.

Hopefully the podcast doesn't run off our new coach. I know it was probably a joke, and Loggains didn't seem to care, but talking about Drink the last 10 minutes was certainly a surprise.

I think he has thicker skin than that. Probably irritating and a pretty lame way to meet a new head coach, but he seemed to take it in stride.

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

JUST REMEMBER ---

There was a time when Drinkwitz hired a popular big time DC named Ted Roof and then after the 1st ball game vs Charlotte 90% of this board was calling for him to be fired!!!!

Drinkwitz did NOT even let him be available to media after that 1st game.

DOTE does not forget!!!!!!

There was also a time where we had a head coach that hired his buddies to be defensive coordinator which resulted in us having some of the worst, most undisciplined, unprepared defenses in the conference.

Diehardapp does not forget!!!!!!

Also, Ted Roof ended up being good because he adapted to the players and moved to the booth. Ability to adapt is an amazing quality.

[hapapp]

21st nationally in defense in 2019.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/ye ... fense.html

[RaleighApp27609]

Biggest question mark of this staff has been answered.

Really difficult to spin this as a negative for the couple of posters seeking that angle.

Agreed. A very small minority on here would still take the prior staff over this new one.

[biggie]

Some may know but wonder if there will be an OC or if DL will handle it?

[Pikapp79]

So we could pay Arnett $0 since already getting paid $1.2M?

Goes a long way in Boone.

[t4pizza]

The DC hire of Zach Arnett is an absolute home run. He is far and away the most accomplished (and best in my opinion) defensive coordinator that we have had at App State since I entered in 1988 and I presume prior to that as well. He has had top rated defenses everywhere he has been a DC. This guy is young, smart, innovative, well respected and just an overall excellent defensive coach. I am so excited about this hire!

[HurricaneYosef]

What a home run hire at DC, the most important assistant position in my opinion too

I’d be willing to bet some of us would have been excited if Zach Arnett was announced as our next HC, and we have him as a coordinator!

[bcoach]

Agree losing AJ hurts....Not retained or pursuing a new role?

Very Surprising - former player and very recent NFL experience, up and comer coach and on the lower side of the pay scale. I hope its his decision because he can move up and do better at another stop. This could be a big miss if he is not being retained. But all the best for him!

Not trying to stir the pot, just an honest question. What about our linebacker play makes him a big loss?