What is going on?

[boonetown1]

I was going to say trey too; he has tie ins with local high schools and has served at WR coach/recruiting coordinator and high school head coach.

Or hell get armanti, he's not doing anything and has nfl WR experience.

[APPARJ]

Stepp wouldn't have left App State for a few extra bucks. Chad Morris was Stepp's mentor when he was a GA at Clemson. When Morris got the SMU job it was a matter of time.

I, for one, think the world of Coach Stepp. His 3 seasons at App State was a resounding net positive for our program. We are a better and strong football program for having him with us.

We have to get a killer replacement for Stepp. Coach Foster is a great recruiter and he and Stepp worked well together.

I think Satt knows the kind of guy we need.

[APPARJ]

SMU is ideed a dumpster fire, but they're going to be paying Morris $2 million a year. Compare that to whatever we're paying Satt now and Stepp should being increasing his paycheck by approximately... a lot. Sorry to lose him, but I wish him luck.

As for his replacement... How about Trey Elder?

Elder's a great guy but I'd love another P5 GA like Stepp. Now that App State is hot I'm sure the resume's on Beasley's desk will be piled high.

[mtnjax]

Trey just took over a HC job at a SC high school last year, so I don't think he would be looking to leave already

[rbarthle17]

I wish him well. He's a great person and coach.

This however is very concerning:

Seriously you don't have better to do in your life than stalk a teenager's Twitter feed? Get some help dude.

[boonetown1]

I wish him well. He's a great person and coach.

This however is very concerning:

Seriously you don't have better to do in your life than stalk a teenager's Twitter feed? Get some help dude.

Calm down, that's how most get recruiting updates now. I wouldn't think he would leave and loose a year of elegability anyways.

[EastHallApp]

Stepp wouldn't have left App State for a few extra bucks. Chad Morris was Stepp's mentor when he was a GA at Clemson. When Morris got the SMU job it was a matter of time.

Not to nitpick, because overall I agree with your thoughts, but Stepp will probably double his salary at least with this move, and that's assuming his listed salary is out of date due to the FBS pay bumps. It's not going to be "a few extra bucks." That kind of raise would be a big incentive for most people.

[EastHallApp]

SMU is ideed a dumpster fire, but they're going to be paying Morris $2 million a year. Compare that to whatever we're paying Satt now and Stepp should being increasing his paycheck by approximately... a lot. Sorry to lose him, but I wish him luck.

As for his replacement... How about Trey Elder?

Elder's a great guy but I'd love another P5 GA like Stepp. Now that App State is hot I'm sure the resume's on Beasley's desk will be piled high.

Either way, I like the idea of bringing in another young guy for recruiting purposes.

[rbarthle17]

I wish him well. He's a great person and coach.

This however is very concerning:

Seriously you don't have better to do in your life than stalk a teenager's Twitter feed? Get some help dude.

Calm down, that's how most get recruiting updates now. I wouldn't think he would leave and loose a year of elegability anyways.

I fully understand the nature of society and social media today. But this went beyond that. Trying to psychoanalyze a college freshman based on a completely innocuous tweet is a sign of something not good in my book.

[EastHallApp]

I wish him well. He's a great person and coach.

This however is very concerning:

Seriously you don't have better to do in your life than stalk a teenager's Twitter feed? Get some help dude.

Calm down, that's how most get recruiting updates now. I wouldn't think he would leave and loose a year of elegability anyways.

I fully understand the nature of society and social media today. But this went beyond that. Trying to psychoanalyze a college freshman based on a completely innocuous tweet is a sign of something not good in my book.

Right or wrong, probably not the best idea to hijack a thread in which everyone else is actually having a reasonable discussion about App football.

[Gonzo]

I wish him well. He's a great person and coach.

This however is very concerning:

Seriously you don't have better to do in your life than stalk a teenager's Twitter feed? Get some help dude.

Our football players have thousands of twitter followers, most of whom are App fans.

What's wrong with you?

[sixtoes9134]

If college football players bolted everytime an assistant got poached then a lot of teams would be in a helluva mess.

[WVAPPeer]

I wish him well. He's a great person and coach.

This however is very concerning:

Seriously you don't have better to do in your life than stalk a teenager's Twitter feed? Get some help dude.

Our football players have thousands of twitter followers, most of whom are App fans.

What's wrong with you?

What's Twitter???

[AppSt94]

What's Twitter???

Al Gore invented it. He couldn't make it work so he scrapped it and invented the internet instead.

[The Rock]

I was afraid these things would happen, but was hoping we could at least get through next year before our staff was poached. Really hate to see anything disrupt the continuity that we developed over the season. Hopefully we will find the right fit, not only for the position but for the recruitment aspect as well.
Another coach I really feel is a huge part of our success and passion is Coach Mike, our new strength and conditioning coach. I think what we were able to do at Ark. State and ULL speaks volumes for his program. His ability to inspire the players is second to none.
I hope we can find the $$ to give all the staff a raise and keep them in Boone.

[JTApps1]

This is the nature of college football and there is nothing wrong with it. Stepp was one of our lowest paid assistants (WR Coach always has been one of the lowest just look at our turnover there), and he got an opportunity to not only make more money but reunite with his mentor. He did great things here and I'm sure Satt will find a good replacement. I have a feeling Stepp will move up the ranks rather quickly.

[appgrad]

Stepp wouldn't have left App State for a few extra bucks. Chad Morris was Stepp's mentor when he was a GA at Clemson. When Morris got the SMU job it was a matter of time.

Not to nitpick, because overall I agree with your thoughts, but Stepp will probably double his salary at least with this move, and that's assuming his listed salary is out of date due to the FBS pay bumps. It's not going to be "a few extra bucks." That kind of raise would be a big incentive for most people.

With the kind of money SMU has, it's possible Stepp will be making more than Satterfield next year...hard to blame the guy. I know the AAC isn't considered Big 5 anymore, but I would say it and Mtn West are a step above the other 3 "Group of 5" leagues.

[APPARJ]

Stepp wouldn't have left App State for a few extra bucks. Chad Morris was Stepp's mentor when he was a GA at Clemson. When Morris got the SMU job it was a matter of time.

Not to nitpick, because overall I agree with your thoughts, but Stepp will probably double his salary at least with this move, and that's assuming his listed salary is out of date due to the FBS pay bumps. It's not going to be "a few extra bucks." That kind of raise would be a big incentive for most people.

Yes. Doubling your salary is a big incentive. But I also believe Stepp has been planning on Morris hiring him for a while. I can see the logic of not wanting to leave a place he loves for more money when he knows his big money opportunity will come in time.

It really doesn't matter. I could be completely wrong. That said, I am extremely happy for Stepp. He made a positive impact to this program and we'd be fortunate to hire someone that comes close to his caliber.

[appgrad]

Having assistants hired away by perceived "bigger" programs is good for a school like ours as it makes it easier to convince a replacement to come here. Plus - One of the "Hottest Assistants in the Country" wanted one of our guys to build his staff with.

Now - I don't want mass exoduses every year - but it's something we should be used to anyway. Searels, Elliott, Satt, Galloway, Travis Jones, John Wiley, Ruffin, Jeff Dillman, Hixson, etc., etc. I trust Scott to make a solid hire for the next guy.

[GreatAppSt]

Now everyone can know why I didn't press for a visitors list. Too many things were happening and I didn't want to bother anyone. Most of the targets are listed.

JM was one of the visitors, I heard he's in the running as WR coach.