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DL Coach Update: Texas Has Found Their Man (Thurs 11:02 AM)

By Blake Munroe

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According to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, the Longhorns are expected to hire Kenny Baker as their next defensive line coach.  Baker, who is currently the assistant defensive line coach for the Miami Dolphins, was previously at Western Kentucky.

 

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    Bobby Burton

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    25 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

    "Rising" by who's estimation? From what I can tell, just Matt Zenitz's estimation. 

    We'll see I guess. 

    Fair.

    Watch the interviews. Form your own opinions.

    But time to give him a chance and see what he can do. He’s got a shot at the big time.

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    GoHorns1

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    Time to get the Atlanta Georgia pipeline started.

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    Bonaparte

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    Let’s see what he can do.  

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    Shawn Strayhorn

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    Hasnt Rod B been saying he thinks Sark has been checking out Miami??? We assumed he meant the offense, who knew he was checkinng out d-line as well!! 😃

     

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    John Moore

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    39 minutes ago, Blake Munroe said:

    It's important to note that Baker is from the Atlanta area and has SEC ties, which is obviously a plus for the Longhorns as they move conferences beginning next season.

    What are you counting as an SEC tie?

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    Blake Munroe

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    4 minutes ago, John Moore said:

    What are you counting as an SEC tie?

    Sorry, that was a poor word choice. “SEC area connections” would be more proper. Very familiar with the SEC recruiting footprint, if you will. 

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    25 minutes ago, Blake Munroe said:

    Here are a couple of videos to watch so you can get to know Baker:

     

     

    Great videos! Thanks Blake. This man seems confident. I like it.

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    Robert Gilbert

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    He is young, energetic, comes across as knowledgeable and passionate on film about his craft. He has college and pro experience. Plus, he has a wealth of experience coaching Power 5 around him football to help him adjust. I like him and trust Sark. 

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    5 minutes ago, Robert Gilbert said:

    He is young, energetic, comes across as knowledgeable and passionate on film about his craft. He has college and pro experience. Plus, he has a wealth of experience coaching Power 5 around him football to help him adjust. I like him and trust Sark. 

    It was only a matter of time before Sarkisian found the right fit. Those characteristics you listed are what I was hoping Texas would find in its DL hire.

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    ryantnelson02

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    Getting a second coach with Metro Atlanta ties is good. As Tashard Choice's profile increases, he could be up for a HC job, so you'll need to find another guy who is familiar with the area as you head to the SEC. Georgia has been moving more national over the last couple cycles so you can potentially find 1 or 2 gems that you couldn't before.  In Sark I trust!

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