Willy who?

I wish I had more time to blog. I've got so many great things that everyone needs to hear!

On my mind right now is the latest UGA issue: a new(finally) defensive coordinator.

I've been a big fan of this topic for quite some time now, and it looks like things are finally getting good. After the news hit that Willy Martinez will not be retained for next season as well as a few other defensive coaches, I really got excited thinking to the future. I've been reading tons of blogs, which is mostly speculation on who our next DC will be. Let me tell you, do people even think about things before they post them on the internet (not a serious question)? It's like people are just looking at the top teams in the country and saying "Let's get what they got!" Here's the list and why they wouldn't (or in the rare case, would) work. I'll go ahead and list them by their current employer's ranking:

1) Charlie Strong- he's on the number one team in the country and our most hated rival, why would he basically be demoted to our program? Don't say money, because he could make more as a head coach and I'm sure he'll be one soon.

2)Kirby Smart- pretty much the same thing as Strong. He's on a team that's only lost 1 game in the past 2 seasons? Why come to middle of the SEC (currently) UGA when you have Bama who's richer than the yankees (see post below)? Yeah, he played ball at UGA and so did his wife, but money makes the world go round (see post below).

3)Will Muschamp - SERIOUSLY? He's on the most dominate non-SEC team that has great tradition, great recruiting in Texas, great everything. Not to mention he's the HEAD COACH IN WAITING! Who wouldn't want to be the HC at Texas?

4) Dick Bumpas - He's 100 years old. Yeah, he's done a great job with TCU's defense, but can that translate into a SEC caliber defense? Plus he's 100.

5)Strangely, haven't heard anything about Bob Diaco.

6)Justin Wilcox - this one could actually work. He's young, UGA would definitely be a step up from that God awful blue field, and his defense dominates. Notable accomplishments this year were holding Nevada (the nations top rushing team) to only 33 (when they average over 50 and were on a 9 game winning streak) and holding the Oregon Ducks to 8 points! 8 points for a team that blew up the scoreboard last night against Oregon State and any other opponent they've played this season (they're averaging over 40 points a game against all other teams this season). Yes, they play in the WAC, but what kind of talent can you get from Boise, Idaho? Who wants to go to college in Idaho? IDAHO?! With the talent that we're able to cook up every year, this guy could probably get some things going. I have to admit, I don't know much about his scheme because I hate Boise St and the terrible teams they play, but it's still an accomplishment to be the tallest midget.

So there you have it. There's our new defensive coordinator. Calling it now, watch and learn.

Just because I've heard a lot of other buzz from these non top team coaching fools:

John Tenuta - Blitz or bust. That might work in the ACC, but we have smart coaches that can beat the blitz. Also we've been doing a lot of braggin on a record we've accrued against a team he was coaching.

Ellis Johnson - South Carolina's DC. Probably another lateral move, but UGA is definitely a step up from USC tradition and name wise. We've also got a great record against him, but he's had considerably less talent to work with. Probably not, but a dark horse in the race.