If no media member asks CJL hiring about a ST coach . . . . .

[Minotaur]

I'll puke. Special teams are horrendous and have been. To avoid a question like that would show a lack of journalistic integrity or an abundance of cowardice. Either that or I just want someone to ask the question and I'm afraid to . . . . .

[GoBulls1977]

we need a kicker too

[Matt]

not really in the budget.  leavitt made a stand early on that he would rather take that salary that a ST coach would get and split it up among the other assistants. 

maybe a few years down the road we will get one but just by having a special teams coach doesnt mean special teams problems go away.  look at how many programs have one?  they stil have problems.

but seriously, how many programs do actually have a coach that is only responsible for special teams?  i bet there isnt as much as you think.  this isnt the NFL

[jstewholymoly]

this has been debated millions of times. not only is it 'not in the budget', but our coaching staff is maxed out.

who do you let go? Greg Gregory?

actually...

[Bull94]

I think there is a NCAA limit on the number of coaches a team can have. That's why you don't see a lot of ST coaches. I don't think it has to do with money.

[postmortem]

Isn't CJL originally a ST coach or am I making that up? I think the guys I know from the team told me but I could be completely wrong.

[WWMJD]

His first high level college work was with linebackers.  He did work with special teams in the past, though, I think.  From what I understand, special teams is CJL's baby.  Part of the reason why a lot of those times he was really mad were special teams play.  He's probably not had a great day today.

[WWMJD]

I think there is a NCAA limit on the number of coaches a team can have. That's why you don't see a lot of ST coaches. I don't think it has to do with money.

This is such a foolish attitude (not your post, but the philosophy behind it).  Special teams is so important and is often the turning point for the game (see Thurs).

[vankai]

CJL is the only ST coach.  As a former player, there is no really 'coaching' involved.  We just practiced kick offs/punting 30 minutes prior to practice and during practice, we were part of the scout team and did nothing rest of practice.  Granted that was 9 years ago, so maybe things have changed since then.  This is just from my person experience.

[HOTMello2005]

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