Moderators: jcmanson, Sly Fox, BuryYourDuke, Class of 20Something
Sly Fox wrote:Strange timing. We won't have trouble managing things through spring drills while we find a new coach considering all of the former WRs we have in administrative roles.Charlie Skalaski was actually our WR coach when he was here before.
olldflame wrote:Guess you can't say he doesn't have some valid credentials.Sly Fox wrote:Strange timing. We won't have trouble managing things through spring drills while we find a new coach considering all of the former WRs we have in administrative roles.Charlie Skalaski was actually our WR coach when he was here before.
olldflame wrote:Pure speculation, but the timing makes me think maybe it is not performance related.It certainly appears that there is more 'there' there
PAmedic wrote:you're absolutely right
Juan Taylor
Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers
College: Kentucky State (’93)
Start Date: 2/1/2012
Email: lufootball@liberty.edu
Juan Taylor brings over 20 years of collegiate playing and coaching experience to Turner Gill's staff at Liberty, having developed numerous standout wide receivers.
Taylor came to Liberty after serving five seasons on staff at Buffalo, including the 2006-09 campaigns under Turner Gill.During his five years at Buffalo, Taylor served as the Bulls' wide receivers coach before taking over the additional responsibilities of passing game coordinator in 2010.
Taylor at a Glance
Year at Liberty: Third
Coaching Experience:
2012-13 (2 years) – Liberty (WR)
2006-10 (5 years) – Buffalo (WR, Pass Game Coord.)
2003-04 (2 years) – Kentucky State (TE, OT, RB)
1995-99 (5 years) – Kentucky State (WR)
Recruiting Area: Richmond/Petersburg, Va. area, Tampa, Fla., Central North Carolina, Eastern South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois
Education: B.A., Criminal Justice (Kentucky State, '93)
Hometown: Canton, Ohio
JLFJR wrote:Thanks for your input, PA! Very helpful.
Kiwon wrote:Has there been any updates on who will coach the WRs?Outside
Will they use someone among their own staff or are they looking to hire someone from the outside?
El Scorcho wrote:post at your own risk.
Lincoln (NE) Journal Star wrote:Report: Ron Brown to coach with Gill at LibertyClick Here for Full Story
BY BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON / LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
Report: Ron Brown to coach with Gill at Liberty
Football Scoop is reporting that, per an anoynmous source, former Husker assistant Ron Brown is leaving Youngstown State to coach wide receivers at Liberty University. The report says the move is happening "pending final clearance."
Liberty, a Christian school in Lynchburg, Virgina, has Turner Gill as its head coach. The Flames went 9-5 last year and made it to the second round of the FCS playoffs.
No confirmation on our end about this yet, but this would be an interesting move considering Brown only started in January at Youngstown State as a running backs coach after not being retained on the staff at Nebraska.
Of course, Gill and Brown go way back, having coached together on Nebraska's staff for 12 years.
Discussing their relationship in a 2010 story, Brown said: "All kinds of things that have gone in life that you share. That's the beauty of coaching and friendships. Even when you leave in the coaching profession, and you don't stay together forever, you can have a friend that you still connect with in a powerful way. That's very special. And Turner and I have that."
SuperJon wrote:He [Gill] can lead people, but he may need help leading the organization/program. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that type of leader. Many, many successful coaches use that model. If he can get that help, he can be the guy to lead us to the next level.Time to take the next step. Great hire.
- By LU Armchair coach
- By TH Spangler