2024 Texas Football Coaching and Support Staff Thread

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

5 minutes ago, Tex-19 said:

Wonder if Bo was pissed at all that Nansen got co-DC and not him

Doubt, he's just DL coach per the announcement from LSU.

[UnhappilyMarried 815]

10 minutes ago, BornAndRaised said:

Since we're already throwing names,

Tosh is probably a no. He comes up every time but he's already a DC at Oregon. No way he'd take equal money to be D-Line at Texas.
Hurtt couldn't make it through compliance. (I think)

Apparently LSU is still trying to get the Mizzou D-Line coach for Edge, wonder if we could yoink him?

Co-co-co DC

[Mitch Cumsteen 18547]

5 minutes ago, CowboyFred said:

Pete Carrol is apparently going to be removed as Head Corch of the Seahawks. So maybe not that unrealistic?

I think we'd want someone younger than Pete Carrol to coach Dline, but he and Sark do have history.

[Hookem2147 21194]

We must hire Orgeron because of his first team meeting when he was head coach at Ole Miss (via Bruce Feldman)

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in about a 15 minute period, he
cussed and yelled more than most men do in their entire lives. He came
in to the locker room to his new team and stood there staring at his
team. He started to talk in his strong Cajun accent and immediately began
yelling at his new team that this 4-7 **** isn't going to cut it. He
talked about how the last game he coached was the national championship
and screamed that it was a god damn embarassment to win anything less
than 10 games. He went on yelling about how he recruited Leinart and Bush
and that that he didn't come to Ole Miss to have a losing
season or even to go to this bull**** Cotton Bowl and get thirteenth place.
Thirteenth place is bullsh!t and he came here to win.

He said that his team was going to play defense and hit hard.
goddammmit his team was going to play with ******* passion and they were going
to whip some ***. He then passed a box around the room and said he
wanted every earring in the room in the box. He isn't going to have any
fcuking wimpy girls on his team and wanted every piece of bull**** earring
in that box right now. With the team stunned faced with about as
opposite a person as one could have to Cutcliffe, Coach O started to walk
towards the door. He looked back at the team as they passed around the box
and said, "I'm going to walk out of here right now, and when I come
back in here, I'm going to have my shirt off, and I want everyone of you
mother... to have your shirts off too."

He walked outand everyone, confused, started taking their shirts off.
Sure enough, O walked back in, bigger than alot of the guys on the team,
without his shirt on. He started yelling and telling the team that they
needed to get loud. He said, "When I point to this side of the room, I
want you to say 'Ole Miss.' When I point to this side, I want you to
say, 'Wild Boys.'" Standing there with no shirt on with every guy in the
room shirtless, started pointing to each side of the room. Half the
team would yell, "Ole Miss" while the other would yell "Wild Boys."
Apparently it got pretty crazy and guys started flipping chairs, yelling, and
throwing cooler across the room while chanting Ole Miss... Wild Boys.
He then stopped and said, "One more thing. If any of you mother...
thinks you can take me, you come up here and get a piece of me right now."
He gave everyone an opportunity to come up and fight him and said,
"That's what I thought," and walked out of the room. 

 

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

Honestly Orgeron wouldn't be a bad hire at all....

[EZ$ 2102]

He should have got in the MF Portal to SEL State if he wanted to coach his son so bad!

[Skipper 6128]

2 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Honestly Orgeron wouldn't be a bad hire at all....

He's probably not interested.  The locker rooms get pretty hot at DKR I hear.

[BornAndRaised 12281]

Just now, Skipper said:

He's probably not interested.  The locker rooms get pretty hot at DKR I hear.

Or conversely... Austin is full of his type of women.

[EZ$ 2102]

Just now, BornAndRaised said:

Or conversely... Austin is full of his type of women.

But are there enough??

[JesusSweatDuck 17781]

11 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

I've gotta say, only posting half of this gif is a real letdown. It's the fucking keyboard smashing that really gets the lol out of me every damn time.

 

 

 

 

If you haven't seen the commercials

[satyanash 14474]

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.

That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

[Codaxx 5726]

I hope this doesnt effect Collins decision to stay.. 

[Fico 1778]

shut the fuck up Satya

[Redneck Mutha 7954]

1 minute ago, satyanash said:

More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

Oh for fuck's sake....

[Mr. Drummond 2198]

I'm not even sure if Sark will stay now.

[Burt Macklin 19020]

3 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.

That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

This is a real gem. Surly just wouldnt be the same without satya’s myopic, irrational hysteria. 

Edited January 10 by Burt Macklin

[SydneyCarton 48054]

2 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.

That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

THERE HE IS!

Ignore the fact that we couldn't get his kid into school this very second and LSU was willing to remind everyone they're not a serious academic institution and get him into school and make this entirely about the money, becuase the negative perception makes your nethers tingle. 

[Mother mopar 3318]

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.
That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

Damn bro, you need to find some pussy and stop being one during the journey.

[ClubWhatever 12120]

Just now, satyanash said:

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.

That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

or c) you get to coach your walkon kid who can't get into Texas 

you must be complete shit at data analytics.

[Reynolds Woodcock 4739]

3 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.

That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

[satyanash 14474]

54 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said:

Nice call by the Texas 9.95ers on this one.

This may have been in the works for a while. LSU fans were strongly hinting at this happening on RedditCFB a couple of weeks ago. Dismissed it at the time because what would they know

[Butch Had Not 2969]

4 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.

That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

Dude... just... get a grip. 

[Rockwell Torrey 1280]

Elijah Robinson come on down

[MuellerHorn 4228]

4 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Completely lateral move... didn't even get a promotion and just a $300K-$500K salary bump which we could have matched.

That really stings. Especially right after we lose our two best DTs. More than that it shatters the idea that Texas is and should be a final destination-type job for all but a) the NFL or b) a significant promotion elsewhere.

What a bleeding vagina. Bo is an LSU alum and he's getting to coach his son there.

[Radical Larry 28558]

Knew I wouldn’t be disappointed opening this thread. 

[Michael Knight 12977]

This sucks obviously but I'll contend its way better for other teams to want our coaches than not.  This is a good problem to have

Edited January 10 by Michael Knight

[MrBig 5383]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Drummond said:

I'm not even sure if Sark will stay now.

Well shit he should just pack it up and coach the Seahawks after losing Bo to his alma mater. 

[closetohumping 17435]

Not sure if it happened but allegedly Bo wanted LSU to allow his son to join the team:

 

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/coaching-changes/supposedly-bo-davis-was-asking-lsu-to-have-a-spot-for-his-son-on-the-team/111749572/

[Sir Ulrich 5187]

Did some rough research on some names that Sark employed and/or worked with Nansen/Kwiatkowski. Also spoilering Bios and coaching histories. 

Kenechi Udeze- Houston Cougars Pass Rush specialist

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As a coach:
Washington (2009–2011)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
Seattle Seahawks (2012)
Assistant defensive line coach
Minnesota Vikings (2013)
Coaching fellowship program
Pittsburgh (2014)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
USC (2015)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
USC (2016–2018)
Defensive line coach
LSU (2019)
Defensive analyst
Vanderbilt (2020)
Linebackers coach
Tennessee Titans (2021–2022)
Assistant defensive line coach
Houston (2023-present)
Pass rush specialist

Chris Wilson- UFL DC with houston

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Indiana State (1993)
Graduate assistant
Indiana State (1994)
Linebackers coach
Northern Illinois (1995)
Outside linebackers coach
Northeastern State (1996)
Defensive line coach
Indiana State (1997)
Outside linebackers coach
Illinois State (1998–1999)
Defensive line coach
Colorado (2000–2004)
Defensive line coach
Oklahoma (2005–2006)
Defensive ends coach
Oklahoma (2007–2009)
Defensive ends coach & special teams coordinator
Mississippi State (2010)
Co-defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Mississippi State (2011–2012)
Defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Georgia (2013)
Defensive line coach
USC (2014–2015)
Defensive line coach
Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2018)
Defensive line coach
Arizona Cardinals (2019)
Defensive assistant
Colorado (2020)
Defensive line coach
Colorado (2021–2022)
Defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Houston Gamblers (2023)
Defensive coordinator
Houston Roughnecks (2024-present)
Defensive coordinator

Ikaika Malloe- Just got promoted to DC at UCLA so not really reason for him to leave

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Ikaika Malloe (ee-KY-kuh mull-OY) joined the Bruins staff in December of 2021 to serve as outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator before shifting to the defensive line duties for the 2023 season. Malloe, a former standout defensive player at the University of Washington, guided his alma mater's defensive line from 2016-2020 before shifting to outside linebackers in 2021. He also served as UW's co-defensive coordinator for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Malloe worked as an analyst for the Bruins in the weeks leading up to the 2021 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl before assuming his full coaching duties after the game and for 2022 Spring training. He joined the Bruins staff with 20 years of coaching experience, including three as a defensive coordinator and six as a special teams coordinator, under his belt.

This past season, In 2023, UCLA led the Pac-12 and ranked 10th in the nation in total defense (301.5 yards per game). In addition, the Bruins ranked second in the nation in rushing defense (80.8) and limited opponents to 18.4 points per game which rated as the 14th-best mark in the country. UCLA led the nation after opponents scored just five rushing touchdowns on the season. The Bruins were second in the nation allowing just 2.65 yards per rush, its best mark at the school since 1985. Opponent averaged just 4.63 yards per play which rated as the eighth-best mark in the country. Laiatu Latu, who led the nation with a 1.8 tackles for loss average and was fourth in sacks per game average (1.08), became the first UCLA player to win the Lombardi Award, the Hendricks Award and the Polynesian (defense) Player of the Year Award. He was also a finalist for the Bednarik Award and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Gabriel Murphy, who registered 15 tackles for loss, and his brother, Grayson, each earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors.UCLA, with 43, recorded over 40 sacks for the first time since the 2012 season. 

In 2022, Latu earned 2022 first-team all-conference honors after recording 10.5 sacks, the most by a Bruin since 2012. The Bruins had two of the Pac-12's leaders in sacks as Latu (0.81-2nd) was joined by Grayson Murphy (0.38-13th) on that list. UCLA's rushing defense rated third in the conference by limiting opponents to 3.8 yards per attempt. In its win over Bowling Green, the defense held an opponent to fewer than 162 yards of total offense for the first time since 2008 when Arizona State gained 122 yards. In all, UCLA kept five 2022 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.

In 2021, Washington rated third in the Pac-12 in total defense (336.9 yards per game) and led the league in pass defense efficiency (106.7) while allowing the fewest passing yards of any team per game (143.3). Opponents scored just six touchdowns through the air against UW over the course of the 2021 season. The Huskies also boasted the Pac-12's stingiest third-down defense, allowing a 35.7% conversion rate.

In 2020's four-game season, Malloe helped coach a defensive line that played a big role in Washington finishing second in the Pac-12 in quarterback sacks, while also leading the conference in total defense and passing yards allowed.

The 2019 season was another strong one for the UW d-line, which helped limit opponents to just 19.4 points per game. Malloe helped mentor his latest first-team All-Pac-12 selection, as Levi Onwuzurike, now with the Detroit Lions, earned that honor in 2019.

The previous two years, Malloe coached Vita Vea the winner of the Pac-12's Morris Trophy, given to the top offensive and defensive lineman in the conference, as voted on by the conference's opposing linemen. Vea, now in the NFL with Tampa Bay, won the award in 2017 and the Huskies repeated in 2018 as Greg Gaines took home the honor. Gaines, who is a member of the Los Angeles Rams, was also a first-team All-Pac-12 selection, while senior lineman Jaylen Johnson earned honorable mention All-Conference accolades.

The Huskies also led the Pac-12 in both scoring (15.5 points per game) and total (301.8 yards per game) defense in 2018, marking the third straight season for the Huskies to accomplish the feat under coach Malloe. The 2018 Huskies were also second in the Pac-12 in rushing and passing defense.

The 2017 Husky defense was anchored by Malloe's pupil, Vea, the Pat Tillman Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Thanks largely to Vea and Gaines, then a second-team All-Pac-12 selection, the Huskies' line helped the defense rank fourth nationally allowing 100.8 yards per game and second overall allowing 2.86 yards per rush. Vea would go on to be the 12th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, the second-straight draft that one of Malloe's players was selected.

In his first season at Washington, Malloe helped coach a UW defensive unit that once again topped all Pac-12 defenses as the Huskies went 12-2 and earned a trip to the 2016 College Football Playoff. Washington led the conference in both total defense (316.9 yards per game, 12th in the nation) and scoring defense (17.7 points per game, eighth) in the nation, while leading all FBS schools in turnover margin (1.29 per game) and takeaways (33). Washington was first in the conference in fewest first downs allowed and third down conversion defense, while finishing second in red zone defense, rushing defense and sacks. On the defensive line, Elijah Qualls earned first-team All-Pac-12 (as well as second-team All-America from FOX Sports), while Vea was a second-teamer and Gaines earned honorable mention.

Malloe joined the Husky staff after having spent two seasons guiding the defensive line at Utah State. In 2014, he helped the Aggies to a 10-4 overall record (second-most wins in school history) and a third straight bowl trip, a win over UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl. Three defensive linemen earned All-Mountain West honors (a first-teamer, a second-team and an honorable mention) in 2014. Two Aggies defensive linemen picked up All-MWC honorable mention.

The 2014 Aggie team featured a rugged defense that finished in the top 30 in the nation in 10 categories, including best in the MWC and No. 12 in the nation in scoring defense at 19.7 points per game. USU also led the conference in rushing defense, sacks and tackles for loss.

Malloe went to Utah State after two seasons at Portland State, where he worked under former Husky teammate Nigel Burton as the Vikings' special teams coordinator and defensive tackles coach. In 2013, he coached a unit that held seven opponents under 100 rushing yards and posted 91 tackles for loss and 27 sacks while two players earned honorable mention All-Big Sky. In 2013, the Vikings also boasted All-America punter Kyle Loomis and led the FCS in net punting. PSU blocked seven punts or kicks and was second in the nation in kickoff coverage. The 2012 PSU team held five Big Sky opponents to 86 rush yards or less and three of Malloe's players earned honorable mention All-Conference.

From 2009-2011, Malloe spent three seasons as the defensive coordinator at Yale, where he worked for former UW assistant coach Tom Williams. In 2008, he was special teams coordinator and defensive tackles coach at Hawai'i, helping guide the Warriors to a berth in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. From 2004-07, he was defensive line coach at Texas-El Paso, which made it to the 2005 GMAC Bowl.

Prior to UTEP, Malloe began his full-time coaching career as special teams coordinator and d-line coach at Western Illinois. The Leathernecks won the Gateway Conference title in 2002 and made the NCAA Division I-AA playoff quarterfinals twice.

Malloe began his career as a student assistant, program coordinator and, eventually, a graduate assistant, at Washington. He earned his degree in sociology from the UW in 1997.

A graduate of Kamehameha School in Hawai'i, Malloe came to the UW from his home in Waimanalo and went on to earn four varsity letters as a safety and outside linebacker. He started 11 games in 1995, when the Huskies won a share of the Pac-10 championship. Malloe led the UW in interceptions that season, with five. In 1993, he won the Bob Jarvis Most Inspirational Walk-On Award after having won the Brian Stapp Defensive Scout of the Year Award in 1992.

Malloe and his wife, Tara, have two daughters, Taylor and Sloane, and two sons, Jordan and Isaiah.
 

Chad Kauha’aha’a- UCLA Defensive Line

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Chad Kauha'aha'a ("cow-HA-ah-HA-ah") joined the UCLA coaching staff in December of 2021. He most recently spent the 2021 and 2020 seasons on the UNLV staff, as a defensive assistant coach.

Kauha'aha'a has more than 15 total seasons of college coaching experience and has helped develop some of the nation's top-ranked defensive units while with schools from the Big Ten, Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences. Kauha'aha'a worked as an analyst for the Bruins through the 2021 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl before assuming his full duties on staff.

In his initial season as defensive line coach at UNLV, Kauha'aha'a helped the UNLV Rebels defense to more than double their sacks per game average from 1.0 in 2019 to 2.3 in 2020. He spent the 2019 campaign as USC's defensive line coach as the Trojans ranked 28th in the nation with 35 quarterback sacks and featured first-team All-Pac-12 lineman Jay Tufele and second-teamer Drake Jackson, who was also named first-team Freshman All-American by 247Sports. Each went on to be NFL draft picks.

Kauha'aha'a worked at Boise State in 2018 as defensive line coach. BSU ranked 11th nationally in third down conversion defense (31.1%) that season. The Broncos owned the nation's 20th-best rushing defense, surrendering just 122.9 yards per game. Boise State was 10th in the nation and best in the Mountain West in sacks with a 3.0 per game mark. Defensive lineman Curtis Weaver rated 20th nationally in sacks at 0.73 per game and was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year. Weaver was selected by Miami in the NFL Draft.

From 2015-17, Kauha'aha'a coached at Oregon State, working with the defensive line and outside linebackers while also serving as associate head coach. In his second year in Corvallis, the Beavers' pass defense, scoring defense, sacks and total defense numbers each improved. In 2013-14, Kauha'aha'a was in charge of Wisconsin's defensive line. In 2014, the Badger defense rated third nationally in third-down conversion defense (28.4%) and fourth in total defense (294.1) while leading the Big Ten in both categories. Wisconsin was fourth in the nation in third-down conversion defense in 2013 (30.6%) and seventh nationally in total defense (305.1). The rush defense rated among the nation's top 25 in both seasons, including being listed fifth nationally in 2013 at 102.5 yards per game. The Badgers held seven opponents to 20 points or fewer during the 2014 season and seven teams to 10 or fewer points in 2013. Defensive tackle Beau Allen was selected by Philadelphia in the 2014 NFL Draft and went on to win a Super Bowl with the Eagles.

In 2011 and 2012, Kauha'aha'a served as defensive line coach at the University of Utah. The Utes ranked among the nation's top 25 both seasons in rushing defense. Utah also held opponents to under 370 yards of total offense in each year while averaging more than 2.3 sacks per game. In 2011, Utah topped the Pac-12 in turnover margin at 0.77. While in Salt Lake City, he coached future first-round NFL Draft pick defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who won the Pac-12's Morris Trophy in 2011. Defensive end Joe Kruger was also selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013 NFL Draft.

In 2009 and 2010, Kauha'aha'a guided the Utah State defensive line unit. In 2010, he coached defensive end Levi Koskan, who led USU and ranked 11th in the Western Athletic Conference with 8.5 tackles for loss, including 4.5 sacks. Kauha'aha'a came to Utah State after four years at Weber State (2005-08), where he helped lead Wildcats to a share of the 2008 Big Sky Conference title before advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2008 Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. In 2007, first-team All-Big Sky selection Kevin Linehan was second in the conference and tied for 16th in FCS in sacks 10.5 (0.75 per game). Linehan was fourth in the Big Sky in tackles for loss with 14.5 and second in the league with five forced fumbles. Defensive tackle Bryce Scanlon also earned first-team All-Big Sky honors and added 7.5 tackles for loss.

Kauha'aha'a was head coach at his alma mater, Baldwin High School, in Wailuku, Hawaii, from 2002-04, posting a 25-5-2 record and winning two Maui Interscholastic League championships with the Bears. His teams finished ranked among the top five in the state in each of those three seasons.

A native of Maui, Hawaii, Kauha'aha'a was a three-year letterwinner at the University of Utah, playing linebacker in 1993 before redshirting in 1994. Moving to defensive line in 1995, he was a second-team All-WAC selection that season after posting seven sacks among his 70 tackles. In 1996, he garnered second-team All-WAC accolades while leading Utah with six tackles for loss, including four sacks. He was a two-time recipient of Utah's Walt DeLand Award, presented each year to the Ute football player who overcomes adversity to make a contribution. His 110 career tackles for loss ranked among the top 15 in school history when he graduated. He received his bachelor's degree in sociology from Utah in 1997. Kauha'aha'a and his wife, Lena, have two sons, Kalei and Kalena.

Jason Kaufusi- Arizona OLB Coach

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2004–2008    Cottonwood HS (DL/strength)
2009    Utah (CB)
2010–2011    Weber State (DE)
2012–2013    BYU (GA)
2014–2015    Weber State (DE)
2016    Weber State (DC/DE)
2017–2018    Nevada (DL)
2019–2021    UCLA (OLB)
2022–present    Arizona (OLB/DB/STC)

Ricky Hunley- Arizona DL Coach

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USC (1992–1993)
Graduate assistant
Missouri (1994–1997)
Defensive line coach
Missouri (1998–2000)
Associate head coach & linebackers coach
Florida (2001)
Defensive line coach
Washington Redskins (2002)
Defensive line coach
Cincinnati Bengals (2003–2007)
Linebackers coach
California Redwoods / Sacramento Mountain Lions (2009–2011)
Defensive coordinator
Oakland Raiders (2011)
Assistant linebackers coach
Football University (2012-13)
Lead coach and instructor
Memphis (2014–2015)
Defensive line coach
Arizona (2021–present)
Defensive line coach/Defensive tackle coach

 

[Michael Knight 12977]

Is Elijah Robinson available?

[SydneyCarton 48054]

Just now, Sir Ulrich said:

Did some rough research on some names that Sark employed and/or worked with Nansen/Kwiatkowski. Also spoilering Bios and coaching histories. 

Kenechi Udeze- Houston Cougars Pass Rush specialist

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As a coach:
Washington (2009–2011)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
Seattle Seahawks (2012)
Assistant defensive line coach
Minnesota Vikings (2013)
Coaching fellowship program
Pittsburgh (2014)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
USC (2015)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
USC (2016–2018)
Defensive line coach
LSU (2019)
Defensive analyst
Vanderbilt (2020)
Linebackers coach
Tennessee Titans (2021–2022)
Assistant defensive line coach
Houston (2023-present)
Pass rush specialist

Chris Wilson- UFL DC with houston

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Indiana State (1993)
Graduate assistant
Indiana State (1994)
Linebackers coach
Northern Illinois (1995)
Outside linebackers coach
Northeastern State (1996)
Defensive line coach
Indiana State (1997)
Outside linebackers coach
Illinois State (1998–1999)
Defensive line coach
Colorado (2000–2004)
Defensive line coach
Oklahoma (2005–2006)
Defensive ends coach
Oklahoma (2007–2009)
Defensive ends coach & special teams coordinator
Mississippi State (2010)
Co-defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Mississippi State (2011–2012)
Defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Georgia (2013)
Defensive line coach
USC (2014–2015)
Defensive line coach
Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2018)
Defensive line coach
Arizona Cardinals (2019)
Defensive assistant
Colorado (2020)
Defensive line coach
Colorado (2021–2022)
Defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Houston Gamblers (2023)
Defensive coordinator
Houston Roughnecks (2024-present)
Defensive coordinator

Ikaika Malloe- Just got promoted to DC at UCLA so not really reason for him to leave

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Ikaika Malloe (ee-KY-kuh mull-OY) joined the Bruins staff in December of 2021 to serve as outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator before shifting to the defensive line duties for the 2023 season. Malloe, a former standout defensive player at the University of Washington, guided his alma mater's defensive line from 2016-2020 before shifting to outside linebackers in 2021. He also served as UW's co-defensive coordinator for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Malloe worked as an analyst for the Bruins in the weeks leading up to the 2021 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl before assuming his full coaching duties after the game and for 2022 Spring training. He joined the Bruins staff with 20 years of coaching experience, including three as a defensive coordinator and six as a special teams coordinator, under his belt.

This past season, In 2023, UCLA led the Pac-12 and ranked 10th in the nation in total defense (301.5 yards per game). In addition, the Bruins ranked second in the nation in rushing defense (80.8) and limited opponents to 18.4 points per game which rated as the 14th-best mark in the country. UCLA led the nation after opponents scored just five rushing touchdowns on the season. The Bruins were second in the nation allowing just 2.65 yards per rush, its best mark at the school since 1985. Opponent averaged just 4.63 yards per play which rated as the eighth-best mark in the country. Laiatu Latu, who led the nation with a 1.8 tackles for loss average and was fourth in sacks per game average (1.08), became the first UCLA player to win the Lombardi Award, the Hendricks Award and the Polynesian (defense) Player of the Year Award. He was also a finalist for the Bednarik Award and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Gabriel Murphy, who registered 15 tackles for loss, and his brother, Grayson, each earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors.UCLA, with 43, recorded over 40 sacks for the first time since the 2012 season. 

In 2022, Latu earned 2022 first-team all-conference honors after recording 10.5 sacks, the most by a Bruin since 2012. The Bruins had two of the Pac-12's leaders in sacks as Latu (0.81-2nd) was joined by Grayson Murphy (0.38-13th) on that list. UCLA's rushing defense rated third in the conference by limiting opponents to 3.8 yards per attempt. In its win over Bowling Green, the defense held an opponent to fewer than 162 yards of total offense for the first time since 2008 when Arizona State gained 122 yards. In all, UCLA kept five 2022 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.

In 2021, Washington rated third in the Pac-12 in total defense (336.9 yards per game) and led the league in pass defense efficiency (106.7) while allowing the fewest passing yards of any team per game (143.3). Opponents scored just six touchdowns through the air against UW over the course of the 2021 season. The Huskies also boasted the Pac-12's stingiest third-down defense, allowing a 35.7% conversion rate.

In 2020's four-game season, Malloe helped coach a defensive line that played a big role in Washington finishing second in the Pac-12 in quarterback sacks, while also leading the conference in total defense and passing yards allowed.

The 2019 season was another strong one for the UW d-line, which helped limit opponents to just 19.4 points per game. Malloe helped mentor his latest first-team All-Pac-12 selection, as Levi Onwuzurike, now with the Detroit Lions, earned that honor in 2019.

The previous two years, Malloe coached Vita Vea the winner of the Pac-12's Morris Trophy, given to the top offensive and defensive lineman in the conference, as voted on by the conference's opposing linemen. Vea, now in the NFL with Tampa Bay, won the award in 2017 and the Huskies repeated in 2018 as Greg Gaines took home the honor. Gaines, who is a member of the Los Angeles Rams, was also a first-team All-Pac-12 selection, while senior lineman Jaylen Johnson earned honorable mention All-Conference accolades.

The Huskies also led the Pac-12 in both scoring (15.5 points per game) and total (301.8 yards per game) defense in 2018, marking the third straight season for the Huskies to accomplish the feat under coach Malloe. The 2018 Huskies were also second in the Pac-12 in rushing and passing defense.

The 2017 Husky defense was anchored by Malloe's pupil, Vea, the Pat Tillman Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Thanks largely to Vea and Gaines, then a second-team All-Pac-12 selection, the Huskies' line helped the defense rank fourth nationally allowing 100.8 yards per game and second overall allowing 2.86 yards per rush. Vea would go on to be the 12th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, the second-straight draft that one of Malloe's players was selected.

In his first season at Washington, Malloe helped coach a UW defensive unit that once again topped all Pac-12 defenses as the Huskies went 12-2 and earned a trip to the 2016 College Football Playoff. Washington led the conference in both total defense (316.9 yards per game, 12th in the nation) and scoring defense (17.7 points per game, eighth) in the nation, while leading all FBS schools in turnover margin (1.29 per game) and takeaways (33). Washington was first in the conference in fewest first downs allowed and third down conversion defense, while finishing second in red zone defense, rushing defense and sacks. On the defensive line, Elijah Qualls earned first-team All-Pac-12 (as well as second-team All-America from FOX Sports), while Vea was a second-teamer and Gaines earned honorable mention.

Malloe joined the Husky staff after having spent two seasons guiding the defensive line at Utah State. In 2014, he helped the Aggies to a 10-4 overall record (second-most wins in school history) and a third straight bowl trip, a win over UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl. Three defensive linemen earned All-Mountain West honors (a first-teamer, a second-team and an honorable mention) in 2014. Two Aggies defensive linemen picked up All-MWC honorable mention.

The 2014 Aggie team featured a rugged defense that finished in the top 30 in the nation in 10 categories, including best in the MWC and No. 12 in the nation in scoring defense at 19.7 points per game. USU also led the conference in rushing defense, sacks and tackles for loss.

Malloe went to Utah State after two seasons at Portland State, where he worked under former Husky teammate Nigel Burton as the Vikings' special teams coordinator and defensive tackles coach. In 2013, he coached a unit that held seven opponents under 100 rushing yards and posted 91 tackles for loss and 27 sacks while two players earned honorable mention All-Big Sky. In 2013, the Vikings also boasted All-America punter Kyle Loomis and led the FCS in net punting. PSU blocked seven punts or kicks and was second in the nation in kickoff coverage. The 2012 PSU team held five Big Sky opponents to 86 rush yards or less and three of Malloe's players earned honorable mention All-Conference.

From 2009-2011, Malloe spent three seasons as the defensive coordinator at Yale, where he worked for former UW assistant coach Tom Williams. In 2008, he was special teams coordinator and defensive tackles coach at Hawai'i, helping guide the Warriors to a berth in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. From 2004-07, he was defensive line coach at Texas-El Paso, which made it to the 2005 GMAC Bowl.

Prior to UTEP, Malloe began his full-time coaching career as special teams coordinator and d-line coach at Western Illinois. The Leathernecks won the Gateway Conference title in 2002 and made the NCAA Division I-AA playoff quarterfinals twice.

Malloe began his career as a student assistant, program coordinator and, eventually, a graduate assistant, at Washington. He earned his degree in sociology from the UW in 1997.

A graduate of Kamehameha School in Hawai'i, Malloe came to the UW from his home in Waimanalo and went on to earn four varsity letters as a safety and outside linebacker. He started 11 games in 1995, when the Huskies won a share of the Pac-10 championship. Malloe led the UW in interceptions that season, with five. In 1993, he won the Bob Jarvis Most Inspirational Walk-On Award after having won the Brian Stapp Defensive Scout of the Year Award in 1992.

Malloe and his wife, Tara, have two daughters, Taylor and Sloane, and two sons, Jordan and Isaiah.
 

Chad Kauha’aha’a- UCLA Defensive Line

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Chad Kauha'aha'a ("cow-HA-ah-HA-ah") joined the UCLA coaching staff in December of 2021. He most recently spent the 2021 and 2020 seasons on the UNLV staff, as a defensive assistant coach.

Kauha'aha'a has more than 15 total seasons of college coaching experience and has helped develop some of the nation's top-ranked defensive units while with schools from the Big Ten, Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences. Kauha'aha'a worked as an analyst for the Bruins through the 2021 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl before assuming his full duties on staff.

In his initial season as defensive line coach at UNLV, Kauha'aha'a helped the UNLV Rebels defense to more than double their sacks per game average from 1.0 in 2019 to 2.3 in 2020. He spent the 2019 campaign as USC's defensive line coach as the Trojans ranked 28th in the nation with 35 quarterback sacks and featured first-team All-Pac-12 lineman Jay Tufele and second-teamer Drake Jackson, who was also named first-team Freshman All-American by 247Sports. Each went on to be NFL draft picks.

Kauha'aha'a worked at Boise State in 2018 as defensive line coach. BSU ranked 11th nationally in third down conversion defense (31.1%) that season. The Broncos owned the nation's 20th-best rushing defense, surrendering just 122.9 yards per game. Boise State was 10th in the nation and best in the Mountain West in sacks with a 3.0 per game mark. Defensive lineman Curtis Weaver rated 20th nationally in sacks at 0.73 per game and was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year. Weaver was selected by Miami in the NFL Draft.

From 2015-17, Kauha'aha'a coached at Oregon State, working with the defensive line and outside linebackers while also serving as associate head coach. In his second year in Corvallis, the Beavers' pass defense, scoring defense, sacks and total defense numbers each improved. In 2013-14, Kauha'aha'a was in charge of Wisconsin's defensive line. In 2014, the Badger defense rated third nationally in third-down conversion defense (28.4%) and fourth in total defense (294.1) while leading the Big Ten in both categories. Wisconsin was fourth in the nation in third-down conversion defense in 2013 (30.6%) and seventh nationally in total defense (305.1). The rush defense rated among the nation's top 25 in both seasons, including being listed fifth nationally in 2013 at 102.5 yards per game. The Badgers held seven opponents to 20 points or fewer during the 2014 season and seven teams to 10 or fewer points in 2013. Defensive tackle Beau Allen was selected by Philadelphia in the 2014 NFL Draft and went on to win a Super Bowl with the Eagles.

In 2011 and 2012, Kauha'aha'a served as defensive line coach at the University of Utah. The Utes ranked among the nation's top 25 both seasons in rushing defense. Utah also held opponents to under 370 yards of total offense in each year while averaging more than 2.3 sacks per game. In 2011, Utah topped the Pac-12 in turnover margin at 0.77. While in Salt Lake City, he coached future first-round NFL Draft pick defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who won the Pac-12's Morris Trophy in 2011. Defensive end Joe Kruger was also selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013 NFL Draft.

In 2009 and 2010, Kauha'aha'a guided the Utah State defensive line unit. In 2010, he coached defensive end Levi Koskan, who led USU and ranked 11th in the Western Athletic Conference with 8.5 tackles for loss, including 4.5 sacks. Kauha'aha'a came to Utah State after four years at Weber State (2005-08), where he helped lead Wildcats to a share of the 2008 Big Sky Conference title before advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2008 Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. In 2007, first-team All-Big Sky selection Kevin Linehan was second in the conference and tied for 16th in FCS in sacks 10.5 (0.75 per game). Linehan was fourth in the Big Sky in tackles for loss with 14.5 and second in the league with five forced fumbles. Defensive tackle Bryce Scanlon also earned first-team All-Big Sky honors and added 7.5 tackles for loss.

Kauha'aha'a was head coach at his alma mater, Baldwin High School, in Wailuku, Hawaii, from 2002-04, posting a 25-5-2 record and winning two Maui Interscholastic League championships with the Bears. His teams finished ranked among the top five in the state in each of those three seasons.

A native of Maui, Hawaii, Kauha'aha'a was a three-year letterwinner at the University of Utah, playing linebacker in 1993 before redshirting in 1994. Moving to defensive line in 1995, he was a second-team All-WAC selection that season after posting seven sacks among his 70 tackles. In 1996, he garnered second-team All-WAC accolades while leading Utah with six tackles for loss, including four sacks. He was a two-time recipient of Utah's Walt DeLand Award, presented each year to the Ute football player who overcomes adversity to make a contribution. His 110 career tackles for loss ranked among the top 15 in school history when he graduated. He received his bachelor's degree in sociology from Utah in 1997. Kauha'aha'a and his wife, Lena, have two sons, Kalei and Kalena.

Jason Kaufusi- Arizona OLB Coach

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2004–2008    Cottonwood HS (DL/strength)
2009    Utah (CB)
2010–2011    Weber State (DE)
2012–2013    BYU (GA)
2014–2015    Weber State (DE)
2016    Weber State (DC/DE)
2017–2018    Nevada (DL)
2019–2021    UCLA (OLB)
2022–present    Arizona (OLB/DB/STC)

Ricky Hunley- Arizona DL Coach

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USC (1992–1993)
Graduate assistant
Missouri (1994–1997)
Defensive line coach
Missouri (1998–2000)
Associate head coach & linebackers coach
Florida (2001)
Defensive line coach
Washington Redskins (2002)
Defensive line coach
Cincinnati Bengals (2003–2007)
Linebackers coach
California Redwoods / Sacramento Mountain Lions (2009–2011)
Defensive coordinator
Oakland Raiders (2011)
Assistant linebackers coach
Football University (2012-13)
Lead coach and instructor
Memphis (2014–2015)
Defensive line coach
Arizona (2021–present)
Defensive line coach/Defensive tackle coach

 

I'll tell you what, a lot of 9.95 sites are thrilled that you just did all their work for them. I expect half these names to how up on a "Names I'm hearing" tweet or post in the next 24 hours. 

That being said, I do legit appreciate the legwork. here. 

Just now, Michael Knight said:

Is Elijah Robinson available?

Not unless we want to fire PK. 

[TrashMaster G 17547]

11 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

I hope this doesnt effect Collins decision to stay.. 

*affect 

[Davis Lane 5580]

12 minutes ago, Mr. Drummond said:

I'm not even sure if Sark will stay now.

Doomed, motherfucker.

Doomed.

[Thiefery 4995]

4 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

I'll tell you what, a lot of 9.95 sites are thrilled that you just did all their work for them. I expect half these names to how up on a "Names I'm hearing" tweet or post in the next 24 hours. 

That being said, I do legit appreciate the legwork. here. 

Not unless we want to fire PK. 

just @ him ... rhymes with jail-pox

[Hookem2147 21194]

I will laugh at anyone who:

a) Thinks Bo Davis wasn't a great recruiter because he didn't bring in any of the small handful of 5-star DL available each year

b) Throws out "DL coach for x school" without even knowing the coaches name and thinking just because that particular DL looked good it must make their coach qualified to coach at Texas

[BornAndRaised 12281]

12 minutes ago, Rockwell Torrey said:

Elijah Robinson come on down

Honestly would be ok with this but based on the fuckery that happened at A&M it seems he was dead set on progressing his career and wanted the DC role.

[Davis Lane 5580]

36 minutes ago, CowboyFred said:

Pete Carrol is apparently going to be removed as Head Corch of the Seahawks. So maybe not that unrealistic?

Pete is out but not gone.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39280057/pete-carroll-expected-seahawks-coach-sources-say

[Rockwell Torrey 1280]

Just now, BornAndRaised said:

Honestly would be ok with this but based on the fuckery that happened at A&M it seems he was dead set on progressing his career and wanted the DC role.

I just want to see the aggy meltdown.

[Chuckie Finster 22694]

2 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

I will laugh at anyone who:

a) Thinks Bo Davis wasn't a great recruiter because he didn't bring in any of the small handful of 5-star DL available each year

Has anyone, anywhere made this claim?

[satyanash 14474]

13 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

I hope this doesnt effect Collins decision to stay.. 

Or Jamaree Caldwell? This completely destabilizes the D-line right as we're trying to improve it with Sweat and Murphy leaving. 

[HenryJames 66038]

Just now, Chuckie Finster said:

Has anyone, anywhere made this claim?

@satyanash probably has.

[BornAndRaised 12281]

10 minutes ago, Sir Ulrich said:

Did some rough research on some names that Sark employed and/or worked with Nansen/Kwiatkowski. Also spoilering Bios and coaching histories. 

Kenechi Udeze- Houston Cougars Pass Rush specialist

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As a coach:
Washington (2009–2011)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
Seattle Seahawks (2012)
Assistant defensive line coach
Minnesota Vikings (2013)
Coaching fellowship program
Pittsburgh (2014)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
USC (2015)
Assistant strength and conditioning coach
USC (2016–2018)
Defensive line coach
LSU (2019)
Defensive analyst
Vanderbilt (2020)
Linebackers coach
Tennessee Titans (2021–2022)
Assistant defensive line coach
Houston (2023-present)
Pass rush specialist

Chris Wilson- UFL DC with houston

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Indiana State (1993)
Graduate assistant
Indiana State (1994)
Linebackers coach
Northern Illinois (1995)
Outside linebackers coach
Northeastern State (1996)
Defensive line coach
Indiana State (1997)
Outside linebackers coach
Illinois State (1998–1999)
Defensive line coach
Colorado (2000–2004)
Defensive line coach
Oklahoma (2005–2006)
Defensive ends coach
Oklahoma (2007–2009)
Defensive ends coach & special teams coordinator
Mississippi State (2010)
Co-defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Mississippi State (2011–2012)
Defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Georgia (2013)
Defensive line coach
USC (2014–2015)
Defensive line coach
Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2018)
Defensive line coach
Arizona Cardinals (2019)
Defensive assistant
Colorado (2020)
Defensive line coach
Colorado (2021–2022)
Defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Houston Gamblers (2023)
Defensive coordinator
Houston Roughnecks (2024-present)
Defensive coordinator

Ikaika Malloe- Just got promoted to DC at UCLA so not really reason for him to leave

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Ikaika Malloe (ee-KY-kuh mull-OY) joined the Bruins staff in December of 2021 to serve as outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator before shifting to the defensive line duties for the 2023 season. Malloe, a former standout defensive player at the University of Washington, guided his alma mater's defensive line from 2016-2020 before shifting to outside linebackers in 2021. He also served as UW's co-defensive coordinator for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Malloe worked as an analyst for the Bruins in the weeks leading up to the 2021 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl before assuming his full coaching duties after the game and for 2022 Spring training. He joined the Bruins staff with 20 years of coaching experience, including three as a defensive coordinator and six as a special teams coordinator, under his belt.

This past season, In 2023, UCLA led the Pac-12 and ranked 10th in the nation in total defense (301.5 yards per game). In addition, the Bruins ranked second in the nation in rushing defense (80.8) and limited opponents to 18.4 points per game which rated as the 14th-best mark in the country. UCLA led the nation after opponents scored just five rushing touchdowns on the season. The Bruins were second in the nation allowing just 2.65 yards per rush, its best mark at the school since 1985. Opponent averaged just 4.63 yards per play which rated as the eighth-best mark in the country. Laiatu Latu, who led the nation with a 1.8 tackles for loss average and was fourth in sacks per game average (1.08), became the first UCLA player to win the Lombardi Award, the Hendricks Award and the Polynesian (defense) Player of the Year Award. He was also a finalist for the Bednarik Award and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Gabriel Murphy, who registered 15 tackles for loss, and his brother, Grayson, each earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors.UCLA, with 43, recorded over 40 sacks for the first time since the 2012 season. 

In 2022, Latu earned 2022 first-team all-conference honors after recording 10.5 sacks, the most by a Bruin since 2012. The Bruins had two of the Pac-12's leaders in sacks as Latu (0.81-2nd) was joined by Grayson Murphy (0.38-13th) on that list. UCLA's rushing defense rated third in the conference by limiting opponents to 3.8 yards per attempt. In its win over Bowling Green, the defense held an opponent to fewer than 162 yards of total offense for the first time since 2008 when Arizona State gained 122 yards. In all, UCLA kept five 2022 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.

In 2021, Washington rated third in the Pac-12 in total defense (336.9 yards per game) and led the league in pass defense efficiency (106.7) while allowing the fewest passing yards of any team per game (143.3). Opponents scored just six touchdowns through the air against UW over the course of the 2021 season. The Huskies also boasted the Pac-12's stingiest third-down defense, allowing a 35.7% conversion rate.

In 2020's four-game season, Malloe helped coach a defensive line that played a big role in Washington finishing second in the Pac-12 in quarterback sacks, while also leading the conference in total defense and passing yards allowed.

The 2019 season was another strong one for the UW d-line, which helped limit opponents to just 19.4 points per game. Malloe helped mentor his latest first-team All-Pac-12 selection, as Levi Onwuzurike, now with the Detroit Lions, earned that honor in 2019.

The previous two years, Malloe coached Vita Vea the winner of the Pac-12's Morris Trophy, given to the top offensive and defensive lineman in the conference, as voted on by the conference's opposing linemen. Vea, now in the NFL with Tampa Bay, won the award in 2017 and the Huskies repeated in 2018 as Greg Gaines took home the honor. Gaines, who is a member of the Los Angeles Rams, was also a first-team All-Pac-12 selection, while senior lineman Jaylen Johnson earned honorable mention All-Conference accolades.

The Huskies also led the Pac-12 in both scoring (15.5 points per game) and total (301.8 yards per game) defense in 2018, marking the third straight season for the Huskies to accomplish the feat under coach Malloe. The 2018 Huskies were also second in the Pac-12 in rushing and passing defense.

The 2017 Husky defense was anchored by Malloe's pupil, Vea, the Pat Tillman Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Thanks largely to Vea and Gaines, then a second-team All-Pac-12 selection, the Huskies' line helped the defense rank fourth nationally allowing 100.8 yards per game and second overall allowing 2.86 yards per rush. Vea would go on to be the 12th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, the second-straight draft that one of Malloe's players was selected.

In his first season at Washington, Malloe helped coach a UW defensive unit that once again topped all Pac-12 defenses as the Huskies went 12-2 and earned a trip to the 2016 College Football Playoff. Washington led the conference in both total defense (316.9 yards per game, 12th in the nation) and scoring defense (17.7 points per game, eighth) in the nation, while leading all FBS schools in turnover margin (1.29 per game) and takeaways (33). Washington was first in the conference in fewest first downs allowed and third down conversion defense, while finishing second in red zone defense, rushing defense and sacks. On the defensive line, Elijah Qualls earned first-team All-Pac-12 (as well as second-team All-America from FOX Sports), while Vea was a second-teamer and Gaines earned honorable mention.

Malloe joined the Husky staff after having spent two seasons guiding the defensive line at Utah State. In 2014, he helped the Aggies to a 10-4 overall record (second-most wins in school history) and a third straight bowl trip, a win over UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl. Three defensive linemen earned All-Mountain West honors (a first-teamer, a second-team and an honorable mention) in 2014. Two Aggies defensive linemen picked up All-MWC honorable mention.

The 2014 Aggie team featured a rugged defense that finished in the top 30 in the nation in 10 categories, including best in the MWC and No. 12 in the nation in scoring defense at 19.7 points per game. USU also led the conference in rushing defense, sacks and tackles for loss.

Malloe went to Utah State after two seasons at Portland State, where he worked under former Husky teammate Nigel Burton as the Vikings' special teams coordinator and defensive tackles coach. In 2013, he coached a unit that held seven opponents under 100 rushing yards and posted 91 tackles for loss and 27 sacks while two players earned honorable mention All-Big Sky. In 2013, the Vikings also boasted All-America punter Kyle Loomis and led the FCS in net punting. PSU blocked seven punts or kicks and was second in the nation in kickoff coverage. The 2012 PSU team held five Big Sky opponents to 86 rush yards or less and three of Malloe's players earned honorable mention All-Conference.

From 2009-2011, Malloe spent three seasons as the defensive coordinator at Yale, where he worked for former UW assistant coach Tom Williams. In 2008, he was special teams coordinator and defensive tackles coach at Hawai'i, helping guide the Warriors to a berth in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. From 2004-07, he was defensive line coach at Texas-El Paso, which made it to the 2005 GMAC Bowl.

Prior to UTEP, Malloe began his full-time coaching career as special teams coordinator and d-line coach at Western Illinois. The Leathernecks won the Gateway Conference title in 2002 and made the NCAA Division I-AA playoff quarterfinals twice.

Malloe began his career as a student assistant, program coordinator and, eventually, a graduate assistant, at Washington. He earned his degree in sociology from the UW in 1997.

A graduate of Kamehameha School in Hawai'i, Malloe came to the UW from his home in Waimanalo and went on to earn four varsity letters as a safety and outside linebacker. He started 11 games in 1995, when the Huskies won a share of the Pac-10 championship. Malloe led the UW in interceptions that season, with five. In 1993, he won the Bob Jarvis Most Inspirational Walk-On Award after having won the Brian Stapp Defensive Scout of the Year Award in 1992.

Malloe and his wife, Tara, have two daughters, Taylor and Sloane, and two sons, Jordan and Isaiah.
 

Chad Kauha’aha’a- UCLA Defensive Line

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Chad Kauha'aha'a ("cow-HA-ah-HA-ah") joined the UCLA coaching staff in December of 2021. He most recently spent the 2021 and 2020 seasons on the UNLV staff, as a defensive assistant coach.

Kauha'aha'a has more than 15 total seasons of college coaching experience and has helped develop some of the nation's top-ranked defensive units while with schools from the Big Ten, Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences. Kauha'aha'a worked as an analyst for the Bruins through the 2021 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl before assuming his full duties on staff.

In his initial season as defensive line coach at UNLV, Kauha'aha'a helped the UNLV Rebels defense to more than double their sacks per game average from 1.0 in 2019 to 2.3 in 2020. He spent the 2019 campaign as USC's defensive line coach as the Trojans ranked 28th in the nation with 35 quarterback sacks and featured first-team All-Pac-12 lineman Jay Tufele and second-teamer Drake Jackson, who was also named first-team Freshman All-American by 247Sports. Each went on to be NFL draft picks.

Kauha'aha'a worked at Boise State in 2018 as defensive line coach. BSU ranked 11th nationally in third down conversion defense (31.1%) that season. The Broncos owned the nation's 20th-best rushing defense, surrendering just 122.9 yards per game. Boise State was 10th in the nation and best in the Mountain West in sacks with a 3.0 per game mark. Defensive lineman Curtis Weaver rated 20th nationally in sacks at 0.73 per game and was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year. Weaver was selected by Miami in the NFL Draft.

From 2015-17, Kauha'aha'a coached at Oregon State, working with the defensive line and outside linebackers while also serving as associate head coach. In his second year in Corvallis, the Beavers' pass defense, scoring defense, sacks and total defense numbers each improved. In 2013-14, Kauha'aha'a was in charge of Wisconsin's defensive line. In 2014, the Badger defense rated third nationally in third-down conversion defense (28.4%) and fourth in total defense (294.1) while leading the Big Ten in both categories. Wisconsin was fourth in the nation in third-down conversion defense in 2013 (30.6%) and seventh nationally in total defense (305.1). The rush defense rated among the nation's top 25 in both seasons, including being listed fifth nationally in 2013 at 102.5 yards per game. The Badgers held seven opponents to 20 points or fewer during the 2014 season and seven teams to 10 or fewer points in 2013. Defensive tackle Beau Allen was selected by Philadelphia in the 2014 NFL Draft and went on to win a Super Bowl with the Eagles.

In 2011 and 2012, Kauha'aha'a served as defensive line coach at the University of Utah. The Utes ranked among the nation's top 25 both seasons in rushing defense. Utah also held opponents to under 370 yards of total offense in each year while averaging more than 2.3 sacks per game. In 2011, Utah topped the Pac-12 in turnover margin at 0.77. While in Salt Lake City, he coached future first-round NFL Draft pick defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who won the Pac-12's Morris Trophy in 2011. Defensive end Joe Kruger was also selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013 NFL Draft.

In 2009 and 2010, Kauha'aha'a guided the Utah State defensive line unit. In 2010, he coached defensive end Levi Koskan, who led USU and ranked 11th in the Western Athletic Conference with 8.5 tackles for loss, including 4.5 sacks. Kauha'aha'a came to Utah State after four years at Weber State (2005-08), where he helped lead Wildcats to a share of the 2008 Big Sky Conference title before advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2008 Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. In 2007, first-team All-Big Sky selection Kevin Linehan was second in the conference and tied for 16th in FCS in sacks 10.5 (0.75 per game). Linehan was fourth in the Big Sky in tackles for loss with 14.5 and second in the league with five forced fumbles. Defensive tackle Bryce Scanlon also earned first-team All-Big Sky honors and added 7.5 tackles for loss.

Kauha'aha'a was head coach at his alma mater, Baldwin High School, in Wailuku, Hawaii, from 2002-04, posting a 25-5-2 record and winning two Maui Interscholastic League championships with the Bears. His teams finished ranked among the top five in the state in each of those three seasons.

A native of Maui, Hawaii, Kauha'aha'a was a three-year letterwinner at the University of Utah, playing linebacker in 1993 before redshirting in 1994. Moving to defensive line in 1995, he was a second-team All-WAC selection that season after posting seven sacks among his 70 tackles. In 1996, he garnered second-team All-WAC accolades while leading Utah with six tackles for loss, including four sacks. He was a two-time recipient of Utah's Walt DeLand Award, presented each year to the Ute football player who overcomes adversity to make a contribution. His 110 career tackles for loss ranked among the top 15 in school history when he graduated. He received his bachelor's degree in sociology from Utah in 1997. Kauha'aha'a and his wife, Lena, have two sons, Kalei and Kalena.

Jason Kaufusi- Arizona OLB Coach

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2004–2008    Cottonwood HS (DL/strength)
2009    Utah (CB)
2010–2011    Weber State (DE)
2012–2013    BYU (GA)
2014–2015    Weber State (DE)
2016    Weber State (DC/DE)
2017–2018    Nevada (DL)
2019–2021    UCLA (OLB)
2022–present    Arizona (OLB/DB/STC)

Ricky Hunley- Arizona DL Coach

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USC (1992–1993)
Graduate assistant
Missouri (1994–1997)
Defensive line coach
Missouri (1998–2000)
Associate head coach & linebackers coach
Florida (2001)
Defensive line coach
Washington Redskins (2002)
Defensive line coach
Cincinnati Bengals (2003–2007)
Linebackers coach
California Redwoods / Sacramento Mountain Lions (2009–2011)
Defensive coordinator
Oakland Raiders (2011)
Assistant linebackers coach
Football University (2012-13)
Lead coach and instructor
Memphis (2014–2015)
Defensive line coach
Arizona (2021–present)
Defensive line coach/Defensive tackle coach

 

Ikaika was making 485k a year pre-promotion. Chad Kauha’aha’a is making 385k a year.

[Hookem2147 21194]

Just now, Chuckie Finster said:

Has anyone, anywhere made this claim?

Unfortunately, yes.

You see comments often like "we have signed a 5-star at every position under Sark except DL"

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Just now, Chuckie Finster said:

Has anyone, anywhere made this claim?

I can't name a poster, but there's certainly been 1-2 who've tried to make that point on this board. Of course, it was probably just 6th Street or ilk like him. 

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Davis is a good coach, but I think a lot of his rep around these parts is due to his tirade on the bus. It's not like he's some irreplaceable wizard coaching the D-line. 

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Just now, Chuckie Finster said:

Has anyone, anywhere made this claim?

I'm just fulfilling your request

 

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16 minutes ago, Rockwell Torrey said:

Elijah Robinson come on down

Yes!!! ERob!!!

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Just now, Red Five said:

Davis is a good coach, but I think a lot of his rep around these parts is due to his tirade on the bus. It's not like he's some irreplaceable wizard coaching the D-line. 

Eh. The turnaround of that position has me considering him pretty damn close to this, man. He's not irreplaceable, but my esteem for that guy came long before the bus tirade, and the imrpovement we've made since that tirade proves he's pretty close to a wizard.

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Just now, Red Five said:

Davis is a good coach, but I think a lot of his rep around these parts is due to his tirade on the bus. It's not like he's some irreplaceable wizard coaching the D-line. 

I would argue that he is exactly an irreplaceable wizard, and LSU just proved that by doing whatever it takes to land him. I would expect some sort of drop off from our D-Line next year, not just due to replacing impactful players. That's not to say we won't get a good coach, but we are replacing an excellent one.

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I don't know shit about fuck, but poking around Wikipedia and looking at some of Sark's staffs there, I noticed Kenechi Udeze. Played DE at USC when Sark was an assistant, then was hired onto Sark's staff at UW as an assistant S&C coach right after he had to retire from the NFL due to side effects of cancer treatment. He bounced around a few NFL jobs (DL coach in Seattle among them) then joined Sark's USC staff as assistant S&C and DL coach, then LSU as defensive analyst in 2019, then Titans DL coach and now "Pass Rush Coordinator" at UH. Dude has bounced around between college and the NFL quite a bit and hasn't really made a jump up the coaching ranks. Hopefully Sark has better options lined up, but he has hired the guy twice, and he's "in region" in terms of recruiting, though he hasn't been around long enough to really have high school connections.