New UNT DC will be Chris Cosh per ESPN Brett McMurphy

[Aldo]

Looking at USF videos and boards, it sounds like

4-3 defense

bend don't break coverage

Edit: Ran 4-3 base at Maryland, SC, and Michigan State.

Edited December 17, 2014 by Aldo

[MEANGREENCOACH2]

We do have a few pieces that could make it work, but do we have a penetrating NT or big DE's? No. So maybe not as a base D, but maybe as an every now and again look.

The big nose guard is a key we are missing.

49 Daryl Mason DE 6-3 247 SR Garland, TX Rowlett HS 30 Jarrian Roberts DE 6-2 240 RS SO Clarksville, TX Clarksville HS 42 Chad Polk DE 6-0 231 JR Dallas, TX Woodrow Wilson HS 90 Tillman Johnson DE 6-1 243 FR Round Rock, TX McNeil HS 99 Andy Flusche DE 6-3 261 RS FR Muenster, TX Muenster HS 56 Malik Dilonga DE 6-4 252 RS SO Cedar Hill, TX Trinity Christian School 63 Sid Moore DL 6-1 257 RS FR Van, TX Van HS 97 Stephan Gehringer DL 6-1 267 SO Deer Park, TX Deer Park HS 98 Dutton Watson DT 6-3 283 RS SO Midland, TX Midland HS 95 Alexander Lincoln DT 6-2 275 SR Cibolo, TX Steele HS 70 Sir Calvin Wallace DT 6-2 296 RS SO Tyler, TX Chapel Hill HS 59 Joe Kaho DT 5-10 253 JR Watauga, TX Central HS 91 Austin Orr DT 6-4 277 JR Seabrook, TX Clear Lake HS 94 Mustafa Haboul DT 6-0 267 RS SO Arlington, TX Martin HS 15 T.J. Tauaalo DT 6-2 288 FR Keller, TX Central HS

NG material= Tauaalo, Wallace, Orr, Watson

DE material= Polk, Roberts, Johnson, Flusche, Dilonga

Any thoughts??

[Harry]

Veteran Coach Brings 30 Years Of Leadership To NT

Dec. 17, 2014

DENTON – North Texas head football coach Dan McCarney has announced the hiring of Chris Cosh as defensive coordinator.

Cosh comes to North Texas with a wealth of experience having served as a defensive coordinator for 16 of his 30 seasons in coaching, including time at Kansas State, Maryland, South Carolina, Michigan State and Illinois. Cosh spent the 2014 season as the defensive line coach at the University of Buffalo. He will replace John Skladany who retired at the end of the season.

“Chris has a tremendous blend of experience and success and comes highly recommended by some of the most respected football coaches at both the collegiate and professional levels,” McCarney said. “He has a proven track record as a coordinator and linebacker coach in the Big 10 Conference, the SEC and the Big 12 and his reputation as a tireless recruiter precedes him. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Chris to the Mean Green family.”

Cosh, 55, was the defensive coordinator at South Florida in 2012 and in his one season in Tampa he helped produce two All-Big East defenders.

From 2009-11, Cosh was the defensive coordinator at Kansas State, where he helped rebuild the Wildcat defense culminating with a Cotton Bowl appearance in 2011. The Wildcats defense was ranked 37th in the nation in 2011 and produced three All-Big 12 performers, including Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Arthur Brown. The Wildcats finished the season with a 10-3 record.

In 2010 Cosh guided the Wildcat defense and saw true freshman Ty Zimmerman earn freshman All-America honors after recording 74 tackles, three interceptions, three PBUs and two fumble recoveries.

In 2009 under Cosh, K-State’s defense made tremendous strides, from 117th nationally in total defense in 2008 to No. 39 in 2009. The 2009 Wildcat defense yielded just 105.4 yards per game on the ground, which ranked 16th nationally, and surrendered 339.9 total yards per contest.

As defensive coordinator at Maryland, the Terrapins (7-5) ended the 2008 regular season 35th nationally in scoring defense (21.4 ppg) and were led by All-ACC performers Alex Wujciak at linebacker and Jeremy Navarre on the defensive line.

In 2007, the Terrapin defense was highlighted by first-team All-ACC performers Erin Henderson and Dre Moore. Henderson led the league in tackles from his weakside linebacker spot, while Moore, a defensive tackle, went on to become a fourth-round draft choice of Tampa Bay in the 2008 NFL Draft.. Cosh’s defense ended the year at No. 24 nationally in scoring defense (21.5 ppg) and No. 33 in pass defense.

In 2006, Cosh was responsible for a unit that contributed to the school’s first nine-win season since 2003 and a victory in the Champs Sports Bowl. The Terps defense held the opposition to an average of 21.8 points per game. Under Cosh’s leadership, the defense marked breakout performances by cornerback Josh Wilson and Henderson, who each earned All-ACC honors. Wilson went on to become a second-round choice of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Prior to his stint at Maryland, Cosh made his first stop at Kansas State for two seasons, 2004-05, under head coach Bill Snyder as linebackers coach. The Wildcat defense ranked 30th nationally in 2005 allowing an average of 128.9 rushing yards per game. Junior linebacker Brandon Archer was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection in 2005, an accolade which came a year after Cosh helped coach the newcomer to second-team honors in his first year as a starter.

In the five years prior to his first stop in Manhattan, Cosh served under Lou Holtz as linebackers coach (1999-2002) and defensive coordinator (2003) at South Carolina.

While at South Carolina, he helped produce some of the Southeastern Conference’s top linebackers, including Kalimba Edwards (two-time first team all-league, Butkus and Lombardi Awards finalist in 2001). His resume as a position coach also includes tutoring New York Jets’ first-round pick and Pro Bowler John Abraham (1999) and freshman All-American Lance Laury (2002). During his time in Columbia, S.C., the Gamecocks won back-to-back bowl games for the first time in school history.

[Wag Tag]

The big nose guard is a key we are missing.

49 Daryl Mason DE 6-3 247 SR Garland, TX Rowlett HS 30 Jarrian Roberts DE 6-2 240 RS SO Clarksville, TX Clarksville HS 42 Chad Polk DE 6-0 231 JR Dallas, TX Woodrow Wilson HS 90 Tillman Johnson DE 6-1 243 FR Round Rock, TX McNeil HS 99 Andy Flusche DE 6-3 261 RS FR Muenster, TX Muenster HS 56 Malik Dilonga DE 6-4 252 RS SO Cedar Hill, TX Trinity Christian School 63 Sid Moore DL 6-1 257 RS FR Van, TX Van HS 97 Stephan Gehringer DL 6-1 267 SO Deer Park, TX Deer Park HS 98 Dutton Watson DT 6-3 283 RS SO Midland, TX Midland HS 95 Alexander Lincoln DT 6-2 275 SR Cibolo, TX Steele HS 70 Sir Calvin Wallace DT 6-2 296 RS SO Tyler, TX Chapel Hill HS 59 Joe Kaho DT 5-10 253 JR Watauga, TX Central HS 91 Austin Orr DT 6-4 277 JR Seabrook, TX Clear Lake HS 94 Mustafa Haboul DT 6-0 267 RS SO Arlington, TX Martin HS 15 T.J. Tauaalo DT 6-2 288 FR Keller, TX Central HS

NG material= Tauaalo, Wallace, Orr, Watson

DE material= Polk, Roberts, Johnson, Flusche, Dilonga

Any thoughts??

Add 10lbs from off season....DE are already nice size!

[Dr. Seuss]

I don't see any connection between Mac and this guy but there is a very strong connection with this guy and Bill Snyder. This guy has seen a lot and has coached for a long time at some big schools. I'm not worried about his moving around some much since many coaches do that. Early on he was moving up the coaching ladder and then twice Bill Snyder "recruited" him to coach at KSU.

I like the hire ... hopefully it works out.

The connection is Bill Snyder. Bill and Mac are under the Hayden Fry tree

[Coffee and TV]

He went from Defensive Coordinator at K-State to D-line at Buffalo? Whaaaaaa?

Seems like a pretty experience hire.

Also, Chris Cosh will make ya jump! jump!

[LongJim]

Looks like a great hire, frankly. I'm on board. Can't stand KSU, but they always play sound, well-coached defense, and they are hitters. If Snyder liked him, I like him.

Edited December 17, 2014 by LongJim

[UNT90]

Just a meh hire. I was also hoping for a young up and comer instead of a retread.

What worries me is he has never ran a defense at a place where he didnt have access to far more talent than he will at UNT.

That and it doesn't appear that he recruits.

We shall see. Hoping for good things.

[UNTLifer]

He is a buddy of DMac, main reason for the hire, not impressed. Just a retread that does not help in the long run. Needed a younger up and coming DC, but nope DMac as usual goes old school.

Love the inconsistent defense comments ...

You need to read the article again without the chip on your shoulder.

[NorthTexan95]

Just a meh hire. I was also hoping for a young up and comer instead of a retread.

What worries me is he has never ran a defense at a place where he didnt have access to far more talent than he will at UNT.

That and it doesn't appear that he recruits.

We shall see. Hoping for good things.

So it's a negative that he's coached at bigger schools instead of Sun Belt teams?

[pastorgrant]

Looks like a great hire, frankly. I'm on board. Can't stand KSU, but they always play sound, well-coached defense, and they are hitters. If Snyder liked him, I like him.

Me too. Snyder is a great coach, so his opinion goes a long way in my book

[Travis]

But does he have ???

Edited December 17, 2014 by Travis

[meaniegreenie]

First question...

Does he play his DB's 15yds off the line?

[cdizzle86]

Buffalo ranked 96th in points allowed last year with an avg of 31.6 points/game.

[Travis]

I like the hire. I hope it works well for us!

[GMG24]

How was Buffalo's PPG last year related to this hire?? He coached D-line.

I am going to go out on a limb, and based solely on the people he has worked for, this guy can coach. Now, how long or how successful is still to be seen but I am ready to give him a chance as long as our guys are flying around, wrapping up, and getting lined up in the right spots. Tired of seeing the types of cushions we gave people last year. We got ran by with soft coverage, why not give press coverage a chance.

[Coffee and TV]

First question...

Does he play his DB's 15yds off the line?

Yes, and always on 3rd & 4.

Edited December 17, 2014 by Coffee and TV

[cogido]

This looks like a very good pick. Cosh has extensive experience and knows McCarney. Should bring a comfort level back to Mac. I'm encouraged !!

[Ben Gooding]

I have heard the name. Anytime a coach has to worry about annual colonoscopies then I'm not a fan in today's CFB. We needed young blood and Mac did what he does best, goes conservative. We needed a guy to come in and create a defensive spark, not a man with Dan McCarney's brain.

I think the 3-3-5 would fit into CUSA and what the offenses try to do in this conference. But that is too exotic for Dan McCarney. Expect the exact same philosophy. We need more bump and run, blitzes and exotic looks. We don't need more base 4-3 with 7-9 yard cushions on 3rd & 6.

Is he having a press conference? If so Brett needs to try and get philosophy intentions out of him.

[UNT90]

So it's a negative that he's coached at bigger schools instead of Sun Belt teams?

If he is used to having access to really talented players that can run his system and isn't able to adjust at a lower level of talent, yes, it can be a huge negative.

A younger guy who DCed in the Belt or head coached and DCed in FBS with success would have been my preference. But those guys come with risks, also.

Just depends on what you want.

He may be the perfect fit or he may be terrible here. Time will tell. Like I said, hoping for the best.

[Cr1028]

The d-line list can remove Lincoln and Mason as they have both graduated.

Edited December 17, 2014 by Cr1028

[FirefightnRick]

No surprises here with this hire. About what I expected.

Rick

[Mean Green Matt]

This looks like a very good pick. Cosh has extensive experience and knows McCarney. Should bring a comfort level back to Mac. I'm encouraged !!

What comfort level was Mac lacking? He knew Skladany extremely well.

[wardly]

He should feel right at home. The USF Bulls have won 9 games the past 3 years.

[Mean Green 93-98]

He should feel right at home. The USF Bulls have won 9 games the past 3 years.

He's been most recently with the Buffalo Bulls, not USF.