MGB: Source says Tommy Perry has left staff at UNT

[UTSA Fan]

20 minutes ago, TreeFiddy said:

 

If the job was posted today then it surely has been in the works for at least a couple/few weeks.

I REALLY wish this would have happened last year. You can say new coach, cleaning house, don't worry. Now, it's a year in and a coach/recruiter leaves weeks before NSD? Right after the scholarship issue with the TE recruit? 

[H-towngreen]

Traylor  would be a home run. Dudes a beast 

Edited January 10, 2017 by H-towngreen

[UNT90]

7 minutes ago, All About UNT said:

Really sorry to see Perry leave and I really hope he knows how many on this board/in this fanbase considered him their favorite coach on the staff.  He will be on a solid coaching staff in a no time.

His 2013 special teams unit was amazing. Interesting to see where he lands.

I also wonder if this was an arranged deal to stay for a year. That gave Littrell someone who knew the players in the locker room and could help with the transition. 

Edited January 10, 2017 by UNT90

[greenjoe]

From what I read, it looks to me like SL gave Coach Perry his walking papers.  I, for one, am surprised.  

GO MEAN GREEN

[Cr1028]

Maybe they are looking for an Airraid guy to coach the running backs. Perry was the best coach on the last staff and I thought one of the better ones on this staff. This had better be for an upgrade. If we are grading coordinators or position coaches, I'm sure Perry's special teams would've graded better than Harrell's offense and his running backs were flat out the best offensive players on the team.

[Wag Tag]

With the changes at Baylor, Texas and Houston maybe Seth has somebody already to go!

[BTG_Fan1]

Just going to say... If we bring in Traylor.. he was recruiting that DE Carson in LE

[GMG24]

1 hour ago, UNT90 said:

I don't think this is Perry stepping away. That would have occurred during the college coaches conference after the season. I think this is either a mutual parting of the ways or Perry asked not to return. 

 

You mean the one happening right now? 

Staying in one spot for more than 4-5 years is pretty rare in non P5 jobs.  Makes it appear you're content and don't want to move up in ranks.  Going to miss Perry but wish him well. 

[Mean Green 93-98]

56 minutes ago, All About UNT said:

Really sorry to see Perry leave and I really hope he knows how many on this board/in this fanbase considered him their favorite coach on the staff.  He will be on a solid coaching staff in a no time.

This.  Sad to see him go, and wish him all success in the future.

[GMG24]

1 hour ago, jtm0097 said:

My old coach Anthony Johnson would be a perfect replacement. Has years of experience coaching running backs on the college level, and he is from East Texas.

 

http://www.texassports.com/news/2016/2/13/FB_0213162823.aspx

I'm good with that but I have to believe Littrell already has his guy. Hopefully he's as active as Joey McGuire on twitter... only going to help Baylor

[BTG_Fan1]

Had Perry landed any recruits this cycle?

I'm assuming he had

[Brett Vito]

Full DRC story:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2017/01/source-tommy-perry-out-at-unt.html/

[Mean Green 93-98]

11 minutes ago, Brett Vito said:

Full DRC story:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2017/01/source-tommy-perry-out-at-unt.html/

Thanks for the writeup.  Before it goes to press, you might want to make sure that "957" is changed to "1957."

[outoftown]

From Vitos writeup it sure seems like this was not Perrys decision. Perry was definitely an ok special teams coach, and his RBs were the best offensive unit this season. I get that SL wants people with his philosophy, but I feel the timing has to be fairly horrible for Perry who sure doesn't merrit bein axed at a time when most coaching positions elsewhere are already filled. This should have happened earlier and feels risky. SL may come to regret this unless he really has a homerun hire lined up.

Edited January 10, 2017 by outoftown

[EagleMBA]

Very sorry to read this information. Perry was one of my favorites and I was always confident of a decent-to-excellent performance from our special teams units. It reads like Littrell cut him loose...I hope he (Littrell) didn't step on his own dick!

Edited January 10, 2017 by EagleMBA

[Christopher Walker]

Nooooooooooooo.

Perry and his family loved it here in Denton. My man...

[GrandGreen]

Nothing like getting rid of one, if not the best recruiter on a team that really needs better recruiting.  

Not unusual to get rid of all the prior regime's coaches, but the timing here looks suspect.   Either someone they like better is available or there was some kind of conflict.   

[Marty]

hate to hear this, Perry is a good coach and an even better person. If he doesn't have a job lined up, it won't be long until he does. Good luck Coach Perry.

[UNT 90 Grad]

[Travis]

Doesn't he also have a family member on staff too?

[TheReal_jayD]

4 minutes ago, Travis said:

Doesn't he also have a family member on staff too?

Yes the recruiting coordinator.

 

 

I am hearing they already have their guy. YOUNG and RECRUITING based hire 

[Brett Vito]

MGB: Perry made significant contributions, leaves a void as a recruiter

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2017/01/thoughts-on-the-departure-of-tommy-perry.html/

[UNT Mean Green]

12 hours ago, UNT90 said:

I don't think this is Perry stepping away. That would have occurred during the college coaches conference after the season. I think this is either a mutual parting of the ways or Perry asked not to return. 

 

You nailed it on the timing. AFCA Coaches Convention going on right now, and tons of jobs are shuffling as always around this time.

12 hours ago, UNT90 said:

No return game and FGs were very dicey outside 40 yards. 

I didn't say terrible, just average. 

Honest assessment that kick coverage units and punting game were solid. Return game was atrocious and FG's average-ish. This is likely a philosophical difference in style too between Perry and Littrell.

Wonder if @SSP has any "inside" insights?

11 hours ago, GMG24 said:

I'm good with that but I have to believe Littrell already has his guy. Hopefully he's as active as Joey McGuire on twitter... only going to help Baylor

Absolutely. You know the timing of this actually happening in the department and being announced in the media (with a simultaneous job posting) are weeks apart. 

Edited January 10, 2017 by UNT Mean Green

[MeanGreenTexan]

Hate to see the "BEast Texas" ace recruiter leave the staff, but if @TheReal_jayD is not joking/wishing, and it's really Traylor...  

[UNTLifer]

Thank you Tommy Perry and best of luck in your future.