Ellis Johnson Leaving For South Carolina

16 Responses to “Ellis Johnson Leaving For South Carolina”

1. Ward_Hog on January 24th, 2008 7:23 pm

   WTF??? Anyone have any ideas who we’ll get now? What bad timing, with recruiting and all.
2. darrell(Hog in LA) on January 24th, 2008 7:38 pm

   That is real bunk! I would really go after Charlie Strong, Arkansas native, after Zook left he was retained by Meyer but as co-defensive coordinator. It will help us in recruiting big time. He should really be a head coach now, but who knows which way Petrino go.
3. GonzoHog on January 24th, 2008 8:16 pm

   I wonder why all these coaching staff members have resigned.
4. Hawgfan100 on January 24th, 2008 9:03 pm

   Sounds like the ol’ ‘Coaches Shuffle’: Petrino leaves Atlanta which leaves his old coaching staff on the block. Van Gorder (linebacker coach for the Falcons) sees an opportunity to head up an SEC defense again and heads to South Carolina. Atlanta finally settles on a new HC who just happens to be good buddies with Van Gorder. NOW Van Gorder has an opportunity to be the Defensive Coordinator of the hapless Falcons; so he jumps back. Spurrior suddenly needs a DC so he woos Johnson (who, after all this “Me and the wife really love NW Arkansas and can’t see ourselves anyplace else.” BS, decides he really misses his family in South Carolina. There, clear as mud? I’d like to know how Spurrior lured Johnson away; might simply be a mere matter of money. Get ready for a bunch of Atlanta/ESPN Pukes to yuk it up over ‘just desserts’…

   I’d like to see us grab Strong also but, with Florida poised to make a run at the NT again, that could prove to be too difficult. Anyone have any other possibilities? We sure do need to nail down a good or better than good replacement pronto.
5. mike in magnolia on January 24th, 2008 10:29 pm

   How about bringing Burns back. Just an idea.
6. Carolina Hog on January 25th, 2008 7:02 am

   Gonzo,
   I’m unaware of other coaching staff members resigning. Who?
7. GonzoHog on January 25th, 2008 10:36 am

   Carolina Hog, Sorry about that, My 13 year old son called me at work last night and ask how to get to this blog. I told him to go ahead and use my screen name if he wanted to make a comment. He’s not quite as aware of what’s going on as most, except that there’s been a lot of coaching changes as of late. He’ll be using the screen name GonzoHog Jr. from know on.
8. Carolina Hog on January 25th, 2008 10:48 am

   Gonzo,
   Sorry to hear that your son has come down with such a painful condition(being a razorback fan) at such a young age. My 4 yr. old can spot a razorback logo from 100 yards.
   Good luck to you and your family as you deal with this.
9. GonzoHog on January 25th, 2008 11:03 am

   I have a 12 year old right behind him, and they both play football and basketball. I have a feeling the overall condition of the family will only continue to grow worse.
10. darrell(Hog in LA) on January 25th, 2008 3:49 pm

    Well, Strong leaving Florida is highly unlikely especially since they are stockpiling so much talent. Petrino needs to head down to the Senior Bowl and start asking about some young talent perhaps the next Bill Muschamp or something. There are some talented people out there who just want the chance.
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12. GonzoHog on January 25th, 2008 10:19 pm

    Has anyone heard what Coach Orjeron is doing now? I never really heard whether or not he actually signed with anybody or not since he was let go from Ole Miss. He was one hell of a D-coordinater for Pete Carroll at USC, before he got the head coaching job there. He’s also got the reputation of being the best recruiter Pete Carroll has ever seen. If this guy hasn’t signed with anyone else, he would make a good one, and still be able to coach in the SEC. I would love to be able to see him shut down Nutt’s offense when Ole Miss come’s to Fayetteville next season.
13. Heart of Swine on January 26th, 2008 7:42 am

    Orgeron just got hired to coach the D Line for the Saints a few days ago.
14. GonzoHog on January 26th, 2008 9:44 am

    Too bad. It was a nice thought anyway though. It look’s like Petrino will have to lure someone out like Spurrier did.
15. HoustonHawg on January 29th, 2008 2:02 pm

    This is just wild wishing, but Greg Williams just got fired from the Redskins. Don’t know if Petrino has enough of the “IT” to bring Williams to the college ranks, but his D schemes always scared me as a Cowboys fan.
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