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1/6/09, EARLY AFTERNOON
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Hey everyone. More news breaking at this hour. Minnesota has confirmed that defensive coordinator Ted Roof has been hired by Auburn coach Gene Chizik.

``Our defense improved a great deal under Coach Roof this past season," Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. ``Good coaches are always going to be in demand and I wish Ted the best of luck in the future."

Roof was highly unsuccessful as a head coach at Duke from 2002-07 -- the Blue Devils won six games during that stretch -- and the Gophers' defense hasn't been that great. They finished in the bottom half of the Big Ten in rushing defense, passing defense, points allowed.

Still, their numbers were even worse in 2007.

TED ROOF CURRICULUM VITAE
Alabama, 1987-88 (grad. assistant)
West Georgia, 1989 (LBs)
Duke, 1990-1993 (LBs)
U. Mass, 1994-1996 (defensive coordinator)
Western Carolina, 1997 (defensive coordinator)
Georgia Tech, 1998-2001 (LBs/defensive coordinator)
Duke, 2002 (defensive coordinator)
Duke, 2003-2007 (HEAD COACH)
Minnesota, 2008 (defensive coordinator)

Playing career: Georgia Tech '86 (linebacker)

244 Comments:

atlantatiger said...: 200; 8:03 PM
atlantatiger said...: durn; 8:04 PM
atlantatiger said...: Malzahns offense looks like he is running first then pass second.; 8:05 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: good job on the Aflac question; 8:08 PM
AUBigCat said...: Has Tulsa gone under center other than the goal line TD?; 8:10 PM
Jet said...: Our offense this year was penalty first, punt later.; 8:10 PM
AUMom said...: Jet — throw in a couple of turnovers and that's about it.; 8:13 PM
Unknown said...: This is certainly different from the Franklin offense. There aren't nearly as many screens or short passes, lots of motion, lots of misdirection, and it is faster. The camera guys keep missing parts of plays.; 8:15 PM
Monica said...: No wonder Andre is in a bad mood. He has on an ugly suit.
Andre wants to vote Utah #1 cuz he's from a non-BCS conference himself. He's a homer and a hater. Off with his head.; 8:16 PM
ron mexico said...: This offense looks way too much like tony franklin's. I take it whatever Malzahn ran at arkansas that year was not his doing.

The wide receivers are just out running people, and I guarantee that won't happen with our receivers and SEC defenses.; 8:16 PM
Unknown said...: They run the Shula, I mean the run up the middle, a lot too.; 8:17 PM
Unknown said...: And this offense actually throws the ball down field, which we didn't see from Franklin.; 8:18 PM
atlantatiger said...: anyone hear that?; 8:18 PM
atlantatiger said...: THe coach on the QB scramble was screaming "GD!!!!!"; 8:20 PM
Monica said...: i did - he has to add $100 to the potty mouth jar; 8:20 PM
Unknown said...: We have some 4.3 and 4.4 receivers, but the big guys are 4.5. Those speeds should outrun somebody.; 8:20 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: the voices of screaming, tourtured humans? yeah, i've learned to tune it out, though.; 8:21 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Mon,
Damn that's an expensive Potty Mouth Jar!!!

It's RAINING LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN OUTSIDE!; 8:23 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: SO ITS HEADED DOWNTOWN TOWARDS THE STADIUM; 8:23 PM
Big MikeZ16 said...: Think Kodi will run the "wild war bald eagle"?

The Fighting Lettermans are struggling.; 8:24 PM
Alan said...: That's because he adapts to his personnel Ron. Good coaches do that.; 8:24 PM
ron mexico said...: I am guessing PPL runs in the 4.3-4.4 range i'd be shocked if anybody else does.; 8:24 PM
Emmett said...: Tulsa's Top Wr is out due to a bum knee, so that has to make a little diff. in the play call; 8:24 PM
Monica said...: Mobile, "GD" is extra bad.; 8:25 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Ron,
you better go check some of the times of our new WR recruits.... I think 4 guys run a 4.4!; 8:25 PM
atlantatiger said...: i would be broke with potty mouth jar.; 8:25 PM
Aubie said...: Taking a Scrubs break!
Hey, guess what has two thumbs and doesn't give a crap? Bob Kelso, How ya doin'...; 8:25 PM
Emmett said...: Yeah Kodi will run the Wildcat package.; 8:26 PM
Aubie said...: Monie,
SaBear owes about $10,000 after the Arse Whooping Bowl.. er.. Sugar Bowl; 8:27 PM
coosa said...: Chris Todd is gonna thrive in this offense next year! That slow, nonathletic Tulsa QB already has about 50 yds rushing. Can you imagine what Todd can do with those read options?

I can't wait.; 8:28 PM
Big MikeZ16 said...: Lots of fans disguised as empty seats.; 8:28 PM
atlantatiger said...: Anyone have any idea about an o-line coach. IMHO that is a very important coach.; 8:28 PM
Monica said...: Saban can afford it.; 8:28 PM
Jet said...: It's not like he said, "Boom #$%#$%#$*%!"; 8:29 PM
Emmett said...: I dont think Todd will play more then a few snaps next year.....and watching Tulsa run to set up the pass makes me think....isn't that why Kodi did not go to Ark. out of HS....He did not like that style; 8:30 PM
Jet said...: In honor of Trooper and Luper teaming up with Gus, I hereby dub the special offense as the ...

"Wild Shaft"; 8:31 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Opened a new thread for GMAC Bowl chatter.; 8:31 PM
atlantatiger said...: Anyone notice the spotty orange in the stands?; 8:31 PM
Big MikeZ16 said...: Is that suit light brown, dark brown and pinstripe brown?; 8:31 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: coosa,
please don't threaten us with that communist propaganda concerning Chris Todd's Rise again!; 8:32 PM
Cotton said...: NICE Aubie!

But, I have to admit, I'm quite disappointed in ABC. This is the first year Scrubs was on ABC, and they've messed up Scrubs majorly. This has ruined my day. Scrubs was my metaphorical light in the tunnel of life's stresses.
I need a lift. Malzahn's crew better drop 70.; 8:32 PM
Emmett said...: (Shaft!)
You're damn right; 8:33 PM
Unknown said...: Unless Todd's arm strength is significantly improved, I don't expect to see him next season. If he has decent arm strength, he could end up as the starter, although I am hoping Caudle gets a shot too.; 8:44 PM
Unknown said...: I don't know about this new defensive coordinator. I keep wanting to call him Red Roof.; 8:47 PM