Autry Denson

[brewdog_14527]

I am not sure if there is a thread for this or not, but his hiring seems genius at this time. He has taken a converted slot wr/db and had him in the Heisman talk for a few weeks and has gotten a true frosh ready, who looks great, and has to get another true frosh ready this week. Nothing against Tony Alford and I know he was a great recruiter, but I always wondered about his positional coaching abilities. Denson, though, has been fantastic.

 

[Irishcop]

I am not sure if there is a thread for this or not, but his hiring seems genius at this time. He has taken a converted slot wr/db and had him in the Heisman talk for a few weeks and has gotten a true frosh ready, who looks great, and has to get another true frosh ready this week. Nothing against Tony Alford and I know he was a great recruiter, but I always wondered about his positional coaching abilities. Denson, though, has been fantastic.

I was thinking the same while watching the game yesterday. I can't recall the last time ND could just continue to replace running back after running back and not lose production. However the oline probably has something to do with this.

 

[rocket66]

I was thinking the same while watching the game yesterday. I can't recall the last time ND could just continue to replace running back after running back and not lose production. However the oline probably has something to do with this.

Yep. It's called Harry Hiestand.


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[tadman95]

I am not sure if there is a thread for this or not, but his hiring seems genius at this time. He has taken a converted slot wr/db and had him in the Heisman talk for a few weeks and has gotten a true frosh ready, who looks great, and has to get another true frosh ready this week. Nothing against Tony Alford and I know he was a great recruiter, but I always wondered about his positional coaching abilities. Denson, though, has been fantastic.

Me too.

 

[Irish Man3]

Yep. It's called Harry Hiestand.


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I think a combination of the two is fair. Giving the credit of having young and inexperienced runningbacks ready to fill a role in this offense to HH seems off base.

Denson is a really good hire IMO. It will start to pay off on the recruiting trail as he builds relationships.

 

[ickythump1225]

I think it's a combo of Denson and Hiestand doing outstanding work. I think we are playing great because we recruit good players and coach them up well. Josh Adams is going to be a stud. He has such good vision and patience for a true frosh.

 

[NDdomer2]

I think a combination of the two is fair. Giving the credit of having young and inexperienced runningbacks ready to fill a role in this offense to HH seems off base.

Denson is a really good hire IMO. It will start to pay off on the recruiting trail as he builds relationships.

Also looks like we may have both rbs in this class from Florida. Denson holding his own in recruiting.

 

[TheChosen1]

How are we ever going to recruit Florida if Tony Alford leaves? Wel done coach Denson.

 

[NDdomer2]

How are we ever going to recruit Florida if Tony Alford leaves? Wel done coach Denson.

23 commits, 7 from Florida (2 rb, 1 wr, 1 ol, 2 s, 1 lb) helluva job!

 

[yankeeND]

22 commits, 6 from Florida (2 rb, 1 wr, 1 ol, 2 s) helluva job!

7 from FL, add LB Jones

 

[arrowryan]

From a recruiting and coaching standpoint, I think he is the best BK hire since HH

 

[NDdomer2]

7 from FL, add LB Jones

doh! i was going off the front page. Thanks Yankee I will edit above.

 

[NDohio]

Great job AD!

I enjoyed watching him on the call-ins as well. He has a great rapport with the kids.

 

[Meacon Irish]

I said it in the other thread, but man, I was terrified how we'd do in Florida when Alford left. Denson has erased all my doubts. That dude really cleaned up a talent hotbed.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

On the video clips of each recruit, I really liked what he has to say. just an awesome individual. and the fact that he is an all time great Notre Dame player, who I watched play growing up, is just the cherry on top.

 

[ulukinatme]

From a recruiting and coaching standpoint, I think he is the best BK hire since HH

Got to agree. Barely into the first game he lost his two starting RBs, yet he got two more guys ready to play and they both played lights out (One of which was a true freshman!). Booker could learn a thing or two from him when it comes to development.

 

[GoldenDomer]

Tony Alford who?

 

[clashmore_mike]

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/2016/02/02/denson-doesnt-waste-any-time/

 

[RDU Irish]

Denson Doesn't Waste Any Time - Irish Sports Daily

Great article - begs the question of who the top 2017 targets are in his territory.

 

[irishff1014]

I have said it a Few times already but we have a new home run king on the recruiting trail.

 

[ulukinatme]

I have said it a Few times already but we have a new home rung king on the recruiting trail.

Someone is still celebrating signing day, good on you!

 

[beryirish]

chalk up AD as a Notre Dame Man.

 

[ulukinatme]

chalk up AD as a Notre Dame Man.

What are his qualifications? What has it done in his athletic and professional career? I think we need to vote on this one.

 

[RDU Irish]

I thought everyone was a Notre Dame man just by being nominated?

 

[GBdomer]

Not sure how this hasn't been reported yet because it's three day old news but he's a finalist for the Albany Christian job. But most think he's the backup option

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Would hate to lose him.


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[OCIrish]

Yes, his position group has been pretty damned good the past few seasons.

 

[BoredIrish]

Not sure how this hasn't been reported yet because it's three day old news but he's a finalist for the Albany Christian job. But most think he's the backup option

That would probably be a pretty big pay cut I would think.

 

[NDdomer2]

Yeah only a promotion by title alone u would think.

 

[ND Fan Vancouver]

He's an ND guy. I saw in an interview that he's super close with the RB's and that they spend a lot of time at his house and with his kids. I'm pretty sure he's here to stay for a good while.