The Bobcat Nation

Shawn Howe New defensive coordinator.
Let discussion begin.

Makes a lot of sense to me when he's entering his fifth year on staff, has been a DC in the past at Utah Tech when they were D-2, and already had the co-DC title last year.

Baptiste to D line

Hey KW, has this Ben officially announced? Or are we just discussing the possibilities?

MountainCat wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 12:33 pm

Hey KW, has this Ben officially announced? Or are we just discussing the possibilities?

Not officially announced. I was just told this morning. Maybe we can ignore it until it’s official.
It was announced this morning maybe they are waiting for feedback from players?

From what I saw the players and media really like Howe. Seems like a fiery guy.

I think he’s a fantastic coach. I wonder if Jody moves in to a co-coordinator role similar to what Howe was last year.

Click bait!!

wbtfg wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 4:25 pm

I think he’s a fantastic coach. I wonder if Jody moves in to a co-coordinator role similar to what Howe was last year.

I think Howe is perfect for the job because he has tons of experience (20+ years) and was the co-DC last year and did a very good job. He will slide into the job without a hiccup. I also think the players like him, which is huge. He also has a Montana connection having played and coached at Rocky. Reminds me of the NDSU head coach Polasek in terms of style and temperament.

Bocephus wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 19, 2025 4:28 pm

Click bait!!

Ok, nevermind, he's been named the new DC

Have we had a DC that wasn’t also labeled as a position coach before? I’m assuming he’ll coach on the line and some of this is just a title change, but I don’t recall ever having “just” a DC before.

Our program may be at the point where we no longer need to "double up" for the DC and he has more opportunity to more effectively manage the entire defense.

thefrank1 wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 20, 2025 10:40 am

Our program may be at the point where we no longer need to "double up" for the DC and he has more opportunity to more effectively manage the entire defense.

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Like it. Love the energy he brings. Hope we can make it to the start of the season without losing anymore defensive players.