Joe Rossi

[IrishGoph55]

Looks like he's out of a job, I wonder if PJ would hire him back.

 

[The Deliberate Stranger]

Looks like he's out of a job, I wonder if PJ would hire him back.

Worse case could bring him on as a QC analyst type like last time. Don't know the exact terms of his buyout but a lesser job shouldn't affect that

 

[Taji34]

After getting burned by Kirk Ciarrocca leaving for a second time after Fleck hired him back, I doubt Fleck will risk the same thing happening by hiring Rossi back.

 

[DinkytownDelight]

After getting burned by Kirk Ciarrocca leaving for a second time after Fleck hired him back, I doubt Fleck will risk the same thing happening by hiring Rossi back.

I doubt Fleck feels burned by Ciarrocca since his mentor Greg Schiano is who hired him+ has a strong relationship with PJ.

 

[gopherdudepart2]

I would take Rossi back as Co-defensive coordinator in a heart beat, he can handle the run defense and let Rossi handle the pass defense and work together. In this instance I would be pretty clear this is a collaboration effort and not demoting Collins. Would not hurt to have two minds reviewing the film and game planning. Would help with mentoring the linebackers too which is an area we need help or additional resources.

 

[Bob_Loblaw]

I would take Rossi back as Co-defensive coordinator in a heart beat, he can handle the run defense and let Rossi handle the pass defense and work together. In this instance I would be pretty clear this is a collaboration effort and not demoting Collins. Would not hurt to have two minds reviewing the film and game planning. Would help with mentoring the linebackers too which is an area we need help or additional resources.

I've tried to sell that to people I've demoted as well.

 

[Tech Machine]

They seemed a little cozy after the MSU game. Then again the MSU defense was a sieve.

 

[gopherbadgerman]

He’s more accomplished than our current DC that’s for sure, but the MSU defense was worse than ours this year.

 

[ergopher]

I'd be fine with Rossi as a position coach, but do not want him back as DC. I feel strongly that his defensive planning worked for the B1G west but not for the mega-B1G we now find ourselves within. I feel like we parted ways with him at the right time. Just wish we could have held on to Hetherman.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

I would not be opposed, but I’m far more concerned about offensive staff….

 

[UpAndUnder43]

Rossi was making more than the gophers 3 coordinators combined

 

[btowngopher]

I’d take him back in some capacity, but not sure it’s a good look to replace Collin’s with him. Even if you replace Sori Marin and let Rossi coach LBs again it could rock the boat.

 

[USAF]

I would take Rossi back as Co-defensive coordinator in a heart beat, he can handle the run defense and let Rossi handle the pass defense and work together. In this instance I would be pretty clear this is a collaboration effort and not demoting Collins. Would not hurt to have two minds reviewing the film and game planning. Would help with mentoring the linebackers too which is an area we need help or additional resources.

Why TF would there be "co coordinators?"

And why would Rossi take that situation?

And where are we getting the money for 2 D Coordinators?

 

[Clairemont Gopher]

They seemed a little cozy after the MSU game. Then again the MSU defense was a sieve.

But not against us. The Gophers gave hope to many a beleaguered DC this year.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

Why TF would there be "co coordinators?"

And why would Rossi take that situation?

And where are we getting the money for 2 D Coordinators?

There’s our problem…

We can’t even afford 2D coordinators, and the game takes place in a 3D dimension…

 

[NotAFanOfBecky]

Rossi is not the recruiter Collin’s is. Plus as ergo said Hetherman had the better style for the mega conference. Rossi would be great as an analyst though .