Wisconsin expected to hire Minnesota co-DC, cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes

[BleedGopher]

per Matt:

Wisconsin is expected to hire Minnesota co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes, sources tell On3.

Haynes, a former head coach at Kent State, has also worked at places such as Michigan State, Arkansas and Ohio State.

Wisconsin expected to hire Minnesota co-DC, cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes

Wisconsin is expected to hire Minnesota co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes, sources tell On3.

www.on3.com

Go Gophers!!

 

[Gophs24]

well that sucks

 

[MaxyJR1]

I guess the best way to catch us is to poach from us.

 

[GophersInIowa]

Did they hire a D-Coordinator yet? Would be a promotion if that's what the offer is.

 

[MirandaB]

I get career advancement and having no loyalty but going to the key rival is just wrong.

 

[U2Gopher]

Yeah, this is tough, but I guess the silver lining is that PJ now has the opportunity to make an even better hire?? At least that’s how I want to look at it.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

All according to plan…

 

[CentralGopher]

He’s dead to me

 

[GoldenUMNGopher]

Strange, leave for rival for the same position...not elite

 

[BrewCity-Gopher4Life]

Did they hire a D-Coordinator yet? Would be a promotion if that's what the offer is.

They hired Mike Tressel as their DC yesterday. That’s why Haynes going to WI is so odd.

 

[Some Day...Maybe]

Worked with Fickell at Ohio St. and Fickell had him as CO-DC the one year he coached OSU. Bye Felicia.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

I get career advancement and having no loyalty but going to the key rival is just wrong.

Mole

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

maybe their crystal balls are fuzzy

 

[RememberMurray]

I really like the way our corners play.

Hopefully we can find a great replacement.

 

[Bfan]

Background info...

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, who was Badgers' interim coach, says he won't return in 2023

It was originally thought Leonhard might be on Luke Fickell''s staff next season

www.cbssports.com

 

[Bfan]

And more background info...

Wisconsin Badgers officially announce Mike Tressel as new defensive coordinator

Luke Fickell’s defensive coordinator from Cincinnati is officially a member of his staff.

www.buckys5thquarter.com

 

[Gilthorp57]

I get career advancement and having no loyalty but going to the key rival is just wrong.

And a lateral move...

 

[Bfan]

"....Haynes has a history with Fickell, having coached with him at Ohio State from 2005-2011. This also isn’t the first time Haynes has left one Big Ten program for another, as he previously left Michigan State to take the same position at Minnesota."

Wisconsin to hire Minnesota cornerbacks coach Paul Haynes

Haynes was in his third year with the program

www.thedailygopher.com

 

[btowngopher]

I like Haynes a lot, he’s a good coach and has HC experience, and good track record with DBs. But I heard a lot of lamenting when Mo Linguist left the same position, so I trust they’ll find another good db coach.

 

[mkAz]

I’m really starting to dislike Luke Fickell.

 

[Gopher Ally]

First Fickells staff tried to poach one of our recruits via texts, now this. Fickell demonstrated what a stiff he is with lame halftime rouser during MN/WI game. Not sure what the attraction to go work for this guy would be as PJ has more charisma in his pinky finger. This rivalry is about to get even more intense, can’t wait for next year

 

[Panthadad2]

Maybe MN can scoop up the prior WI corner back coach Hank Poteat. Former NFL player.

 

[Gopherchase]

Buzz kill.

 

[GopherGod]

And a lateral move...

I’m guessing they are willing to pay a lot more than Minnesota

 

[corcorangopher]

Gophers should offer Leonhard.

 

[PMWinSTP]

Did they hire a D-Coordinator yet? Would be a promotion if that's what the offer is.

He brought his DC from Cincinnati. https://uwbadgers.com/news/2023/1/3...he-hiring-of-phil-longo-and-mike-tressel.aspx

 

[NewBerlinBucky]

Have you guys checked on your D-Line Coach lately?

 

[mkAz]

 

[Word]

Have you guys checked on your D-Line Coach lately?

Whoever replaces him will be an upgrade.

 

[Word]

Have you guys checked on your D-Line Coach lately?

Also, have you checked where the axe has been the last 2 years?