Withers to Texas State
- Thread starter Spider B
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Do they have any verbally committed recruits in our wheelhouse? Less than a month until Signing Day.
JMU verbal commits
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We would hopefully always entertain their visiting UR before 2/3/16.Especially the Offensive linemen.
Adeeb Atariwa DT 6-3/270
Zaire Bethea OL 6-3/285
Logan Blake OL 6-5/270
Reggie Collins DB 6-1/185
John Daka LB 6-3/220
D.J. Daniels QB 6-1/193
Michael Faulkner OL 6-4/255
Raymond Gillespie OL 6-5/250
Pat Hines RB 5-10/175
Cole Johnson QB 6-5/190
John Kinney LB 6-2/195
Rondre Knowles-Tener DT 6-1/285
Mac Patrick OL 6-2/280
Robert Snead OL 6-6/295
J.T. Timming DT 6-3/295
Braxton Westfield WR 6-3/195
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We would hopefully always entertain their visiting UR before 2/3/16.Especially the Offensive linemen.
Adeeb Atariwa DT 6-3/270
Zaire Bethea OL 6-3/285
Logan Blake OL 6-5/270
Reggie Collins DB 6-1/185
John Daka LB 6-3/220
D.J. Daniels QB 6-1/193
Michael Faulkner OL 6-4/255
Raymond Gillespie OL 6-5/250
Pat Hines RB 5-10/175
Cole Johnson QB 6-5/190
John Kinney LB 6-2/195
Rondre Knowles-Tener DT 6-1/285
Mac Patrick OL 6-2/280
Robert Snead OL 6-6/295
J.T. Timming DT 6-3/295
Braxton Westfield WR 6-3/195
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Withers already got a Safety from LC Bird to flip to TX State. Hines is the kid's name.
This is rich.
This is rich.
Withers had this teed up awhile ago.What is the synonym for slime-ball?
http://247sports.com/player/kumonde-hines-80643
http://247sports.com/player/kumonde-hines-80643
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Everett Withers leaves JMU for Texas State
BY JOHN O'CONNOR
Richmond Times-Dispatch
It's two and through for Everett Withers at James Madison University.
Texas State announced Wednesday night that Withers, 52, will be the new head football coach at the 38,000-student FBS school in San Marcos, Texas. The Bobcats have played three seasons as members of the Sun Belt Conference after transitioning from FCS.
Withers led the Dukes to an 18-7 record in two seasons, 9-4 in 2014 (6-2 CAA) and 9-3 this season (6-2 CAA). JMU qualified for the FCS playoffs both years and did not advance in the tournament both years. In 2014, the Dukes were eliminated 26-21 by visiting Liberty in the first round. This season, Madison earned a No. 5 seed and a first-round bye, then lost 44-38 to Colgate in the second round.
Withers was involved in East Carolina's search for a coach, but that job went to Scottie Montgomery, who had been Duke's offensive coordinator.
Withers succeeds Dennis Franchione, who coached the Bobcats for the last five seasons. Franchione retired after Texas State went 3-9 (2-6 Sun Belt) this season.
For Withers, a native of Charlotte who played defensive back at Appalachian State, the move is a return to the FBS. He came to JMU from Ohio State, where Withers was assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator. Withers was North Carolina's interim head coach in 2011 and led the Tar Heels to a 7-6 record.
His college stops also include Minnesota and Texas, and in the NFL, he spent six years with the Tennessee Titans and a season with the New Orleans Saints.
Withers was named JMU coach in January of 2014 after Mickey Matthews was dismissed. Matthews left with a 109-71 record. He led the Dukes to the 2004 FCS championship and five other playoff appearances in 15 seasons.
Under Withers, JMU won 14 consecutive regular-season games, the last seven of 2014 and the first seven of 2015.
Withers' Madison teams were known for their no-huddle, fast-paced, high-scoring offenses. Vad Lee, a former starter at quarterback at Georgia Tech, was one of the FCS' most productive players as a JMU runner and passer in 2014 and 2015 before suffering a season-ending foot injury in the Dukes' 59-49 loss to Richmond on Oct. 24.
JMU this season in the FCS ranked second in scoring (44.3 ppg) and third in total offense (528.8 ypg). The Dukes defense allowed 28.7 points per game and following the season, Withers began an uncompleted makeover of his defensive staff.
At Texas State, Withers' primary goal will be defensive improvement. The Bobcats allowed 39.2 points per game and surrendered an average of 522 yards, which ranked No. 123 among 127 FBS programs.
BY JOHN O'CONNOR
Richmond Times-Dispatch
It's two and through for Everett Withers at James Madison University.
Texas State announced Wednesday night that Withers, 52, will be the new head football coach at the 38,000-student FBS school in San Marcos, Texas. The Bobcats have played three seasons as members of the Sun Belt Conference after transitioning from FCS.
Withers led the Dukes to an 18-7 record in two seasons, 9-4 in 2014 (6-2 CAA) and 9-3 this season (6-2 CAA). JMU qualified for the FCS playoffs both years and did not advance in the tournament both years. In 2014, the Dukes were eliminated 26-21 by visiting Liberty in the first round. This season, Madison earned a No. 5 seed and a first-round bye, then lost 44-38 to Colgate in the second round.
Withers was involved in East Carolina's search for a coach, but that job went to Scottie Montgomery, who had been Duke's offensive coordinator.
Withers succeeds Dennis Franchione, who coached the Bobcats for the last five seasons. Franchione retired after Texas State went 3-9 (2-6 Sun Belt) this season.
For Withers, a native of Charlotte who played defensive back at Appalachian State, the move is a return to the FBS. He came to JMU from Ohio State, where Withers was assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator. Withers was North Carolina's interim head coach in 2011 and led the Tar Heels to a 7-6 record.
His college stops also include Minnesota and Texas, and in the NFL, he spent six years with the Tennessee Titans and a season with the New Orleans Saints.
Withers was named JMU coach in January of 2014 after Mickey Matthews was dismissed. Matthews left with a 109-71 record. He led the Dukes to the 2004 FCS championship and five other playoff appearances in 15 seasons.
Under Withers, JMU won 14 consecutive regular-season games, the last seven of 2014 and the first seven of 2015.
Withers' Madison teams were known for their no-huddle, fast-paced, high-scoring offenses. Vad Lee, a former starter at quarterback at Georgia Tech, was one of the FCS' most productive players as a JMU runner and passer in 2014 and 2015 before suffering a season-ending foot injury in the Dukes' 59-49 loss to Richmond on Oct. 24.
JMU this season in the FCS ranked second in scoring (44.3 ppg) and third in total offense (528.8 ypg). The Dukes defense allowed 28.7 points per game and following the season, Withers began an uncompleted makeover of his defensive staff.
At Texas State, Withers' primary goal will be defensive improvement. The Bobcats allowed 39.2 points per game and surrendered an average of 522 yards, which ranked No. 123 among 127 FBS programs.
Dennis Franchione was paid $425,000 in annual salary and $2,000 other expense.Bonus paid was $7,500.
His staff was paid $832,300.
His staff was paid $832,300.
We will sure miss him at that opponent's school, but doubt those who provided press coverage for that opponent are crying any tears over whatever his name is' departure.
Is that Texas State Hospital, or Texas State Prison? 
Hopefully the same person/team that hired Withers will make the next hire, they've done such a great job.
Hopefully the same person/team that hired Withers will make the next hire, they've done such a great job.
Interestingly enough, Withers started following our backup QB Kevin Johnson on Twitter last night. You may recall that Johnson had originally committed to JMU and then flipped to us last year.
Sounds like Withers didn't come back here to bid farewell to any of the existing JMU players.
Sounds like Withers didn't come back here to bid farewell to any of the existing JMU players.
Jmu also has a lineman from Thomas Dale in Chester committed.
Following Kevin Johnson on twitter, that has got to be borderline violation of recruiting rules? At a minimum, it is unethical. Or is he just a stalker?
He was at UNC and Ohio State so what do you think?
Does that mean when things are not going well, he will roll up in a ball?
"Everett Withers' departure after two seasons as James Madison's football coach wasn't surprising. Withers pursued FBS openings since the Dec. 5 conclusion of the JMU season.
But the timing of Withers' shift to Texas State, announced by the FBS school on Wednesday night, was much later in the football calendar than usual for such a move. It puts the Dukes in a difficult spot in terms of recruiting, noted John L. "Tripp" Hughes, president of the Richmond Chapter of the JMU Alumni Association.
High-school prospects begin signing Letters of Intent this year on Feb. 3. Withers through his Twitter account in recent weeks celebrated, in a general way, the Dukes' oral commitments, expressing his excitement and encouraging other recruits to join Madison's program.
"Who knows what those recruits are going to do now," said Hughes. "That's kind of the scary part, I guess."
Had Withers left JMU for another job soon after the season, there would have been more time to recapture a quality recruiting class. Jeff Bourne, JMU's athletics director, with a quick hire may be able to help.
Bourne in a school release said, "We hire the best coach we can and, if they have success, we are prepared for the likelihood of them drawing interest for other positions. ... It's my responsibility to be prepared for these types of scenarios. While we were hopeful that Everett would be here for the 2016 season, we are prepared to move quickly and feel confident with the potential candidates."
Withers worked at JMU under a five-year contract with annual compensation of $325,000.
There will be no shortage of candidates at a popular school located in the Mid-Atlantic region, committed to football achievement, affiliated with a respected league (CAA Football) and well supported. The Dukes averaged 19,498 at 24,877-seat Bridgeforth Stadium this season. In 2014, the last year the NCAA documented overall FCS attendance, JMU ranked second in home attendance at 19,816. Montana led with 23,177.
Among those who may be viewed as a good fit is Norfolk State coach Latrell Scott, the former Richmond and Virginia State coach who is also a former JMU assistant.
Hughes, a 2009 JMU graduate, said Withers' two-season record of 18-7 (9-4, 9-3) reflects that he "brought a lot of positive things to JMU. The football program had kind of stagnated a little bit under (former coach) Mickey Matthews. Everett brought in some fresh enthusiasm and some fresh ideas."
Withers' two teams went 6-2 in CAA Football each season with two FCS playoff appearances. Alums, Hughes said, were disappointed by the Dukes losing their first games of the FCS playoffs, each at home, to opposition viewed as underdogs (Liberty, Colgate).
With Withers as coach, Madison won 14 consecutive regular-season games, the last seven of 2014 and the first seven of 2015.
"I've got confidence that JMU is always JMU. It has been JMU. It will be JMU tomorrow," said Hughes. "If the football team doesn't do as well because they lost Everett Withers, then that's what's going to happen."
Per JOC-RTD 1/7/16
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Doubt that Latrell will even remotely be considered.
But the timing of Withers' shift to Texas State, announced by the FBS school on Wednesday night, was much later in the football calendar than usual for such a move. It puts the Dukes in a difficult spot in terms of recruiting, noted John L. "Tripp" Hughes, president of the Richmond Chapter of the JMU Alumni Association.
High-school prospects begin signing Letters of Intent this year on Feb. 3. Withers through his Twitter account in recent weeks celebrated, in a general way, the Dukes' oral commitments, expressing his excitement and encouraging other recruits to join Madison's program.
"Who knows what those recruits are going to do now," said Hughes. "That's kind of the scary part, I guess."
Had Withers left JMU for another job soon after the season, there would have been more time to recapture a quality recruiting class. Jeff Bourne, JMU's athletics director, with a quick hire may be able to help.
Bourne in a school release said, "We hire the best coach we can and, if they have success, we are prepared for the likelihood of them drawing interest for other positions. ... It's my responsibility to be prepared for these types of scenarios. While we were hopeful that Everett would be here for the 2016 season, we are prepared to move quickly and feel confident with the potential candidates."
Withers worked at JMU under a five-year contract with annual compensation of $325,000.
There will be no shortage of candidates at a popular school located in the Mid-Atlantic region, committed to football achievement, affiliated with a respected league (CAA Football) and well supported. The Dukes averaged 19,498 at 24,877-seat Bridgeforth Stadium this season. In 2014, the last year the NCAA documented overall FCS attendance, JMU ranked second in home attendance at 19,816. Montana led with 23,177.
Among those who may be viewed as a good fit is Norfolk State coach Latrell Scott, the former Richmond and Virginia State coach who is also a former JMU assistant.
Hughes, a 2009 JMU graduate, said Withers' two-season record of 18-7 (9-4, 9-3) reflects that he "brought a lot of positive things to JMU. The football program had kind of stagnated a little bit under (former coach) Mickey Matthews. Everett brought in some fresh enthusiasm and some fresh ideas."
Withers' two teams went 6-2 in CAA Football each season with two FCS playoff appearances. Alums, Hughes said, were disappointed by the Dukes losing their first games of the FCS playoffs, each at home, to opposition viewed as underdogs (Liberty, Colgate).
With Withers as coach, Madison won 14 consecutive regular-season games, the last seven of 2014 and the first seven of 2015.
"I've got confidence that JMU is always JMU. It has been JMU. It will be JMU tomorrow," said Hughes. "If the football team doesn't do as well because they lost Everett Withers, then that's what's going to happen."
Per JOC-RTD 1/7/16
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Doubt that Latrell will even remotely be considered.
Bowers rehired to keep his fingers in the dike.
http://jmusports.com/news/2016/1/7/Football_0107164543.aspx
Bourne presser:
http://jmusports.com/news/2016/1/7/Football_0107164543.aspx
Bourne presser:
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believe the mickster remains in the valley
withers is supposed to make the dillos' defense better? the search commitee must not have looked at much film of his D. OOOOPS, just saw on another thread where mickey is heading to myrtle beach.
withers is supposed to make the dillos' defense better? the search commitee must not have looked at much film of his D. OOOOPS, just saw on another thread where mickey is heading to myrtle beach.
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Mickster is DC for Coastal.
http://www.goccusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010416aaa.html
Coastal is slated to play UCLA in 2023 in the Rose Bowl for a $1.1m payday.Coach Joe don't fool around now that he can flex a little FBS muscle.
http://www.goccusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010416aaa.html
Coastal is slated to play UCLA in 2023 in the Rose Bowl for a $1.1m payday.Coach Joe don't fool around now that he can flex a little FBS muscle.
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Withers fired this guy a few weeks back to get some new blood in his defensive staff and now he's back to rescue the program from the abyss? Do I have that right?
Bingo.Withers likely left the remaining coaching staff scratching their heads.Bourne appears clueless but likely did not agree with( but went along with) Withers firing Bowers in the 1st place.Crazy.
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December 16, 2015
D-Line Coach Smith Fired
Matt Jones
DukesofJMU.com Staff Writer
James Madison football coach Everett Withers announced another defensive staff change Wednesday, firing defensive line coach Antoine Smith.
Smith - who came to Madison when Withers took over last season - is the third defensive coach Withers has let go this week. On Monday, Withers fired outside linebackers coach John Bowers and safeties coach Pete Davila.
Also on Monday, Withers demoted Steve Sisa from defensive coordinator to position coach.
"I would like to thank Antoine for his hard work with our defensive line the last 2 seasons," Withers said in a release. "It is my obligation to grow JMU football and changes in the direction on defense are necessary. I wish the best for Antoine in the future."
In the release, JMU states that a search for Smith's replacement is underway.
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What did he say about red jackets and yellow jackets?
You can fool some of the people some of the time:
Withers signed a five-year deal worth $3.5 million at Texas State, starting at $650,000 in 2016 and escalating by $25,000 per year through 2020, when he’s set to make $750,000. He made $325,000 last year at James Madison. Franchione made $425,000 last season at Texas State.
You can fool some of the people some of the time:
Withers signed a five-year deal worth $3.5 million at Texas State, starting at $650,000 in 2016 and escalating by $25,000 per year through 2020, when he’s set to make $750,000. He made $325,000 last year at James Madison. Franchione made $425,000 last season at Texas State.
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JOC RTD 1/15/16
James Madison continues to seek a football coach following the departure of Everett Withers to Texas State. Will the Dukes reach up or down in Division I?
If up, former Maryland coach Randy Edsall is considered a possibility. Maryland fired Edsall, a former Connecticut coach, in mid-October. His Terps went 22-34. Edsall was in his fifth year.
Two successful FCS coaches who have drawn JMU's interest are The Citadel's Mike Houston and Charleston Southern's Jamey Chadwell. Houston has 14 wins in two seasons at The Citadel, which shared the 2015 Southern Conference championship. Chadwell has been the Big South Conference's coach of the year twice in his three seasons with the Bucs, who went 10-3 this season and won the league title.
Other potential candidates with Virginia backgrounds are Jeff Durden, a former JMU and VMI offensive coordinator who holds that job at Chattanooga, and Bryan Stinespring, a JMU grad who was a longtime member of Frank Beamer's staffs at Virginia Tech.
James Madison continues to seek a football coach following the departure of Everett Withers to Texas State. Will the Dukes reach up or down in Division I?
If up, former Maryland coach Randy Edsall is considered a possibility. Maryland fired Edsall, a former Connecticut coach, in mid-October. His Terps went 22-34. Edsall was in his fifth year.
Two successful FCS coaches who have drawn JMU's interest are The Citadel's Mike Houston and Charleston Southern's Jamey Chadwell. Houston has 14 wins in two seasons at The Citadel, which shared the 2015 Southern Conference championship. Chadwell has been the Big South Conference's coach of the year twice in his three seasons with the Bucs, who went 10-3 this season and won the league title.
Other potential candidates with Virginia backgrounds are Jeff Durden, a former JMU and VMI offensive coordinator who holds that job at Chattanooga, and Bryan Stinespring, a JMU grad who was a longtime member of Frank Beamer's staffs at Virginia Tech.
James Madison (FCS – VA): Sources tell FootballScoop that The Citadel (FCS) head coach Mike Houston has been offered and is expected to accept the head coaching position at JMU. Houston served as the head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne (D-II – NC) for three seasons, going 7-3 in 2011, 9-3 in 2012, and 13-2 in 2013 before moving on to The Citadel where he put together a 9-4 season and FCS playoff appearance in year two leading the program.
Mike Houston bio:
http://citadelsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=16
The Citadel Coaching Staff:
http://citadelsports.com/coaches.aspx?path=football
Mike Houston bio:
http://citadelsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=16
The Citadel Coaching Staff:
http://citadelsports.com/coaches.aspx?path=football
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Listened to Houston's press conference up in Barneyland today - impressive guy. Said all the right things. He could be a worthy opponent. I definitely think that he has everyone's attention. Wants to recruit more depth on defense - hope our defense-minded commits are solid with us. Still hope that we can flip a couple of theirs. We'll know on Feb. 3rd...
I like the fact that most of our recruiting commits don't flip, even though it does happen occasionally. How would you like to be a fan of Alabama or Mississippi State right now? Give this link a look:
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/...bama-commit-flips-mississippi-state/78931928/
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/...bama-commit-flips-mississippi-state/78931928/
maybe he'll be good enough to get them into Sun Belt anonymity?
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