Stiney to...LSU?

By: Brian Marcolini
on January 10, 2014, 10:45 AM | 33 comments

Apparently he's interviewing to be their OL coach. I don't make the news...I just report it.

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Hokieshibe's picture Hokieshibe | 12 years 5 months #

Huh. For what position?

Edit - nevermind, it's in the post. O-Line job. I guess that's a step up? I'd hate to lose him right now, especially with this class coming together so nicely...

It was a catch

TechHokie13's picture TechHokie13 | 12 years 5 months # ^

OL coach

zomfgbbqhax's picture zomfgbbqhax | 12 years 5 months #

That's an interesting development. Is it OC, recruiting, or just positional. I can't really see OC after what just happened, but then again the Mad Hatter has his nickname for a reason. At least his insanity is more productive than detrimental.

VTBlackout's picture VTBlackout
| 12 years 5 months # ^

"At least his insanity is more productive than detrimental."

That is the fine line walked by all misunderstood geniuses

The Dude Abides

Joe Lanza's picture Joe Lanza
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| 12 years 5 months #

It's for their offensive line job. Hierarchy wise it seems like a lateral move, although The Hat and LSU can probably pay more than Frank and VT.

This is the third time (that I can remember) Stiney's name has come up with regards to another job. He put a smile on his face and kept coming to work after his demotion, maybe he wants a new opportunity? Either way it would be a loss for Tech on the recruiting front, and it would give another SEC school access to the 757.

4VPISU's picture 4VPISU | 12 years 5 months # ^

Either way it would be a loss for Tech on the recruiting front, and it would give another SEC school access to the 757.

Completely agree. He is one of our best recruiters, and would be a great addition to the staff and recruiting efforts of LSU. Definitely would be a loss for VT. LSU may be looking for someone to compete with Bama/Florida/Georgia/South Carolina in getting a solid footprint in the 757. LSU, from what I have seen, has not pulled many athletes from us - Bama and others have.

cds7c's picture cds7c | 12 years 5 months # ^

Stability. Has to be in the back of his mind. Its such a rough life for assistant coaches, working at the whim not only of 18-21 year old kids, but of coaches, fanbases, administration. Anything can cause sheer destruction to your stability and homelife. Miss out on a few recruits, have a few key injuries, have a head coach get in a motorcycle wreck with his mistress, change in AD, etc.

For Stiney to leave the Shell of Protectivity offered by Frank and his staff would be a big step. But, to that end, no risk and no reward. Stiney has likely reached the pinnacle of his career if he stays. And Frank will be stepping down in the near'er future, so that protection may be coming to an end anyway.

hoqiez's picture hoqiez | 12 years 5 months # ^

generating buzz over new schools in a move to leverage a contract renegotiation = genius

krak_t's picture krak_t | 12 years 5 months # ^

I have a hard time believing he doesn't realize just how cherry his situation is here. Way overpaid to be a TE coach/recruiting coord, IMO, and I'd be willing to bet in an honest moment, in his opinion as well.

Took a relatively minor pay cut w/his demotion from OC rather than going out on his ass, which is SOP pretty much everyhwere, and rightfully so.

I love what he does for recruiting, and think he's doing a fine job w/ our TEs. And as I said, I don't believe its the case, but if he's truly playing this game in the hopes of getting a sweeter deal here than he already has, then he's an asshat.

And if everyone here is right that thinks his value as a recruiter is that big, and an irrecoverable asset loss if he leaves, then VT football is in bigger trouble than we all thought.

pbowman69's picture pbowman69 | 12 years 5 months #

Good for him. I hope he stays with the good guys though.

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RetiredHokie13's picture RetiredHokie13 | 12 years 5 months #

If I remember correctly, Stiney was rumored to have interviewed with LSU for the same job back in 2012. Something must have made a good impression on the Mad Hatter for Stiney to get another invite.

Leonard's picture Leonard | 12 years 5 months #

Choosing either living in Blacksburg or Baton Rouge would be like choosing either unlimited bacon or stabbing yourself in the thigh with a butter knife.

In my opinion, of course.

Leonard. Duh.

4VPISU's picture 4VPISU | 12 years 5 months # ^

Never been to Baton Rouge so I can't tell which is bacon and which is the butter knife...

HokieJoe3's picture HokieJoe3
| 12 years 5 months # ^

Why do you say that? I had a great time in Baton Rouge when I went to VT vs LSU.

lizardkingvpi's picture lizardkingvpi | 12 years 5 months # ^

You must've skipped the game then.

"I'll put a quote here to distract you from my inane comment."-Me

bar1990's picture bar1990
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| 12 years 5 months # ^

Or just blackedo...... Not remembered it?

SevenLayersofPlayers's picture SevenLayersofPlayers
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| 12 years 5 months # ^

I prefer to use the term "African-Americaned Out". More politically correct.

VPIhokieME's picture VPIhokieME
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| 12 years 5 months # ^

Interestingly, I find "African-Americaned Out" to be more offensive given the context..

Onward and upward

SevenLayersofPlayers's picture SevenLayersofPlayers
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| 12 years 5 months # ^

Wow, I need to pay attention. That was not smart.

ohherro's picture ohherro
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| 12 years 5 months # ^

Probably how you're feeling right now...
http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ive-made-a-huge-mistake.gif

VTBlackout's picture VTBlackout
| 12 years 5 months # ^

Up until kickoff...

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Joe Lanza's picture Joe Lanza
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| 12 years 5 months #

VTGuitarMan's picture VTGuitarMan
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| 12 years 5 months # ^

Update: source thought he overheard Stiney saying "LSU" in the hallway of VT's football offices. Apparently he was just sneezing and "Ah-choo!" sounds a lot like "LSU" when heard from afar and when motivated by generating headlines.

/fiction

"Exit light..."

pbowman69's picture pbowman69 | 12 years 5 months # ^

This guys generally good and he seems pretty confident Stiney's not going anywhere as well. (3rd entry from the top) http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop

UVA: Jefferson's biggest mistake

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pbowman69's picture pbowman69 | 12 years 5 months # ^

I remember reading that last year. The funny thing is even though they won't admit it I'm sure 90% of the time they have the same sources.

UVA: Jefferson's biggest mistake

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Brian Marcolini's picture Brian Marcolini
| 12 years 5 months # ^

UPDATE: Aint no party like a Pitbull party

Rangerhokie's picture Rangerhokie | 12 years 5 months #

Of course Time cop was offered the same job and Associate HC but turned it down, per Time Cop.

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ohherro's picture ohherro
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| 12 years 5 months #

I think Mike Barber won this round:

The Fighting Gobbler's picture The Fighting Gobbler
| 12 years 5 months #

As BrianM11 pointed out on Twitter, CoachingSearch corrected their post about Stinespring.

LSU: Correcting an earlier report on the Ticker, LSU is not interviewing Virginia Tech assistant Bryan Stinespring. The coach the Tigers, at the least, have inquired about is Virginia Tech offensive line coach Jeff Grimes.

http://coachingsearch.com/coaching-search-ticker

Interesting development. I guess LSU liked what they saw from the Auburn O-Line.

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krak_t's picture krak_t | 12 years 5 months # ^

Now this would be devastating.

hokiegrad's picture hokiegrad | 12 years 5 months # ^

but not happening

VTMikeO's picture VTMikeO
| 12 years 5 months # ^

I would hope Grimes would stick around for more than one season