Hawaii hires Bailey as OC, Mason as DC

[J-Rod]

http://footballscoop.com/news/hawaii-se ... rdinators/

[Egonator]

You gotta be kidding right? Idaho State? SMU which was almost last in the nation in defense?

[J-Rod]

You gotta be kidding right? Idaho State? SMU which was almost last in the nation in defense?

Yeah, Mason doesn't sound like the best hire for a rebuilding defense. Odd thing about the Bailey hire? ISU was a spread offense team. Doesn't sound like the best hire for Wittek to start.

[Egonator]

SMU was 119th in total defense last year
In contrast, Hawaii was 82nd.

[Egonator]

This hiring is Soo weird. I know UH cant afford poop but there's gotta be some other quality coaches out there.

[madeinhawaii]

Still, both come from Boise State backgrounds... I guess we shall see what the two can do together.

[SundayJam]

It doesn't matter who we hire. The problem won't go away until Norm Chow does. Mason did have some good seasons at SMU. They beat some teams in the Hawaii Bowl that we couldn't seem to manage. Heck, at least they got to the Hawaii Bowl. Also, his resume looks pretty solid. I'd say it's more impressive that Clune's was. Interestingly, both coaches worked at Boise State before. According to the article Mason was the defensive coordinator there?

We'll see.

[J-Rod]

Still, both come from Boise State backgrounds... I guess we shall see what the two can do together.

Uh, yeah....but ancient history Boise State.....not 2000-2014 Boise State. They were both there when Boise State wasn't quite Boise State just yet.

[SundayJam]

Still, both come from Boise State backgrounds... I guess we shall see what the two can do together.

Uh, yeah....but ancient history Boise State.....not 2000-2014 Boise State. They were both there when Boise State wasn't quite Boise State just yet.

Oh...I see that now. Tom Mason was head coach with a 2-10 record in 1996.

[Jedi Warrior 50]

The whole point is that these coordinators are experienced on their craft. Unlike Jordan Wynn, we have an experienced and seasoned Offensive Coordinator. To improve any teams offensive rankings and performance on any level is very impressive for me. Also, the Defensive Coordinator who served under June Jones, was recommended by JJ to Norm on his background. As others stated, SMU's defense shut down Nevada and Fresno State in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Games as SMU thrashed both of those teams. I like this hire by Chow. Remember, in the early part of 1992, Coach Bob Wagner hired an uprising and young Defensive Coordinator named Chris Smeland. Coach Smeland gave Hawaii a great defensive turnaround from a horrible 1991 Season. In that season (1992), Hawaii won the WAC and the Holiday Bowl. Both of these hirings are nice as both of them have an upside as well. The only thing they may lack is the reputation for recruiting very great talent. Yet, they will learn to convince and sell the school to these young student athletes. This is a nice hire. Now, time to find the Defensive Secondary and Special teams Coach individually or a dual purpose coach who can perform those 2-roles

[Matt]

The Bailey hire looks good, he was FCS Coordinator of the year. Mason is an odd hire, seems like a downgrade, IMO. Maybe he can recruit?...

[Makana]

I'm just gonna say this......at least they aren't GA's.....be happpy!!!:)

[uhwarriors]

SA article on possible OC and DC:

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/brea ... =291175701

[Irse]

I kind of like this hire but don'w we have only three slots open?

[poidog]

maybe they wanted someone with "Interim Head Coach experience"