Hopson going after Simmons!


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Southern Miss: Although at this time we are told it is not a done deal, sources tell FootballScoop there is strong possibility Jay Hopson brings Prairie View head coach Willie Simmons to Southern Miss. Simmons served as offensive coordinator for three seasons at Alcorn prior to taking over as head coach at Prairie View following the 2014 season. Hopson is currently meeting with the existing staff members at Southern Miss. Sources tell FootballScoop several staff members are not being retained. Chris Hudgison reports that Alcorn defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro will join Hopson at USM. We have heard the same; but are not sure what role Tony will have at this time. Will update…
 
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It was a given that he would try... Remember how Mullins at Miss. State put the "plug" in for Hopson to go to USM when he "offered" him a job. Simmons will get a raise at PV and it will be a done deal...
 
I'm actually sad seeing this. For the first time in maybe 3 decades we have good coaches in the swac from top to bottom. I like our new coach and was looking forward to seeing him compete in this league. Losing Hopson and now possibly Simmons is a blow.
 
JSU/99 said:
I'm actually sad seeing this. For the first time in maybe 3 decades we have good coaches in the swac from top to bottom. I like our new coach and was looking forward to seeing him compete in this league. Losing Hopson and now possibly Simmons is a blow.
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I just hope they don't go into the recycling pool and get someone that we've seen before
 
Dear SWAC Schools,

Leave those White Folks alone. Hopson is hurting Alcorn and PV in the process if this goes through.

In order for the SWAC to improve, we need ALL SWAC Schools competitive. If this happens....TX Southern, it is up to you on the SWAC West End. I think the SWAC East will be very competitive with Alabama State the current SWAC East favorite.
 
JSU/99 said:
I'm actually sad seeing this. For the first time in maybe 3 decades we have good coaches in the swac from top to bottom. I like our new coach and was looking forward to seeing him compete in this league. Losing Hopson and now possibly Simmons is a blow.
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Part of the hustle JSU/99.

If someone came after Haywood next season if the money is right he's gone (that's how the game is now).
 



JSU/99 said:
I'm actually sad seeing this. For the first time in maybe 3 decades we have good coaches in the swac from top to bottom. I like our new coach and was looking forward to seeing him compete in this league. Losing Hopson and now possibly Simmons is a blow.
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This is actually good for the SWAC. It shows that SWAC is no longer a Scarlet Letter "S" for coaches. Every SWAC coach should be rooting for Hop to succeed.
 
Kenn Rashad said:
I'm not surprised that Hopson is calling on Simmons to come on his staff, but I would be surprised if Simmons takes the offer...provided that he information reported is true.
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That was one of the recruiting tactics sTu tried to use when they were trying to sway our QB recruit Hollins... They told him that our staff wouldn't even be in PV next year.. Actually got him to decommit for a few hours until Simmons got on the phone with him...
 
No this is bad for the SWAC...

If there is no competition in the SWAC, we probably won't get the best out of our Coaches and Players. Competition Breeds Improvement.

But if there is no competition, we will revert back to our 2005-2012 Era in SWAC Football. SWAC Football nearly died during that time period. Coaches will be able to get by with 6-7 wins a Season and still get pay raises.

THIS ESPECIALLY CANNOT HAPPEN GOING BACK TO A 7-GAME MANDATE!!!!!!!!
 
J-State2DaPoint said:
True. But you think Simmons want to be under hopson again? I know money talks but dang lol
Ran from under him. Got his shine on, only to run back under hop?
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Well if Simmons does well there, he could possibly get another HC position at a lower FBS School. It's all comes down to if Simmons is willing to take that gamble and see.
 
He doesn't make millions at usm so he will probably offer him 300k for OC job. I don't see him leaving unless he'll be his assistant head coach.
 
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