Another Coordinator may be on the way out...Bisaccia.

by Niko Houllis on Nov 30, 2009 4:48 AM EST Comment 7 comments

Bisaccia has pointed the Bucs to the top special teams, and is sure to be at the top of someones Head Coaching list.

No, were not going to blame the special teams coordinator for the fake punt, or its failure to be executed. Were not going to blame him for anything, except doing such a good job he is sure to be on the list of head coaching candidates for next season. Bisaccia was spared from the coaching purge in the offseason after the release of Jon Gruden because of his excellent work with special teams in Tampa Bay.

Under his watch, the Bucs have ended a generation full of frustrations returning kickoffs. The amazing thing, is he did it with not one, but three rookies. In each of the last three years a rookie has returned a kick off for a touchdown; Michael Spurlock in 2007, Clifton Smith last year, a pro bowl year for him, and Sammy Stroughter this season. The 3 guys have an "S" on their chest as well as last name.

Overall, the Bucs special teams have been leading the league for several years now, and have the top spot this year. On top of covering punts and kickoffs better than your average Bucs team, this years squad has another stat to boast of. Five, count them, 5 blocked kicks, with 5 games still to play.

Appalachian State's Corey Lynch was the latest to block a punt, something he did six times in school, including the potential game winning FG by Michican in App states upset of the perennial college powerhouse. All told, the Bucs have blocked 2 extra points, 2 punts, and one FG.

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While he has done an excellent job with ST, it is a difficult leap to go straight to HC

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by FreeZorilla on Nov 30, 2009 9:10 AM EST reply actions

He is also Assistant Head Coach to Gruden and now to Morris.

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by UNFNOLE on Nov 30, 2009 10:02 AM EST up reply actions

That would almost be as silly

as promoting the defensive backs coach to head coach. Oh wait…

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by LeeCaz on Nov 30, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

Where did you hear this? Is there a team he is rumored to be sought after by?

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by UNFNOLE on Nov 30, 2009 10:03 AM EST reply actions

He came out publicly a few weeks back saying he wanted to be a head coach.

I saw his name in an article recently about possible head coach candidates as well. In looking at his resume, I’d have to say it’s much more impressive than Morris’ (Rich actually has assistant head coaching experience both at Ole Miss and the Bucs). Here’s an idea, why not move Basaccia into the HC position and have Rah take over the defense. I’m sure Rich can find a suitable replacement for himself for special teams. :)

by FLBoy84 on Nov 30, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions

This is a good idea.

Raheem seems to have too much on his plate as head coach, but from I have seen, can run the defense very very well. It would make things much easier for Raheem and the team in general.

by captainfear88 on Nov 30, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

I would rather have Bisaccia than Raheem as well

but if we are going to hire a rookie head coach they may as well give Morris another year to see if he can turn it around. If we are going to demote Morris, then I would think they would go after someone with a bigger name.

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by LeeCaz on Nov 30, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions