Cam Cameron allegedly Out as OC (We may have been Hanagriffed)

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  1. kcal

    kcal Founding Member

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    IF it's dawson then here's his bio from the uk athletics page:

    Shannon Dawson, who helped build some of the nation’s most prolific offenses at West Virginia, has joined the Kentucky staff as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

    Dawson spent four seasons at WVU, including the last three as offensive coordinator. A year ago, West Virginia ranked 12th in the nation in total offense, averaging 499.8 yards per game, and was ninth nationally in passing offense with 317 yards per contest. The Mountaineers tallied 33.5 points per game and set a school record by scoring at least 30 points in eight consecutive games. WVU also averaged more than 182 rushing yards per game.

    Individually, quarterback Clint Trickett threw for more than 3,000 yards. Wide receiver Kevin White caught 109 passes for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns en route to first-team All-America honors. Three running backs rushed for at least 450 yards each.

    Dawson’s first season at WVU was 2011 when he joined the staff of Dana Holgorsen as inside receivers coach. WVU went 10-3 and was co-champion of the Big East Conference, one of five league title teams Dawson has helped coach during his career. WVU ranked in the nation’s top 15 teams in scoring offense, total offense and passing offense that season. The Mountaineers capped the campaign with a 70-33 win over Clemson in the Orange Bowl, setting the bowl’s scoring record.

    Dawson’s role expanded to offensive coordinator in 2012 as the Mountaineers rated top-10 nationally in scoring offense (39.5 points per game), total offense (502 yards per game) and passing (330.1 yards per game). WVU advanced to the Pinstripe Bowl.

    Dawson coached the receiving duo of Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey, who each earned All-America recognition and combined to tie or break 26 school records. Bailey caught 114 passes for 1,622 yards while leading the nation with 25 touchdown receptions. Austin also caught 114 balls and topped the 1,000-yard receiving mark. Austin was the Paul Hornung Award winner for college football’s most versatile player and the Jet Award for the top returner in the nation. Both players were selected by St. Louis in the NFL Draft, Austin as the eighth pick of the first round and Bailey in the third round.

    In addition to his coordinator responsibilities, Dawson coached the quarterbacks in 2013-14 and WVU threw for more than 3,000 yards each season.

    A native of Clinton, La., Dawson played his college football at Wingate (N.C.) University as a quarterback and wide receiver. He began his coaching career as receivers coach at his alma mater in 2002.

    Dawson linked with former Kentucky head coach Hal Mumme in 2003-04, helping revive a program at Southeastern Louisiana that had been dormant for 17 years. He also coached with Mumme at New Mexico State in 2005.

    Dawson went to Millsaps College as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2006-07. The Majors won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship both years, the first back-to-back titles in school history, and quarterback Juan Joseph was two-time SCAC Offensive Player of the Year. Millsaps played in the NCAA Division III playoffs in 2006.

    Dawson moved to Stephen F. Austin University as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2008-10. Coming off a winless season and only 16 points per game in 2007, Dawson orchestrated an amazing turnaround in SFA’s offensive fortunes. In his first season, the Lumberjacks ranked third in the nation in passing offense, 13th in total offense and 14th in scoring offense.

    SFA won or shared the Southland Conference championship the next two seasons, advancing to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs both years. In 2009 and ‘10, SFA led the nation in passing offense while ranking in the top six nationally in total offense and scoring. Quarterback Jeremy Moses was a two-time All-American, two-time Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year and won the Walter Payton Award as the FCS National Player of the Year. Wide receivers Dominique Edison and Contrevious Parks went on to play in the NFL.

    read the rest here:

    http://www.ukathletics.com/sport/m-footbl/2015/roster/559d9494e4b01c7eefd6155a
     
  2. bhelmLSU

    bhelmLSU Founding Member Staff Member

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    Cam and Les denying reports right now...too much smoke IMO.
     
  3. mctiger

    mctiger RIP, and thanks for the music Staff Member

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    I searched the name Shannon Dawson and I got the former "Family Feud" host's daughter. I'll bet no one would mind her bringing her talents to Baton Rouge.
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  4. old school

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    O.K., now that is just crazy talk for OC. More likely that Les would favor someone that still ran the old Single Wing.
     
  5. COTiger

    COTiger 2010 Bowl Pick 'Em Champ

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    To quote Lee Corso, "Not so fast my friend."
    What a cluster.
     
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  6. bhelmLSU

    bhelmLSU Founding Member Staff Member

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    I don't disagree at all...let me just hope to soak in Cam leaving first. Would make my day.
     
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  7. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    If LSU wins a national championship right after Cameron leaves he should probably consider hanging his clipboard up.
     
  8. COTiger

    COTiger 2010 Bowl Pick 'Em Champ

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    All of a sudden, the LSU AD is becoming an Egyptian geography class.
    Da Nile, Da Nile, Da Nile
     
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  9. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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  10. bhelmLSU

    bhelmLSU Founding Member Staff Member

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    We should also be keeping an eye on what the Cleveland Browns media outlets are saying. That is where I was told he was expected to land at.
     

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