32EBoozer Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Curious Timing. https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-jets/pat-bastien-coaching-hire-rising-star/ Bastien was originally hired by Toledo back in February but the Jets proved to be too good of an opportunity to pass up. The former Rockets coach played the linebacker position during his playing days (2009-13) at UAB. The very next year he started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at UCF for two seasons (2014-15). As Erika noted on Twitter those humble beginnings are his direct link to this Jets coaching staff. While he was with the Knights he worked with current Gang Green quarterback coach Rob Calabrese during that same time period who also served as a graduate assistant. Erika @emesola If you’re wondering what the connection is: Pat Bastien and Rob Calabrese (Jets QB coach) were both graduate assistants at UCF in 2014-15. After that stint, he worked around college football with stops in Georgia Southern, Southern, Georgia, Marshall, and Western Kentucky. Back in 2017, Bastien was listed as a “rising star” in college football on the 30-for-30 247 Sports ranking. This trip to the NFL will be his first time at the professional level and he will also significantly change his job responsibilities. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post T0mShane Posted August 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2022 He was a “rising star” in 2017. The #1 song of 2017 was “Despacito.” Todd Bowles was still coaching the Jets. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 We want some of those coach development draft picks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Beerfish said: We want some of those coach development draft picks. I think only if that coach is from an underserved or minority community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Beerfish said: We want some of those coach development draft picks. Care to elaborate on why you think that has anything to do with the decision to hire this particular coach? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 To go along with already rising stars in Saleh, Lafluer, Ulbrich, Calabrese etc. Not only has Joe Douglas got us stud players, but our coaching staff is loaded as well. Its happening Jet fans!!!! Enjoy!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 37 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said: I think only if that coach is from an underserved or minority community Pat Bastien is a minority coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, Doggin94it said: Care to elaborate on why you think that has anything to do with the decision to hire this particular coach? I'm sure he is a well deserving good coach who is known by current jet staff. None the less teams who do not add minority coaches are doing themselves a disservice. The rule was instituted for a reason and I'm sure not one team would ever say they hired a guy due to the benefits of the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 3 hours ago, 32EBoozer said: Curious Timing. https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-jets/pat-bastien-coaching-hire-rising-star/ Bastien was originally hired by Toledo back in February but the Jets proved to be too good of an opportunity to pass up. The former Rockets coach played the linebacker position during his playing days (2009-13) at UAB. The very next year he started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at UCF for two seasons (2014-15). As Erika noted on Twitter those humble beginnings are his direct link to this Jets coaching staff. While he was with the Knights he worked with current Gang Green quarterback coach Rob Calabrese during that same time period who also served as a graduate assistant. Erika @emesola If you’re wondering what the connection is: Pat Bastien and Rob Calabrese (Jets QB coach) were both graduate assistants at UCF in 2014-15. After that stint, he worked around college football with stops in Georgia Southern, Southern, Georgia, Marshall, and Western Kentucky. Back in 2017, Bastien was listed as a “rising star” in college football on the 30-for-30 247 Sports ranking. This trip to the NFL will be his first time at the professional level and he will also significantly change his job responsibilities. JB with some breaking news! Good for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 This staff is so strong you have to stack replacements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Beerfish said: Pat Bastien is a minority coach. Well this is the reason I never became a journalist. Thanks for pointing that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinamite Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 He will probably be the quality control/offense coach working with LaFleur and Calabrese. Saleh said they would add a coach to that side eventually (instead of another QB consultant like last year). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 They already worried about La Booth leaving since Miami hire that other smurf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 10 hours ago, T0mShane said: He was a “rising star” in 2017. The #1 song of 2017 was “Despacito.” Todd Bowles was still coaching the Jets. Despacito has almost 8 billion views! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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