LaTech Orders Up Some Sonny D

Derek Dooley recently hired by the Tennessee Volunteers left two voids at Louisiana Tech, the head coaching position and Athletic Director position.

It appears that LaTech has filled the coaching void by ordering up some Sonny D. The Bull Dawgs have hired Arizona Wildcat Offensive coordinator Sonny Dykes to fill the slot.

Dykes served three seasons at Arizona and helped turn them into one of the better offenses in the PAC 10. Prior to the Arizona job Sykes had stops at Kentucky and Texas Tech where his father, Spike Dykes is a coaching legend.

Dykes should be a good fit for LaTech, they are members of the WAC Conference a conference known for a wide open offense and an occasional trick play or two.

Sonny Dykes has earned a reputation as "the passing attack specialist". His philosophy is to throw the ball as often as possible using short routes and to people who can make the big play off the short pass.

Dykes is known for his screen passes, quick passes and his play action passing game. This strategy will benefit Louisiana Tech.

Dooley became the Dawgs coach in 2006, inheriting a program that was in trouble. He was able to produce such quick results he earned big compliments from LaTechs most famous player, Terry Bradshaw.

In 2006 Dooley had a 3-10 season and in 2008 LaTech posted a 8-5 record and defeated Norhtern Illinios in the Idependence Bowl. This season opened with great expectations but the Bull Dawgs were riddled with injuries and 4-8 record.

That is why I think Sonny Dykes is such a good choice for Louisiana Tech, he has a good reputation, the conference he joins is a passing conference and he has roots in Texas, one of the countries most fertile recruiting grounds.

Given his short passing system it should be easy to introduce into the Dawg Offense and LaTEch should be ready to go next season and be as competetive as they were in 2008.

I do believe some Sonny D is just what LaTech needs to stay on track, congrats to both.

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