The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Tue, 21 May 2013 18:05:01 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Dan Quinn Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 Rumor and innuendo turned to fact on Thursday. Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn came to Gainesville after eight seasons as an NFL defensive line coach, and after two years of running the defense for the Gators, Quinn is moving back to the professional level. http://florida.scout.com/2/1258615.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1258615.html Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:51:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida After spending 2001-2010 coaching defensive linemen in the NFL, Dan Quinn followed his friend Will Muschamp to Gainesville. There were rumors of Quinn making a return to the NFL as the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the offseason, but he elected to stay at Florida. Quinn insists he is happy in Gainesville and not looking to take a job in the NFL. http://florida.scout.com/2/1240027.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1240027.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:49:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The Florida coaches are starting to experiment with some of the freshmen. Jafar Mann signed with the Gators as a defensive tackle but is now starting to get some playing time as an offensive guard. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said that the move isn’t permanent yet, but they are moving some freshmen around on the defensive line to add some necessary depth. http://florida.scout.com/2/1216570.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1216570.html Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:53:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Dan Quinn knows what the stats said. The Florida defense ranked in the top ten in total defense during the 2011 season, but there were times when the unit didn’t look like it. Saturday will go a long way in showing how good the defense can be this season. It’s only one game against a lesser opponent that the Florida defense should dominate, but Quinn wants his defense to get off to a quick start. http://florida.scout.com/2/1216065.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1216065.html Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:54:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The Florida coaching staff continues to try rebuilding the talent on the offensive side of the ball, but that was never a problem with the talent on defense. The roster that Will Muschamp and his coaching staff took over after Urban Meyer’s departure was loaded with talented defensive high school players. The unit showed their potential and got valuable experience during the 2011 season. http://florida.scout.com/2/1214308.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1214308.html Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:30:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn wanted to make the transition as easy as possible for his freshmen. To make that happen, he went back to a technique most use in elementary school. Quinn broke out flash cards to write down the responsibilities of the BUCK linebacker position for freshman Dante Fowler. The position requires lining up in multiple spots, but Fowler is starting to catch on. http://florida.scout.com/2/1212114.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1212114.html Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:07:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Dan Quinn's expertise as a defensive line coach in the NFL played a big role in why Florida head coach Will Muschamp wanted Quinn to join him in Gainesville. With only one game left in his first year at Florida, Quinn continues to push the defensive line for improvement this season. The first move came in sliding Sharrif Floyd back inside to defensive tackle. http://florida.scout.com/2/1143508.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1143508.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:50:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Florida hasn’t done well at slowing mobile quarterbacks this season. Discipline caused problems on the field this season when the defensive line was unable to hold the edge and keep quarterbacks from creating yards when plays broke down. Discipline is being pounded into their heads every day in bowl practice, as Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller will be their toughest running quarterback yet. http://florida.scout.com/2/1141226.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1141226.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:28:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will have his hands full trying to match wits with the "Ole Ball Coach" on Saturday. South Carolina's Steve Spurrier used to wander the sidelines at The Swamp where he became a legend in the college ranks. As the South Carloina skipper, he will be trying to beat his old team like he did a year ago. Quinn talks about Spurrier and the weapons at his disposal. http://florida.scout.com/2/1127491.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1127491.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:02:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has to be relatively pleased with his defense this season. Without a lot of help from the offense late in games, the defense hasn’t finished strong in those games, but they have played well overall. One area of concern lately is the play of the secondary who seem to be in the right place, but come up just short in making the play when it counts. http://florida.scout.com/2/1127457.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1127457.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:42:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The Florida Gators are facing a tough challenge from one of the best offenses in the SEC. The annual rivalry game with Georgia is upon us and it is one of the most important of the season and for head coach Will Muschamp's early career at Florida. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn knows to expect a hard fought game Saturday and talks a little about the match up. http://florida.scout.com/2/1122233.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1122233.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:26:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida You have to stay with assignments and play what you are being taught if things are going to run smoothly in defensing the run game. There were times when all of it fell apart against Alabama. Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn talked to the media this week about staying in their ‘style’ of defense. Playing hard, but also play smart and within the framework of what they are aspiring to do. http://florida.scout.com/2/1114874.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1114874.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:27:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Dan Quinn worked for Alabama head coach Nick Saban while the two were at the Miami Dolphins. Florida’s defensive coordinator had a good two year run and learned a lot from Saban in those two years developing a respect of the man along the way. The two meet up Saturday night in The Swamp when the Gators take on the Crimson Tide. Quinn looks forward to matching wits with the veteran coach. http://florida.scout.com/2/1111831.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1111831.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:53:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida While his linebackers are playing well and relating well with each other, his defensive backs are focused and working on cleaning up some little things to make them a better unit. Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn likes what he sees from his back seven and knows some secondary growing pains will pay dividends down the road for a very talented defense. http://florida.scout.com/2/1109549.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1109549.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:58:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida For Dan Quinn the competition every week is the big thing. The name of the game is to win. However, as a college coach for the first time and after a dozen years in the NFL, Florida’s defensive coordinator is enjoying watching his young defense grow right in front him. With three sophomore starters up front, Quinn hopes to have a lot to enjoy as the season moves on. http://florida.scout.com/2/1109334.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1109334.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:34:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida When talking to the different coordinators at Florida, you can get the sense that they’re a part of the games as much as the players. Or, they would have you think so. Talking to offensive coordinator Charlie Weis or defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, they look as eager to match wits versus the opponent’s staff as much as the players want to play. On defense, Quinn wants to be a master of disguise. http://florida.scout.com/2/1107101.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1107101.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:21:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida It's a huge change for Dan Quinn. The Florida defensive coordinator spent the past 12 years of his life coaching in the NFL. Now he is in the middle of his new quest in life and teaching college aged men how to play the game of football at the highest level. At Florida, his group to lead is especially young and vulnerable, but Quinn is enjoying it all and believes his guys are making big strides. http://florida.scout.com/2/1104105.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1104105.html Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:16:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida