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  1. 01-12-2015, 06:42 PM #1
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    Does anyone influence this league more than Jim Barker?

    Greg Quick was named the defensive coordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders today. And who brought Quick to the CFL? Jim Barker, of course. Quick was the Argos linebackers coach in 2010 and 2011 under Barker.

    When I look at the coaching staffs around the league today, I would suggest that nobody has had a greater influence in the league currently than Jim Barker. Mike O'Shea and Scott Milanovich both got their coaching starts under Barker as did the highly-touted Orlando Steinauer. Chris Jones coached with Barker in Montreal in the early 2000s but only became a defensive coordinator under Barker as GM in Calgary in '08. While Steve McAdoo first coached in Montreal from '03 to '06, it was really under Barker starting in 2010 that McAdoo cemented his reputation as an offensive line coach. If you look at Edmonton's coaching staff alone, Jonathan Himebauch, Ed Philion, Jason Shivers, Craig Davoren and Kez McCorvey were all brought to the CFL as coaches by Barker. Himebauch originally came to the CFL as a player in 1999 when Barker was head coach of the Argos. Jason Maas and Bryan Chiu in Ottawa both got their CFL coaching starts under Barker as well. The influence of Jim Barker in today's CFL should not be underestimated.
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  2. 01-12-2015, 07:04 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoRavi View Post
    Greg Quick was named the defensive coordinator of the Saskatchewan Roughriders today. And who brought Quick to the CFL? Jim Barker, of course. Quick was the Argos linebackers coach in 2010 and 2011 under Barker.

    When I look at the coaching staffs around the league today, I would suggest that nobody has had a greater influence in the league currently than Jim Barker. Mike O'Shea and Scott Milanovich both got their coaching starts under Barker as did the highly-touted Orlando Steinauer. Chris Jones coached with Barker in Montreal in the early 2000s but only became a defensive coordinator under Barker as GM in Calgary in '08. While Steve McAdoo first coached in Montreal from '03 to '06, it was really under Barker starting in 2010 that McAdoo cemented his reputation as an offensive line coach. If you look at Edmonton's coaching staff alone, Jonathan Himebauch, Ed Philion, Jason Shivers, Craig Davoren and Kez McCorvey were all brought to the CFL as coaches by Barker. Himebauch originally came to the CFL as a player in 1999 when Barker was head coach of the Argos. Jason Maas and Bryan Chiu in Ottawa both got their CFL coaching starts under Barker as well. The influence of Jim Barker in today's CFL should not be underestimated.
    Interesting analysis Ravi, I would also guess Barker is extremely well thought of and respected in the world of pro football.
    Seems like a very decent and thoughtful guy.
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  3. 01-12-2015, 08:28 PM #3
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    Now let's looks at all the players Barker brought in. This may take awhile.

    I know for a fact that Dunigan brought in both Nik Lewis and Joffrey Reynolds.
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    So what you are saying is that the coaching fraternity in the league is no longer an ol' boys club, but rather an ol' Barkers club?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AngeloV View Post
    So what you are saying is that the coaching fraternity in the league is no longer an ol' boys club, but rather an ol' Barkers club?

    He he he: " the good ole boys ? - WE'RE the good ole boys !" (credit - the Blues Brothers)

    Jim Barker for CFL Commish Ravi ! Just amazing the diversity in a 9 team CFL.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22 View Post
    Now let's looks at all the players Barker brought in. This may take awhile.

    I know for a fact that Dunigan brought in both Nik Lewis and Joffrey Reynolds.
    Indeed because Joffery Reynolds started showing his wares in the last 3 or 4 games of the 2004 season when the Stumps went 4-14.
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    Forgot to mention Barker also influences the referees in key situations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22 View Post
    Forgot to mention Barker also influences the referees in key situations.
    Coincidentally, I re-watched that game a few days ago. Made me laugh seeing Barker standing directly behind the line judge.
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    Hate to go on and on about this Ravi but it seems that Barker has also influenced other GMs into releasing players early to pursue the NFL. Like you mentioned, Ian Wild getting released from the Bombers.
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  10. 01-14-2015, 08:12 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22 View Post
    Forgot to mention Barker also influences the referees in key situations.
    lol. Just shows that Jim has a good eye.
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