Can speak to that personally. Worked along side him for 3 years. He is a special mind when it comes to X and O’s. He has been under Kirby’s wing since like 2009 and learned a ton from him. His father is also a long time successful coach, it’s in his blood.
I know I have been probably the biggest proponent on this board of hiring someone with experience for our coordinators but I would be okay with Schumann as our DC. He has learned from 2 of the best to ever do it on that side of the ball. Not just X and O’s, but recruiting too. He is young, he is elite on the trail, he knows modern day defenses and isn’t an old stubborn guy that is stuck in his ways. I personally think the ceiling is so so so high with him and he knows first hand what an elite CFB defense is supposed to look like and has been a crucial part of so many. He was going to get his shot either way, and Mario knows what he can do first hand as he was on the same staff as him for his time at Bama. Our LB core would be unreal and it would be NIGHT AND DAY under him. I would be for it. I know him personally and know what he is capable of and I truly believe that he is a star.
Side note...
The last coach to get their first shot at DC after leaving that Saban tree was Pruitt back in 14. His first year as DC, he thrived with FSU. Their defensive was aggressive, multiple, tough, disciplined and they won the natty that year. Just something to keep in mind.