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Post by Uncle Travis on Nov 24, 2010 13:34:55 GMT -5
Is everyone else as indifferent about this as I am? I mean, he's done a solid job and all, but he has taken us from awful to decent, which definitely helps but does not define the program. The key is the 2nd hire, the one that takes you from decent to either a solid program or back to crap.
Good Hires
Utah: Meyer to Whittingham
TCU: Franchione to Patterson
Boise: Hawkins to Petersen
Bad Hires
Ball St: Hoke to Parrish
Tulane: Bowden to Scelfo
New Mex: Long to Locksley
So if he leaves, he leaves. Can't do much about that. Who we get to replace him will be the most important hire in the history of the program.
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Post by FAB 15 on Nov 24, 2010 14:19:39 GMT -5
Would Rocky Long stepping in be seen as a big step down?
I think the thing that has to stay consistent, whomever is hired, is the mindset of the staff and players. For years we had alot of "player's coaches", from Luginbill to Tollner to Craft to Long, and I think the current environment has brought about a sense of respect and toughness not seen here for awhile.
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Post by FAB 15 on Nov 24, 2010 14:28:06 GMT -5
What I *do* know is people are freaking the f out on the other board.. man, drink a Four Lokos and chill out, people.
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Post by Uncle Travis on Nov 24, 2010 14:41:40 GMT -5
Rocky would be the safe pick but not a difference maker. His hire would say a lot about the mindset of the school.
Do you want to win 7-8 games every year and go to a bowl game? Hire Rocky.
Do you want to try to take the next step and be the 2015 version of Boise or TCU? Then hire someone else who has the potential to grow with the program.
The problem is that the big hires (Patterson, Whitingham, Petersen, etc) were all younger guys that were already on the coaching staff. Do we have that guy on this staff? And do we have the balls to hire him over Long or Borges?
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Post by showdora on Nov 24, 2010 15:05:11 GMT -5
If we did it would be Hecklinski, I've heard nothing but great things about him from the guys. He's already associate HC.
Problem is, he's Hoke's boy and I have no clue if he would stay behind.
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Post by tecpride00 on Nov 24, 2010 19:12:33 GMT -5
I would thnk Rocky would be a lock to replace Hoke if he were to leave.
It's not th worst thing in the world since we have 2 very capable coordinators. And I assume Rocky would run the defense even if he were head coach.
But I hear one of hte biggest losses would be Coach Wellman. Strength and Conditioning. Apparently hes one of the best in the nation and is one of the biggest reasons why our O Line and D line have improvd so much.
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Post by Timmer show on Nov 25, 2010 0:53:06 GMT -5
What I *do* know is people are freaking the f out on the other board.. man, drink a Four Lokos and chill out, people. no kidding! Although id probably just offer them a beer. |
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Post by shownana on Nov 25, 2010 5:59:48 GMT -5
What I *do* know is people are freaking the f out on the other board.. man, drink a Four Lokos and chill out, people. no kidding! Although id probably just offer them a beer. They need coolers filled with this.  (by the way, I've tried it and it is delicious...and knocks you the f out) |
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Post by FAB 15 on Nov 25, 2010 11:25:51 GMT -5
no kidding! Although id probably just offer them a beer. They need coolers filled with this. (by the way, I've tried it and it is delicious...and knocks you the f out) Jameson is my anti-energy |
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