Sandbagging Steve

I accidentally posted this in the wrong thread, so reposting here. The best running back is Christian Clark. I don't know if he'll get the opportunity to prove it as a freshman, but he's a star in the making. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14810372/638318133df5620b204f53f8

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14810372/638318133df5620b204f53f8

The best running back is Christian Clark. I don't know if he'll get the opportunity to prove it as a freshman, but he's a star in the making.

It's because that was the last time he left his house. The diameter of his cankles is wider than the length of his shoes.

Not sure how you think anything below the bolded statement had anything to do with you. I thought it was pretty clear the Saban part was the only thing directed at you. I'm not complaining about your stance on the hire. I'm just pointing out that Saban is getting too much credit. I think I also indirectly pointed out you're a good poster. But go ahead and get all pissed off for no reason. Cheers

You're smarter than this. Saban won because he cheated. His process can only take you so far. That was nonsense fed to the media to make him look like the greatest of all time! And Sark knows his entire system. He coached there. To the posters jumping off a cliff with ten posts per page while bringing no new information: A few of you should consider taking a break. I think CTJ and Huckleberry nailed it. This isn't Watson, Beck, or Stoops. Those guys had proven they can't coach. We don't know anything about this guy. Sark has way more info than we do. A defensive tackle coach must evaluate/recruit, motivate, and teach techniques. It's not in the same category as a coordinator, QB coach, OL coach, linebackers coach, safeties coach, or even a wide receivers coach. You have to coach way more than technique at those spots. It's not that difficult to get a good feel for Kenny's qualifications in the interview process. My main concerns on this team are the depth chart at DT left by Bo Davis and our defensive backs running around with their heads cut off. I'm also more concerned with this guy overcoming his resume in the recruiting process than his actual coaching or recruiting abilities. My guess is Johnny Nansen can assist in this process. He has d-line experience and can recruit. Don't forget Johnny Nansen was a nobody until Sark hired him at Washington. It's hard to attract a great tackles coach when the roster is void of future star players. I'd prefer a coach who knows how to find young talent than someone who hires 60-year-olds based on Google search results. Older coaches work sometimes, especially as coordinators. But you need some fresh blood as position coaches to bring energy to the room and someone the kids can relate to. Let's wait and see how it plays out before calling it good or bad.

That's no way to talk to your Lord and Savior, son.

Don't stop there. Over half the posters in the realignment thread thought UW and UO were worthless to the P2. And a growing list thinks Florida State isn't valuable to the SEC. Anyone moving forward who questions the P2 value of ND, FSU, North Carolina, or Clemson should be banned from posting in the realignment thread. It doesn't matter what is released in the media. I expect the loser of the UNC and FSU sweepstakes to try and save face by leaking to reporters that the programs don't bring enough value or some other lame excuse. I think there's a good chance the ACC as we know it will be blown up by the time their ESPN contract runs out in 2027. The P2/P3 are going to separate from the NCAA very soon. Salary caps are coming. I know this is all obvious, but some don't seem to get it. This is one of the reasons for FSU's temper tantrum. We really should start posting realignment news in the realignment thread. This thread is starting to bleed over into topics that belong in that thread. It's going to get interesting in the next 24 months. There's blood in the water.

Surly with nothing to do but wait for the new defensive line coach

I know the feeling.

We're lead for Downs, Muhammad, Niblack (for 2025), Yurosek, and Warren Sapp.

IMO, defensive coaches rarely make good long-term head coaches in the modern college game, especially at Tier 3 programs. ***(Saban/Smart cheated and they are Tier 1)*** The reasons for this: 1. It's hard to win with defense at a school that can't recruit top talent. 2. Evaluating defensive personnel that fits the scheme, with high upside but raw skills is more important than the actual defensive schemes or gameday coaching. Some of this can be done with off-the-field hires. In other words, it's easier to find a defensive coordinator. On the other hand, offensive coaching takes a more cerebral approach, where scheme and playcalling make a huge difference. One can also argue that offense requires more repetition and timing, so a stable influence is important. You can replace your defensive coach if he is hired away. It is much harder to replace the OC without missing a beat. Stoops (Tier 1) succeeded because he had such a huge offensive coaching tree created by Mike Leach But if you want to stick to the defensive side of the ball, why hire a guy with very little coordinator experience like Nansen? Barry Odom is sitting out there right now. He's a much more proven commodity and he's got a good OC with him, even if it won't last for long. He has a network of coaches to fill out his staff. This hire would make no sense, IMO. Players should not determine the head coach. They have no idea what they're doing. They are emotionally invested in their guy. I'd trust the collective before I'd trust an administrator or a bunch of players, but none of them should be making this decision. It's beyond time for GMs at this level of ball. I'd hire an offensive wizard with head coaching experience at the lower levels. Kalen DeBoer a few years ago is a perfect example.