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I'm not sure that simply *Liking* this post was a fair way of sharing my amusement. Kudos.
Danny took a broken program and put it back on top. Just because he wanted to make a change
you guys are going to start knocking him? We had winning football under his guidance, and to suggest
his actions affected the outcome of the Eastern Washington game is ludicrous.
Remember London, Clawson, Reid; do you loathe them? I suppose some of you do.
you guys are going to start knocking him? We had winning football under his guidance, and to suggest
his actions affected the outcome of the Eastern Washington game is ludicrous.
Remember London, Clawson, Reid; do you loathe them? I suppose some of you do.
Looks like it's just woods and legg staying just as our moliva maniac has pointed out in earlier posts with probably 2-3 coaches outside of either utc or Richmond.still to come. Hate to see those young coaches like mines and sintim go but just part of the game
Just London for me. The more I learn about Rocco's departure the closers he slides that way. I agree Rocco was/is a good coach. If you don't believe me just ask him.
I was thinking that it would be him getting an eye exam. It could be sponsored and paid for by Pearle Vision.
Easy, there Annap. We all think he's a good coach. He left the program with better depth than any coach since Clawson.
Most of this is just in response to the chicken littles (or turkey littles) on this board who insist Danny is the greatestcoacheverinthehistoryofcollegefootball and ohmygodwe'redoomedbecauseHuesmanissuchaslouch.
And we're trying to keep a sense of humor about all this.
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You expect a lot of us - asking that we maintain a sense of humor. Let's just have some downtime. Onward to spring ball!
agree 26...I like our chances over the next several years with a healthy combo of Collins, Goodall and Thompson...
I guess we could even try to redshirt Goodall or Thompson, but that would be a tough call after what each of them showed after the Collins injury?...
didn't Collins run for more than Marshall against the Cavs?...
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I have two final comment for 2016...
Here's the first (saving last for later)
To sum up Danny Rocco's entire pitch to Recruits at richmond it was
"Get a top level degree that's has real value and compete for national championships "
What is it now
Compete for national championships in a fun environment?
I'll take the later every day and I think he will find that at FCS level
the later has more juice than he might have thought
Richmond or Delaware ...hmmm
Stanford or Arizona state, northwestern or Rutgers
A high academic isn't a problem it's a closing argument
Here's the first (saving last for later)
To sum up Danny Rocco's entire pitch to Recruits at richmond it was
"Get a top level degree that's has real value and compete for national championships "
What is it now
Compete for national championships in a fun environment?
I'll take the later every day and I think he will find that at FCS level
the later has more juice than he might have thought
Richmond or Delaware ...hmmm
Stanford or Arizona state, northwestern or Rutgers
A high academic isn't a problem it's a closing argument
I grew up on Delaware football. I find that Richmond football and Delaware football are pretty much equals in the 'fun category'.
And don't get me started on posting articles about the alcohol and party nazis in Newark, DE.
University of Delaware and it's football program have PLENTY of warts. Go to the game up there next fall and bring all your Spider-rootin' friends and family and look around the place. You'll see.
And don't get me started on posting articles about the alcohol and party nazis in Newark, DE.
University of Delaware and it's football program have PLENTY of warts. Go to the game up there next fall and bring all your Spider-rootin' friends and family and look around the place. You'll see.
My mom went to UD and so did a lot of her side of the family. I've heard them complain about UD football for a while and I would agree we are equal the program that they are and at least with Rocco were far and away better.
You also have Vinson. We recruited him as a DB but he has put up some spectacular numbers at RB this year. I'm not sure what position he'll end up at once here.
Reid and Clawson didn't leave the way Rocco did, so, no. London sort of did, but he at least went to a high level Div I position. And, he didn't leave while firing his flamethrower as much as Rocco did. Plus he is a UR grad, so there is that too.
Not many people have left anywhere the way Rocco did. I am appreciative of all he did while he was here but he chose to go and to go trying to scorch the earth so nothing would grow and he could come back and plunder on the return. Clawson and Reid left without trying to torch the place. Even London said the right things when he left. Rocco stands alone on his departure. OSC
In terms of less than classy departures, Rocco wins hands down. London is second as his last team had the same less-than-focused final game that this year's team had albeit a much closer loss. Both losses led me to question where the coach's head was for that game.
This years loss in the playoffs I think did fall a lot on Rocco leaving but I don't remember the App state loss being nearly as bad. I don't remember us being non focused, it was an outstanding game just we unfortunately didn't win at the end.
You are correct. We certainly played a better game, but I still noticed some lack of energy, enthusiasm, etc. I think the players knew that London was leaving. Just a guess, but such things leak from many sources, whether by intent or accident. Or is could have just been sensed. It could have just shown up in his attitude which could have been subtle, yet undeniable.
He surely knew before the game that the position at UVa was his and that he would not only have a great opportunity but also would be instantly wealthy. In any event, I see no reason why he could not have done the deal with UVa and waited a week or so before its announcement.
That said, though I criticized him for the manner in which he left, I never condemned him for the move. It's a move that any on this board would make. I thought it should have been handled more professionally, but, let's face it, both players and coaches want to rise to the highest level in their profession. With very rare exceptions, both players and coaches dream of being in the NFL, either as player or a head coach.
London didn't coach that game any different. He hired a bad DC who couldn't make adjustments. Actually the OC was bad too. Bad hires. Our talent level was strong that year but it can only go so far.
The only people who could hold that team under 35 points and allow more than 21-28 points were the OC & the DC.
Let's not forget that we were beaten by one of the best players/teams to ever play at the FCS level on a TD at the end of the game. I still think that the ref that picked our defender in the endzone on the TD was more responsible for the loss than London.
I also remember someone dropping what should have been an interception earlier on that drive as well.
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I did not see Justin wood mentioned from vmi
His tweeter says richmond lb coach
What about Coach Mines? His Twitter still lists Richmond, but not sure that means anything. MIght he be looking at a OC job with Garrett?
Philly, I posted a thread, "Coaching Changes" on the premium board. Talked about Coach Mines' role there.
This was a forgone conclusion. Wish the man well, imo our most important coach on that staff, bigger loss then Rocco too if you ask me when you take recruiting into account.
Any word on the remaining UR staff hires? Coach Huesman mentioned hiring for two more positions.
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