Durden is gone

[SFspidur]

"Jeff's done a great job for me, but I just felt like we needed to make a change and do something different," said Huesman.

Spiders will have a new offensive coordinator next season

Jeff Durden was Richmond's offensive coordinator for five years.

richmond.com

 

[3genspider]

Good riddance

 

[Eight Legger]

If you really thought he'd done a great job, why would you fire him?

 

[Wood Hall]

If you really thought he'd done a great job, why would you fire him?

It's called being classy. No need to rip on a guy who just lost his job the day before Thanksgiving.

 

[Mo 2.0]

Good.

Let's see who is hired to replace Durden and whay his philosophy is. Bring back the fullback and the pocket passer!

 

[DTSpider]

Better late than never. Let’s do something good here.

 

[CarolinaSpider]

We have a decent DC now let’s find an OC who can create better short yardage third downs and
has backup QBs sufficiently trained to fill in when needed. Honestly the first two games of the year
made me concerned with our offensive play calling and our ability to execute.

 

[Spider B]

Thank God! Agree with MO, we need a pro style offense @ UR. Follow the Clawson model.

 

[urfan1]

I'm with Mo, I like the RPO but I believe that games are won and lost in the trenches. When you are in the RPO the O-Line is split between run block vs pass block. Your QB can still run out of the Pro set when the opportunity arises.

 

[Eight Legger]

It's called being classy. No need to rip on a guy who just lost his job the day before Thanksgiving.

Understood, but there's a difference between being classy and lying. He could have very honestly said "Jeff is a very good coach, a friend and a good man, but our offense wasn't living up to the standards I have for it and so I felt it was necessary to make a change."

 

[DTSpider]

Of the numerous things Russ has botched, I’ll give him a pass on the press statement for firing the OC. Hell…his AD hasn’t said anything.

 

[CarolinaSpider]

Wes Satterfield could be a staff option. By the way there is no good time to lose a job.

 

[Gospiders06]

I think a whole new staff is needed. Keeping Huesman makes zero sense. His record is .500 for five years.

 

[32counter]

Since Russ knows nothing about running an offense or offensive schemes,I ‘m pretty sure he’s not the person to be choosing the new OC.If not he then who.

Russ may come up with a co-offensive coordinator solution which would include Corley and Satterfield.He made a similar “keep the assistants happy”decision with the defense unit
which included Braithwaite and Wood.

 

[712_VT]

Looks like our old buddy John Garrett is no longer gonna be the head coach at Lafayette. Would love to bring him back. He was a great play caller.

 

[spider fan]

There is hope - change is good in the OC position. There is/was literally no excuse for not having an effective backup quarterback.

 

[32counter]

Looks like our old buddy John Garrett is no longer gonna be the head coach at Lafayette. Would love to bring him back. He was a great play caller.

Post in thread 'What's next?' https://richmond.forums.rivals.com/threads/whats-next.13282/post-339022

 

[Mo 2.0]

Post in thread 'What's next?' https://richmond.forums.rivals.com/threads/whats-next.13282/post-339022

If Garrett's system was too complicated ... And Durden's was too simple ... And Charlie Fisher was "just right"? Who is our next Charlie Fisher?

Or...Where is Charlie Fisher?

 

[SpiderGuy]

At first I thought what OC wants to come here for an uncertainty of duration based upon our record since Rocco left, but then I remembered that we really don't let head coaches go. So, a new OC will be safe for a number of years.

 

[32counter]

If Garrett's system was too complicated ... And Durden's was too simple ... And Charlie Fisher was "just right"? Who is our next Charlie Fisher?

Or...Where is Charlie Fisher?

Russ may be intimidated by the level of knowledge and expertise of those 2 guys.
Using Kyle Lauletta’s personal relationship with these guys could have sway to get them to consider UR.

I honestly don’t see the next OC a high level hire especially given that Russ may have only 1 year left.

Russ’ outreach to available coaches is considerably more limited than say Rocco.Russ’ hire may have more to do with “compatible comfort” levels than levels of expertise.

John Garrett (American football) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Charlie Fisher (American football) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[DTSpider]

Real question is how much money does Russ have to work with??? MBB keeps being a huge drag on the whole department. Unfortunately I could see us being too cheap to pay for a quality assistant.

 

[8legs]

I think a whole new staff is needed. Keeping Huesman makes zero sense. His record is .500 for five years.

“It’s called the Mooney Model!”

 

[Gospiders06]

“It’s called the Mooney Model!”

Being really nice and being somewhat relevant

 

[AnnapSpider]

If you really thought he'd done a great job, why would you fire him?

What’s he supposed to say?

 

[Eight Legger]

Exactly what I posted in post #10 in this thread. Obviously he doesn't think Durden did a "great job" or else he wouldn't have gotten rid of him. He should just be honest.

 

[AnnapSpider]

Exactly what I posted in post #10 in this thread. Obviously he doesn't think Durden did a "great job" or else he wouldn't have gotten rid of him. He should just be honest.

I think he didn’t wanted to kick him while he’s down. I assume Durden has a family and is going to need to find another job,

 

[Eight Legger]

He didn't need to say "Durden sucks and I hate him," but plenty of coaches use the terminology I mentioned above.

 

[Ferrum Spider]

He didn't need to say "Durden sucks and I hate him,”

You can’t spell Durden without DUR.

 

[SFspidur]

JOC casually getting a mention of Billy Cosh out there on the record...

 

[32counter]

JOC casually getting a mention of Billy Cosh out there on the record...

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Done a nice job at VMI for sure and could be a draw for bringing along VMI transfers(long list later identified in this link) now on the market.Billy is only about 30 yrs old and his wife Kelsey works for the Keydet Club

Sources: Richmond finalizing deal to name up-and-coming coach Billy Cosh offensive coordinator https://footballscoop.com/news/indiana-hoosiers-vmi-richmond-spiders-billy-cosh

twitter.com/coachbcosh?s=11

 

[Gallipoli]

Jason Garrett is available.

 

[Gallipoli]

John Garrett is also available, former OC for UR and former head coach at Lafayette.

 

[DTSpider]

Billy Cosh would be an upgrade over Durden.

 

[urfan1]

Gallipoli would be an upgrade over Durden

No offense intended to Gallioli

 

[KE Spider]

Yes, then the future would be bright no doubt.

 

[Gallipoli]

Gallipoli would be an upgrade over Durden

No offense intended to Gallioli

You haven't seen me coach.

 

[Gallipoli]

Doubt yes, then no future would be bright.

FIFY.

 

[32counter]

Gallipoli would be an upgrade over Durden

No offense intended to Gallioli

God help us or any available False god.

 

[Wood Hall]

Gallipoli would be an upgrade over Durden

No offense intended to Gallioli

No, every play would veer to the far right. ;->

 

[32counter]

JOC casually getting a mention of Billy Cosh out there on the record...

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Richmond: Source shares with FootballScoop VMI offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Billy Cosh is expected to be named to the same role at Richmond.