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Some Richmond players expressed disappointment via Twitter.

Offensive lineman Patrick Kliebert said: "So disappointed in our administration. @urichmond just let the best coach in the country walk out." Wide receiver Dashon Tibbs chimed in "THE best coach in FCS football. Too bad we couldn't do everything in our power to keep him."
 
well, maybe we did do everything we could and it was just not good enough for him. he departed liberty with his players there expressing disbelief that he had abandoned them so you guys are not alone on the Rocco train wrecks. none of us know the real story and to me this is DR just pulling his 5 year move and he will do it again up there. he is a builder but not a stayer, has to go to the next stop. he had plenty of excuses but he is just a builder and mover and it was time to go. to the players, feel your pain but he could have stayed and pushed what he wanted but he chose to take the train out of town. we all feel bad about it but he is the one which caused all of this and to blame others is very petty on his part.
 
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I think this shows that Rocco was a player's coach, and had the respect and admiration of his players. I wonder if London's players would say the same thing? Doubtful, since he was only here 2 years.
 
I asked this earlier and got a short answer so I'll ask again if anybody really knows
What's is huesman reputation as a coach, a person. What is his coaching style ?
Is he a disciplinarian? How does he treat his players
The other question is his staff. I would think most , like Drs , would follow
 
Can't answer as a person. As a coach, I know a current player of his who has described him as "all about football." He said academics were not particularly a priority and he was not described as a players coach. Keep in mind this is the opinion of one guy. Obviously the academics raises a flag, but Huesman has coached at UR and knows that it is a different animal as regards academics than UT-C.
As far as his staff, my understanding all the assistants are going with the exception of one or two. I would hate for the current players to lose Coach Stewart, the strength and conditioning coach. He is beloved by the current players. I don't know his status. Would be surprised if Sparky goes because of deep roots in the area and his wife's business. As the current recruiting coordinator, that would be a huge keep for us.
 
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Can't answer as a person. As a coach, I know a current player of his who has described him as "all about football." He said academics were not particularly a priority and he was not described as a players coach. Keep in mind this is the opinion of one guy. Obviously the academics raises a flag, but Huesman has coached at UR and knows that it is a different animal as regards academics than UT-C.
As far as his staff, my understanding all the assistants are going with the exception of one or two. I would hate for the current players to lose Coach Stewart, the strength and conditioning coach. He is beloved by the current players. I don't know his status. Would be surprised if Sparky goes because of deep roots in the area and his wife's business. As the current recruiting coordinator, that would be a huge keep for us.
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Thanks
 
WolfSpider said:
If you want to smile in the middle of all this chaos, watch this video on Coach Stewart from last summer.
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The kids really like him and honestly they like all the coaches which is somewhat rare. That's why I feel for the kids , with that said these players should know you commit to a school not to the coaches for esspecially these reasons. It's part of the game
 
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Know at least one player that said the only reason we didn't win the title in 2009 was because Huesman left. felt he was that good. And that was acknowledging that the offensive coordinator was so bad he was basically worthless.
 
WolfSpider said:
Can't answer as a person. As a coach, I know a current player of his who has described him as "all about football." He said academics were not particularly a priority and he was not described as a players coach. Keep in mind this is the opinion of one guy. Obviously the academics raises a flag, but Huesman has coached at UR and knows that it is a different animal as regards academics than UT-C.
As far as his staff, my understanding all the assistants are going with the exception of one or two. I would hate for the current players to lose Coach Stewart, the strength and conditioning coach. He is beloved by the current players. I don't know his status. Would be surprised if Sparky goes because of deep roots in the area and his wife's business. As the
current recruiting coordinator, that would be a huge keep for us.
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He was also at W&M for a long time, so knows the landscape of football at academically demanding schools.
 
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Coach stewart is leaving
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If true, this will be particularly hard for the players, the rising seniors in particular. Coach Stewart provided some critical consistency during London, Scott, and Rocco transitions and is widely respected by the team.

Has anyone heard anything about Huesman's current strength coach? If Stewart leaves, it'll be interesting to see if they replace him with a guy Huesman brings or if they promote one of Richmond's other strength coaches to take his place.
 
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I trust Huesman to do what is best for the future and also for the current group of kids we have. He will earn their respect quickly, I suspect.
 
MrSpider352 said:
If true, this will be particularly hard for the players, the rising seniors in particular. Coach Stewart provided some critical consistency during London, Scott, and Rocco transitions and is widely respected by the team.

Has anyone heard anything about Huesman's current strength coach? If Stewart leaves, it'll be interesting to see if they replace him with a guy Huesman brings or if they promote one of Richmond's other strength coaches to take his place.
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Stewart leaving is not an 'if'...he is leaving.
 
WebSpinner said:
well, maybe we did do everything we could and it was just not good enough for him. he departed liberty with his players there expressing disbelief that he had abandoned them so you guys are not alone on the Rocco train wrecks. none of us know the real story and to me this is DR just pulling his 5 year move and he will do it again up there. he is a builder but not a stayer, has to go to the next stop. he had plenty of excuses but he is just a builder and mover and it was time to go. to the players, feel your pain but he could have stayed and pushed what he wanted but he chose to take the train out of town. we all feel bad about it but he is the one which caused all of this and to blame others is very petty on his part.
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Spinner- - Note the dichotomy in these two stories and the players reaction. When he left Liberty, as you note, the players were upset and expressed disbelief that he abandoned them. The upset was with him. No such reactions here - - they are expressing disappointment NOT in DR but in our admin. This is totally different and will lead to totally different fallout!
 
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Spinner- - Note the dichotomy in these two stories and the players reaction. When he left Liberty, as you note, the players were upset and expressed disbelief that he abandoned them. The upset was with him. No such reactions here - - they are expressing disappointment NOT in DR but in our admin. This is totally different and will lead to totally different fallout!
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Spinner, I think you are spot on. I hope I am wrong, but I think you will see more guys leave the program this time than you did when he left Liberty because the players feel Rocco didn't let them down, but the administration did. Honestly, I think a good AD could have avoided what happened with Rocco. The bottom line is you let a highly successful coach who had it rolling, make a lateral move to a conference opponent for reasons, that as they come to light (facilities, assistant's salaries), seem to be fixable for the new guy. When have you ever heard of that happening?
That falls squarely on the AD and the administration. The players are not happy at all right now. Huesman's first task will to be to calm the anger and the fears of the players. I understand a number of players have requested releases. I just hope they don't use them.
 
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Interesting that Jarmal Bevels tweet, "we aren't happy" right as the news about Huesman came out. Maybe the players aren't so behind it yet. My guess is they're still furious about yesterday and that we even had to hire a new coach.
 
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Spinner, I think you are spot on. I hope I am wrong, but I think you will see more guys leave the program this time than you did when he left Liberty because the players feel Rocco didn't let them down, but the administration did. Honestly, I think a good AD could have avoided what happened with Rocco. The bottom line is you let a highly successful coach who had it rolling, make a lateral move to a conference opponent for reasons, that as they come to light (facilities, assistant's salaries), seem to be fixable for the new guy. When have you ever heard of that happening?
That falls squarely on the AD and the administration. The players are not happy at all right now. Huesman's first task will to be to calm the anger and the fears of the players. I understand a number of players have requested releases. I just hope they don't use them.
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Right on ! There has been an anti AD sentiment all year ... it will take more than a swift decision on anew coach to get the players back on board. Locker room anyone?
 
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why do the players blame the admin? why do you think that is? my bet, they were told by their coaches, the players would know nothing about the admin and what they are or are not doing. to me, if there are not enough socks, jerseys, gloves, etc. that is a budget prob within the football office not the AD's office. the AD does not count socks or make sure that the right jersey is on the bus, that is on the football office to spend the money in their budget the right way for the players and coaches. think there is a lot of finger pointing by those who should look in the mirror. know i could be wrong but really don't think so.
 
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WebSpinner said:
why do the players blame the admin? why do you think that is? my bet, they were told by their coaches, the players would know nothing about the admin and what they are or are not doing. to me, if there are not enough socks, jerseys, gloves, etc. that is a budget prob within the football office not the AD's office. the AD does not count socks or make sure that the right jersey is on the bus, that is on the football office to spend the money in their budget the right way for the players and coaches. think there is a lot of finger pointing by those who should look in the mirror. know i could be wrong but really don't think so.
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Attitudes and perceptions not saying they were right
 
understand Florida, really feel for the players, have been through this before and it is never easy whether the head guy is taking a better job, gets fired, makes a lateral move, a tough deal for the team. hope they keep their powder dry and see how this turns out, may be even better for them and that is the attitude they should have.
 
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understand Florida, really feel for the players, have been through this before and it is never easy whether the head guy is taking a better job, gets fired, makes a lateral move, a tough deal for the team. hope they keep their powder dry and see how this turns out, may be even better for them and that is the attitude they should have.
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My understanding is that players have felt frustrated with the Admin for some time and Rocco's departure has made all of these feelings boil over. Trevor Jones tweeted yesterday that locker room renovations have been promised to incoming recruits since 2012, and potentially even longer than that. Meanwhile, there have been facilities and locker room upgrades for several of the other teams on campus. I agree budget management might be an issue in the football office, but some of the bigger things definitely fall on the shoulders of the admin. I don't think the player's frustrations with the admin will hinder their focus or determination in the off season though. The "us against the world" mentality has always brought the team closer together over the years.
 
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the bottom line is there is no carte blanche whether it is here or delaware which DR will find out. everyone has a budget and has to work within that budget. recall when REDSKINS owner jack kent cooke gave George Allen an unlimited budget and he joked that Coach even exceed that, hilarious. the point is we are not a power 5 conf team where millions are coming in weekly, monthly, annually just to football. am concerned with fund raising at UR, the past admin could not do much, thus gone, not sure about this one but if he cannot raise money, he will be gone as well. all this revolves around the ability to raise money.
 
I know it'll be hard for the players. I remember several who were very upset with the Clawson hire.

Huesman can coach football and is a winner. Do they want to win? If they buy in we'll be in good shape.
 
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Players will always be upset when their coach leaves, that's just human nature. Give Russ a chance to come in and introduce himself, and I am sure that will make some feel better. Some may transfer, and that's their prerogative. If they committed here because they were promised new lockerrooms and those haven't happened yet, yes, that is a problem. There may be a legit explanation for it, or maybe not.
 
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At this point, the admin and the new coach owe the current players and commits some answers. Who is staying and who is going? What will the offensive and defensive schemes look like going forward? What, if any, changes are going to be made to the locker & weight rooms that have been promised since 2012? What non-coaching staff is leaving (trainers, strength & conditioning, etc.)? They need to figure out how to put them at ease, ASAP!
 
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4EVRFB said:
At this point, the admin and the new coach owe the current players and commits some answers. Who is staying and who is going? What will the offensive and defensive schemes look like going forward? What, if any, changes are going to be made to the locker & weight rooms that have been promised since 2012? What non-coaching staff is leaving (trainers, strength & conditioning, etc.)? They need to figure out how to put them at ease, ASAP!
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That sums it up pretty well!
 
4EVRFB said:
At this point, the admin and the new coach owe the current players and commits some answers. Who is staying and who is going? What will the offensive and defensive schemes look like going forward? What, if any, changes are going to be made to the locker & weight rooms that have been promised since 2012? What non-coaching staff is leaving (trainers, strength & conditioning, etc.)? They need to figure out how to put them at ease, ASAP!
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The hiring was announced 3 hours ago.
 
Have you been reading the posts of all of the adults on this site.! Come on man these kids are about as classy a group of players you'll find at any level
I'm with you on most of your posts but.....
 
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Any idea when russ will be getting in font of the team? I'm thinking they need to hear from their new leader, if they haven't already.
 
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