yep but just goes to show, we typically know nothing or are fed rumors or misinformation all along the way which we jump on as the truth and make fools of ourselves.
Russ Huesman
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Sandy, thanks and you guys can't be too far away from going through this but certainly not like this. am sure Jimmye will get the grand tour through the caa when he decides to step down. am sure you and your fellow posters are looking for the next guy and have a wish list.
Yes, we do. The ultimate dream is that Mike Tomlin decides to live off his investments and comes home to finish his coaching career.
Look back at our 2008 team.
Only two teams scored >20 on us, and we lost both of those games.
How many times did we give up 20+ this year, even in victory?
I would be very surprised if Gill did not have this in the works long before yesterday knowing the Rocco situation. I would bet he was at the ready to pull the trigger as soon as rocco inked his deal.
Working in college athletics has taught me that there is a lot going on behind the scenes the rank-and-file don't know about, that ADs have a lot of constituencies to please, and that what the student/athlete wants/thinks is just part of the puzzle.
Let the professionals do their job. As I said on a different thread, I have heard good things about Gill from friends in the department. It appears their faith in him is justified.
And yes, get him a lectern. LIke this one.
Let the professionals do their job. As I said on a different thread, I have heard good things about Gill from friends in the department. It appears their faith in him is justified.
And yes, get him a lectern. LIke this one.
"Gill pulled this off so quickly." In other words, DR was already leaving as of 3 weeks ago and discussions with Huesman have been going on since then.
What's the deal with Mission BBQ? Never been there, but have seen several references to it on this board all week. Is there something peculiar about it? Sleazy?
not at all, great BBQ spot and it is frequented by UR Athletics..
It is inside a K-Mart (or is it Winn-Dixie?)...
It is close to the Westin, that UR has a rate discount at...
But really, Gill & Huesman eating there last night was the first public meeting observed between the two as Mo stated above with twitter examples...
Coach Huesman did a nice job. Understandably nervous and excited. Glad he has started talking to the current players.
Just saw and listened to Russ. What an affable guy! Feel confident he will get it done. OSC
Coach Huesman said all the right things today. who knows what the future holds but right now I feel about as good as you can about the future after losing a coach. kinda like how he admitted how nervous and humbled he is to take the Richmond job. seems like a really great guy.
listening to the interview with Huesman on 950...just let it slip that his OC and DC from Chatanooga are coming with him...good news
Interesting if true. His OC, Jeff Durden, was JMU's OC for 9 years before going to UTC for the past four. We see your Trott and raise you a Durden, Dukes.
His DC is a 2002 W&M grad, so those two both would be back in a state they know well.
His DC is a 2002 W&M grad, so those two both would be back in a state they know well.
Talking with Greg Burton, he said that he wouldn't have left UTC for any other FCS job...none. To repeat what he said above, indicated that both OC and DC are both coming with him. Also added that he had a good nucleus coming with him. Going to talk to some of the staff at UR as well. May look at other places. When asked about Will Healy, he simply said that they had remained good friends.
Yeah we can certainly debate the way in which Gill handled the whole situation, but it has struck me today that much like a head coach, ADs make mistakes, learn and grow too. Maybe Gill needed this experience to motivate and shape his development as AD. He checked off priority #1 with a great hire...now he needs to get the department moving towards facilities and growth...let's see where he goes from here
Kevin Johnson will only benefit from hearing "High & Tight" several times per practice.
I like how he talks about winning National Championships. Great hire.
Just an observation that might make some happy....Dave Legg lives in my neighborhood and for what it's worth, he has taken down his UR garden flag
Paul Shahen stated that Russ & UR have been talking for over a week, check the candidates for the MOCS job...
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/34053212/potential-targets-to-replace-russ-huesman-at-utc
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/34053212/potential-targets-to-replace-russ-huesman-at-utc
Russ w/Greg Burton "Richmond is the only FCS job I would have left for"..
Very interesting. Matches what Huesman mentioned today. I'm liking the "trade".
Two questions:
Does he have a younger son that will be playing college ball soon? His quarterback son tore'um up for 4 years.
Does he have a really good special teams coach that he will be bringing????
Does he have a younger son that will be playing college ball soon? His quarterback son tore'um up for 4 years.
Does he have a really good special teams coach that he will be bringing????
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