Russ Huesman
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heard delaware is paying DR $2million but with that he still will be short some socks, jerseys and hand warmers.
According to one of the most reliable sources on your board, the deal with Rocco was a "done deal" at least two weeks ago. (Smells the aroma of his own sulfur expulsion and smiles with satisfaction)
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Gill made no mistakes. He knew what he was doing from the moment Rocco went public about his vision.
Must be the sulfur component which produces the odor. I guess the methane component is what makes them ignite when met with a source of fire.
Tuned in to listen to RH interview on 910. I guess they said he was DRIVING back to UTC.
Gill might have found the perfect guy because I would have assumed they would have him flown in and out privately like most schools in a time sensitive matter
If this is true , and it is just what the radio stations guy said, I'd say upgrades to facilities just dropped a notch in urgentcy and if that's the case what a glorious day for Major Major a Gill!
Gill might have found the perfect guy because I would have assumed they would have him flown in and out privately like most schools in a time sensitive matter
If this is true , and it is just what the radio stations guy said, I'd say upgrades to facilities just dropped a notch in urgentcy and if that's the case what a glorious day for Major Major a Gill!
The more I hear of Russ, the more I like him. Now not sure if we didn't show Danny the door. As Danny said he had taken Richmond as far as he could; probably a true statement. Now we have someone better who CAN take us to the top. Great hire for UR. How could Spider football fans not be excited. Rol Spide! OSC
Here's some info on coaches. Maybe some changes RH didn't see coming, we may need OC so hold on about spread offense
From Chattanooga tv station
Those same sources say two UTC Assistants will interview on Friday. Linebackers and Special Teams Coach Rusty Wright and Offensive Coordinator Jeff Durden.
Those two are in interesting positions. Per sources, Wright who will interview at 11am is already set to become Georgia State's next linebackers coach if he doesn't land the Mocs' Head Coaching position.
The same sources say Durden has already interviewed for the Head Coaching position at Lafayette in Eastern, PA out of the Patriot League and if he doesn't land a head coaching gig he will likely leave for Richmond with Huesman.
Wright is a UTC Alum in his second stint as a Chattanooga assistant. He played several roles as an assistant during his first UTC stint from 1996 to 2002. After that he spent time coaching at Miami (Ohio), Furman and Reinhardt.
Jeff Durden has more than a decade of FCS experience all as an offensive coordinator. Durden spent the last four years as Russ Huesman's offensive coordinator. Before that, he spent nine seasons leading James Madison's offense. Before that he led Morehead State's offense and in 1997 that offense led the FCS nation. Simply put, Durden knows the Mocs and he knows offense.
From Chattanooga tv station
Those same sources say two UTC Assistants will interview on Friday. Linebackers and Special Teams Coach Rusty Wright and Offensive Coordinator Jeff Durden.
Those two are in interesting positions. Per sources, Wright who will interview at 11am is already set to become Georgia State's next linebackers coach if he doesn't land the Mocs' Head Coaching position.
The same sources say Durden has already interviewed for the Head Coaching position at Lafayette in Eastern, PA out of the Patriot League and if he doesn't land a head coaching gig he will likely leave for Richmond with Huesman.
Wright is a UTC Alum in his second stint as a Chattanooga assistant. He played several roles as an assistant during his first UTC stint from 1996 to 2002. After that he spent time coaching at Miami (Ohio), Furman and Reinhardt.
Jeff Durden has more than a decade of FCS experience all as an offensive coordinator. Durden spent the last four years as Russ Huesman's offensive coordinator. Before that, he spent nine seasons leading James Madison's offense. Before that he led Morehead State's offense and in 1997 that offense led the FCS nation. Simply put, Durden knows the Mocs and he knows offense.
Wow I think he would be a good fit....even Lafayette has their own football building
Perhaps you should have sent your son to Lafayette. you would have seen 3 wins in the last 24 months.
FYI. Sounds like a classy caring guy who wants to win
http://newschannel9.com/sports/coll...ul-farewell-to-chattanooga-and-his-alma-mater
http://newschannel9.com/sports/coll...ul-farewell-to-chattanooga-and-his-alma-mater
compare that to DR who just left and tied a tie, at least as far as we know. a tale of two cities
I think both are great coaches and of good character but of two different personal styles . Richmond and it's athletes are lucky to have both these guys lead them Hopefully things keep moving in the right direction
Here is another article saying how attendance jumped over the years aT UTC since he has been coach. I do think his personality is more suited to community outreach than Danny, just different styles. so perhaps with a real marketing plan to add fans at the games with goals and objects RH can help it along
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/...-hoped-utc-crowds-would-continue-buil/403346/
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/...-hoped-utc-crowds-would-continue-buil/403346/
Those last two articles show such a different level of class. We have the right man in charge.
Very interesting quote regarding our assisstant coaches salaries. Saying our salary for such coaches places us number 1 or 2 in fcs. Wonder if that was the case before his hire.
It's also possible that he didn't demand as high a % of the overall allotment of coaches wages as Danny did. As far as I am aware, none of our previous coaches made $437k. Less $$$ was leftover for the rest.
I do recall DR's last interview with the press here where he stated that UR had addressed the most significant issues, or words to that effect, so assuming that ass't coaches salaries were included in those issues addressed. I have a sense that RH is getting about the same (+ or -) as DR got but that the ass't coaches pool was significantly increased.
Good point, the HC has some say in salary adjusting. I know for all the bad things you could say about Latrell Scott, he reduced his salary so that he could pay more to get the OC and DC he wanted. Others have paid their position coaches little in order to pay the OC and DC more.
This is an excerpt from that aforementioned article
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But it wasn't enough. And sounding much like Blackburn on the fundraising trail, Huesman said the Mocs will have a hard time enticing enough top athletic talent to reach the next level, whatever that is, until their boosters donate enough money to build a long-overdue athletic training facility.
"I wanted that building to be my legacy," he said. "If they want to be a top-five team every year, building that building is big."
I really liked that, so it looks like he and DR are on same page , two very good coaches knowing what is needed to keep programs at highest levels. I'm sure there is differences in the specifics in the schools but what are hearing from each coach is the same, you need the tools to compete long term and consistently
I really think it's time for AD to get specific on what the true plans are along with timing. Not just say we have this elevate plan that doesn't seem to ever make progress, Ball is in their court
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But it wasn't enough. And sounding much like Blackburn on the fundraising trail, Huesman said the Mocs will have a hard time enticing enough top athletic talent to reach the next level, whatever that is, until their boosters donate enough money to build a long-overdue athletic training facility.
"I wanted that building to be my legacy," he said. "If they want to be a top-five team every year, building that building is big."
I really liked that, so it looks like he and DR are on same page , two very good coaches knowing what is needed to keep programs at highest levels. I'm sure there is differences in the specifics in the schools but what are hearing from each coach is the same, you need the tools to compete long term and consistently
I really think it's time for AD to get specific on what the true plans are along with timing. Not just say we have this elevate plan that doesn't seem to ever make progress, Ball is in their court
Coach Rocco was a fine coach and did a very good job at UR, but I am very excited about the next chapter of Spider Football. The more I hear and read about Coach Huesman, the more I am impressed with him. He wants to be at UR, has a stellar track record as both an assistant and head coach. I think UR was fortunate to hire him from his alma mater and get it done so quickly after Rocco's departure. I am hopeful he will hire a good staff, recruit well and continue the momentum of the program. I think he can take us further than Rocco.
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