The only cringe-worthy thing might have been his appreciation for what he got from McElwain. Public speaking wasn’t one of those things. I have to remind myself that McElwain was at one time highly regarded by Saban, so there were some redeeming qualities to learn from. However, I don’t believe he emulates Mac’s work ethic or staff requirements, so maybe he was just positively spinning a question meant to trip him up? He may look like Karl, but there’s a lot more going on in his brain than mustard and biscuits.
As usual, good take.
My concerns:
1. Talked about success in other sports (Foley influence??) It had nothing to do with football. Good for the Gators, but I want our football coach pushing back against attempts to divert resources away from the moneymaker.
2. I didn't love his offense or some of the play calls in that conference championship. He's coming here and calling his own plays? SOS he ain't. But - just win baby. If you do, I'll get used to it.
3. I'm not sure how he will play with the media here. He's not going to be a guy cracking jokes with reporters, publicly roasting our rivals, or even concerned with endearing himself to the media pool. In a spot where patience is going to be needed this could cause the self-important chuckleheads to attempt to create "noise in the system."
4. The comment on stars. Think he was saying he wants to make sure they are a fit. Hopefully he doesn't think he's going to win finding every diamond in the rough.
My pros are going to sound like I'm describing a serial killer - let's hope he is like Dexter; in that he stalks down and kills evil programs like ugly.
1. Highly organized.
2. Methodical.
3. Spoke candidly about being patient - he's not looking to make a splash.