- Jun 13, 2014
- 25,242
- 10,084
Founding Member
https://florida.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1698737
I wonder who the 2nd comment is from - he sounds more like posters here. A few others are just towing the company line mostly.
Former defensive tackle Omar Hunter:
"First of all, I know that a lot of fans and alumni have been calling for Coach Muschamp's job during the season. I feel as though it's very unfair to that coaching staff, their families, and the players. Everyone is acting like he can't coach when just two years he led this University to a major BCS Bowl game. Last year everyone on that team was injured he was working with nothing. Will Muschamp is NOT the problem at Florida. I know that team loves playing for him and that staff. I know those players are feeling the pressure from everyone saying their coach is going to be let go. That can be a huge burden on a team, not knowing the future of their program. I think this coaching staff deserves to let this season play out, and receive one more year. I feel this team will turn it around and staff will turn it around."
Anonymous former defensive player who played for both Steve Spurrier and Ron Zook:
"We'll just say that he is the worst out of the last four coaches. He gets credit for a good defense when this state is known for playmakers on defense in high school. Vernon Hargreaves III and Dante Fowler Jr. probably came mostly because they would have sat early at Florida State. He is only winning recruiting battles for top prospects when kids want to play early. He never had to rebuild, he walked in with Floyd, Easley, Elam and Bostic already here. I thought last year was bad, but we could be worse this year. Why wait to see the program sink? We beat Tennessee by 1 and it took three overtimes to beat Kentucky. A lot of corrections might be needed, but that's how I feel. I could go on forever. He is a good dude, I just know the SEC will chew you up and spit you out."
Former safety Ahmad Black:
"I just feel like it's time for a coaching change. I feel like the players have pretty much given up on Muschamp. We need a offensive coach here to come in and score points. I think it's easier for an offensive coach to come in and play defense than it is for a defensive coach to come play offense. Coach Muschamp is a great coach, don't get me wrong, but it's time for a change."
Anonymous former defensive player under Steve Spurrier:
"I'll tell you that we can do without all the negativity and backstabbing comments I hear and read everyday. That doesn't serve a purpose or help advance the current players or the program. They don't need to have to deal with that nonsense during the season. I have a great deal of respect for Will and his entire staff. They are hard working family men who do things the right way. Effort and ability isn't in question with them at all, I can tell you that they are doing all they can do. Sometimes it just isn't meant to be. Will is a great defensive mind and he will be a great head coach one day. Sometimes change needs to be made for the sake of change, just to push the reset button and start new. That is what might have to happen in the off-season, but it isn't something that should be talked about while there are still games to be played."
Former Florida offensive lineman Deac Story:
"I think we need to be just a little more patient. Last year and this year aren't going according to plan, but people forget we've had three offensive coordinators in four years. If you fire Muschamp, we'll be looking for a fourth."
Former running back Ciatrick Fason:
"Honestly I think our current situation is not good. I've been in this position before [When Ron Zook was on the firing line], where there is talk of the coaches getting fired and for the players, that's the worst thing to happen. Some players stop listening to the coaches so they will stop playing hard. Here, the good thing is we are still playing for the SEC East. On the other hand, I do think that we haven't gotten better in the last two years. We look like a bottom of the SEC team and the main issue is still the offense. We can't move the ball or put points up. I don't think it's coaching, however, I think it's a lack of production from our so called four and five stars. We need to recruit better and bring in speed. I also think we haven't discovered an identity on offense. We should be run first team and give Kelvin Taylor a real shot, where he's not constantly worried about being pulled for making a simple mistake. The kid can play, but nobody can show their talent when they are afraid to screw up. As a Gator I'm very prideful, but from outside looking in, we really look like a mess."
I wonder who the 2nd comment is from - he sounds more like posters here. A few others are just towing the company line mostly.
Former defensive tackle Omar Hunter:
"First of all, I know that a lot of fans and alumni have been calling for Coach Muschamp's job during the season. I feel as though it's very unfair to that coaching staff, their families, and the players. Everyone is acting like he can't coach when just two years he led this University to a major BCS Bowl game. Last year everyone on that team was injured he was working with nothing. Will Muschamp is NOT the problem at Florida. I know that team loves playing for him and that staff. I know those players are feeling the pressure from everyone saying their coach is going to be let go. That can be a huge burden on a team, not knowing the future of their program. I think this coaching staff deserves to let this season play out, and receive one more year. I feel this team will turn it around and staff will turn it around."
Anonymous former defensive player who played for both Steve Spurrier and Ron Zook:
"We'll just say that he is the worst out of the last four coaches. He gets credit for a good defense when this state is known for playmakers on defense in high school. Vernon Hargreaves III and Dante Fowler Jr. probably came mostly because they would have sat early at Florida State. He is only winning recruiting battles for top prospects when kids want to play early. He never had to rebuild, he walked in with Floyd, Easley, Elam and Bostic already here. I thought last year was bad, but we could be worse this year. Why wait to see the program sink? We beat Tennessee by 1 and it took three overtimes to beat Kentucky. A lot of corrections might be needed, but that's how I feel. I could go on forever. He is a good dude, I just know the SEC will chew you up and spit you out."
Former safety Ahmad Black:
"I just feel like it's time for a coaching change. I feel like the players have pretty much given up on Muschamp. We need a offensive coach here to come in and score points. I think it's easier for an offensive coach to come in and play defense than it is for a defensive coach to come play offense. Coach Muschamp is a great coach, don't get me wrong, but it's time for a change."
Anonymous former defensive player under Steve Spurrier:
"I'll tell you that we can do without all the negativity and backstabbing comments I hear and read everyday. That doesn't serve a purpose or help advance the current players or the program. They don't need to have to deal with that nonsense during the season. I have a great deal of respect for Will and his entire staff. They are hard working family men who do things the right way. Effort and ability isn't in question with them at all, I can tell you that they are doing all they can do. Sometimes it just isn't meant to be. Will is a great defensive mind and he will be a great head coach one day. Sometimes change needs to be made for the sake of change, just to push the reset button and start new. That is what might have to happen in the off-season, but it isn't something that should be talked about while there are still games to be played."
Former Florida offensive lineman Deac Story:
"I think we need to be just a little more patient. Last year and this year aren't going according to plan, but people forget we've had three offensive coordinators in four years. If you fire Muschamp, we'll be looking for a fourth."
Former running back Ciatrick Fason:
"Honestly I think our current situation is not good. I've been in this position before [When Ron Zook was on the firing line], where there is talk of the coaches getting fired and for the players, that's the worst thing to happen. Some players stop listening to the coaches so they will stop playing hard. Here, the good thing is we are still playing for the SEC East. On the other hand, I do think that we haven't gotten better in the last two years. We look like a bottom of the SEC team and the main issue is still the offense. We can't move the ball or put points up. I don't think it's coaching, however, I think it's a lack of production from our so called four and five stars. We need to recruit better and bring in speed. I also think we haven't discovered an identity on offense. We should be run first team and give Kelvin Taylor a real shot, where he's not constantly worried about being pulled for making a simple mistake. The kid can play, but nobody can show their talent when they are afraid to screw up. As a Gator I'm very prideful, but from outside looking in, we really look like a mess."