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What is the reason for Mullen's perceived cap?
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The guy has taken a moribund group of players who flat sucked out loud for YEARS and turned them into a viable team who have shown the ability to compete and compete well in the SEC. When evaluating the team after just a short period I've seen them playing in a way that I haven't seen in a long time. Same players, different scheme and attitude. His play calling shows thought and understanding of the game, the competition and strengths of his players. When he speaks he makes sense and his reasoning is sound.
The issues are pretty clear. We need a QB who is capable of running this offense and some DBs who know how to play the position. If we get those pieces and some more quality depth at all positions we have the kind of coach who can help us compete with anyone.
The issues are pretty clear. We need a QB who is capable of running this offense and some DBs who know how to play the position. If we get those pieces and some more quality depth at all positions we have the kind of coach who can help us compete with anyone.
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Here is my thought and I truly hope he proves me wrong. Is he the coach we need right now. The obvious answer is yes. He knows what he is doing, gets the most out of the trash he inherited, and actually wants to be here. Will he ever take us back to consistently being in the championship hunts? I'm not sure about that, but I hope he proves me wrong. I can't hate a coach that really wants to be here at this point in time after the last 8 years. If I had to give a ceilings based on what we know now I would compare him to Mark Richt. A guy that consistently wins, recruits well enough, but never takes you all the way. That's not a bad thing for the next couple of years after Butters tried to murder our program. I truly hope he proves us all wrong and becomes a coach that is always in the hunt, but if he stabilizes the program that is a giant upgrade right now. My question is that if he does prove to be a Richt like coach, how many 8-11 wins seasons in a row does he get before we are tired of it. I think the biggest goal in mind should be that if he is not the guy, at least he sets the table for the next one.
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My guess is he'll have us at least good enough that shopping for a replacement will be a tough sell. It's the prospect of his being a terminal tweener that concerns many of us most.
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Or just a QB who can accurately throw the ball and read the defense. There is no "offense", but rather one that uses the talents of the players.
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OH, you had better calm that down...He's doing a great job so far...? You can'y say that with Dougie boy around.
I could not stand watching Addizo, Chump, and really hated Butters MacShark's Offense. NORD and his TE/Special Team Play drove me nuts.
So yes, maybe I pump a little Sunshine. But after the last 8 years...
You must admit it at least appears we are headed down the right track?
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I will be the first to admit we are headed in the right direction.
But. Let me put this in perspective. I do endurance races ... marathons, Ironmans and long a$$ gravel bike races like the Dirty Kanza. This is a marathon and not a sprint. Look at Meyer ... he gets a new job and he looks fresh and ready to rock and roll. He gets stuff moving. Look at him in 2009 and now ... he looks miserable.
This is a marathon. Look at Saban. He is just as miserable now as he was when he first took the job. He is pacing himself. Its easy to pay attention to the details when everything is new and shiny. Lets see how this program goes a couple years from now. I love where it is going now but need that progression to keep going.
But. Let me put this in perspective. I do endurance races ... marathons, Ironmans and long a$$ gravel bike races like the Dirty Kanza. This is a marathon and not a sprint. Look at Meyer ... he gets a new job and he looks fresh and ready to rock and roll. He gets stuff moving. Look at him in 2009 and now ... he looks miserable.
This is a marathon. Look at Saban. He is just as miserable now as he was when he first took the job. He is pacing himself. Its easy to pay attention to the details when everything is new and shiny. Lets see how this program goes a couple years from now. I love where it is going now but need that progression to keep going.
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Everything is right there for the taking...like when Meyer got here the state of Florida was in turmoil. Miami was going down and fsu was being destroyed by a senile bowden. Meyer came in and took it over. Jimbo took advantage of it when Meyer was heading out the door. Now it’s our time again. Willie is a ****ing joke and Richt is looking awful. If Dan’s gonna do it he needs to take over the state in the next 2 years of recruiting
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And he will always be good until he wins a championship. Then he will be elite.
For me, it too early for that argument. The programs seems pointed int he right direction. If in three years we aren't competing for championships, then its time for that discussions.
Until then, I will enjoy the ride.
