Again, I don’t disagree that they’re less talented or that we’ve had injuries. I also don’t disagree that the offense has sucked balls, but I think we need mostly a clean slate, and that includes Shannon.
I forgot about himUNC transfer DT, Marlon Dunlap, will join the fray too, which should help. An actual 300+ lb DT.
WTH? We lost 10 players due to credit card fraud which are all from southy.Concerning Shannon, I don't think he's a bad DC. He had some great defenses at UM, but he had great players who were coached well. We are well short of players and at least Skipper appears to be deficient in his duties (as Law has said). Rumph certainly doesn't seem to be getting the most out of the DL, but maybe I'm giving our guys too much credit upfront too. I way underestimated the talent drop off from last year to this year. That being said, I'm not advocating for Shannon, but I would not be upset if we kept him. Just can't keep everyone else too. And if Shannon stays as DC, I would expect Rumph to stay as well, they appear pretty tight.
As for Shannon the recruiter, his biggest asset appears to be keeping us from recruiting the trouble makers from SFL. I know that sounds funny given AC's transgressions and the CC deal, but AC was in the 1st class and they likely didn't have time to vet, and some kids are just sheltered and don't come out of their dipshyt shell until they move away. If not for AC, it's been said the others likely don't go along with the scam. Smith was the "brains" behind the deal and he is from GA.
Yes, but.....you can't get rid of every assistant on staff if you're bringing in a guy with no previous connections to the south/SEC. Shannon probably has more coaching gravitas than Skipper or Rumph. Seider has only been there one year.
Where did I say every assistant on the staff? I said a mostly clean slate.
????WTH? We lost 10 players due to credit card fraud which are all from southy.
I get that, but you actually think the players will show up and play, they haven't shown up since the tenn game.It’s for the players. Not the coaches. They get swag out of it. Playing in a bowl game won’t stop Kelly from recruiting.
Sorry, I clearly overlooked the word "mostly". A vital word in the English language.
Yeah usually they have Dooley and Co leaking names like Hudspeth to lower expectations back to Big Lots level.https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/mart...a-wants-chip-kelly-theres-no-blowing-bubbles/
"Florida can't truly begin dance with Kelly, then introduce Matt Campbell, or Justin Fuente, or Dan Mullen or even Scott Frost. You've put Kelly on the menu. You can't start out headed for Bern's and end up at Golden Corral."
WTH? We lost 10 players due to credit card fraud which are all from southy.
I hope they do turn down the bowl if it's offered, and I hope it does piss off the players. Bowl games are rewards for players. These guys don't deserve it. These guys have been coddled enough.
I like the idea of dropping the dead weight coaches asap and get guys on the recruiting trail instead of prepping for a worthless game. I see the benefits of retaining Shannon at least a year to help keep this class together and to encourage buy-in with current players. Agree with Law that the defense wasn't his fault this year.
Also I believe Ox's source just like I still believe the info on Hugh Freeze 3 years ago. It makes sense that they would be interested in Freeze but then backed out cause they didn't want to be in a bidding war. I also wouldn't be surprised if Kelly wasn't initially their top choice, but he's a proven, successful guy that's available now. Of course you take him. Glad we have an AD that is actually trying to hire the right guy.
That was a BS rumorIs the 11:00am press conference still on for today?
It’s really starting to piss me off honestly. Either they’re trolling or they’re dropping the ball.UF and Stricklin in super mode right now.
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/mart...a-wants-chip-kelly-theres-no-blowing-bubbles/
"Florida can't truly begin dance with Kelly, then introduce Matt Campbell, or Justin Fuente, or Dan Mullen or even Scott Frost. You've put Kelly on the menu. You can't start out headed for Bern's and end up at Golden Corral."
Is the 11:00am press conference still on for today?