This was a well reasoned & well thought out post.I'm generally a Mullen supporter and think the criticisms here are often way over the top. I've talked at length about how we tend to look back on the 90s with all the negatives taken out, but seemingly do the opposite with the current era. So as I said, I tend to give him a lot more credit than some on this board.
Having said that, the problem as I see it, is two-fold. One, as @ltraz said, he's surrounded himself with bad coaches, and one who even if he'd turned out to be good, was literally hated by much of Gator Nation going in. That's a big roll of the dice with a 6mil salary at stake, and not surprisingly, it has backfired. Secondly, his recruiting efforts have been dismal. Notice I'm not strictly judging final production, as I think the admin and program is doing him no favors in that regard. But it's the lack of intensity--the exact opposite of what he preached day one--that bothers me. I still think he's likely the best option for the time being, and hope he can take the next step. The last thing I want is Stricklin being in charge of another search. But those things I can't defend.
I'm generally a Mullen supporter and think the criticisms here are often way over the top. I've talked at length about how we tend to look back on the 90s with all the negatives taken out, but seemingly do the opposite with the current era. So as I said, I tend to give him a lot more credit than some on this board.
Having said that, the problem as I see it, is two-fold. One, as @ltraz said, he's surrounded himself with bad coaches, and one who even if he'd turned out to be good, was literally hated by much of Gator Nation going in. That's a big roll of the dice with a 6mil salary at stake, and not surprisingly, it has backfired. Secondly, his recruiting efforts have been dismal. Notice I'm not strictly judging final production, as I think the admin and program is doing him no favors in that regard. But it's the lack of intensity--the exact opposite of what he preached day one--that bothers me. I still think he's likely the best option for the time being, and hope he can take the next step. The last thing I want is Stricklin being in charge of another search. But those things I can't defend.
His recruiting is lazy because his staff lazy. His defense is horrible because his DC is horrible. I couldnt care less if he got to 29 wins before Spurrier or Meyer. He should have gotten to 32 wins but because he won't make changes to his coaching staff he is failing.
Did you really just ask why FACT is relevant? I get that it’s inconvenient for you, but irrelevant? Really?
This was a well reasoned & well thought out post.
What's it doing here?
I'm generally a Mullen supporter and think the criticisms here are often way over the top. I've talked at length about how we tend to look back on the 90s with all the negatives taken out, but seemingly do the opposite with the current era. So as I said, I tend to give him a lot more credit than some on this board.
Having said that, the problem as I see it, is two-fold. One, as @ltraz said, he's surrounded himself with bad coaches, and one who even if he'd turned out to be good, was literally hated by much of Gator Nation going in. That's a big roll of the dice with a 6mil salary at stake, and not surprisingly, it has backfired. Secondly, his recruiting efforts have been dismal. Notice I'm not strictly judging final production, as I think the admin and program is doing him no favors in that regard. But it's the lack of intensity--the exact opposite of what he preached day one--that bothers me. I still think he's likely the best option for the time being, and hope he can take the next step. The last thing I want is Stricklin being in charge of another search. But those things I can't defend.
I'm generally a Mullen supporter and think the criticisms here are often way over the top. I've talked at length about how we tend to look back on the 90s with all the negatives taken out, but seemingly do the opposite with the current era. So as I said, I tend to give him a lot more credit than some on this board.
Having said that, the problem as I see it, is two-fold. One, as @ltraz said, he's surrounded himself with bad coaches, and one who even if he'd turned out to be good, was literally hated by much of Gator Nation going in. That's a big roll of the dice with a 6mil salary at stake, and not surprisingly, it has backfired. Secondly, his recruiting efforts have been dismal. Notice I'm not strictly judging final production, as I think the admin and program is doing him no favors in that regard. But it's the lack of intensity--the exact opposite of what he preached day one--that bothers me. I still think he's likely the best option for the time being, and hope he can take the next step. The last thing I want is Stricklin being in charge of another search. But those things I can't defend.
Mullen was the last Guy I wanted...BUT then I had hope and changed my opinion.
I went round and round with Swamp "LAW" Donk...And to my dismay, the Donk was so right.
I wanted either Kerwin which would NEVER happen or some young up and comer. I am tired of others has beens.
I am afraid UF is not my UF when Football either Made or Ruined Spring Semester/ or Winter QTR. Profs even let you out of class early on Fridays on game weeks...Not the Business College they didn't have classes on Friday.
I know Fuchs really does not care and that permeates the campus.