F$U President Thrasher riding the bandwagon (from Clown...err Warchant):
For starters, he pointed out that Taggart had to piece together a coaching staff in short order last December, while also working to salvage a recruiting class that had been largely neglected by former head coach Jimbo Fisher.
More on recent recruiting issues:
Along with that issue and a very challenging schedule, Thrasher added that there were obvious shortcomings on the roster Taggart inherited.
“They’re good kids and motivated,” Thrasher said. “But clearly, it showed that recruiting, over the last few years, had not been at a high enough level in certain areas.”
And more on coaching staff problems:
Thrasher did not offer specifics on any changes, but he said the university will step up to make sure that Taggart can surround himself with a high-quality staff.
“In my view, there will probably be some assistant coaches -- a couple, I don’t know how many -- but I think there’s maybe a couple that may go other places," Thrasher said. "So we’re going to have to fill those, and we’ll be judicious about that and supportive. I’m gonna make sure he gets the resources he needs to hire -- if he has to hire some others -- the best and the brightest that he has to get."
(Thrasher revealing Taggart revitalization plan to boosters/media)
I'm all for a bunch of knuckleheads on here trashing Steiner and Taylor, or venting about the OL and Franks. But having the head coach, and now the President of the freaking university, openly denigrating his players and repeatedly stating that they have to bring in better, more talented guys, is about as low as I've ever seen.
It's one thing to talk about upgrades and recruiting, or to question heart on certain occasions. It's something entirely different to make it a season-long mantra. Even the annnouncers in several games, including Saturday, talked about the "10 men" situations, the lack of preparation, terrible play calls, etc. And we're disregarding all that, and choosing to attack amateurs instead?
That is a joke, and I hope DM and the staff will jump all over that.
(Thrasher revealing Taggart revitalization plan to boosters/media)
