Two Coaches Hired Terry Joseph and Eric Russell

#76
#76
Why don't we just hire the entire LA Tech staff....
17-20 they sure look like they know what they are doing.
 
#77
#77
allvol123 said:
Dooley admitted in his press conference that he was
not going to build an all star staff. Seems like a poor way
to look at things, but he's our coach.
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He said he's not going to build an allstar staff not because he couldn't, but because an allstar staff doesn't mesh well together.
 
#80
#80
Volfan76 said:
He said he's not going to build an allstar staff not because he couldn't, but because an allstar staff doesn't mesh well together.
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That is nonsense. I'm not going to hammer the man
for everything before he has shown us what he can
do, but I thought that was a stupid statement.
 
#81
#81
BornAllVol said:
Why don't we just hire the entire LA Tech staff....
17-20 they sure look like they know what they are doing.
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How many times am I going to have to say this?

If teams don't give lesser known coaches a shot at a big time programs how else will they show there skills? Everyone has to start some where, this is their shot. What if no one gave a shot to Vince Lombardis of the world?
 
#82
#82
From a coaching standpoint...

Keep in mind he's coaching special teams, which haven't necessarily been "special" the previous years. Eddie Gran didn't do much in that regard (not talking about recruiting)
 
#83
#83
Burhead said:
Does nothing CDD or any coach for that matter please you people? I think we were all blinded at what staff the other coach put together they are afraid of this one. If programs don't give young coaches their shots we would never have some of the best coaches in history.

Just chill and wait till the end of the season toe judge their coaching abilities.
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No...nothing will make these people happy. Hell...Neyland and Bryant could walk in and it wouldn't matter. Problem is like many in the work force today, don't want to start at the bottom or entry level, sweat and hard work is a inconvenience. It's more like instant gratification, entitlement, success without pain and money without hard work.

It's obvious as the sun in the sky all the successful coaches and programs won games and NC's off the bat. I'm sure they never had set-backs, no defeats, bad times, etc....just winning when they walked in the door. :crazy:
 
#84
#84
Ok, there are lambos which are flashy and break down all the time and there are acuras which last forever and are kinda ugly. What are we looking for? Flash or wins.
 
#85
#85
By the way, Bama is ugly to watch. The play big 10 football. But they win.
 
#89
#89
I think that a huge factor for losing those games at tech was due to Russell leaving last year. Their special teams got destroyed. The worst punting and coverage in all the land. If Russell would have stayed at LAT I'm pretty sure They would have wone 7 games last year.
 
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#90
#90
johnnyknoxville said:
I hope you are joking about russell!!! He is horrible.
Tech had the worst special teams in the WAC. Their only somewhat saving grace was that they didn't miss all their field goals. Their special teams coverage and punting were just terrible!!! If I'm not mistaken I don't think they averaged more than 35 yards a punt!!!!
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What are you talking about? They were good the 2 years he coached ST there. Russell was coaching ST at TT last year and they were also pretty good.
 
#91
#91
Volzilla said:
No...nothing will make these people happy. Hell...Neyland and Bryant could walk in and it wouldn't matter. Problem is like many in the work force today, don't want to start at the bottom or entry level, sweat and hard work is a inconvenience. It's more like instant gratification, entitlement, success without pain and money without hard work.

It's obvious as the sun in the sky all the successful coaches and programs won games and NC's off the bat. I'm sure they never had set-backs, no defeats, bad times, etc....just winning when they walked in the door. :crazy:
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That's not it for me at all ....
I in no way think that UT is championship caliber at this point ...but I believe they were headed in the right direction . So no ...they don't have to have instant success.

The folks that contantly quote how meager the start was for some of the greatest coaches ...well they are right . But all coaches of meager beginnings are not successful ...most end up average ( hence the term average ) some are successful and some are outright failures.

The problem I am having with this whole thing is that the program has been handed over to a guy that has worked for a guy that is successful . Other than that ...he has done nothing . He won 1 more game at la Tech in three years ...than the last guy in the previous 3 years.

I predicted in a previous post that he would bring in a bunch of unknowns to coach . This seems to be happening . Maybe they are good coaches . How do they go into the homes of the top recruits in America and sell themselves . How do they sell their credentials ? Even though it shouldn't be about getting to the NFL ...that is what many of the top recruits and their families care about . How do they sell that ? These kids and their folks aren't dumb ...they have HS coaches , advisors , and other coaches with name recognition chasing them . The answer is ...they cannot sell themselves or the program with their experience thus far. They cannot sell their ability to coach kids to the next level....because they have not coached kids to the next level.
Coming from a lower level of football does not prepare them for the SEC . The SEC is a special beast onto itself . These rookie coaches are walking into one of the most grueling schedules in the country ...to a team that has talent but little depth and some glaring holes all around. They are starting a new QB , a new O line , and a new RB .
I would feel alot better if CDD , given his own lack of credentials , hired guys that have been at this level of play . We have already seen what his staff can do in a 3 year period ..1 game improvement.
This does not have to be terrible ...but I have a feeling its gonna.
 
#93
#93
T_man_J said:
A very good article on how Mike Leach evaluated Russell before his hire at TT. Looks like Russell has coached the defensive line and will be an excellent recruiter for the state of Texas:

Tech Hires Russell for Special Teams
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This stuck out to me

Leach said his staff did a composite ranking of the best special teams in the nation last season, and that Louisiana Tech rated No. 1. The Bulldogs ranked No. 8 in the nation in kickoff coverage, tied for 25th in punt coverage, No. 14 in punt-return average and No. 17 in kickoff-return average.

“We studied all the teams and figured out, who had the best special teams in America last year? Louisiana Tech did,’’ Leach said. “So we asked, who coaches their special teams? Is this a lucky year for him, or was he always good? At Louisiana Tech, he was. And he totally ruled at special teams at North Texas.’’
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#94
#94
Thanks Bam15....

We need to look at it this way. Coaches like the Leeches and Sabans out there get paid the big bucks to be successful. No different than say a CEO with a billion dollar company. To stay that way they surround themselves with talented, positive people that will get them there. To them it doesn't matter where they come from. But for some of us if it's not some big time name, big time college and big time this & that then it's a bad choice, a lost cause, a bad hire and on, and on.
 
#95
#95
Volzilla said:
Thanks Bam15....

We need to look at it this way. Coaches like the Leeches and Sabans out there get paid the big bucks to be successful. No different than say a CEO with a billion dollar company. To stay that way they surround themselves with talented, positive people that will get them there. To them it doesn't matter where they come from. But for some of us if it's not some big time name, big time college and big time this & that then it's a bad choice, a lost cause, a bad hire and on, and on.
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Twisting words for some of us at least ...

In my mind , no hire has to be an allstar ...but they need a body of work . This is an SEC school ...that wishes to return to the highest level of play. i would feel better if hires were made where the level of experience and success level at least indicates that success at the SEC level is possible.

CWG was not an 'all star' but his track record and experience led you to believe that he could succeed.

There are position coaches all over the college landscape , at all levels , that would be glad to come here .

There are position coaches in the NFL that may consider coming here .

The recruiting coordinator from LA Tech ? Really . What makes you think he will be successful ?

I am as hopeful as the next guy ...but have no reason to BELIEVE that these guys are gonna be successful. Hope and belief are two very different things.
 
#96
#96
TheVolunteer said:
If we should bring anybody from Texas Tech, it should be Ruffin Mcneil. He did a pretty good job with their defense.
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Are you serious,He is a Big 12 Defensive Coordinator not an SEC one you cant give up 31 points and expect to win in this league.
 
#98
#98
I personally like the ST hire. But Im wondering what WM Garza and T Joseph are going to coach.
 
#99
#99
majic73 said:
Twisting words for some of us at least ...

The recruiting coordinator from LA Tech ? Really . What makes you think he will be successful ?

I am as hopeful as the next guy ...but have no reason to BELIEVE that these guys are gonna be successful. Hope and belief are two very different things.
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Then it's obvious you did read Dooley's Bio. You know the one that said he was at some powerhouse school named..Southern Meth. Univ. before being hired by Saban to coach the TE and handle recruiting at LSU. And we kinda of know where that went.
 
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