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Really? They're totally different players, so how could they both be a fit for Loeffler's desired system?
Folks are clearly desperate when trying to spin that a couple of nice, but not off-the-charts, talents could start QB at a major college program as a true freshman with anything less than disastrous results for the team -- and the player.
Nothing. It just seemed like an appropriate time for the Herm Edwards "play to win" quote. What's yours lowercase vthokie?
I respect you sticking to your guns...no matter how dirty the guns are.
Seriously, I have a 13 year old daughter and I wouldn't let her within 100 miles of MV5. I just don't think he is a good person, let alone a Hokie.
But seriously, I respect your right to have your own opinion and to try and just remember his few good moments.
Whabam. Facts.
Does it mention (like all the papers did) that he was in tears when he had to release MV5 and he helped him get his first gig with the Dolphins?
Not trying to win an argument. Not telling people to stop thinking the way they think. I'm simply sticking up for the good (regardless of how little and brief) he was.
From everything ive heard there was some back stories behind him or something. He was being looked at by a lot of top schools at one point. But based on what im hearing from everyone is that he will be a very good one
I have no opinion per se on Motley. But other than wishful thinking, how exactly do you come to the conclusion that Motley might be more talented than Leal?
Any speculation based on the notion that Ford (or even Durkin, who is far more physically ready to step onto a div 1 football field) will be anywhere near the same level as Leal (or have an "inherent advantage") in 9 or even 12 months is naive at best.
To quote Bear Bryant: "Momma called. And when Momma calls, you just have to come runnin'."
But in reality, if you look at Golden's coaching history, all his stops have been somewhere that was really crappy to start, and he built up into a lot better program before he left.
1. Before he became a HC at Temple, they were 3-31 the 3 years preceding. While he remains only 27-34, his penultimate year he gets a division title, and is at least 2 wins over .500
2. We all know the Miami situation, so he comes in there, and rails off 3 .500 or better seasons, including a technical Coastal division title. Also, navigates them out of the sanctions (due to NCAA blundering), and still recruits well.
For all we know he could be a guy who likes challenges in fixing programs. But a good bet would be still power play for $$$
He coached at PSU in the late 90's, and at one time the PSU job would have been worlds ahead of the Miami job.
I don't see why he would leave for PSU. It just seems like a lateral move, maybe even a demotion. PSU has been irrelevant for a while now and has been tarnished by the Sandusky scandal as well. So yeah, Golden isn't leaving the talent rich Miami for PSU unless they offer him a ton of money.
Personally, I hope he stays. He's provided us some good competition the last few years. I know he has ties back there, but what does that say about #goacc if he digs Miami out from under sanctions just to go somewhere else with more sanctions. Is PSU that much better of a destination than Miami?
Hokieknightfx2...Whats your point?
Of course, I agree with you totally. Tyrod did help, his dual threat ability opened up the offense and made it easier to run. I also agree we had a better line and better RB's. That wasn't my point. I was pointing out the downward trend in the rushing yards coinciding with the Hokies success. For better or for worse, any good coach is going to look at stats and try to use them to their advantage. I am sure the coaches have seen the downward trend and I am sure they would like to improve our rushing totals.
Really? TWO dozen? So 20% of FBS teams started true frosh and they had pretty effective results? How many of these were in the ACC? Let's see, that would be...ZERO. In fact, I think Winston was the only r-FR starter.
I'm calling total BS here.
This is EXACTLY why I took an extremely cynical enjoyment out of Bama losing two in a row. The majority of their fan base walks around with an undeserved sense of self entitlement. They can dish it out but have no idea how to act humble in a loss. They can all go eat their crow
As wisec4g mentioned above, CaneInsider reported he's staying and it might be a power play to get raises for Golden and his staff.
http://www.caneinsider.com/?p=12499
CaneInsider has learned that Al Golden spoke to a source inside the Miami Hurricanes' football program and said emphatically, "I'm not leaving," earlier today. The source requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the current situation.
CaneINsider believes that coach Golden is committed to finishing the work he started at Miami based on the characterizing of the sources comments. Golden is set to close this year's 2014 recruiting class, which his widely seen as top 10 by all recruiting services and stay in Miami where his family has found a home. Something he's said on numerous occasions previously.
Though highly attractive to Penn State, Golden may be using this opening in State College as a chance to increase his salary at Miami for himself and his staff. Miami coaches are in the bottom third of salaries nationally, in college football according to a source.
The source also indicated that Golden communicated directly with the staff issuing a firm directive to continue to recruit the current class with the understanding that he will remain the head coach.
Most should know that the way Wiles and Foster coach, if a D-Linemen is playing well, he'll find a way to split time with the starters. I'm not too worried about some of our other commits dissuading Nnadi.
Great news!
If Nnadi is as tough as they say, I don't see him shying away because of this.
HokieKnightfx2....Dude, you can't win this argument. I understand you liked Marcus...but come on, he is a bad dude and we all know it, even you, deep down in your heart. Under no circumstance can you convince anyone that he is a good guy or a good Hokie. He repeatedly has embarrassed the team and the institution we all love.
I just can't see someone being offended because people think he is a "Bad Hokie"....its pretty plain to see, he IS a "Bad Hokie".
Read this article and then come back and tell us to stop picking on him.
@CanesFamNews BREAKING: Donna Shalala already on the search for a new head football coach pic.twitter.com/wOoExEtri7— Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) January 3, 2014
There would be no greater dagger to my heart than to lose Bud to Miami.
I don't feel it is very Beameresque (classy) for Hokies (or people in that matter) to shit all over the dude. I doubt very much that Beamer (the ultimate Hokie) would approve of it. That is, at least, the vibe I got from him at the end of '05-'06. Do his thoughts have any bearing regarding this?
Beamer devotes an entire chapter to Marcus in his book. It's somewhat diplomatic, but also lists all of Marcus' transgressions while he was a member of the Hokies team and how disappointing and arrogant he was through it all. Beamer makes a specific point to say that he never lived up to his potential and basically wasted his future in terms of both school and football. The rest of the chapter is juxtaposed with tidbits about the Hokie QBs with good character like Randall, Tyrod, and Glennon.
LunchPail defense to Miami?
He's hired!