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I would think that when CFB retires, Bud Foster would be a shoe in for head coach. He's been here just as long as Beamer and has remained loyal to the program. Would he not want the job? I thought he's been waiting for Beamer to retire knowing that he's next in line.
I understand what you were saying.
One thing that seems to be consistent is Logan Thomas tries really hard to win us these games. He definitely gives it his all. This is the reason he keeps the ball so much on the read. He knows he is going to get the blame for the loss so he puts the whole weight of the game on his shoulders.
This is exactly why Logan Thomas makes bad decisions. He feels like he has to make a play. He's super stressed that he's going to end up going out like Glennon. If you think Logan Thomas doesn't read this stuff, you're wrong. The negative comments on sites like these are really only hurting ourselves by putting more and more stress on LT3.
When he is in a groove and not super focused on trying to win the game with every single play, he plays amazing (see GT game). Let's be supportive and have some faith in him.
True, true.
At this point, I wouldn't say no to hiring Foster as HC, promoting Gray to DC, hiring a Fuller as DB coach (either Vinnie or Kyle, if he's out of the league by that point).
Grimes is a guy I would love to see take over either the offense or the team as a whole at some point. Tough guy, good recruiter, demands respect. He's a guy I would like to see as the face of the program.
I think it will be/should be Bud. He at least deserves a shot if he wants it. He's not exactly young so it's not a long term solution but I think after a legend like Beamer, Bud is a good in between. He'll keep the same culture and likely similar consistency, if not raise the bar slightly due to his fiery attitude and killer instincts. Then after Bud retires is when we go after someone younger, could be in house, could not be.
Every new begining comes from some other begining's end
"This man belongs in a home."
That is the though I have every single time I see him on TV.
He just spits. Everywhere I'm sure.
There's only so much blame you can put at the feet of the RB coach. There's a reason that's usually the "entry-level" position coaching job.
either swallow or spit it out Lou...no one knows what your saying
By definition he is replaceable. And it's extremely important to the program. Better to discuss it than not.
ours is two. we figure when she's five or six we'll start to bring her.
Poor guy, it's all downhill from here.
I chortled at 11 toes...
Considering that my parents have already reserved their funeral plots, I really can't blame the fan base for wanting to be prepared for when CFB retires. At least they'll still be around to witness the start of the new coach's regime.
if its not bud we raise the militia.
i really dont want a coach that eats grass.
This is very complicated. I don't think what you propose is possible, that we hire from outside and keep our existing coaches (notably, Foster). If you want to keep Foster & Co, I think you either need to hire Foster or hire someone inside that Foster respects.
That said, I'm not sure you can hire Foster. He's been passed over almost 10x now for jobs he's really wanted. That's disconcerting. Maybe whatever it is that has kept him from being hired is something we can handle...say a scandal in his background....bad interview skills....11 toes....whatever it is. Of note, Foster is no spring chicken anymore (not matter what that gif eludes to). He turns 55 next summer. Jimbo Fisher is 48, Urban Meyer is 49, Mark Heflich is 40. 55 isn't too old, but it's 5 years away from "He's slipping because he's old" talk.
So, let's say your goals are: 1. keep foster, 2. don't hire Foster as HC. Where does that leave you? Loeffler? He's underperformed so far, and does Foster respect him enough to stay? Shane? Also underperfored as a position coach, but a good recruiter (an important factor for a HC). Shane is also pretty animated on the sideline and in interviews, making you question his readiness for the position. I'd like to see him leave for a lesser program as HC to build up that skillset. Gray? I don't see one of Foster's guys being hired ahead of him.
I'm a proponent of Jeff Grimes, in a few years. He's a tough SOB. I bet he has Foster's respect.
Also worth considering, if it happened right now, is Russ Grimm (father of two hokies). He was not retained when Bruce Arians (another Hokie) took over in Arizona and is currently considering retirement. At age 55, he's at the end. He was apparently told he was the next Steelers coach when Tomlin was hired.
But this is tricky stuff and probably why Beamer hasn't retired yet. I really thought he'd hang it up after Tyrod finished up, but I think he really thought a lot of LT. Now that the LT era doesn't seem to be ending on a "ride off into the sunset" manner and the HC succession is even more cloudy, I now expect Beamer to stick it out at least to the Bristol game, which I think is a hallmark moment for his program. If we win 10 games in one of the next few seasons, he may walk away though.
Shane needs to work on the RB's before he can make a run at a HC job in 5-10 yrs. Everyone is blaming Loeffler, or Thomas, but Shane has had 2 years to work on the RB's and has shown little progress.
BOOM. If this is your first post, then I say way to hit the road running Detroit. Turkey Leg good sir.
As long as its not Lane Kiffin...
Agree - look at some of the storied programs and their coaches. LSU: Miles; Bama: Saban; Texas: Brown - all very consistent coaches with similar style to the coaches of the past. But then, take a look at USCw, ND, Tennessee, Florida, UNC, Miami: Up and down years because of them choosing someone "flashy" (given 2 of the programs I named hired Kiffin)
