I've certainly expressed my reservations about Muschamp here, and he may not work out, but there's a huge potential upside. I get why Foley thinks he's worth the chance. I also think your point that anyone is a risk is well taken. In Muschamp's case, since he actually is our head coach, I figure my best bet is to sit back and enjoy the interesting changes that are about to happen. The nice thing about being a fan is that I'm just along for the ride. I don't have the pressure of making it happen and, since I love the Gators no matter what, I can just relax and see what happens next season. I can't wait!
Rob Sent from my iPad On Dec 26, 2010, at 5:38 PM, Woody Bass <[email protected]> wrote: > is that imminently imminent? :) > > Jury is still out on Must-Chomp naturally... but I think we could have done > worse. Peterson could have been as much of a dud as whats his name that went > to Colorado was. (shrugs) > > btw... Jeff Jagodzinski is available... just sayin. Both NFL and College > experience. > > > > > On Dec 26, 2010, at 3:02 PM, [email protected] wrote: > >> Yes, Will Muschamp fills a lot of void as Gator head coach. I'm comfortably >> uncomfortable with him. >> He's an assistant coach. Yes, Stoops was, but Zook, Richt and Larry Coker >> were too! >> He's still a dog. He spent formative years in Gainesville, loves the Gators, >> and went to some great games at Florida Field, walking in from street level, >> but dog taints everything. >> Has SECexperience. So, I've SECexperience as a fan. Do I qualify as even an >> assistant? >> One can put forth argument in either direction and not come to any >> conclusion on the man. The proof will be when he takes this talent laden >> team out to LSU and Auburn next fall. >> He needs to win one of those two along with the rest of the schedule before >> I can get behind him 100%. >> That will keep him in Gainesville. I believe that's what we'll see. >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> >> From: Woody Bass <[email protected]> >> Sender: [email protected] >> Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 11:07:08 -0500 >> To: <[email protected]> >> ReplyTo: [email protected] >> Subject: [gatornews] Does Will Muschamp fit the profile of Head Gator? >> >>> Does Will Muschamp fit profile of Head Gator? >>> WoodyBass.com >>> So I barely get my blog, What does the Gator Nation Want in the Next Head >>> Gator?, posted and Foley pulls a fast one on me that very same day… and >>> hires Will Muschamp. As I sit here freezing my backside off on a post snowy >>> bah humbug in Atlanta… I thought now is as good a time as any to compare >>> the Coach Must-Chomp hire to what the Gator Nation is looking for. >>> >>> First things first, the Gator Nation will have to be patient. 2011 was not >>> going be an easy season to stomach as it was… but going through a grueling >>> schedule like Bama, @LSU, @Auburn in a three game stretch while going >>> through a transition not only in coaching staff but in philosophy… well >>> stock up on antacids or valium… or both. In fact, I am actively encouraging >>> the UFAA to send valium with their tickets next year. >>> >>> #1: First and foremost he has to have a very deep appreciation for the >>> Gator Nation. >>> >>> Ok. I will fully admit when I heard that Foley had hired Muschamp I over >>> reacted. I must have sent 100 emails and tweets saying “HE’S A BULLDOG’. I >>> immediately hated the hire. Well, I overreacted. My disdain for the puppies >>> 45 minutes from my home got the best of me. I didn’t research him >>> thoroughly, nor did I think just how brilliant a hire Muschamp really was >>> for Florida. Yes… he is a Graduate of “that school”. What I never realized >>> was… deep in his heart he has always been a Gator. He grew up about a mile >>> from Florida Field. He tried to walk on at Florida even after moving to >>> Rome, Georgia where he graduated high school. Florida was his first choice, >>> he only settled for “that school”. During his introductory press >>> conference, talked about all the games he had been to at Florida Field, >>> mentioned specific plays and the Gator players who made them. It was >>> obvious deep down he has always been a Gator at heart. He left the >>> opportunity to be the Head Coach at an equally impressive program of >>> University of Texas… to be the next Head Gator. I cannot speak highly >>> enough that he is reaching out to the Gator greats – Spurrier, Wuerffel, >>> Tebow and yes Meyer. That is saying alot. In my eyes… requirement fulfilled. >>> >>> #2: He must be able to acknowledge the inflated expectations of the Gator >>> Nation… and want to exceed them. >>> >>> Hmm.. I think he knows the Gator Nation expects wins. They expect >>> championships. They expect to dominate our opponents, especially our direct >>> rivals. I think he expects and wants them as well. But when the Gator >>> Nation’s expectations are not met… how will he handle this? As with most of >>> these requirements… only time will tell. But if he can handle it… I truly >>> believe Muschamp will be a Gator for the rest of his career. >>> >>> #3: Head coaching experience is an absolute must, but it must be with a >>> proven winning track record. Proven experience as a Coordinator – Offensive >>> or Defensive – is also a must. >>> >>> So… obviously Muschamp has not been a head coach before and this is one of >>> the biggest question marks of this hire. Until he proves he has been ready >>> it will remain so and ya know.. I think Muschamp is the kinda guy that will >>> use that as motivation. One of his favorite phrases is “over achiever”. >>> Muschamp is not your typical assistant though. He does after all come from >>> the great Belichick/Saban coaching tree. He has been one of the most >>> successful Defensive Coordinators in the game today. He has coached SEC and >>> National Championship defenses. Some are comparing the Muschamp hire to the >>> Stoops hire at Oklahoma. That is a fair comparison. Considering his >>> pedigree… requirement fulfilled. >>> >>> #4: The Head Gator must be a master recruiter. >>> >>> Considering recruiting analysts like Ed Aschoff of the Gainesville Sun, >>> Keith Niebuhr of Rivals.com and Laura McKeeman of Scout.com all glowed >>> about Muschamp as a recruiter.. Immediately put me at ease in this area. >>> Here is something to consider about the impact he has already had on >>> recruiting… a) He has pretty well held the existing commits intact and b) >>> he very well may have stolen the biggest WR commit Kelvin Benjamin. >>> Benjamin was at one time considered a lock to FSUcks. He very well may be… >>> but whatever Muschamp said to Benjamin in one conversation and persuaded >>> him to take an official visit to UF is nothing short of impressive. >>> Requirement definitely fulfilled. >>> >>> #5: The next ball coach must be a master motivator and want the most >>> disciplined team in America. >>> >>> Another we’ll have to wait and see what happens — at least as far as >>> discipline is concerned. But considering he is a Saban protege’… I don’t >>> see discipline being an issue… but he is his own man. He will want to do >>> things his way. He will want to make a name for himself. Still do not see >>> discipline being an issue. >>> >>> As far as being a motivator… yea well that wont be an issue. >>> >>> >>> >>> ‘Nuff said? >>> >>> He must hate our rivals more than we do. It should never be good enough to >>> “just win”… he must want to dominate in all phases of the game — every game. >>> >>> Would it be safe to say that October 29, 2011, suddenly became more >>> interesting than ever before? Can a man hate the alma mater that gave him >>> his shot as a walk on? Interesting stat: Muschamp is 1-3 vs “that team” >>> regardless of whether it was LSU or Auburn. >>> >>> 2003 – DC at LSU vs “that school” – W – 17-10 (Bonus: W 34-13 in SECCG) >>> 2004 – DC at LSU vs “that school” – L – 45-16 >>> 2006 – DC at Auburn vs “that school” – L – 37-15 >>> 2007 – DC at Auburn vs “that school” – L – 45-20 >>> >>> Lets hope that doesn’t carry over as a UF stat because if it does… how he >>> handles the response from the Gator Nation will be very telling. Granted he >>> cannot be blamed for the offensive woes at LSU or Auburn those years >>> either. But a D that gave up 37 and 45 (twice) back to back to “that >>> school”.. not good. Keep that valium ready… because it would appear that >>> “that school” may have Must-Chomp’s number. >>> >>> Right now… the Gator Nation seems somewhat at peace with this hire. But as >>> the story goes with any hire.. “we will see”. Even Urban Meyer came to >>> Florida with plenty of question marks… and he managed a few National >>> Championships. All in all… so far I agree with Coach Meyer… Muschamp was >>> not a good hire.. this was a great hire. I think this very well may be the >>> kind of hire that the Gator Nation can come to love and appreciate for a >>> very very long time. >>> >>> Welcome back and welcome home Coach Must-Chomp. >>> >>> What say you Gator Nation… does he fit what you want in your Head Gator? >>> >> >> >> -- >> GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >> 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >> 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >> 2008 National Football Champions | >> Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), >> Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us >> >> -- >> GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! >> 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions >> 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions >> 2008 National Football Champions | >> Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), >> Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us > > -- > GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! > 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions > 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions > 2008 National Football Champions | > Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), > Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
