12th man my friend. Your never just along for the ride.
On Dec 26, 2010, at 9:20 PM, [email protected] wrote:
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
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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.
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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?
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