Well I don't think it's a good thing to just let the rumor mill run wild. On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 7:36 PM, Woody Bass <[email protected]> wrote:
> Right now... I am ok with it. Focus needs to be on getting team prepared > and ready. If you think about it its not really gonna matter what he says > now or then because we will see for ourselves how good or bad they are. > > He has a lot of work to do to get the team ready. If that means some > reporters have to work a lil harder to get a story out thats their problem. > > Woody (via iPhone) > > On Aug 19, 2012, at 7:33 PM, Helen Huntley <[email protected]> wrote: > > I agree with Bianchi on this. I can understand the argument for closing > practice during the season, but I think it's ridiculous that Muschamp can't > talk to the media for a few minutes after practice each day. He needs the > media a lot more than Saban does. > > > > On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM, Woody Bass <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> http://m.coachingsearch.com/home/1084-local-writer-has-an-issue-with-will-muschamp-i-try-to-explain-from-a-coachs-perspective.html >> >> Local writer has an issue with Will Muschamp. I try to explain from a >> coach's perspective. >> >> Posted by: Pete Roussel on August 19, 2012 >> >> *Orlando Sentinel* sports columnist Mike Bianchi doesn't understand why *Will >> Muschamp* is less available to the media than *Nick Saban*. >> >> Bianchi, well respected for his journalism, wrote during intereting >> article today, "Why can't he regularly speak to the media after practice so >> Gator fans can be kept up to date with what's going on with their team? >> Doesn't he know the Gators are the most popular sports team in this state - >> college or pro - and there are millions of fans who are interested in what >> is going on inside "their" program?" >> >> Bianchi isn't the only person in the media that is perplexed by the media >> available of specific coaches, but as a former coach myself, here are three >> things to consider. >> >> 1. *Inaccurate storylines become a distraction for coaches and can >> affect the psyche of players.* Once an inaccurate storyline surfaces, >> coaches have to spend time managing the situation with the individual >> player, position group, or even the entire team. Nobody would argue that >> *Bill Belichick* and *Nick Saban* are masters of reducing distractions, >> or "clutter" as they call it. >> >> I think Oklahoma State offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach *Todd >> Monken* made a great point on Saturday, essentially a reminder to fans >> and media, about the one thing people forget about >> scrimmages<http://m.coachingsearch.com/home/1083-todd-monken-heres-the-one-thing-you-cant-forget-about-scrimmages.html> >> . >> >> 2. *Players get better from on-the-field experience, which includes >> making mistakes.* For example, on Saturday, I attended the Ole Miss >> scrimmage in Oxford. *Hugh Freeze* opened the scrimmage to the public. >> It's no secret that the Rebels have a long way to go. The fan base is >> skeptical right now. While Freeze is trying to rally the fans, I couldn't >> help but wonder if his play-calling was affected by the fact that >> Saturday's scrimmage was attended by a few thousand fans. Following the >> scrimmage, Freeze even alluded to the notion that he would have called some >> things differently on game day. There's a fine line. Do I call some plays >> to build confidence and let the fans see what's promising, or do I invest >> in 15-20 third & 8+ situations, working to get better, but also risking a >> fan base leaving with a sour taste because it looked like the quarterbacks >> were having a difficult time? But that's the only way to get better. >> Players have to learn from their mistakes. They have to be put in adverse >> situations. They have to compile not just reps, but valuable reps. >> >> Some coaches know who is watching practice. They feel comfortable running >> trick plays from the first fews days of August training camp. It's no >> coincidence those teams execute their trick plays better than others. But >> when a coach doesn't feel he can trust the practice observers, he's not >> allowing his coaching staff to coach the way they need to coach. Try >> executing a trick play that you install on game week. The results aren't >> as good as a trick play you've been repping for weeks and weeks. >> >> 3. *Coaches actually want to help the media.* I can honestly say that I >> don't know a single college football coach that is "against" the media. >> The bottom line is coaches want their time invested with the media to be >> productive. Coaches don't mind answer interesting, thought-provoking >> questions. Coaches appreciate the platform to sell the positives and >> establish the storylines. They understand that tough questions are >> evitable and reporters are obligated to ask such questions at times. >> >> But take *Kevin Sumlin*, for example. Don't ask him something that's >> he's already talked >> about.<http://m.coachingsearch.com/home/1009-kevin-sumlin-doesnt-like-your-question.html>Don't >> ask >> *Dan Mullen* or *Lane Kiffin* about injuries. And like on Saturday >> afternoon, once *Chris Petersen* informs you that he'll tell you when >> he's decided on a starting quarterback, don't ask him again and >> again<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpQyVgeCt5Q&feature=plcp>. >> Coaches want their time with the media to be efficient. They also >> appreciate their time with the media is an enjoyable experience. I'm no >> expert, but I'd say the more a reporter understands a coach's perspective, >> the more receptive the coaches will be. >> >> You can read Bianchi's entire article, right >> here.<http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-18/sports/os-mike-bianchi-florida-gators-0819-20120818_1_muschamp-florida-gators-coach-urban-meyer> >> >> --------------------------------------- >> >> Recent articles on CoachingSearch.com >> Todd Monken: Here's the one thing you can't forget about >> scrimmages<http://m.coachingsearch.com/home/1083-todd-monken-heres-the-one-thing-you-cant-forget-about-scrimmages.html> >> Lane Kiffin reacts to #1 ranking: It's always going to be about the way >> we >> practice<http://m.coachingsearch.com/home/1082-lane-kiffin-reacts-to-1-ranking-it-will-always-be-about-the-way-we-practice.html> >> Jimbo Fisher: We're way ahead of last >> year<http://m.coachingsearch.com/home/1081-jimbo-fisher-were-way-ahead-of-last-year.html> >> >> [image: PeteRoussel2] >> >> * Pete Roussel* is a valuable resource for coaches, athletic directors, >> NFL front-office personnel, and college football enthusiasts. A former >> college football coach, Roussel shares insight on coaches 365 days a year >> and is recognized as the most trusted expert on coaching transactions. >> Follow @CoachingSearch <https://twitter.com/#!/coachingsearch> on >> twitter and send your feedback to [email protected] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Woody (via iPhone) >> >> -- >> 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 > > > > > -- > Helen Huntley > (727) 823-3801 > www.helenhuntley.com > > -- > 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 > -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801 www.helenhuntley.com -- 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
