I agree with Helen; I'd like a little more conversation from the coach about how the program is going. I don't need all the details. I think part of the problem, if not all, is that Mustchamp just isn't comfortable talking to the press. He has a difficult time beginning and ending a sentence on the same subject and his train of thought seems to wander a bit like this sentence which I'm now going to end if that's OK with you all.
A. Leon Polhill, Gator "I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know." - Mark Twain ________________________________ From: Helen Huntley <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, August 19, 2012 8:23:11 PM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Re: [gatornews] Local writer has an issue with Will Muschamp. I try to explain from a coach's perspective. 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. >>>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. 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. >>>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. >>>--------------------------------------- >>>Recent articles on CoachingSearch.com >>>Todd Monken: Here's the one thing you can't forget about scrimmages >>>Lane Kiffin reacts to #1 ranking: It's always going to be about the way we >>>practice >>>Jimbo Fisher: We're way ahead of last year >>>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 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) 823-3801www.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) 823-3801www.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
