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Title: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: Black Diamond Vol on January 21, 2021, 07:34:59 EST ...and any of those guys would've been solid hires. But Boyd/Plowman went out and got a guy not on anyone's radar, who (on paper anyway) is more accomplished than any of them.
Now think about that. When is the last time we made a major athletic hire (HC in a major sport, AD) that actually exceeded everyone's expectations? I guess maybe Barnes, but those were some very special circumstances that led to his falling in our lap. Other than that, how far back do you have to go? Majors? :eek: Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: Tnphil on January 21, 2021, 07:43:46 EST For this to happen like this.... it tells me Plowman and Boyd aren't messing around. It also probably means Steele won't be the HC going forward?
Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: Black Diamond Vol on January 21, 2021, 07:45:30 EST For this to happen like this.... it tells me Plowman and Boyd aren't messing around. It also probably means Steele won't be the HC going forward? I don't think you'd get someone like this if you're not going to allow them to make their own hires. Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: VinnieVOL on January 21, 2021, 07:49:26 EST I think Volnation is kind of stunned right now. :laugh:
Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: Tnphil on January 21, 2021, 07:52:25 EST I think Volnation is kind of stunned right now. :laugh: Several boards are.....We're not use to having competent things happen. Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: murfvol on January 21, 2021, 07:54:15 EST I'm stunned. This shows solid planning.
Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: PirateVOL on January 21, 2021, 07:54:23 EST Several boards are.....We're not use to having competent things happen. THISTitle: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: PirateVOL on January 21, 2021, 07:55:40 EST I'm stunned. This shows solid planning. This didn't start MondayThey made an offer last night, so interviews probably occurred as early as Monday Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: volsboy on January 21, 2021, 08:00:41 EST I hope he does a great job. You still have to hire "that" coach. He can't coach for them. Saban just hired Marrone and O'Brian as assistants from two teams that are dumpster fires in the NFL because of them. Anyone gonna bet against them being highly sought after coaches after a few years with Saban?
Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: BanditVol on January 21, 2021, 09:06:50 EST One of the callers into Finebaum stated that although he wasn't sure about our situation, he felt like Donde stood out as a leader making tough decisions during her presser. Maybe he was right. Hope so!
Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: Coupe De VOL on January 21, 2021, 09:38:20 EST This is worth the "buying out" of Phil, doncha think?? :biggrin:
I was disappointed like the rest of y'all about Phil taking so much to go away, but sadly that is how practically ALL public sector execs behave these days -not just in athletics. It is pathetic. People go on and on about private sector exec compensation, but they are blind to how Local and State coffers are just flat out being robbed by "public servants" working a the top. Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: PirateVOL on January 21, 2021, 09:42:48 EST This is worth the "buying out" of Phil, doncha think?? :biggrin: Fulmer just keeps getting worse!I was disappointed like the rest of y'all about Phil taking so much to go away, but sadly that is how practically ALL public sector execs behave these days -not just in athletics. It is pathetic. People go on and on about private sector exec compensation, but they are blind to how Local and State coffers are just flat out being robbed by "public servants" working a the top. It seems that Fulmer has agreed (verbally) to extending and giving a raise to Tee! A QB he would allow to take snaps in blowout games Title: Re: We were tossing around names like Gilbert, Ingram, and Blackburn... Post by: Coupe De VOL on January 21, 2021, 09:51:53 EST Fulmer just keeps getting worse! It seems that Fulmer has agreed (verbally) to extending and giving a raise to Tee! A QB he would allow to take snaps in blowout games It's so easy to take care of your own when you are using OTHER PEOPLES' MONEY - ain't it??? :biggrin: Seems to me Tee would be a good recruiter to hold onto, as long as he is clean from this scandal - which he appears to be. I'm not sure what to think of Tee as a coach. It is hard to judge seeing how he was surrounded by a bunch of dead weight on the coaching staff. Hopefully Weinke is gone. |