Getting Ugly In Michigan?
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RichRod has been quick to subtly toss his own players under the bus, openly questioning the leadership of his junior and seniors by referring to the underclassmen as “his guys”, at least while doing interviews with THE DETROIT FREE PRESS:
“By the time you get to the third and fourth year, your players become an extension of your staff and they help coach,” he (Rodriguez) said. “Right now, even today we’ve got upperclassmen that make a mistake or two. … We’ve gotta do a better job as coaches. As Bill Parcells says, ‘You are what your record says you are.’ That’s not very good right now.”
Double ouch. That can’t be comfortable for seniors … or juniors, in the Michigan locker room this offseason. Sure, Rodriguez was dealt a pretty paltry drawer of quarterback talent, but there were plenty of athletes wearing maize and blue. So how was Michigan possibly so atrocious? According to running back Brandon Minor, one of the aforementioned upperclassmen (he’s a junior), the team just never bought in to RichRod’s philosophy.
“Everybody on the team didn’t buy in like they’re supposed to,” Minor said. “We’ve got a couple guys not going hard, but we’ll correct that. Most definitely. It ain’t happening on my watch next year.’ … It’s like some people don’t even believe in themselves when they step on the field,” he said. “When you step on the field, you gotta believe you’re the best player on the field, that nobody can mess with you.”
SPORTSbyBROOKS Michigan Was Really Bad, Now It’s Getting Ugly
I don't know how this site is but I found it and thought I'd share.
Regan21286New MemberIt's a no-brainer why Mallett transferred when he heard Rodriguez coming in. The upperclassmen and recruits that were under Carr certainly were not happy to convert to a spread offense form a more pro-style one. Plus, Lloyd Carr was a great players coach and an unheralded mentor for the Wolverines. Rodriguez is none of that and also lacks Carr's class and integrity.
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BuckeyeKingNew MemberI can't help but want Dick Rod to stay at Michigan. Its was a great hire :shifty:
"BuckeyeKing wrote:
I can't help but want Dick Rod to stay at Michigan. Its was a great hire :shifty:
Did you see the image in the link? I thought it was funny lol.
DonShula84moderator"BuckeyeKing wrote:
I can't help but want Dick Rod to stay at Michigan. Its was a great hire :shifty:
:yes: :knucks:
BuckeyeKingNew Member"alen1 wrote:
Did you see the image in the link? I thought it was funny lol.
Yes read the article the other day. But the Whole Dick Rod nick came from a month after he was hired ( well thats when I was hearing it)
"DonShula84 wrote:
:yes: :knucks:
A even better hire was Charlie Weis for another 10 years BAHAHAHA
:tongue2::hi5:
DonShula84moderator"BuckeyeKing wrote:
A even better hire was Charlie Weis for another 10 years BAHAHAHA
:tongue2::hi5:
:pity:
He brought a lot of talent in for the next guy :yes:
BuckeyeKingNew Member"DonShula84 wrote:
:pity:
He brought a lot of talent in for the next guy :yes:
He did ND is loaded just needs the right coach to coach them up. You think if they get blown out vs USC he is fired?
DonShula84moderator"BuckeyeKing wrote:
He did ND is loaded just needs the right coach to coach them up. You think if they get blown out vs USC he is fired?
Yeah, i think so.
I'll be at the game though so I'm really hoping they dont get blown out lol.
BuckeyeKingNew Member"DonShula84 wrote:
Yeah, i think so.
I'll be at the game though so I'm really hoping they dont get blown out lol.
Ouch man. That would be depressing.
Skeet84New Member"DonShula84 wrote:
:pity:
He brought a lot of talent in for the next guy :yes:
Maybe even Urban Meyer.
Fin-OmenalNew Member"Skeet84 wrote:
Maybe even Urban Meyer.
I truely hope so... :up:
cnc66luxury_boxwhy would anyone, much less Urbane Meyer want to leave Florida for Meeshigan? He's got everything he wants including better talent, weather and conference to compete in. Two years from now ol Les will be a candidate again.
Alex44New Member"cnc66 wrote:
why would anyone, much less Urbane Meyer want to leave Florida for Meeshigan? He's got everything he wants including better talent, weather and conference to compete in. Two years from now ol Les will be a candidate again.
I can see the 'New Challenge' angle. He can't really accomplish anything more in Florida. It all depends whether he'd rather just keep it a powerhouse or try and build something new. Nothing wrong with either one.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
Skeet84New Member"cnc66 wrote:
why would anyone, much less Urbane Meyer want to leave Florida for Meeshigan? He's got everything he wants including better talent, weather and conference to compete in. Two years from now ol Les will be a candidate again.
If you look at what I quoted and the conversation with Don its referring to the Notre Dame coaching position. Its no secret that Meyer's Dream job was/is Notre Dame. I would hate to see him leave Florida but its possible.
cnc66luxury_box"Skeet84 wrote:
If you look at what I quoted and the conversation with Don its referring to the Notre Dame coaching position. Its no secret that Meyer's Dream job was/is Notre Dame. I would hate to see him leave Florida but its possible.
ahhh I see said the blind man.. :hi5:
BuckeyeKingNew Member"cnc66 wrote:
why would anyone, much less Urbane Meyer want to leave Florida for Meeshigan? He's got everything he wants including better talent, weather and conference to compete in. Two years from now ol Les will be a candidate again.
Edit-Oh you mean ND well I dunno why Meyer would want to go there.
DonShula84moderator"BuckeyeKing wrote:
Edit-Oh you mean ND well I dunno why Meyer would want to go there.
It's his dream job :yes:
He loves ND, if recent articles are to be believed he only turned ND down last time because of his young family. I dont see him leaving UF yet, but it could happen eventually.
BuckeyeKingNew Member"DonShula84 wrote:
It's his dream job :yes:
He loves ND, if recent articles are to be believed he only turned ND down last time because of his young family. I dont see him leaving UF yet, but it could happen eventually.
I could see him leaving if they won the NT this season.
Skeet84New MemberAt this point I don't see why he would ever want to leave Florida. Its one of the top jobs in the country and you have a chance at more than enough recruits.
Alex44New Member"Skeet84 wrote:
At this point I don't see why he would ever want to leave Florida. Its one of the top jobs in the country and you have a chance at more than enough recruits.
There are coaches that would rather attack a new challenge than sit on guaranteed success. I don't blame them.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
Skeet84New Member"Alex44 wrote:
There are coaches that would rather attack a new challenge than sit on guaranteed success. I don't blame them.
Yeah there are coaches like that want to move up however when you coach in the SEC their is no bigger challenge year in and year out. If he goes to Notre Dame it wont be because of a challenge it will be because he wanted to be there in his life. Being a head coach in the SEC is never guranteed success.
Alex44New Member"Skeet84 wrote:
Yeah there are coaches like that want to move up however when you coach in the SEC their is no bigger challenge year in and year out. If he goes to Notre Dame it wont be because of a challenge it will be because he wanted to be there in his life. Being a head coach in the SEC is never guranteed success.
It is a much bigger challenge to build a smaller school up, or in ND's case a big school that has been on a landslide the last few seasons. At Florida in the SEC the recruits will always be there, you can't say the same about a smaller school. At Florida he will probably win a NC every 3-6 years or at least get to one, but at another place it will be different.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.
Skeet84New Member"Alex44 wrote:
It is a much bigger challenge to build a smaller school up, or in ND's case a big school that has been on a landslide the last few seasons. At Florida in the SEC the recruits will always be there, you can't say the same about a smaller school. At Florida he will probably win a NC every 3-6 years or at least get to one, but at another place it will be different.
Are you kidding me? Your comparing a small school to Notre Dame? Really? Notre Dame get recruits based on the name alone and most small schools dont have that. How many small schools have there own major TV deal? Did not know it was such a challenge to go play teams like Navy and Syracuse. Its a challenge to play in the best conference in America plain and simple!
Alex44New Member"Skeet84 wrote:
Are you kidding me? Your comparing a small school to Notre Dame? Really? Notre Dame get recruits based on the name alone and most small schools dont have that. How many small schools have there own major TV deal? Did not know it was such a challenge to go play teams like Navy and Syracuse. Its a challenge to play in the best conference in America plain and simple!
I'm talking about coaches in general. I said it's a challenge to either build up or bring back a program. Sure it's a challenge to play in the SEC but it's not that bad, you guys seem to flatter yourself. Your conference games are always going to be very tough yes, but recruiting is easier for SEC schools then anywhere else, as is building a dynasty.
On the draft Quentin Rollins bandwagon.