Successfully coaching at D1 level takes a lot of energy. Long hours and 7 days a week schedule, plus recruiting. It sounds like a big ask for a man recovering from cancer treatment and bladder surgery.
My brother who passed away, didn't have his bladder removed, but his was non-functioning and he had a port with a bag attached for urine disposal. I also played golf with a guy who did have his bladder removed and he had the same thing. Not great but workable.
True, but was either a D1 football coach? Maybe he can do it. He was a remarkable athlete but it seems to wear out healthy men.
The Athletic analyzed the top 50 players at every position in the 2021 class. In total, 60.3 percent (362 of 600) of players examined transferred at least once. Of that group, a third (33.4 percent) transferred multiple times. I thought it would be high, but wasn’t expecting 60%. 84%/42 of 50 QBs and 82% of WRs transferred. A third of QBs transferred multiple times. On the other end of the spectrum, players defined as edge rushers were lowest at 30% If that trend continues, we have to assess recruiting classes and the need/ability to dip into the portal differently. It will be interesting to see if the new revenue sharing rules makes any difference.
Been a lot of non-traditional AD hires recently. Stanford is another one, I wonder how this impacts Andrew Luck as the director of football? Will he report to the new guy, and will the new guy hire the "permanent" HC after this season with the "interim" HC Frank Reich. Stanford has hired former Nike CEO John Donahoe as the school's new athletic director, the university announced Thursday. Donahoe, 65, will arrive in the collegiate athletic director space with a vast swath of business experience, as Stanford officials viewed him as a "unicorn candidate" because of both his business ties and history at the school. Stanford coveted a nontraditional candidate for the role, and Donahoe's hire delivers a seasoned CEO with stints at Nike, Bain & Company and eBay. He also served as the board chair of PayPal. He also brings strong Stanford ties as a 1986 MBA graduate. He has had two stints on the Stanford business school's advisory board, including currently serving in that role. Stanford hires former Nike CEO Donahoe as AD
Interesting hire for Stanford AD. Big time CEO. I didn’t know Frank Reich was the interim HC. He was Luck’s HC with the Colts.
Granted it's UNM and they probably struggle with attendance so this is a plan to help out the numbers at home game, but still I like it. Sports in general has gotten so expensive that it's not cheap to take the family to many things. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Families, get ready. Lobo Football just got even more affordable. As part of a new fan-friendly initiative, fans who purchase a single-game general admission ticket in the North End Zone can now receive up to two free kids’ tickets — valid for children 12 and under — to that same game. It’s a perfect way to introduce the next generation to the sights, sounds, and excitement of Lobo Football. This “Kids 12 & Under Get In Free” offer is valid for all 2025 home games except the Rio Grande Rivalry on September 27, and is proudly sponsored by The Education Plan®. Tickets must be purchased and redeemed at www.GoLobos.com/tickets by selecting Football, then the “Kids Free Initiative.”
I'll never cease to be amazed at the physical abilities of these kids. Proctor at 366 lbs with a 30+ inch vertical? Better than some WR at the combine? Smith's benchpress 20 reps at 225? Better than some OL in the NFL? Are you kidding me??? Freaks for sure. No doubt those kids are gifted with rare abilities but you can't get to those kind of numbers without working your a$$ off. Good on 'em, love to see it!
Agree BuckeyeT, completely different set of circumstances for these youngsters now days. Many are not willing to achieve these goals. but the truly successful ones are and that seems to me to be the difference.
As y'all know, I'm not enamored with the star rating system for recruits but I have to say that DeBoer has surprised me with his ability to recruit in the south. He came into this job with almost no contacts in Alabama or the SEC but he has had remarkable success. I just hope he is getting the right players for the current need. Now hopefully he can keep them here for 3 or 4 years.
Kp, I hear you loud and clear, ironically I was just wondering to myself recently how you were feeling about the current developments, following Saban's departure. I must admit I am very surprised by DeBoer's recruiting success as well.
Don, I’m very impressed with DeBoer’s recruiting but the jury is still out on player development and in-game management. He’s only had one season so I’m hoping he will have a better record this season.
Interesting article in the local newspaper this morning about our QB Saylin this morning. He was shocked when he learned Coach Saban was leaving Alabama. Basically the article centered on his ability to make quick and intelligent decisions. Not specifically 6'4 inch QB but someone who wants to compete at the top level. He made his decision to commit to the Buckeyes after speaking with Coach Day. No promises to start but a willingness to compete made sense to him and thus the Buckeye nation. Time will tell!
Certainly a highly ranked QB like Sayin is making a good decision to go someplace where the offense has been extremely productive and has a seemingly endless number of 5 star NFL bound WR's. Gives him the best chance at success.