CentralFLtiger

2 minutes ago, Win4AU said:

My main point is expecting any of these QBs to look like substantially better after 1 month of practice is unrealistic.  I’m sure Hugh gave all 3 a fair shake.  With Robbie’s athletic ability why would you not want him to improve?  Also it’s easier to keep what you have than try and get someone new.  This probably all be a moot point in the next week.  

Bringing in another QB especially after losing one to the portal is pretty important to spur competition. I’d be shocked if Thorne were promised the starting role. He will essentially be competing with QB’s that have more experience in Freeze’s offense and if he still beats them (which he will) they have 0 room to complain.

45 minutes ago, eagle12 said:

I couldn’t watch all of that stupid show but my goodness what is Lang Kiffin biggest win? And what has Ol miss done in the last 50 years besides the two wins over Alabama with Freeze. 

You should’ve heard what they were saying when they thought he was going to leave. 

2 minutes ago, Bro Johnny Mac said:

Perfect scenario:

Freeze is here for 8-10 years and LAC takes over

Agreed. Even if he has a Gus like flame out in 5-6 years Cadillac will have learned enough by then assuming he gets promoted to OC or associate HC.

I think in his 4 weeks at the helm he learned that there is much more to learn. 

Just now, shabby said:

Since Freeze will be calling the plays I think promoting Cadillac to offensive coordinator would be a smart choice

And head coach in waiting. He can learn on the job and be prepared to step in if Danny Hugh screws up.

I like this approach. Cautious optimism. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for him.  His daughter is a member of the community. If he screws this up he is toast. 

Why not Chip Kelly? Does he stink at recruiting? Seems like time is ripe for him to leave LA.

3 hours ago, TuscaloosaTiger said:

I have never seen a coach before or since go for broke the way Spurrier did in that game. I agree he knew he was outmanned, but USC probably did better than they otherwise would have done in that game with Spurrier's pull out all the stops approach.

That game was as memorable for me as was Brother Oliver's 11-man defensive front when he was at AU. I enjoy a little eccentricity on occasion.

I will never forget how Spurrier coached that game. Lane as OC at Bama totally reminded of Spurrier and that’s what I am excited for. 

3 hours ago, miscram6 said:

This is all going to look absurd if this was just a tweet by Jon Sokoloff designed to give MSU an edge in Thursday night's Egg Bowl.  When I see Lane Kiffin's "counter-tweet" about Sokoloff taking a job at another TV station, it makes me ponder why Kiffin went to so much trouble to think that up if he is planning to leave Ole Miss.  It is one thing to deny something in an answer to a question -- that is easy.  But going to the trouble to think up a clever counter-tweet to get back at somebody?  That seems like a lot of extra, unnecessary work.

I think the details in Sokloff’s tweet could be wrong despite Kiffin intending to go to Auburn. Timing of announcement, etc.  

I don’t see the allure of any marquee coach going to Alabama after Saban. Always questions/comparisons. Always in his shadow. I think what makes Auburn so appealing is the ability to build a program up with good bones. This contributes more to legacy than taking the keys to a well oiled machine. 

10 hours ago, Quietmaninthecorner said:

Honestly,  I am happy I see improvement game to game and year to year.   That is all that matters to me.   I am willing to be patient. 

game to game evidence of blocking getting better,  QB progressing,  better tackling,  etc. etc. etc.

6-6,  7-5 ,  8-4 ,  9-3 ,  9-3,  10-2 ,   then 9 to 11 wins consistently.    

 

  I think Kiffin will make the most immediate impact with his portal acumen.  Some of the other coaches may be better high school recruiters,  which may take a 2-3 years  to get us back to the depth we need,  but the end result will be the same.  We are looking at  a few years before we are  seriously competitive again. 

 

The good news is,   we have positions open across the board.   if you want to play right away,  Auburn is the way.

 

 

Lane can handle the portal and can be incredibly effective in recruiting high school. 

Just now, CentralFLtiger said:

It’s a candidate driven market. What top name would you expect to take a deal like that?

Sorry didn’t read the last part of the post re: Carnell. If you are going Carnell the market will already dictate a lower salary due to lack of experience. What about a buy out?

It’s a candidate driven market. What top name would you expect to take a deal like that?

Impressed with the halftime adjustments. Caddy has 1 more massive test before he rests his case.