Anonymous Coach Talk

[TXDawg.sixpack]

SEC coaches comment anonymously on the other SEC programs:

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/sec-coaches-talk-anonymously-about-conference-foes-2018

Several good comments in there about State, LSU, and UMiss.

 

[Seinfeld]

"I don’t think you can underestimate the loss of Dan Mullen. The truth of the matter is Dan probably took that program as far as he could take it, and took it where many thought it couldn’t go. That’s a big bar to reach for Joe. It was time for Dan to leave; he knew it, we all knew it. Sometimes it’s just the natural turn. We all see it as coaches."

I see that Dan’s talking in 3rd person these days

 

[msstatelp1]

I agree that he took it as far as he could because he didn't want to take it any farther. He wanted to leave.

 

[dickiedawg]

Really only one of the comments about State was about this year's team. A lot of big-picture stuff about how they expect Joe to succeed (or not, in one case).

 

[dickiedawg]

The comments on Ole Miss were just brutal. Almost made me feel bad for them for half a second.**

 

[patdog]

I really don't disagree with that comment much at all. Don did take our program as far as HE could take it, and he took it a long way. It was time for him to leave, both from his standpoint and from ours, 9 years is a long time in the coaching business.

 

[coach66]

Agreed, it was time to part company. I appreciate what he did but I do think we

can achieve more, we're about to find out.

 

[57stratdawg]

This quote on OM was odd: "The big thing right now is what happens with the NCAA. Once that gets resolved, you at least have a plan."

Once that gets resolved?

 

[dickiedawg]

This quote on OM was odd: "The big thing right now is what happens with the NCAA. Once that gets resolved, you at least have a plan."

Once that gets resolved?

It's still technically in the appeals process, and I don't think they're serving penalties yet other than the self-imposed.

 

[o_dawgnabit]

I want to know which coach said OM is a dead program walking. Whatever team he’s coaching will be my second favorite team

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

I want to know which coach said OM is a dead program walking. Whatever team he’s coaching will be my second favorite team

My bet is a special teams coach from one of the east schools. They make it feel like the head coaches are giving these quotes, but it just says coaches... With Hugh Freeze and Lane Kiffin out of the SEC, there's no way a coordinator or above is stupid enough to risk getting caught talking on or off the record... Well Pruitt's stupid enough, but Saban trained him like a good dog.

 

[JoMo MoJo]

"I don’t think you can underestimate the loss of Dan Mullen. The truth of the matter is Dan probably took that program as far as he could take it, and took it where many thought it couldn’t go. That’s a big bar to reach for Joe. It was time for Dan to leave; he knew it, we all knew it. Sometimes it’s just the natural turn. We all see it as coaches."



Straight from Fatt Luke’s mouth.

 

[dickiedawg]

I really don't disagree with that comment much at all. Don did take our program as far as HE could take it, and he took it a long way. It was time for him to leave, both from his standpoint and from ours, 9 years is a long time in the coaching business.

I agree in part. There wasn't much further Mullen could have elevated our program. But we were poised (are still poised) for his best year ever. He's already taken us to a #1 ranking, 10 wins and an Orange Bowl , and this year has a chance to be BETTER. Jumping ship when he did was a coward move, he was scared he wasn't going to be able to deliver.

 

[dawgman42]

All I could think of when reading Done Mailedin's "anonymous" comments was

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[dannyripms]

Hopefully we follow along the lines of Clemson. Where Dabo came into a regular 8 win season team and took them higher. Joe Moorehead could be our Dabo.

 

[johnson86-1]

My bet is a special teams coach from one of the east schools. They make it feel like the head coaches are giving these quotes, but it just says coaches... With Hugh Freeze and Lane Kiffin out of the SEC, there's no way a coordinator or above is stupid enough to risk getting caught talking on or off the record... Well Pruitt's stupid enough, but Saban trained him like a good dog.

I think you may have gotten head coaches in the past when Athlon actually carries some sway and they wanted to curry favor. Plus Spurrier would just talk **** regardless. Not sure anybody has the personality to want to talk now and there's no real incentive since I doubt anybody outside of hard core fans on message boards realize athlon is still in existence.

 

[josebrown]

"I like Ed (Orgeron), I really do. He can win there, and maybe he can develop into a guy that stays there a while."

Sounds like every coach's comments on Croom when he was here...

 

[Seinfeld]

Brutal and interesting at the same time. When you’ve got a program in the spot that OM is in now, I’d fully expect some sort of coach speak like “yeah... they’re down, but they’ve still got a lot of talent” or “They’ll be back in the hunt sooner than some think”.

However, those comments were made by some folks that clearly know that the Rebs are 17ed. I’m not sure who made the quotes, but I’d guess a few coaches that are no longer having to battle the damn Rebels for 5-Star in state recruits

 

[maroonmania]

The one part most of us agree with - "Dan probably took that program as far as he could take it"

 

[maroonmania]

I appreciate what he did is well but there is still plenty of room to improve things going forward. Dan took us from a non-bowl team to a consistent minor bowl team. The one year exception that puts a shine on Mullen's career here was the 2014 season but Dan also had 2 losing seasons as well. Don't think its far fetched to win 5 or 6 SEC games more regularly than having the consistent Mullen ceiling of 4-4.

 

[RightOfCenter]

Regarding UM, When I saw the quote "I love that defensive front....", I had to make sure that I was reading the correct team. Who do they have besides Jones?

 

[patdog]

Maybe he said offensive front and the guy from Athlon just wrote it down wrong.

 

[bulldogbaja]

I agree, I just can't hear any hc or coordinator saying these things. It just doesn't sound right. And none of these quotes had any substance, they all just regurgitated the media lines on each team.
I think Athlon made it up. Who's to say otherwise?

 

[ababyatemydingo]

Maybe he said offensive front and the guy from Athlon just wrote it down wrong.

Their offensive front doesn't really scare anyone, either. Depth is pitiful. When they substitute, teams are going to eat the flying Hawaiian up. Which will drastically affect his and the 26 wide outs numbers. I don't know what that coach was referring to. Maybe he was building Luke up like they used to do to Croom. Easy to compliment ones you aren't afraid of.

 

[patdog]

You don't substitute much on the offensive line. And the coach does reference the lack of depth with the rest of that quote,

but if any of those front-line starters get hurt or get tired, who’s next?

 

[Len2003]

I would like to see one of these articles with all negative comments from coaches. Just for a laugh.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Their offensive front doesn't really scare anyone, either. Depth is pitiful. When they substitute, teams are going to eat the flying Hawaiian up. Which will drastically affect his and the 26 wide outs numbers. I don't know what that coach was referring to. Maybe he was building Luke up like they used to do to Croom. Easy to compliment ones you aren't afraid of.

Depth is a huge problem for them. Any SEC West season for any team other than Bama can really turn into a **** show with depth problems. Not to mention the bowl ban and reduced recruiting visits. I know that they are throwing caution to the wind right now with recruiting but when we get to December they might have problems making their program look inviting to their recruits no matter what they throw at them. I also have full confidence in the Rebel Recruiting Obsession getting things back in the NCAA court. Why? Everyone from the AD down is the same group that got them in the gun sights before, except for Frezus. It might not be this year but it will happen. I’m sure they have some willing alumni to take the place of those that got in trouble before. I’d like to see Vegas put the odds on it happening. And when it happens the Boys from Indiana will have to give them real sanctions.

 

[HumpDawgy]

When you have a loaded roster full of guys who can run your system with a very good compliment at defensive coordinator, and you choose to leave, obviously he DIDN'T take the program as far as he could take it. I hate when people and coaches talk in cliches. Same ****, different year.

 

[ababyatemydingo]

You don't substitute much on the offensive line. And the coach does reference the lack of depth with the rest of that quote,

I should have made that clearer. Sorry about that. That’s what I meant. If someone on the line gets nicked up a little and they have to substitute. Could get ugly.

 

[patdog]

I agree. If they have any injuries, they could have some real problems.

 

[Shmuley]

Dabo recruits well (even though this year has, so far, been down by his standards). Sample size too small for Moorhead at this point.

 

[Milo.sixpack]

Regarding UM, When I saw the quote "I love that defensive front....", I had to make sure that I was reading the correct team. Who do they have besides Jones?

The past two seasons OM finished #117 and #125 in rushing defense. Then this April they had two DL drafted in the 2nd and 4th rounds. Their DL will not be good in 2018.

 

[gymdawg.sixpack]

Healthy they still suck nutsack.
They cant stop the run and are about average on pass. But with no depth they better throw a shutout in 1st half.

On offense they cant run and are so easy to defend its ridiculous: single coverage with a olb spy, safety to browns side, blitz a ton from the corners forcing tamu in the pocket. And if somehow they do figure out how to slow you down in the 1st half, theyll be too tired to in the 2nd.
If that qb lasts the whole season without going down it'll be a miracle