Let clarify 1 he is not my hero. 2 I didn't put the ad in the paper I was being sarcastic because raiderdaddy likes to say good oleboy. Anybody with $20 could put that in the paper maybe someone from Scotland did it. Sorry my sarcasm went over your head.
It's official, Richmond Coach has resigned
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Dabo played major college football after completing his high school career. He was part of a national title team although he did not play much he was there every day. He went directly into a Grad Assistant position for two years and then five seasons as a position coach at Alabama. Postion coach at Clemson for seven seasons with the last two as an assistant HC. He got the HC job first as an in season interim when Tommy Bowden resigned. Twelve years as an assistant, two as a GA, college football player for five, and half a season as an interim. A close friend coached with him at Alabama and then under him at Clemson. Said that he lived football and was brilliant in managing and reading people. Don't think Dabo is relevant to the conversation.
The point is that even Dabo - with all of his experience as an assistant - didn't help lead Clemson to a national title while he was in that role... but that obviously didn't say a thing about his ability to serve as a head coach. In no way was I saying Denson is of the same caliber as Dabo.
I don't think the ad was a good idea, regardless of who done it...
RaiderDaddy likes to say Good ol boys, NOT Good Ole boys. They aren't Spanish.
$20 is a lot of money in Richmond County. So, it had to be a Good ol boy or girl.
Ben Badd, we agree on one thing it was a BAD idea.
Regardless of the ad and personal opinions of young Denson he does not fit one of the criteria required in the job posting. The posting requires head coaching or college experience. I do wonder what the rest of the criteria in the decision is. Are they looking for young and upcoming or proven veteran? Offensive minded or Defensive? So what say you Raider Nation what criteria would you use for the next Head Coach?
first off Richie Rich has to learn what right looks like. They have to earn that. until then I don't know when the right coach will appear and Richie Rich County. Too much hazing going on
they have to earn the right to earn the coach. This means they have to accept the next coach for whatever he is worth
How long will this go on for. I'm talking about Richie Rich focusing on the previous coach(es) instead on the current one.
"Coach X, Z, and O were always the best". "Coach Zumba, Coach X-Ray, and Coach Oscar ran the Tundra Formation while they were here during 1971-2008 and this is why we have 7 Championships" ....."This coach we have now just suck, but tomorrow when he leaves, resigns or gets fired, he will be in the Hall of Fame"
Richie Rich lives in the backyard, not the front lines. In the past, not in present. In the rear, not the for-front.
This is the Mind frame of the Richie Rich community.
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Hire someone b/c they played QB here almost 20 years ago. That's about as asinine as putting an ad in the newspaper. Brad has done absolutely nothing to earn being head football coach at Richmond. Why can't he go somewhere and prove himself like someone else suggested.
By your logic, let's hire Mike Thomas, he played QB almost 30 years ago. Would be way more experienced.
Seems to me this Brad Denson fella causes a lot of division in Richmond County. Some in the community are saying hire & some are saying fire. The most telling thing I saw on this thread was that coaches on Richmonds last 2 staffs favored someone else on staff over him should they hire within. It was confirmed by people in the know. It's obvious his fellow coaches don't like, respect, or think he is best for the job. Apparently your administration knows this if he isn't even being considered. Give it a rest and don't worry about someone dividing you. Pull together & support the new coach.
And I will say it again... I would bet those of you condemning this man wouldn't reveal your identities nor say these things to his face. It's easy to hide behind a screen name.
Even Paul Hoggard couldn't please an entire community. Some wanted him, some didn't. And you couldn't have found a better man with his coaching skills and personal character combined.
Even Paul Hoggard couldn't please an entire community. Some wanted him, some didn't. And you couldn't have found a better man with his coaching skills and personal character combined.
I understand that. Dabo's coaching experience was deep was my point. Sorry for causing confusion.
What are the pros and cons for hiring Denson as the next HC?
Pro: feel good story
Cons: no experience running a team, let alone a team with now unrealistic expectations
Don't believe that RC won't turn on its Chosen One if you want....
He could sure prove himself at Richmond now...I go along with the school's decision...I went along with coach C... (didn't always agree).
It's obvious someone at th Journal is pulling hard for Denson...If there ever was a time to take a chance, it's now...Richmond is tough... I don't think anyone could come on board from the outside and do any better right now. I'm just say in we're an 8 or 10 game winner next year regardless.We've fallen behind and right now a pretty fair coach can only do so much...There are no miracle workers out there..alot of work to be done...I just say good luck...I'm just a fan...and hope I'm wrong about the 8or10 g ames..depends on schedule. A title now would be a miracle...we've seen them before GO RAIDERS...
It's obvious someone at th Journal is pulling hard for Denson...If there ever was a time to take a chance, it's now...Richmond is tough... I don't think anyone could come on board from the outside and do any better right now. I'm just say in we're an 8 or 10 game winner next year regardless.We've fallen behind and right now a pretty fair coach can only do so much...There are no miracle workers out there..alot of work to be done...I just say good luck...I'm just a fan...and hope I'm wrong about the 8or10 g ames..depends on schedule. A title now would be a miracle...we've seen them before GO RAIDERS...
I think today's misguided article in the Daily Journal should seal the deal of Densons fate.
1) He's got to go somewhere on his own to prove himself and get experience......because he has NO Varsity head coaching experience, NO JV head coaching experience, NO Freshman head coaching experience, & NO Coordinators experience.
Or
2) The New head coach is going to have tell Denson his services aren't needed on his staff.
I don't see how there can be cohesion. As someone stated earlier, it appears Denson is causing division.
1) He's got to go somewhere on his own to prove himself and get experience......because he has NO Varsity head coaching experience, NO JV head coaching experience, NO Freshman head coaching experience, & NO Coordinators experience.
Or
2) The New head coach is going to have tell Denson his services aren't needed on his staff.
I don't see how there can be cohesion. As someone stated earlier, it appears Denson is causing division.
I agree King...it's either all or none. I'm sure he could do good... good don't seem to be enough, understandably, and I'm sure he's either in or OUT at this point because of what you're say I g...however, now is the perfect time to take a chance...those kids will win above avg. For any coach.
Just sayin...there's a first time for everything...looking ahead, if you wanna train a coach for the future...he's the man. If you want an experienced college or h.s. head coach, you re-build again, and I agree Mr. Denson probably don't want that again, because I'm sure he's ready to be head coach somewhere...GO RAIDERS
While Richmond continues to fight over who should be the next coach. Other programs are continuing to get better and putting a huge gap between them and the Raiders.
"it will get worse before it gets better"
"it will get worse before it gets better"
I kinda feel the same way nepsy7...it is what it is...they still have the players...this coaching thing has been a mess...GO RAIDERS...
After pondering the ad, I thought, why not? Why can't a fan or group of fans not put an ad in the paper supporting a candidate. It would show that they were willing to support the team, hopefully financially.
Anyway, so what?
Anyway, so what?
Will recent push for Denson affect Richmond Senior’s coach search?
http://yourdailyjournal.com/sports/...r-denson-affect-richmond-seniors-coach-search
http://yourdailyjournal.com/sports/...r-denson-affect-richmond-seniors-coach-search
The newspaper article says he isn't getting an interview. It's obvious there are more highly qualified candidates that have applied.