Whether some on here want to accept reality or not, CBK and CKS are friends off the field. They have known each other going back to their playing days and coached under Saban. Both definitely wear their emotions on their sleeve like other coaches (Dabo, Venebles, Harbaugh, etc). Not everyone reacts like a Saban or Belichick. Doesn’t take away their ability to coach. I’m not going to worry or criticize CBK for the postgame emotions. Who effin cares?
CBK has been on the job for a little over 2.5 years. In his 2nd recruiting class (pre-Portal) GT is sitting with a consensus Top 20 recruiting class, after last years #28-#30 class.
The ending last night certainly sucked (1997 game is what I compare it too from an emotions standpoint) but the arrow is pointing up.
There are some things CBK needs to do in order to get GT to that 9+ win regular season next year, and it starts today.
1. Finish the recruiting class. Ensure NSD goes as expected this week.
2. Keep as many impact players out of the Portal as possible. It starts with HK.
3. Keep CBF, CTS as the OC/DC combo through next year. There are numerous reports of other programs coming after CBF.
IF CBK can do all 3 above, that’s a step into towards a successful/breakout 2025 season. If GT hits on 2-2.5 above, it will hurt a little, but GT can overcome that. If GT loses HK, OC, DC…….That will be a tough Spring to catch back up.
I have confidence in CBK to keep the program going in the right direction.