Facts -
1. DB hired CG. He knew going in that CG would not be available until after the end of the NFL season. Therefore, the short time to select a staff, recruit, etc would all likely hurt the results in these areas.
2. Determining which members of the previous FB staff to retain and getting the right ones would be difficult for CG to do in the time required. CG had to rely on DB, Larry New and others he trusted for input. BOB and GS were kept. I assume continuity of the offense (perceived by most to be very good or better), and a former GT coach with ties to Georgia and Georgia recruiting had to be big factors. Those staff members not retained did their best to get even by hurting our recruting of players they had pursued.
3. DB hired our Stength and Conditioning Coach who also reports to DB. He had previously been at WF and was the ACC SC Coach of the year. Interesting that when Grobe arrived at WF, he did not like the OL conditioning (said they were too fat and too slow)
4. When CG's choic for DC got knocked out in Resume scandal # xxx, DB's ties to Tenuta brought him on board as CG's DC.
4. CG came in with a returning 2nd team QB, who had not gotten many reps, a xfr JR and 2 FR. Based on reps, assessment by BOB and CG, the returning QB left.
5. Based on spring and spring final scrimmage, it appeared we had two good QBs with AJ definitely holding the upper hand.
6. CG has been a winner whereever he has been. Not always a big winner, but he did get a DIV 2 National Championship and made NFL playoffs as a Head Coach.
Opinions -
1. With all of the uncertainty of staff, BOB flirting with NFL, loss of selected DC, CG was put in a position where he felt he had to or was told to make BOB OC, Asst HC, and QB coach to retain him. Based on AJ's lack of progress and no perceived development of DB, this decision was bad. BOB has NO experience in developing a new QB or even coaching one until after Ralph left. With Godsey, he already had a QB who was equal to a Coach in our system. CG has to know this was a bad decision, and the move of BOB to the box, PN on the sideline is part of an adjustment to help.
2. Tenuta for all his perceived brilliance, took the UNC defense and lost to GT and several others. His aggressive get after it approach is fun to watch, fun to play and has an awful lot going for it. However, when an offense like WF that is very disciplined, an offense like UGAG and Fresno State says we are going to come right at you, stop us if you can, we can't. Likewise, he is suppose to be great at coaching DBs, our DB position coach is suppose to be very good, but yet our CBs and Ss show serious weaknesses in technique and execution. Tenuta, who has no specific position to coach, certainly has time to help a position coach if it is needed. Or is he spending his time looking for the next job?
3. I disagree with most of you who think CG shows no sign of emotion or passion. I have seen several times this year, that I thought he was about to burst into tears, and others when I thought he was about to tear people apart. I think he has demonstrated an unbelievable ability to hold it in, but I think it has really gotten to him. I think the local media's back biting, misquoting, and stabs have resulted in him virtually telling them nothing and basically giving direct answers to questions. I think the negative reaction by GT fans to the media BS, keeps him from saying much to the fans as well.
4. I think last year's recruiting class will turn out to be very good, and based on the situation be great. It looks like this year's recruiting class will have some talent. We'll have to wait and see.
5. I think CG and DB will definitely have some discussions after the recruiting season. However, I am one that believes CG will be the person to set some mandates. CG is ultimately the person who will be judged based on our FB success or failure. I believe CG will require what is necessary for him to do it his way; time will tell.
6. By the way, I think I see why Pat Carter was quoted as saying CG wanted his verbal made purblic to help attract some WRs. I don't think AJ and DB have many WR recruits lined up at the door.
1. DB hired CG. He knew going in that CG would not be available until after the end of the NFL season. Therefore, the short time to select a staff, recruit, etc would all likely hurt the results in these areas.
2. Determining which members of the previous FB staff to retain and getting the right ones would be difficult for CG to do in the time required. CG had to rely on DB, Larry New and others he trusted for input. BOB and GS were kept. I assume continuity of the offense (perceived by most to be very good or better), and a former GT coach with ties to Georgia and Georgia recruiting had to be big factors. Those staff members not retained did their best to get even by hurting our recruting of players they had pursued.
3. DB hired our Stength and Conditioning Coach who also reports to DB. He had previously been at WF and was the ACC SC Coach of the year. Interesting that when Grobe arrived at WF, he did not like the OL conditioning (said they were too fat and too slow)
4. When CG's choic for DC got knocked out in Resume scandal # xxx, DB's ties to Tenuta brought him on board as CG's DC.
4. CG came in with a returning 2nd team QB, who had not gotten many reps, a xfr JR and 2 FR. Based on reps, assessment by BOB and CG, the returning QB left.
5. Based on spring and spring final scrimmage, it appeared we had two good QBs with AJ definitely holding the upper hand.
6. CG has been a winner whereever he has been. Not always a big winner, but he did get a DIV 2 National Championship and made NFL playoffs as a Head Coach.
Opinions -
1. With all of the uncertainty of staff, BOB flirting with NFL, loss of selected DC, CG was put in a position where he felt he had to or was told to make BOB OC, Asst HC, and QB coach to retain him. Based on AJ's lack of progress and no perceived development of DB, this decision was bad. BOB has NO experience in developing a new QB or even coaching one until after Ralph left. With Godsey, he already had a QB who was equal to a Coach in our system. CG has to know this was a bad decision, and the move of BOB to the box, PN on the sideline is part of an adjustment to help.
2. Tenuta for all his perceived brilliance, took the UNC defense and lost to GT and several others. His aggressive get after it approach is fun to watch, fun to play and has an awful lot going for it. However, when an offense like WF that is very disciplined, an offense like UGAG and Fresno State says we are going to come right at you, stop us if you can, we can't. Likewise, he is suppose to be great at coaching DBs, our DB position coach is suppose to be very good, but yet our CBs and Ss show serious weaknesses in technique and execution. Tenuta, who has no specific position to coach, certainly has time to help a position coach if it is needed. Or is he spending his time looking for the next job?
3. I disagree with most of you who think CG shows no sign of emotion or passion. I have seen several times this year, that I thought he was about to burst into tears, and others when I thought he was about to tear people apart. I think he has demonstrated an unbelievable ability to hold it in, but I think it has really gotten to him. I think the local media's back biting, misquoting, and stabs have resulted in him virtually telling them nothing and basically giving direct answers to questions. I think the negative reaction by GT fans to the media BS, keeps him from saying much to the fans as well.
4. I think last year's recruiting class will turn out to be very good, and based on the situation be great. It looks like this year's recruiting class will have some talent. We'll have to wait and see.
5. I think CG and DB will definitely have some discussions after the recruiting season. However, I am one that believes CG will be the person to set some mandates. CG is ultimately the person who will be judged based on our FB success or failure. I believe CG will require what is necessary for him to do it his way; time will tell.
6. By the way, I think I see why Pat Carter was quoted as saying CG wanted his verbal made purblic to help attract some WRs. I don't think AJ and DB have many WR recruits lined up at the door.
