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Post by elonlax01 on Dec 26, 2016 21:41:26 GMT -5
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Post by fc4life on Dec 26, 2016 23:23:15 GMT -5
This article with Blank's quotes just goes to show how bad the situation is. His lack of understanding the recruiting schedule is mind-boggling. January is a huge month for FCS recruiting. It is when most of our official visits take place. Waiting for anything past the new year is only going to set us back even further.
Where is his leadership? Where is "I have a plan. I'm going to get the best coach we can get in here as quickly as possible." Where is the fire? His statement about being caught off-guard with Rich's resignation was telling. He has no plan. No vision. That's why we're in our third search in six years.
Every AD should have a list of three names for every head coaching position. Look at how quick UTC and Richmond moved. They had guys hired within days of their coach leaving.
If Leo cared at all, Blank would be fired. This is embarrassing.
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Post by Grandpa on Dec 27, 2016 6:52:08 GMT -5
Unreal. As bad as this year played out why would Blank not have a list of candidates?  Any AD would have a HC target list for every sport. The hire needs to be made next week. If not, the recruiting class is screwed. I have to believe that Blank is lowering the timing expectations. Also, I find it interesting the Skrosky has not been announced at FIU??? Nothing on their web site nor a big announcement. Their OL coach hire was announced the day before Skrosky's departure. You would think Butch would want to bury the news in the Holiday headlines!!!! |
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Post by homer on Dec 27, 2016 6:55:33 GMT -5
Just because Blank says he has no immediate deadline doesn't mean something isn't already close to done. If the position is left unfilled in mid-January, then this criticism is warranted.
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Post by Grandma on Dec 27, 2016 7:39:21 GMT -5
I would say it's still early on this criticism. With the holidays it does change some timing. He might have had a list too but maybe not interested or if it's an FBS coach maybe a bowl game or maybe they have already started working on a deal. No one really does know.
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Post by Grandpa on Dec 27, 2016 7:39:33 GMT -5
Just because Blank says he has no immediate deadline doesn't mean something isn't already close to done. If the position is left unfilled in mid-January, then this criticism is warranted. True but not very smart on Blank's part. At least provide a vision and a plan. Message to the fan base and more importantly the potential recruits and their parents is unacceptable. That criticism is warranted. |
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Post by elonfirefighter on Dec 27, 2016 8:47:07 GMT -5
Just because Blank says he has no immediate deadline doesn't mean something isn't already close to done. If the position is left unfilled in mid-January, then this criticism is warranted. True but not very smart on Blank's part. At least provide a vision and a plan. Message to the fan base and more importantly the potential recruits and their parents is unacceptable. That criticism is warranted. I agree more with the recruits needing to be in the loop as not to loose them. We personally don't know what is going on with the admin and recruits. As for us as much as we would like to have direct link to the red phone, we don't. The admin doesn't have an obligation to tell us every step. As with every coaching search one of the many ears on this site will hear something and have speculation before the actual news breaks. |
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Post by Grandpa on Dec 27, 2016 9:00:45 GMT -5
True but not very smart on Blank's part. At least provide a vision and a plan. Message to the fan base and more importantly the potential recruits and their parents is unacceptable. That criticism is warranted. I agree more with the recruits needing to be in the loop as not to loose them. We personally don't know what is going on with the admin and recruits. As for us as much as we would like to have direct link to the red phone, we don't. The admin doesn't have an obligation to tell us every step. As with every coaching search one of the many ears on this site will hear something and have speculation before the actual news breaks. You have a lame duck staff and the administration has never met the recruits. I'm fairly certain this is a quiet period for recruting so the only info a potential commit receives is from social media and any printed press. My point is lay out a vision for your process. Blank's entire messaging since last Tuesday's announcement has been amateurish at best. This opportunity is now the best HC opening in all of FCS & better then most that have been available/filled. A real chance to create enthusiasm and "life" around the program. |
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Post by elonfirefighter on Dec 27, 2016 9:05:40 GMT -5
I could be wrong but contact still can be made during a quiet period, just no personal visits
A quiet period occurs when a coach at an NCAA institution cannot have any in-person contact with a prospective student-athlete or their parents. Coaches can’t go to see any of the athlete’s sporting events or their practices. Athletes are allowed to visit college campuses during quiet periods. Coaches can write or talk to student-athletes on the phone as well.
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Post by fc4life on Dec 27, 2016 9:23:44 GMT -5
Just because Blank says he has no immediate deadline doesn't mean something isn't already close to done. If the position is left unfilled in mid-January, then this criticism is warranted. Blank needs to show that he has a plan. Leadership is about communicating. His lack of communication is a sign of weak leadership. Tell your fans, your alums and the players that you are working as hard as possible. So disappointing. |
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Post by Grandpa on Dec 27, 2016 9:46:44 GMT -5
I could be wrong but contact still can be made during a quiet period, just no personal visits A quiet period occurs when a coach at an NCAA institution cannot have any in-person contact with a prospective student-athlete or their parents. Coaches can’t go to see any of the athlete’s sporting events or their practices. Athletes are allowed to visit college campuses during quiet periods. Coaches can write or talk to student-athletes on the phone as well. you are correct. I think it is a dead period. The big question is who is making contact and staying close to the recruits? The lame duck staff? The administration doesn't know any of these young men also, here is how you lead and message. Just released on several media outlets. "UConn: AD David Benedict notes that he has a short list of guys he’s interested in for the vacant head coaching job, and adds that he won’t use a search firm." Decisive and to the point. |
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Post by Elon 2007 on Dec 27, 2016 12:50:33 GMT -5
Hey give Blank slack, he has never had to hire a football coach before.... oh wait...
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Post by whoanellie on Dec 27, 2016 22:15:40 GMT -5
I wonder what search firm Blank is using? with time being a prime element I hope they do not drag their feet and a quality candidate appears and really want this opportunity
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Post by Elon 2007 on Dec 27, 2016 22:30:08 GMT -5
If we are wasting money on a search firm... but won't spend money on key essentials in the athletic department. Just shows what Elon is about.
This isnt going to happen this week. So we are looking Jan 2nd/3rd at best.
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Post by whoanellie on Dec 28, 2016 9:08:25 GMT -5
footballscoop.com shows nothing other than vacancies late in the season hire helps no one
We so need a type A personality to take over this program. Someone with fire in their belly that can get this boat turned around
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