Regardless of Billy’s lack of results on field

Want him to succeed. But offense is far from only issue on the field.

 

Absolutely agree, and that same illustration by Shane about adjusting the yardage on the throw really resonated with me as well. For some time now, we have not had coaches who know how to make adjustments during the game. That's not just a knock on BN. But, the really big takeaway for me was Shane talking about his practice, practice, practice. And another thing came up for me: we have a genuis, offensive-minded, coach in SOS. Why don't these coaches tap into that?

 

Steve Spurrier calls out Florida coaches over sideline behavior

“We need one of our coaches get mad,” Spurrier said. “I don’t know if any of them are capable, but I’d love to see one of them on the sideline throw his sheet down, or his headset, or do something. Somebody, somebody get mad.”

 

Because Coach has a system and he is going to die on that hill

 

This is why it has to be Kiffen or Urban (types) at the top of the list. Those are guys kids will stay to play for and line up to join.

If we are going mid major again, just keep Nap and see if he grows

 

The team and coaches tend to take on the persona of the head coach which means everyone's on a sedative here.

 

I don't want to fire Napier right now. Don't think it accomplishes much. Let him continue to run the program until later in the year while we look.

Another reason is we can see which players actually care.

Let's switch to an offense suited for Lagway. It will take some time. Let Russ run it. The downside is that Napier finds a way out. But honestly if he does, that's ok by me.

 

Visor tossing, dammit!

 

I think his system is his persona, his world. If you are going to run a difficult offense, he has been replaced. It would be nice to see change, but.

 

Very true. I'd like to think that the right guy could convince talent to stay, but with the ease of the portal and lure of NIL from somewhere else, there's no way to know until it happens.

 

This. In the age of NIL and free transfers, there is no such thing as stocking the shelves. There’s going to be transfers. We can’t even pull off a Zook.

 

Which is why I think this program is taking a death spiral at the worst time in history, especially with Miami making a name for themselves at the moment.

I was never a kiffin guy but I do think he is one of the few names that can salvage the roster although I don't think he leaves ole miss at the moment. Very very few names that would be able to keep players and even recruits right now. Napier really did a number with this. The defense is a problem too but if he hired a capable OC it would have been manageable. As it is, I'm not so sure.

 

Zook as recruiting coordinator.

 

Brohm or Petrino I think we can get. Kiffin and Urban seem like pie in the sky stuff.

 

As long as Napier embraces the 12 package, we will flounder on offense. I guess it’s better than embracing the Wing-T formation from 100 years ago.

 

Eli Holstein at Pitt now…I know we recruited him.

 

Ego

 

Not sure the next guy will benefit from the existing players staying or leaving. I think all these kids wouldn't be at UF if they were not capable. Its on the coaches to teach them and push them, sub/replace them as needed. These particular players (or other players) matter less than the coaching at this age. Ofcourse a couple of 5 star/first round talent helps (is needed even to win in the SEC) but the core is just great athletes that need be be coached properly and effectively. I just don't believe so many Miami players were just that much faster and stronger than any of ours. If thats the case, our recruiting is completely broken. I think they knew what they were doing so could play fast and aggressive. Ours looked unsure so we were slow and weak. Worst case is there is a lot of talent in the portal for coaches with the right eye and approach. All that said, I do think Billy's investments in the rest of the program should help. The number of people in the working in program has to have some value when directed correctly.

 

That's an interesting point.

I've know people who have to do it their way. Many were very successful. Some lost huge opportunities because they couldn't adapt.

It is really hard for people with the ego of succeeding doing it their way to be able to see that change is necessary when they don't see it.

 

I felt Miami played faster too, and I suspect when a player is having to do too much thinking, rather than playing instinctually, it slows him down.