this is the internet dipshyt. what you've described is exactly what its for.
No, that's what you're using it for. There's lots of ways to use the internet to stimulate some action for the cause you want to take up (ousting Golden). You'd just rather use it as a podium to complain as opposed to using it to organize anything that would be of actual consequence. I don't know if it's fear it wouldn't work, or not knowing if you'd get enough support behind the cause...or whatever. But it is painfully clear all you want to do is sit and bytch and contribute nothing.
as for Golden - what exactly has he done thats "good ****" - I cant think of anything. and I dont have anything personal against F.A.G. I just dont want him ruining my team any more. his defense is DOG **** and his coaching hires have been questionable and he cant recruit a ***cing DT to save his life
I'll give Golden credit for being a stabilizing force for the program thru all the NCAA stuff. He gets panned for being a politician/car salesman, but I don't know of many other coaches that would have 1) stuck around or 2) handled all of that as well as he did.
I'll give him credit for reeling in some decent recruiting classes through all of that. He's a tireless worker when it comes to that, no doubt. One major fault is that he's still letting way too many studs from S. Florida go elsewhere, but he has pulled some talented guys (Duke Johnson, Stacy Coley, and Chad Thomas just to name a few).
I'll give him credit for being there for the kids. When Malcolm Lewis snapped his ankle against GT, that told me all I needed to know about Golden as a man, and how much he cares about these kids. I will never discount him as a man due to that--no matter his coaching flaws.
I'll give him credit for refocusing things while letting the kids have more fun. Under Shannon, we didn't seem to have any sort of offseason conditioning or strength training, and we were stuck with talent that couldn't really reach it's potential due to that. So, Golden made the workouts tougher. It's debatable as to whether or not it's where it needs to be, but it is better than it was under Shannon. Also--we seemed to look half-dead on the field under Shannon. No fire, no passion...just took on the stonewalled/emotionless look that Shannon struck at all times. Golden has more personality, and our think compared to Shannon--the team has took on more of a passion/fire.
Call that Rah-Rah if you want, but there's plenty to dog him out for too (and I've done so on here, and on other Canes boards). I agree with him not being able to pull a decent DT, the defense sucking ****, and my least favorite coaching hire (besides NoDFrio) has been Coley so far...he's shown me nothing yet, and his playcalling is god-awful. Golden either needs to kick his butt up between his shoulder blades and tell him to get better, or he needs to replace him. I think on gameday, Golden doesn't have a killer instinct that great HC's have. I think his game management (including clock management) is highly questionable at times. I'm not happy with the development of certain guys under him, like Chickillo. Last but not least--our D scheme is horrid. In theory, it's a good idea, but I don't think it works well with collegiate level players, and especially ones from S. Florida.
I'm not to the point of calling for a banner or doing any other things to oust Golden, myself. I think this year is going to tell the tale. The install for this D should be over, and the overall talent level has gotten better (IMO). The offense (save for having a new young QB) is LOADED with elite skill players and gamebreakers. THIS is the year to make that step into double-digit wins, and specifically, win the Coastal outright. If he can't get at least that accomplished, then have a torch/pitchfork ready for me...and I'll help you decide what the banner should say.
