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AUcane said:
from an Xs and Os and game strategy perspective, one can argue that the two are close. But, from the perspective of program building, development of players, instilling a good culture, etc., it's not even close.
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VinnDogg said:
From the comments below the article(when debating about D'onfrio as Al's replacement).

. I am also not impressed with D'Onoforio at all and would be very disappointed with that hire. His play calling was suspect and I think it is risky to think he is up to the still enormous challenge of the Temple program.


This from fans of Temple that watched him coach for 5 years. Doesn't sound like knee-jerk reaction at all. Sounds like someone who witnessed a defensive train wreck most weeks.
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That is alright. Even some top programs' fans suspect their coaches' play calling. At least, they didn't say his play calling was disaster. In fact, there are a few comments like the idea D'Onoforio takes HC positions.Those who said no just wanted someone with HC experience
 
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Temple was Al golden first head coaching gig. So he Was learning on the job, and I think he did a heck of a job learning as he went.
 
If golden is capable in nothing more than building up a program for future success....ill take it. Especially with the crap about to be dumped on us during a low period.
 
Lmao at this comment

"Mark D'Onofrio all the way. That would give the program the best, consistent direction for years straight. Hiring someone else would set the program backwards. And who knows, Mark D'Onofrio could have been the brains behind it all? Most head coaches get alot of credit, but most have very very good coordinators next to them. Mark D'Onofrio could do no worse than Mr, Joke Al Golden, I mean Judas. Plus, Judas left us with some pretty good talent and a blueprint to keep us an 8-9 win team if we decide to follow that path. I would not tolerate another Bobby Wallace."
 
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If the guy liked D'onofrio it kind of makes me feel good.

Guys form the Temple board told me after the Golden hire that he always had good lines there. This scheme can't work without a defensive line.

But they also said they hated Temples offense even though they always had decent to good points against averages. Someone called it "a breath of fresh air" when their new defensive coordinator Chuck Heater came in and started attacking.

They were basically saying they thought Addazio was a better coach than Golden already in the beginning of last year. A big part of it was game day coaching and the defensive scheme.
 
AUcane said:
from an Xs and Os and game strategy perspective, one can argue that the two are close. But, from the perspective of program building, development of players, instilling a good culture, etc., it's not even close.
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The head coach doesn't need to be a great X's and O's coach. You need a leader. You need a Jimmy Johnson.
 
DrJay23 said:
Lmao at this comment

"Mark D'Onofrio all the way. That would give the program the best, consistent direction for years straight. Hiring someone else would set the program backwards. And who knows, Mark D'Onofrio could have been the brains behind it all? Most head coaches get alot of credit, but most have very very good coordinators next to them. Mark D'Onofrio could do no worse than Mr, Joke Al Golden, I mean Judas. Plus, Judas left us with some pretty good talent and a blueprint to keep us an 8-9 win team if we decide to follow that path. I would not tolerate another Bobby Wallace."
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lulz
 
FlaSportsFan88 said:
If the guy liked D'onofrio it kind of makes me feel good.

Guys form the Temple board told me after the Golden hire that he always had good lines there. This scheme can't work without a defensive line.

But they also said they hated Temples offense even though they always had decent to good points against averages. Someone called it "a breath of fresh air" when their new defensive coordinator Chuck Heater came in and started attacking.

They were basically saying they thought Addazio was a better coach than Golden already in the beginning of last year. A big part of it was game day coaching and the defensive scheme.
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They love Addazio like we loved Coker in 01/02

I'm sure they'd be saying the same thing about him had he taken over Temple starting in 2006 (like Golden)
 
One of the better threads on UM messageboards since the loss...actual discussion from both sides instead of the "sky is falling/everything sucks" misery.

And yes, the loss sucked. bad.


Carry on...
 
canesman said:
I don't think he has proven he is a better head coach than Randy Shannon with a 7-6 records thus far. He is much better in other areas but he has shown nothing on the field.
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He proved he was better than Randy when he took a zero win program and took them to 9 wins in 4 years while Randy took a 7 win program and left them a 7 win program.

Randy Shannon would have represented the final nail in the coffin of Temple Football had he taken over in 2006.
 
DeadPoets said:
FlaSportsFan88 said:
If the guy liked D'onofrio it kind of makes me feel good.

Guys form the Temple board told me after the Golden hire that he always had good lines there. This scheme can't work without a defensive line.

But they also said they hated Temples offense even though they always had decent to good points against averages. Someone called it "a breath of fresh air" when their new defensive coordinator Chuck Heater came in and started attacking.

They were basically saying they thought Addazio was a better coach than Golden already in the beginning of last year. A big part of it was game day coaching and the defensive scheme.
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They love Addazio like we loved Coker in 01/02

I'm sure they'd be saying the same thing about him had he taken over Temple starting in 2006 (like Golden)
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I wonder if the Temple fans have noticed that Addazio hasn't beaten a MAC team with a winning record either.
 
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Dingaan1828 said:
DeadPoets said:
FlaSportsFan88 said:
If the guy liked D'onofrio it kind of makes me feel good.

Guys form the Temple board told me after the Golden hire that he always had good lines there. This scheme can't work without a defensive line.

But they also said they hated Temples offense even though they always had decent to good points against averages. Someone called it "a breath of fresh air" when their new defensive coordinator Chuck Heater came in and started attacking.

They were basically saying they thought Addazio was a better coach than Golden already in the beginning of last year. A big part of it was game day coaching and the defensive scheme.
Click to expand...

They love Addazio like we loved Coker in 01/02

I'm sure they'd be saying the same thing about him had he taken over Temple starting in 2006 (like Golden)
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I wonder if the Temple fans have noticed that Addazio hasn't beaten a MAC team with a winning record either.
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The problem with this line of thinking is that typically you have 1-3 teams in the MAC with winning records.
In 2009 for example, Temple only faced 1 MAC team with a winning record, OHIO. Execute him.
 
Golden is beginning to bring the talent back to Miami. It will take time...our best players right now are guys who have been in the program two years or less.
 
CaneAlmighty said:
Dingaan1828 said:
DeadPoets said:
FlaSportsFan88 said:
If the guy liked D'onofrio it kind of makes me feel good.

Guys form the Temple board told me after the Golden hire that he always had good lines there. This scheme can't work without a defensive line.

But they also said they hated Temples offense even though they always had decent to good points against averages. Someone called it "a breath of fresh air" when their new defensive coordinator Chuck Heater came in and started attacking.

They were basically saying they thought Addazio was a better coach than Golden already in the beginning of last year. A big part of it was game day coaching and the defensive scheme.
Click to expand...

They love Addazio like we loved Coker in 01/02

I'm sure they'd be saying the same thing about him had he taken over Temple starting in 2006 (like Golden)
Click to expand...

I wonder if the Temple fans have noticed that Addazio hasn't beaten a MAC team with a winning record either.
Click to expand...

The problem with this line of thinking is that typically you have 1-3 teams in the MAC with winning records.
In 2009 for example, Temple only faced 1 MAC team with a winning record, OHIO. Execute him.
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I understand it perfectly. Most MAC teams are fodder for Big-10 homecoming games. It's very hard for a MAC team to have a winning record. Thus, as you pointed out, you don't face many. And when you do, they tend to be pretty good.
 
All the schemes are not going to matter if we don't have production from the line. He who controls the line of scrimmage wins the game.
 
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