Corch Enamelstain
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All's fair in love and war. College football is big business. There is no easy way to say 'goodbye'—and for players to rip a coach for leaving last minute, when said players will flip on national signing day (burning a school that recruited them for years, planned on their arrival, didn't recruit other players at the position, et al) or kids that will bail early to go pro, when a program was reliant upon them the next year ... it goes both ways.
Had Taggart not done a good job, Oregon would've had zero issue firing his *** and sending him packing just before Christmas. Instead, dude is from Bradenton, was offered a gig at Florida State (after coaching at South Florida for a few years) and is back in his home state.
Sounds like sour grapes from some 17-year olds who are too green to know how the game works.
Taggart had to play his hand wisely; as would any coach in that situation. Things could've fallen apart with Florida State at the last minute—so if he announces that he's going and then is stuck in Eugene, then what? Awkward.
Again, there is no "right" way to do this. People need to grow thicker skin. College Football is high-stakes poker and then some.
Remember Fat Al going silent for a week during the Pedo State HC search? Hindsight is always 20/20 and Oregon may have lucked out by FSU pulling the trigger...Miami probably would have benefitted had Pedo State grabbed Mr. Pillars.
I thought Taggart was such a perfect fit for Oregon, but now it's time to welcome him to the ACC.
It is always rainy, cold, and cloudy up there. Perhaps that's a major factor, because your right, the facilities are beautiful, and of course you got all of those Nike custom unis rolling in each year.It makes sense if you've been to Eugene recently, as I have, and spoken to some locals. They think the facilities and money alone have earned supreme status, and that every one of their athletic programs should be viewed accordingly nationwide. Tonight I visited an Oregon message board. They were alternately calling Taggart the most reviled coach in school history, and asking if Oregon can successfully sue him.
I have to say the facilities were stunning. And that doesn't even include the planned major renovation to the Hayward Field track and field venue. I'm surprised the recruiting hasn't been better prior to this year.
All's fair in love and war. College football is big business. There is no easy way to say 'goodbye'—and for players to rip a coach for leaving last minute, when said players will flip on national signing day (burning a school that recruited them for years, planned on their arrival, didn't recruit other players at the position, et al) or kids that will bail early to go pro, when a program was reliant upon them the next year ... it goes both ways.
Had Taggart not done a good job, Oregon would've had zero issue firing his *** and sending him packing just before Christmas. Instead, dude is from Bradenton, was offered a gig at Florida State (after coaching at South Florida for a few years) and is back in his home state.
Sounds like sour grapes from some 17-year olds who are too green to know how the game works.
Taggart had to play his hand wisely; as would any coach in that situation. Things could've fallen apart with Florida State at the last minute—so if he announces that he's going and then is stuck in Eugene, then what? Awkward.
Again, there is no "right" way to do this. People need to grow thicker skin. College Football is high-stakes poker and then some.
You're surprised incredible facilities haven't made Oregon more attractive? I mean, it's not like they're going there to play for someone proven to give a player a great chance at being a millionaire.It makes sense if you've been to Eugene recently, as I have, and spoken to some locals. They think the facilities and money alone have earned supreme status, and that every one of their athletic programs should be viewed accordingly nationwide. Tonight I visited an Oregon message board. They were alternately calling Taggart the most reviled coach in school history, and asking if Oregon can successfully sue him.
I have to say the facilities were stunning. And that doesn't even include the planned major renovation to the Hayward Field track and field venue. I'm surprised the recruiting hasn't been better prior to this year.
I thought Taggart was such a perfect fit for Oregon, but now it's time to welcome him to the ACC.