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I don’t post much even though I’ve been a member for a while, but I felt I might as well get after this topic. I’m not a slurper or a mope; just GD realist like @Dwinstitles.
I’m no insider but I am going to speak from experience and keep this as succinct as possible (for all those of you who reply with- too long, didn’t read. Hahaha)
Mario obviously walked into a **** show that has been in the making for two decades. Minus the couple of years Richt was here, but he didn’t have the energy to affect as much change as the program needed. We all know this is the case, but we don’t KNOW.
If you don’t or haven’t led/managed an organization, you’re never going to fully understand what must get done to fix a clusterfvck of an organization. Unfortunately, I have had to do this a couple of times and it’s a long process. This man had to come in and identify strengths, weaknesses, current processes, etc... From there he had to identify 50, 100, 300-meter targets and prioritize tasks, duties, and processes. Thankfully he has an experienced AD in Rad to work the larger athletic department picture. I’m sure a few times a week he brought something up and someone told him, “uhhh we don’t do that” or “we haven’t done that.” Which likely led to some WTF moments from him. He obviously identified recruiting as his number one priority, and it has paid off. It was the most time sensitive and program building aspect for the team.
In regard to the coordinators, I’m honestly frustrated as well that they haven’t been hired but I also know there is a lot of other program building/fixing that he has to juggle as well. The reality when it comes down to for recruiting, I don’t think the OC/DC name is as important to recruits as we make it. The style is important, but the young men are committing to Mario and the university, followed by the position coaches. They know Mario is here for the long haul because when he tells them it’s a destination job for him, Its 100% believable. What Clemson had for coordinator continuity is the exception not the rule for P5 programs. Am I concerned about the lack of position coaches identified on defense, yes but not until T-Rob left us.
All you chicken littles need to calm down because you don’t even know the fraction of **** Mario has been trying to fix in our beloved program. A lot of you probably complain about kids nowadays wanting everything now; yet here you are. If his hires suck; bust out the pitchforks and torches. At the same time, there are a lot of you that need to cover up your rainbows and sunshine because there are potential reasons for concern.
Thanks @Cribby, @JayCane20, @Brooklyndee, @LeedsCane, @Boarcane, @Da Jumbo Mutombo, @Hoyacane1620, @SouthParkCane, @jackbenimble71, etc... for all the insider info you can and do share.
****, this **** is still longer than I intended. Fvck it.
I’m no insider but I am going to speak from experience and keep this as succinct as possible (for all those of you who reply with- too long, didn’t read. Hahaha)
Mario obviously walked into a **** show that has been in the making for two decades. Minus the couple of years Richt was here, but he didn’t have the energy to affect as much change as the program needed. We all know this is the case, but we don’t KNOW.
If you don’t or haven’t led/managed an organization, you’re never going to fully understand what must get done to fix a clusterfvck of an organization. Unfortunately, I have had to do this a couple of times and it’s a long process. This man had to come in and identify strengths, weaknesses, current processes, etc... From there he had to identify 50, 100, 300-meter targets and prioritize tasks, duties, and processes. Thankfully he has an experienced AD in Rad to work the larger athletic department picture. I’m sure a few times a week he brought something up and someone told him, “uhhh we don’t do that” or “we haven’t done that.” Which likely led to some WTF moments from him. He obviously identified recruiting as his number one priority, and it has paid off. It was the most time sensitive and program building aspect for the team.
In regard to the coordinators, I’m honestly frustrated as well that they haven’t been hired but I also know there is a lot of other program building/fixing that he has to juggle as well. The reality when it comes down to for recruiting, I don’t think the OC/DC name is as important to recruits as we make it. The style is important, but the young men are committing to Mario and the university, followed by the position coaches. They know Mario is here for the long haul because when he tells them it’s a destination job for him, Its 100% believable. What Clemson had for coordinator continuity is the exception not the rule for P5 programs. Am I concerned about the lack of position coaches identified on defense, yes but not until T-Rob left us.
All you chicken littles need to calm down because you don’t even know the fraction of **** Mario has been trying to fix in our beloved program. A lot of you probably complain about kids nowadays wanting everything now; yet here you are. If his hires suck; bust out the pitchforks and torches. At the same time, there are a lot of you that need to cover up your rainbows and sunshine because there are potential reasons for concern.
Thanks @Cribby, @JayCane20, @Brooklyndee, @LeedsCane, @Boarcane, @Da Jumbo Mutombo, @Hoyacane1620, @SouthParkCane, @jackbenimble71, etc... for all the insider info you can and do share.
****, this **** is still longer than I intended. Fvck it.