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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

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Both are replaceable. Good for them for finding a pay day
Johnson will hurt but we have had two great OL coaches in a row so I trust Vigen to find a great replacement. I think the loss of Walker is a good thing. Housewright was more creative and called a better game but he had his off field issues and did not treat the players well. I think we (Vigen) can do better.


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gtapp wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 3:51 pm
CodyCat wrote:
Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:35 am
Both are replaceable. Good for them for finding a pay day
Johnson will hurt but we have had two great OL coaches in a row so I trust Vigen to find a great replacement. I think the loss of Walker is a good thing. Housewright was more creative and called a better game but he had his off field issues and did not treat the players well. I think we (Vigen) can do better.
Better?! It was the #1 offense in the nation!



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

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BelligerentBobcat wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:21 pm
gtapp wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 3:51 pm
CodyCat wrote:
Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:35 am
Both are replaceable. Good for them for finding a pay day
Johnson will hurt but we have had two great OL coaches in a row so I trust Vigen to find a great replacement. I think the loss of Walker is a good thing. Housewright was more creative and called a better game but he had his off field issues and did not treat the players well. I think we (Vigen) can do better.
Better?! It was the #1 offense in the nation!
Yeah but only in terms of points.



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by GoCats18 » Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:13 pm

Thought someone said McEndoo’s son is a fullback and entered the portal after his dad was let go. Could be a replacement for Rohan and Al Johnson.


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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by AFCAT » Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:19 pm

GoCats18 wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:13 pm
Thought someone said McEndoo’s son is a fullback and entered the portal after his dad was let go. Could be a replacement for Rohan and Al Johnson.
His son already got an offer from Reno. I’d be shocked if McEndoo came back here to coach.


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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by BlueNGoldTilIDie » Wed Jan 08, 2025 9:37 pm

AFCAT wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:19 pm
GoCats18 wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:13 pm
Thought someone said McEndoo’s son is a fullback and entered the portal after his dad was let go. Could be a replacement for Rohan and Al Johnson.
His son already got an offer from Reno. I’d be shocked if McEndoo came back here to coach.
They were at the national championship game. Not saying it’s wouldn’t happen but it’s a possibility.



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by nanacat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:31 am

Vigen doesn't seem to rush things like hiring new staff but I do wonder when we'll hear about replacements? Will there be inside moves or guys coming from other programs? Obviously with playing in the NC and focusing there, Vigen may have missed out on some good candidates, but hopefully the cupboard isn't totally bare.



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by Bocephus » Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:40 am

What about promoting Sam Mix or Udy to OC?



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by 4KornerKat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:55 am

Bocephus wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:40 am
What about promoting Sam Mix or Udy to OC?
If Udy doesn't get promoted to OC does he look to leave? I think he took a pay cut to stay from when he was Choate's OC.



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by coloradocat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:45 am

4KornerKat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:55 am
Bocephus wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:40 am
What about promoting Sam Mix or Udy to OC?
If Udy doesn't get promoted to OC does he look to leave? I think he took a pay cut to stay from when he was Choate's OC.
If he doesn't get some kind of promotion he's nearing Elijah Elliot territory on the coaching staff.


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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by nanacat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:49 am

coloradocat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:45 am
4KornerKat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:55 am
Bocephus wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:40 am
What about promoting Sam Mix or Udy to OC?
If Udy doesn't get promoted to OC does he look to leave? I think he took a pay cut to stay from when he was Choate's OC.
If he doesn't get some kind of promotion he's nearing Elijah Elliot territory on the coaching staff.
I'm afraid you're right. He stayed loyal and should be rewarded for that, imo



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by 94VegasCat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:55 am

I agree on Udy but I also trust Vigen and his replacement hires, minus WMG.


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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by coloradocat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:13 am

nanacat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:49 am
coloradocat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:45 am
4KornerKat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:55 am
Bocephus wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:40 am
What about promoting Sam Mix or Udy to OC?
If Udy doesn't get promoted to OC does he look to leave? I think he took a pay cut to stay from when he was Choate's OC.
If he doesn't get some kind of promotion he's nearing Elijah Elliot territory on the coaching staff.
I'm afraid you're right. He stayed loyal and should be rewarded for that, imo
I don't know if I'd go that far. He's been retained every year and has coached multiple positions. If he was worthy of the OC role and the best candidate he'd have the job. His reward has been the variety of positions he had the opportunity to coach here which has made him a better coach than just being an OC. I hope he stays as he seems to have done a good job but if he got an opportunity for another team I wouldn't be disappointed.


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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by gtapp » Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:27 am

BelligerentBobcat wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:21 pm
gtapp wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 3:51 pm
CodyCat wrote:
Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:35 am
Both are replaceable. Good for them for finding a pay day
Johnson will hurt but we have had two great OL coaches in a row so I trust Vigen to find a great replacement. I think the loss of Walker is a good thing. Housewright was more creative and called a better game but he had his off field issues and did not treat the players well. I think we (Vigen) can do better.
Better?! It was the #1 offense in the nation!
Yes but he was basically running Housewrights offense with Great players.


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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by BelligerentBobcat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:29 am

nanacat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:49 am
coloradocat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:45 am
4KornerKat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:55 am
Bocephus wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:40 am
What about promoting Sam Mix or Udy to OC?
If Udy doesn't get promoted to OC does he look to leave? I think he took a pay cut to stay from when he was Choate's OC.
If he doesn't get some kind of promotion he's nearing Elijah Elliot territory on the coaching staff.
I'm afraid you're right. He stayed loyal and should be rewarded for that, imo
How quickly we forget Jamie Marshall.



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by BelligerentBobcat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:30 am

gtapp wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:27 am
BelligerentBobcat wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:21 pm
gtapp wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 3:51 pm
CodyCat wrote:
Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:35 am
Both are replaceable. Good for them for finding a pay day
Johnson will hurt but we have had two great OL coaches in a row so I trust Vigen to find a great replacement. I think the loss of Walker is a good thing. Housewright was more creative and called a better game but he had his off field issues and did not treat the players well. I think we (Vigen) can do better.
Better?! It was the #1 offense in the nation!
Yes but he was basically running Housewrights offense with Great players.
He was running the offense Vigen wanted, and called games well. Lets not diminish the season because of the way it ended.



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by nanacat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:32 am

BelligerentBobcat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:29 am
nanacat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:49 am
coloradocat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:45 am
4KornerKat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:55 am
Bocephus wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:40 am
What about promoting Sam Mix or Udy to OC?
If Udy doesn't get promoted to OC does he look to leave? I think he took a pay cut to stay from when he was Choate's OC.
If he doesn't get some kind of promotion he's nearing Elijah Elliot territory on the coaching staff.
I'm afraid you're right. He stayed loyal and should be rewarded for that, imo
How quickly we forget Jamie Marshall.
Okay, okay.



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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by AFCAT » Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:49 am

BlueNGoldTilIDie wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 9:37 pm
AFCAT wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:19 pm
GoCats18 wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:13 pm
Thought someone said McEndoo’s son is a fullback and entered the portal after his dad was let go. Could be a replacement for Rohan and Al Johnson.
His son already got an offer from Reno. I’d be shocked if McEndoo came back here to coach.
They were at the national championship game. Not saying it’s wouldn’t happen but it’s a possibility.
Sure, it's possible. I believe I saw Aigbedion at the game too, not sure if he is coming back, but it's possible.


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Re: Staff. Who do we bring in?

Post by GoldstoneCat » Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:06 am

BelligerentBobcat wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:30 am
gtapp wrote:
Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:27 am
BelligerentBobcat wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 4:21 pm
gtapp wrote:
Wed Jan 08, 2025 3:51 pm
CodyCat wrote:
Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:35 am
Both are replaceable. Good for them for finding a pay day
Johnson will hurt but we have had two great OL coaches in a row so I trust Vigen to find a great replacement. I think the loss of Walker is a good thing. Housewright was more creative and called a better game but he had his off field issues and did not treat the players well. I think we (Vigen) can do better.
Better?! It was the #1 offense in the nation!
Yes but he was basically running Housewrights offense with Great players.
He was running the offense Vigen wanted, and called games well. Lets not diminish the season because of the way it ended.
This question of play calling Monday has been bugging me. This was the "run the damn ball" team. Imagine if we come out throwing and it misses, and we get down 21-3. The howls from the fans would still be echoing today. The run game got us where we got to. Arguably we could have adjusted sooner but there were plenty of pass plays called in the first half that didn't work because of constant pressure, inaccurate throws, dropped balls, etc. The bottom line is we got outplayed by a team that looked more ready to play than we did. Put that blame wherever you like but I really don't have an issue with the game plan, and i think it's a stretch to say walker/Vigen's offense will be better off without walker here. We loved it all year long. We didn't play complimentary football Monday (D got worked for long stretches) and that made the offense look worse.



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