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IBleedRazorbackRed

January 15, 2015, 07:54:32 pm
Some "insiders" think he's a realistic option at linebacker coach. Thoughts?

lefty08

January 15, 2015, 07:56:24 pm #1
Next!
Re: So far the UC press conference is hilarious   Reply
Losing gracefully isn't taught in second-tier programs. See Arkansas, Cincinnati, et al.
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Oliver

January 15, 2015, 07:56:35 pm #2
Would be a home run hire for LB coach

jackflash

January 15, 2015, 07:57:17 pm #3
I don't how realistic it is. But I think it would be a good hire

grayhawg

January 15, 2015, 07:57:18 pm #4
Quote from: IBleedRazorbackRed on January 15, 2015, 07:54:32 pm
Some "insiders" think he's a realistic option at linebacker coach. Thoughts?
Not sure about him after this.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4807719

Hogfaniam

January 15, 2015, 07:58:55 pm #5
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jrulz83

January 15, 2015, 08:00:26 pm #6
Quote from: grayhawg on January 15, 2015, 07:57:18 pm
Not sure about him after this.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4807719

Cue the integrity goes a Long way and win at all costs crowds.
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lefty08

January 15, 2015, 08:00:44 pm #7
Isn't he really old? And didn't he have ncaa troubles?
Re: So far the UC press conference is hilarious   Reply
Losing gracefully isn't taught in second-tier programs. See Arkansas, Cincinnati, et al.
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jackflash

January 15, 2015, 08:01:17 pm #8
Heck Bobby Knight was worse and he got another chance

HogFanatic

January 15, 2015, 08:01:36 pm #9
I don't like his last name.
Maybe we need to leavitt alone?

lefty08

January 15, 2015, 08:02:09 pm #10
Quote from: jackflash on January 15, 2015, 08:01:17 pm
Heck Bobby Knight was worse and he got another chance

Knight is an all-time hall of fame coach, this guy is just Jim
Re: So far the UC press conference is hilarious   Reply
Losing gracefully isn't taught in second-tier programs. See Arkansas, Cincinnati, et al.
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SwineGrind

January 15, 2015, 08:03:55 pm #11
Yes please. I said his name as soon as the spot was abandoned.

Redbug

January 15, 2015, 08:04:23 pm #12
Quote from: Oliver on January 15, 2015, 07:56:35 pm
Would be a home run hire for LB coach

THIS
 

IBleedRazorbackRed

January 15, 2015, 08:05:20 pm #13
Supposedly those allegations ended ub being false and the kid's dad even took back everything. I bet the stain would still be there in recruiting and other schools would definitely try to use it against us. I think its a risk worth taking tho.

Dwight_K_Shrute

January 15, 2015, 08:13:34 pm #14
Hell of a coach that got too worked up and went too far. USF did the right thing but  he built that program from dirt. Slapping the kid around would be used against him in recruiting. Fiery guy but a bit long in the tooth.
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longpig

January 15, 2015, 08:27:13 pm #15
Quote from: IBleedRazorbackRed on January 15, 2015, 08:05:20 pm
Supposedly those allegations ended ub being false and the kid's dad even took back everything. I bet the stain would still be there in recruiting and other schools would definitely try to use it against us. I think its a risk worth taking tho.
Not exactly
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/usf-settles-ex-coach-jim-leavitts-lawsuit-for-275-million/1144945
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JackJohnson

January 15, 2015, 08:28:54 pm #16
IMO I would go the opposite route with the LB coach hire.  As we know Smith has a lot of experience coaching LBs, and CBB is a LB coach by trade as that was the position he always coached until he became a HC.  We need to make this hire a lights out recruiter and if they are a little lacking in coaching we have two ace coaches to help out if need be

jackflash

January 15, 2015, 08:35:52 pm #17
Jack Johnson I agree with you. We need to find the two best recruiter we can and go from there

Hawg Life

January 16, 2015, 10:40:26 am #18
Quote from: IBleedRazorbackRed on January 15, 2015, 07:54:32 pm
Some "insiders" think he's a realistic option at linebacker coach. Thoughts?

Rumor is he has interviewed.

MountainHomeHogger

January 16, 2015, 11:51:52 am #19
He is a solid LB coach, and was a tremendous recruiter in the states of Florida and Texas.

IBleedRazorbackRed

January 16, 2015, 12:04:02 pm #20
Best hire we could make I think

The_Bionic_Pig

January 16, 2015, 12:17:49 pm #21
Quote from: IBleedRazorbackRed on January 16, 2015, 12:04:02 pm
Best hire we could make I think

I completely agree!!
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Wildhog

January 16, 2015, 12:21:01 pm #22
He's a great coach.

I worry about his perception in Florida, though. Especially with coaches and parents.  Doesn't really matter what the truth is.  Perception is all that matters.
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PorkRinds

January 16, 2015, 12:21:18 pm #23
I think hiring guys from the NFL is a great idea for the hogs.  It allows us to say 'if you want to go to the NFL, we've got guys that know what it takes".
 

ldfergu

January 16, 2015, 12:31:29 pm #24
Also could possibly give u a guy on staff who could replace Rob Smith should the NFL come callin'

I do feel like Smith likes it here though

Tim Harris

January 16, 2015, 12:47:00 pm #25
[insert fart noise here]


That is my opinion on the guy

Hogarusa

January 16, 2015, 01:09:09 pm #26
Hmmmm, wouldn't really fit the mold of everything CBB preaches.  Tough to get past that reason for firing
I'll ride the wave where it takes me

Roctavious

January 16, 2015, 06:06:12 pm #27
That stuff happened FIVE years ago. Can't people reform and redeem themselves?

Wildhog

January 16, 2015, 06:14:33 pm #28
Quote from: Roctavious on January 16, 2015, 06:06:12 pm
That stuff happened FIVE years ago. Can't people reform and redeem themselves?

Sure they can.  Doesn't mean parents/coaches have forgotten about it.  And if you don't think opposing coaches will be using it against us, you're crazy.
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Wild Bill Hog

January 16, 2015, 06:23:32 pm #29
Quote from: Roctavious on January 16, 2015, 06:06:12 pm
That stuff happened FIVE years ago. Can't people reform and redeem themselves?

Not where Arkansas is concerned.

Lord of the Styes

January 16, 2015, 09:10:51 pm #30
Shouldn't we be recruiting players that can take a hit anyway?

Lake City Hog

January 16, 2015, 09:20:31 pm #31
I wonder just how many of our lives could withstand the scrutiny that coaches face? I also wonder if we would expect the forgiveness that so many of us are so reluctant to give?

Ain't it great to live in our own little insulated world and feel so justified in judging others?

I truly hope that some of you aren't judged in the same manner!

davispard

January 16, 2015, 09:30:19 pm #32
Quote from: Lord of the Styes on January 16, 2015, 09:10:51 pm
Shouldn't we be recruiting players that can take a hit anyway?
Now, that's COLD....  But I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dropkick

January 16, 2015, 09:38:23 pm #33
Statute of limitations should be up on that shirt.

SPAL

January 16, 2015, 10:09:01 pm #34
Quote from: Wildhog on January 16, 2015, 12:21:01 pm
He's a great coach.

I worry about his perception in Florida, though. Especially with coaches and parents.  Doesn't really matter what the truth is.  Perception is all that matters.

This exactly.

hoglady

January 16, 2015, 10:22:32 pm #35
Quote from: IBleedRazorbackRed on January 15, 2015, 08:05:20 pm
Supposedly those allegations ended ub being false and the kid's dad even took back everything. I bet the stain would still be there in recruiting and other schools would definitely try to use it against us. I think its a risk worth taking tho.

The players father did back track and say Leavitt never struck his son and didn't grab him by the throat but by the shoulder pads.
The player said in his initial questioning that Leavitt didn't strike him and only grabbed him by his shoulder pads.
So who knows?
Ruined that coaches reputation anyway.
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IBleedRazorbackRed

January 16, 2015, 10:29:52 pm #36
Quote from: hoglady on January 16, 2015, 10:22:32 pm
The players father did back track and say Leavitt never struck his son and didn't grab him by the throat but by the shoulder pads.
The player said in his initial questioning that Leavitt didn't strike him and only grabbed him by his shoulder pads.
So who knows?
Ruined that coaches reputation anyway.

And that's the tough part because the perception may still be there with the parents. You'd have to recruit against that every time. But I also feel like enough time has passed for that to be water under the bridge now. So who knows

Fatty McGee

January 16, 2015, 10:39:26 pm #37
Quote from: Roctavious on January 16, 2015, 06:06:12 pm
That stuff happened FIVE years ago. Can't people reform and redeem themselves?

Only if they come play (well) for the Hogs or join our coaching staff.  Otherwise they're unredeemable.
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MrThunderhog

January 17, 2015, 02:37:49 am #38

would be a homerun hire of epic proportions
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Sir Oinksalot

January 17, 2015, 04:33:21 am #39
Quote from: MrThunderhog on January 17, 2015, 02:37:49 am
would be a homerun hire of epic proportions

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LZH

January 17, 2015, 07:39:10 am #40
No thanks.

Hog N Bama

January 17, 2015, 08:09:17 am #41

Razorpigg

January 17, 2015, 08:11:25 am #42
Quote from: Lord of the Styes on January 16, 2015, 09:10:51 pm
Shouldn't we be recruiting players that can take a hit anyway?

Now that's a good one....

Wooderson

January 17, 2015, 08:25:12 am #43
Some people are pansies.
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LZH

January 17, 2015, 08:40:39 am #44
Quote from: Wooderson on January 17, 2015, 08:25:12 am
Some people are pansies.

And some people wouldn't recognize trouble if it kissed them on the mouth.  He's no different than Bo Pelini.....a pr!ck.

No thank you.  Next, please.

Wooderson

January 17, 2015, 08:43:27 am #45
George S Patton was the greatest American ever.  How would you classify him?
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GuvHog

January 17, 2015, 08:44:57 am #46
Quote from: hoglady on January 16, 2015, 10:22:32 pm
The players father did back track and say Leavitt never struck his son and didn't grab him by the throat but by the shoulder pads.
The player said in his initial questioning that Leavitt didn't strike him and only grabbed him by his shoulder pads.
So who knows?
Ruined that coaches reputation anyway.

Parents that would hold grabbing of a player by the pads against leavitt are being petty and childish. Coaches in High School football, College football, and the pros have been doing that for years. Leavitt is a pussycat compared to the late Vince Lombardi.
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SDZ_Hog

January 17, 2015, 08:54:12 am #47
Quote from: JackJohnson on January 15, 2015, 08:28:54 pm
IMO I would go the opposite route with the LB coach hire.  As we know Smith has a lot of experience coaching LBs, and CBB is a LB coach by trade as that was the position he always coached until he became a HC.  We need to make this hire a lights out recruiter and if they are a little lacking in coaching we have two ace coaches to help out if need be
I agree.  We need a Coach Pittman like recruiter on the D side of the ball. Smith or Jennings could groom a safeties or LB coach. 

lefty08

January 17, 2015, 09:20:40 am #48
So now he's compared to Lombardi and the General, but those that would pass on Leavitt are [CENSORED]?   I get it
Re: So far the UC press conference is hilarious   Reply
Losing gracefully isn't taught in second-tier programs. See Arkansas, Cincinnati, et al.
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LZH

January 17, 2015, 11:28:23 am #49
Quote from: Wooderson on January 17, 2015, 08:43:27 am
George S Patton was the greatest American ever.  How would you classify him?

He thought he had lived dozens of previous lives....he was a nut.  Greatest American ever?  My dad was in that war, so you may wanna think before you pop off something cute.
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