tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post6544201321506526501..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: For those who fear coaching turnover, I give you the counter argument: StanfordATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-51675729895385963832010-10-25T15:43:17.205-04:002010-10-25T15:43:17.205-04:00Bowers carries a load in the classroom as well, ma...Bowers carries a load in the classroom as well, majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-86412835049895207422010-10-25T15:40:00.631-04:002010-10-25T15:40:00.631-04:00You have a good eye for coaches, Bravebill - too...You have a good eye for coaches, Bravebill - too bad we have a hiring authority with limited vision.<br /><br />BCDouble - I feel terrible for Albright - there's a guy who has been significantly injured during his career. I wish him the best - he seems like a real nice guy. The same goes for Davis, and I hope he is okay - the neck injury thing is very scary. If he decides to call it a career, I would never question his decision. He owes us nothing, and we thank him for his dedication, great play and leadership.<br /><br />I hope Gause is okay as well.<br /><br />Since this season is going in the wrong direction, maybe we should try Quinn at DE. Da'Quan Bowers of Clemson plays at about 280 lbs. The 245 - 250 lb model that we use at BC doesn't work as well.<br /><br />Speaking of that - if Holloway and Edebali have the speed, why not consider them for LB - they might be very sucessful.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-61761846096089360622010-10-25T07:08:24.922-04:002010-10-25T07:08:24.922-04:00Albright out for the season.
http://sports.espn.g...Albright out for the season. <br />http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/ncf/news/story?id=5724173BCDoubleEaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860756154632438516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-12256721991929594622010-10-25T01:41:38.209-04:002010-10-25T01:41:38.209-04:00Harbaugh is a maniac Knucklehead? That's the ...Harbaugh is a maniac Knucklehead? That's the furthest from the truth. Anyways, Spaz needs to be fired but I don't see that doing much good considering GDF will be conducting the hiring process once again. Back when TOB left, I strongly advocated for BC to sign Harbaugh out of USD. If a yoho like myself can make this decision from his living room couch and GDF cannot after spending millions of dollars in a "search," he needs to go. There is no excuse for that. You heard it here first: the next BC coach should be Brady Hoke, the coach of SDSU. Look what he has done with that team in 1+ years. If not for 2 outrageously blown calls this season, they would be undefeated and would have beaten Missouri on the road. Brady Hoke also did lead Ball State to a 12-1 season a few years ago.Bravesbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132085833230451082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-75489543693522592952010-10-25T00:25:49.454-04:002010-10-25T00:25:49.454-04:00Oh and also 5 of our current recruits had offers f...Oh and also 5 of our current recruits had offers from Stanford on the table and chose us. <br /><br />As did, Swigert, KPL and KeuchlyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868284984927336867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-30851065308821234182010-10-25T00:11:18.858-04:002010-10-25T00:11:18.858-04:00This could be completely imagined on my part, but ...This could be completely imagined on my part, but I swear when Spaz hired Tranq he made some reference to it kinda not being a long term thing. I really hope I didn't imagine that. Oh, and PS why do people keep saying the recruiting is getting worse, that is false. <br /><br />A few people have echoed today what I've been saying for a while, and I will repeat it for the umpteenth time: target a strong OC that wants to be a HC. Give him control of the offense and a inside shot at the HC after Spaz. When Spaz's contract is up he can hand over the reigns to the OC and retire or move back to DC on his own terms. <br /><br />Continuity perserved<br />Offense restored (hopefully)<br />Spaz shown respect he has earned<br />3rd Catastrof--k coaching change avoidedDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868284984927336867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-41255492741392483932010-10-24T23:05:30.214-04:002010-10-24T23:05:30.214-04:00Two quick points:
1. I agree completely that chan...Two quick points:<br /><br />1. I agree completely that change is needed but we are crazy if we think that BC is likely to hire an up and coming coach who will be as good for us as Harbaugh has been for Stanford. Simply put, there is a good chance that a young and relatively unproven head coach falls flat on his face. That being said, that's a risk I'm willing to take after watching some of the terrible performances this team has had week after week. We just need to acknowledge that risk up front. <br /><br />2. If one of the reasons Al Skinner got fired was because he wasn't selling the basketball program, then Spaz should be fired on his inability to sell football alone. Think about this; the student section was probably 25 percent full (possibly less) in the closing drives when BC was down by just three points this weekend. THREE POINTS!!! BC students are certainly not the most die hard fans in college football but that is ridiculous.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024977049533567761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-60860955507058181542010-10-24T22:40:40.966-04:002010-10-24T22:40:40.966-04:00I doubt Logan or Bick had any particular issue wit...I doubt Logan or Bick had any particular issue with Spaz, particularly since it was the defense that held the team together that last year. Logan and Bick took their hard-line stance of "make me head coach or nothing" to enhance their leverage. <br /><br />Regardless, the offense is lost and a clean sweep is needed. Regardless of whether any particular position coach is good, they are motley crew of different styles, that failed to establish any identity for the team. <br /><br />The need for a strong OC (who should also be an assistant head coach), is particularly accute b/c our head coach is a defensive guy. <br /><br />BC can lure an attractive OC if they will (1) pay a boat load; (2) give the OC complete control of the offense and its staff/recruiting (essentially a co-head coach); and (3) have an inside promise to succeed Spaz if all goes well. <br /><br />The one positive about being an OC for a guy like Spaz is that everyone knows he would be 100% responsible for any success we have. If nothing else, it's a good stepping stone.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012650441404599363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-17533472112530817152010-10-24T20:19:32.989-04:002010-10-24T20:19:32.989-04:00People are mentioning keeping Spaz and getting a n...People are mentioning keeping Spaz and getting a new OC. I can't see that working too well. <br /><br />Look at the last go round. Apparently not too many guys wanted to be OC to Spaz and he reached for Tranq and pulled him out of retirement. Logan refused to play #2 to Spaz.<br /><br />which up and coming OC wants to cast their lot with Spaz? <br /><br />As for the DC, McGovern, why is his bend don't break defense good?mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-32866997304434116162010-10-24T19:47:04.984-04:002010-10-24T19:47:04.984-04:00I am just apathetic post-losses which is both scar...I am just apathetic post-losses which is both scary & sad.<br /><br />Thanks Gene & Spaz!Claver2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/15415082560035841418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-89405133565001096542010-10-24T19:21:20.792-04:002010-10-24T19:21:20.792-04:00The Eagles need help! This goes both in coaching o...The Eagles need help! This goes both in coaching on the field and recruiting off the field. I have been a BC fan since the age of 5 and now as a recent alum I am disgusted at what I am seeing. I understand when Jags was fired, BC turned to Spaz to lead the team. But after witnessing last season and this one, shouldn't BC be considering other options?<br /><br />I fear that BC does not realize that poor coaching and poor performance this year can lead to a bad season next year. Recruiting is just as important for a successful season. No one is going to want to come to a school with a poor coaching staff and who doesn't seem to care that games are not being won. BC is known for their sports. Yes acaedmics help make the school what it is, but BC and top sports go hand in hand...or at least they used to. The school can lose a lot of support from alumni and more importantly their season ticket holders. After witnessing most of the fans leave during the 3rd quarter of yesterday's game it made me realize how low the morale is. BC needs to make changes and they need to make them fast. I don't know how much more of this I can take.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256205803840814939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-146794617089581742010-10-24T17:03:53.147-04:002010-10-24T17:03:53.147-04:00Spaz is a good guy, but it is over. Let's corr...Spaz is a good guy, but it is over. Let's correct the mistake and keep Spaz as DC. It would be refreshing to hear "we made a mistake and here is what we are doing about it."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-29890848173419465042010-10-24T16:25:05.548-04:002010-10-24T16:25:05.548-04:00We're 2-5 officially, but that's really mo...We're 2-5 officially, but that's really more like 0-5 to me. We shouldn't even count wins over Weber St and Kent St as successes...Emilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03744354411338666595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-7210665760697392752010-10-24T15:51:46.784-04:002010-10-24T15:51:46.784-04:00My opinion on firing Spaz: this team is not compet...My opinion on firing Spaz: this team is not competitive. It has no identity. Even the D is incapable of keeping most games close. The coaching on both sides of the ball is abysmal. The coaching staff projects an image of not caring. This is essentially the same team that won 8 games last year. We'll be lucky to finish the year with less than 8 losses. When talented players all over the field regress from one year to the next it means that the coaches aren't doing their jobs. They're not forcing players to get better, to study film and hit the weight room. The coaches are allowing the players to be complacent. Why would that change if the coaches don't change?<br /><br />This team is depressing.BCNorCal07https://www.blogger.com/profile/14729019789737618964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-43183082582833552872010-10-24T15:38:59.481-04:002010-10-24T15:38:59.481-04:00It is shocking how far this team has fallen since ...It is shocking how far this team has fallen since the Vanderbilt debacle in the Music City Bowl.<br /><br />We stink and are not getting any better with this crew of coaches.<br /><br />It's not my decision. I have been a faithful BC fan since high school, and a season ticket holder for many years - like 40 years.<br /><br />I can only vote with my feet and I am seriously considering giving up my 50 yard line seats.I am getting too old to put up with this crap.<br /><br />Meanwhile players - keep trying and work your own ways out of this. You'll be better men for it.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-70685465423694057472010-10-24T15:32:31.697-04:002010-10-24T15:32:31.697-04:00For the record, Harbaugh went 4-8, 5-7, and 8-5 in...For the record, Harbaugh went 4-8, 5-7, and 8-5 in his first three seasons. Granted, anything after Stanford's 1-11 season would seem like a huge improvement. <br /> I like Spaz because he is a great defensive mind, and in the past few seasons, BC has won with its defense, and lost with its offense. <br /> I do not like Tranq. He was a bandaid,but what we need now is a skin graft. If people are calling for us to have another coaching changing at the HC position, I would argue that should only happen if we go 2-10, or even 3-9 (depending on how bad these losses are). Our offense needs an overall. Our defense has been the foundation of BC football for the past few years. <br /> I would say that we find a new OC, with the intention of having him become the next HC.Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896667472435291267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-65116266487138737612010-10-24T14:44:40.422-04:002010-10-24T14:44:40.422-04:00A question - financially, is it even possible to f...A question - financially, is it even possible to fire Spaz this year? Correct me if I'm wrong, but as of now BC is paying Jags, Skinner, Spaz, and Donahue. Paying multiple coaches for each sport can't be sustainable.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326998438413727849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-4175735308563374002010-10-24T14:10:53.772-04:002010-10-24T14:10:53.772-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dean Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461475672052965420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-34517317335590195802010-10-24T14:08:48.771-04:002010-10-24T14:08:48.771-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dean Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461475672052965420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-73827939398329058652010-10-24T14:08:19.216-04:002010-10-24T14:08:19.216-04:00Been reading the blog / site for a while, thank go...Been reading the blog / site for a while, thank god there are some college football fans with a brain and root for the right team.....<br /><br />This year isn't like years past when we had some no names putting 8 wins together and making it to consecutive bowl games. I keep my goals with the team realistic going into each year (Make it to a bowl game and finish the year with a national ranking in the top 25), A conference championship game and a possible BCS bid is always a plus but again lets not shoot for goals that may sometimes be out of reach. When we lost to VT a few weeks ago, i was thinking "no problem, we will beat them in the ACC championship game and return the favor(s)". Could'nt agree with spaz more when he said we were on "life support" last year and only in "ICU" this year,,,Not sure if Spaz has any medical edu / history but we might need to be hooked back up to the life support machine. After dropping 5 games in a row........the ACC championship game is now a dream, and being bowl eligible will is turning into a nightmare. <br /><br />Upcoming games: <br />Clemson who is going to run all over us.<br />Wake Forest should be a nail bitter. <br />Duke should be an easy win.<br />UVA who is no slouch.<br />Syracuse (who just beat a ranked WVU) <br /><br />All of which is not helping our 6 win situation to be bowl eligible. <br /><br />Rettig has all the tools to be a superstar. He can move, strong arm, solid flight / spiral on each throw, not afraid to go long and if so the ball is where a receiver can get to it ONLY (shinskie on the other hand is a different story). His statistics don't show his stable mechanics but he has not played push over teams so far. Notre Dame on a nationally televised game which was a lot closer than the score, NC State, FSU (which we should've won if our Defense stayed home on the reverse), Maryland which we should have won as well)<br /><br />We can go on and on about the individual talent (Harris, Momah, Swigert, Kuechly, Herzlich, ETC) but it shows our revolving door of quarterbacks since the Matt Ryan years (Crane, Boek, Davis, Shinskie, Tuggle, Mascovetra) is limiting our success. <br /><br />Want to give a shout out to Big Game Rowe, greatest BC Season Ticket Holder of all time. <br /><br /><br />Regards, <br />Eagles on the Warpath!Dean Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461475672052965420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-58014406608127938112010-10-24T13:59:36.016-04:002010-10-24T13:59:36.016-04:00I, too, fear that we will not see the "clean ...I, too, fear that we will not see the "clean sweep" needed to revamp the football program. I suspect what we will see is Tranquill and one or two other coordinators offered up as sacrificial lambs by GDF and Spaz to keep Spaz in place.<br /><br />This will be the football equivalent of rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.<br /><br />A note on Tranquil. He was happily ensconced in retirement until he was asked by Spaz to be OC. I'm certain Tranquill will walk the plank for Spaz.<br /><br />The problem with these half measures would be that Spaz has shown no propensity toward success in the top job. He has allowed the near complete collapse of the program on his watch. There is no way can he can stay on as DC. He takes his $1 million consolation prize off into the sunset.<br /><br />GDF should have a real search for a head coach, who can have a staff in place for spring football. Otherwise, there should be a search fro a new AD.<br /><br />Of course, none of this will happen, except the fiddling with the coordinators.Lenny Sienkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106249138571503999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-1732184875414699312010-10-24T13:37:20.269-04:002010-10-24T13:37:20.269-04:00Mod10aeagle said it best....
Every facet of the p...Mod10aeagle said it best....<br /><br />Every facet of the program is getting worse: recruiting, player performance, preparation, play-calling, game management, attendance, game-day experience, revenue (I assume), tv coverage, etc. I can't think of a single aspect of the program that is in better shape today than it was three years ago. <br /><br />The BC administration is deluding itself if it thinks giving Spaz 2-3 more years to energize the program is the solution. Him and the staff have sucked all of the enthusiasm from the program by playing a 1970s style of ball coupled with zero HC accountability.70sGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269396098623925148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-58489565049876358332010-10-24T13:22:40.329-04:002010-10-24T13:22:40.329-04:00"Two years is not enough time for a head coac..."Two years is not enough time for a head coach to get his program in place."<br /><br />Complete BS. The entire reason for hiring Spaz was program continuity. Most of the assistants and position coaches are carry-overs.EagleManhattanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15644856110063042611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-47183762371755307772010-10-24T13:16:52.264-04:002010-10-24T13:16:52.264-04:00Spaz stayed when TOB left. There is precedent for...Spaz stayed when TOB left. There is precedent for it. Keeping Bill McGovern would be as important.<br /><br />Spaz makes 1 million. Sooner or later GDP is going to have to pay more if he wants a good established coach to stay for an extended period of time.Knuckleheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847627726401491567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-47203306029963215002010-10-24T13:12:36.073-04:002010-10-24T13:12:36.073-04:00I'm not sure firing Spaz will be the magical r...I'm not sure firing Spaz will be the magical remedy for BC's problems. That is a pretty drastic measure. He went 8-5 last season and is 2-5 right now. This team has not had a true quarterback all season. Its offense is a mess. They need to make some serious changes on offense.<br /><br />Plus, comparing the Stanford situation to BC isn't all that fair. Stanford for years has been the doormat of the Pac-10. They went to the Rose Bowl in 1999 for the first time since 1972. And since 1999, they only have found success under Harbaugh. BC had tremendous success in the 90s and in the 2000s. It almost seems like a knee-jerk reaction to fire a guy who was a talented DC for the program for about 12 years. You have to give Spaz at least one more season, and probably two, to see what he can do. The short-term results have been ugly, but the conference isn't that great ... so that doesn't mean he can turn things around next season. And who's to say that Rettig doesn't continue to improve this season? It sounds like the conservative approach, but you cannot just keep getting rid of head coaches. Two years is not enough time for a head coach to get his program in place. And for those who think we should fire GDF, that would be a far more dangerous move. He has been one of the greatest things to happen to BC athletics in a long, long time. Aside from the move to the ACC, his teams have been very competitive in sports not named basketball or football.EAGLE_IN_LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791401725789235755noreply@blogger.com