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The thing about Lanning
Mad_Son
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We all know most hires don't work so the odds stacked against everyone. Almost all head coaches were coordinators first and someone had to evaluate them and take a shot based on their success recruiting, developing, scheming in a different role. Sometimes a G5 takes the chance first so there is an HC résumé before a P5 goes for them. Still not a guarantee but showing success in the role, even in a lower level is a clear plus. All that being said we see potential and understand the risks.
The thing about Lanning though is that he already has a serious red flag in staying on with Georgia through the playoffs. Brian Kelly left Notre Dame with a playoff berth still in the cards because he knows there isn't a moment to waste. I would be concerned about his sense of urgency and how well he understands what is required to run a program. Maybe his involvement with Georgia will actually be negligible and he is actually hitting the ground running. The next few weeks should be very telling in terms of your next few years' trajectory. If he isn't in recruits' homes and the staff isn't filled out shortly that is a damning sign.
Not to say there isn't hope, there is a lot more to hiring a bad coach than finding someone to start the next day, but being a head coach is more than being charming and knowing x's and o's.
The thing about Lanning though is that he already has a serious red flag in staying on with Georgia through the playoffs. Brian Kelly left Notre Dame with a playoff berth still in the cards because he knows there isn't a moment to waste. I would be concerned about his sense of urgency and how well he understands what is required to run a program. Maybe his involvement with Georgia will actually be negligible and he is actually hitting the ground running. The next few weeks should be very telling in terms of your next few years' trajectory. If he isn't in recruits' homes and the staff isn't filled out shortly that is a damning sign.
Not to say there isn't hope, there is a lot more to hiring a bad coach than finding someone to start the next day, but being a head coach is more than being charming and knowing x's and o's.
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According to the UGA site Muschamp and another defensive coach are taking over the D heavy lifting prep for their playoff game.
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Would be best for Oregon if he dropped UGA cold turkey, but I doubt anyone blames him if he stays on until they lose to Bama again.
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Many of the UGA fans think he should just walk now because he can't focus on their playoff run solely. Agreed.
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He needs to stay on because this is his only chance at a Natty.46XiJCAB said:Many of the UGA fans think he should just walk now because he can't focus on their playoff run solely. Agreed.
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Assistant TO the Natty.Goduckies said: -
You're not properly appreciating the value of the FREE PUB that comes from Georgia's CFP appearance. You just can't put a price on something like that.
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Haie still wanking to JStew getting stuffed for a loss, doesn’t realize Dennis Dixon is 30 yards upfield.haie said:
He needs to stay on because this is his only chance at a Natty.46XiJCAB said:Many of the UGA fans think he should just walk now because he can't focus on their playoff run solely. Agreed.
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Think of the Free Pub Oregon is going to get
