Babers fired according to Thamel

[dwilmont44]

Jeremy called it

 

[Chip]

And 3 of our last 4 coaches get fired after GTech games…

Would be great trivia, but I think it's 2 of last 5? Pasqualoni and Babers? And technically Pasqualoni was during.

Shafer after NC State. GRob after UConn.

Shafer's GT fiasco was in his first season.

 

[DMDMD]

Had to be done. He seemed like a good hire and it was the right move to extend him at the time. He’s a good representative of the university, but the football program has simply atrophied to the point where I didn’t know when, where or who we were playing yesterday. That simply couldn’t continue. Enjoy retirement in Hawaii, Dino.

 

[upperdeck]

If it happens what direction do we go.. We have a roster built on 3-3-5 that is basically a DE away from being solid. I doubt Rocky stays but who knows.

Where do you go to find an offense that has no QB and an avg oline.

 

[Frozen]

If they win do they accept a bowl?

I don’t see why not. Why rob the kids of the bowl experience? You know, going to Birmingham, Alabama and whatnot.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

I can remember watching MAC action and wanting Dino desperately to come here. First few years were fun. Even when they weren’t winning they were exciting. Since 2018 things have gotten bad. The reasons are long and well documented. I wanted Dino to succeed so badly but began to know it was over after UnC and FSU. Good luck Dino. I wonder if he will interview for San Diego State.

 

[upperdeck]

you have to take the bowl just to grow the team , but you might lose players who wont play .

 

[orangencpolice]

Okay JW, your job is now on the line with this next hire. Hope it’s a great one, for all of our sake

I also am used to mediocrity at best with this program as I am 52 years old. I hope JW does everything in his power to get a coach that is someone that relates to the players, knows what it takes to recruit good players and win games. I know it will take time, but that time is now.

 

[CousCuse]

Better late than never. Just when I get myself used to the idea of Dino being untouchable, go figure.

 

[GreekFreak]

I’m not thrilled or excited for anyone to lose their job unless they’ve done something illegal or unethical. To my knowledge Dino has done neither. However, based on performance this is entirely warranted.

 

[Cusefan69]

But...but JW doesn't care! Everyone including Dino had to be expecting this. Had to be done. This will be fun to watch which names officially come up.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

Sad that it had to come to this. I had high hopes for Babers. The O looked great the 1st three years. But his HS O recruiting has been really bad. Maybe the worst of any of the HCs in the 2000s. Even the transfers dried up after 2018.

 

[23Zone]

Georgia Tech the nail in the coffin...again!!

The yellow jackets bite stings!!

 

[omg_cuse_rules]

Nice. With a fresh, innovative hire, they can hopefully go 5-7 next season

 

[pacusewife]

Jeremy called it

I mean, if you “call it” every week since 2020 you’re bound to be right eventually

 

[NineOneSeven]

Necessary.

 

[SUforme]

Thank you jeebus!!!

 

[Symphony Steve]

Don't think the problem was Dino at all. The problem is SU's standing in the college football heirarchy.

A northeastern private school that had a glorious football tradition, but which has become increasingly limited in terms of its football potential.

Yes, hope springs eternal. But I don't think we're likely to be any more relevant with a new coach than we are right now. All the best to Dino. He tried his best, he had some success, but ultimately ran up against the new realities of big-time college football.

 

[Orangejet]

Yay!

 

[longtimefan]

And 3 of our last 4 coaches get fired after GTech games…

No. Shafer lost to GT 56-0 in 2013. He coached 2 seasons after that. His last game was a win over BC in the Dome (breaking an 8 game losing streak).

 

[orange7]

Breaking news according to SI article.

 

[djorange1989]

Don't think the problem was Dino at all. The problem is SU's standing in the college football heirarchy.

A northeastern private school that had a glorious football tradition, but which has become increasingly limited in terms of its football potential.

Yes, hope springs eternal. But I don't think we're likely to be any more relevant with a new coach than we are right now. All the best to Dino. He tried his best, he had some success, but ultimately ran up against the new realities of big-time college football.

Babers isn’t THE problem he is a big problem, however

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Of course it's Thamel.

 

[Bulldog04]

I’m not thrilled or excited for anyone to lose their job unless they’ve done something illegal or unethical. To my knowledge Dino has done neither. However, based on performance this is entirely warranted.

And he’s getting about $5m to be fired. Don’t feel too bad

 

[JustPherU]

Maybe Harbaugh can coach us next weekend, he has nothing else to do.