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I feel like Fran doesn’t always remember he is the head coach and gets to make decisions in the face of adversity. He doesn’t need to be a players advocate to himself, he can make a decision and the teams going to respect it because he’s the damn coach
 
I feel like Fran doesn’t always remember he is the head coach and gets to make decisions in the face of adversity. He doesn’t need to be a players advocate to himself, he can make a decision and the teams going to respect it because he’s the damn coach
Agree. I think he is still trying to figure out where the line is between HC and assistant.

He has said it before that Willis is the best offensive player on team. So if it’s the 3rd quarter and they still haven’t given it to him…..why not make them do it!?!? It’s a perk of being a HC.

Similarly, you have a defensive background. Don’t hide behind the fact that you weren’t ever a DC before. ERob is just as inexperienced. Over rule his a** if the play calling sucks!
 
I agree with the building culture narrative. I also firmly believe that next year the team will take a step forward. The third year is when you see real growth. First year is a free pass. The second year is having to deal with real expectations and solidifying your philosophy. Third year it takes hold. I think that's true in any job. The third year is when you really get your feet under you and take ownership.
 
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I agree with the building culture narrative. I also firmly believe that next year the team will take a step forward. The third year is when you see real growth. First year is a free pass. The second year is having to deal with real expectations and solidifying your philosophy. Third year it takes hold. I think that's true in any job. The third year is when you really get your feet under you and take ownership.
So what you're saying is that the cake is still baking?
 
Has anyone talked about what happened on the field when one of big dudes (I don't recall who it was) went down with an injury and Fran immediately came onto the field? Fran appeared to be very agitated and once the big guy got up, it appeared that Fran was yelling at him. Was he upset because he thought the guy was faking an injury?? It was strange.
 
I thought he said the play calls on the offensive side were not what he wanted in the first half - didn’t think it was the defense.

Also, we’re back to not being able to hear reporters questions in the press conferences.
 
I was hoping we got a presser tomorrow because it would be quite interesting but with the bye week do not. Fran must be happy not having to talk about this game ever again.
 
Maybe not ERob. I’ve heard a defensive assistant may have been relieve of his duties. Waiting on confirmation.
Hopefully whoever is our DBs coach. Ive never seen so many Dbs run around without a clue of who is guarding who. Aswell as our Safteies taking horrendous angles on Runners. Causing bigger plays.
 
Maybe not ERob. I’ve heard a defensive assistant may have been relieve of his duties. Waiting on confirmation.

I’ve heard all of the defensive coaches (who were not on the road recruiting) have been around this week (practices, meetings etc…), so I can only assume some game day roles may have changed.


I am hearing the vacancy on the defensive staff created when Coach Coyle left for UCLA may have been filled with Don Brown the former HC at UMass and former DC at Michigan. He has a ton of experience coaching football in the northeast.


Go Orange!
 
I’ve heard all of the defensive coaches (who were not on the road recruiting) have been around this week (practices, meetings etc…), so I can only assume some game day roles may have changed.


I am hearing the vacancy on the defensive staff created when Coach Coyle left for UCLA may have been filled with Don Brown the former HC at UMass and former DC at Michigan. He has a ton of experience coaching football in the northeast.


Go Orange!
Oh that’s a nice add
 

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