WR Coach Ross Douglas to Oregon

[hoopsupstate]

Big Loss!

He’s a huge loss. Our receivers made huge strides this year. He’s going to be tough to replace.

 

[jr4750]

Exactly. How does bringing Jimmy Fallon to the Dome help again? I mean, helping the team, not the ego of AW

Why are people not getting this. AW was not giving any real money to the collective. He funded a few athletes with small contributions relatively speaking. (Yes, it’s more than the majority of us give) His primary donations went to his social media promotion. Getting stars to come so he can build his clout. And even with his best bud JB coaching, he still didn’t help us win any recruiting battles. All smoke, no substance at all.

 

[upperdeck]

The guy he’s replacing made $700,000.

yes but he was the part OC.

 

[NJneer12]

Losing a position coach to literally the Saudis of the CFB world isn't a bad thing.

It's not great or good either.

I trust Coach Fran will replace him with a good man. We'll be fine.

 

[kingtidge]

Can’t be mad when someone leaves for the #1 program and more $. Just shows what frans building

Success breeds success.

Good sign if we're being honest.

 

[kcsu]

Why are people not getting this. AW was not giving any real money to the collective. He funded a few athletes with small contributions relatively speaking. (Yes, it’s more than the majority of us give) His primary donations went to his social media promotion. Getting stars to come so he can build his clout. And even with his best bud JB coaching, he still didn’t help us win any recruiting battles. All smoke, no substance at all.

My understanding it that he gave a million or more to
SU athletes. I consider that real money

 

[PAcuse]

The last WR coach at Oregon (now with the Cowboys) was making $700k...pretty good.

 

[CbusCuse]

This stings but Fran will work something solid out with some other up and coming coach.

This is one reason why it helps for Fran to also have a close good relationship with all the recruits as well and not just the position coaches. Hopefully guys like Michael Johnson and Nunzio have had contact with our 2026 WR recruits too. Maybe whoever we hire has some good relationship with some good kids we’re not involved with as much yet as well.

 

[PAcuse]

This stings but Fran will work something solid out with some other up and coming coach.

This is one reason why it helps for Fran to also have a close good relationship with all the recruits as well and not just the position coaches. Hopefully guys like Michael Johnson and Nunzio have had contact with our 2026 WR recruits too. Maybe whoever we hire has some good relationship with some good kids we’re not involved with as much yet as well.

Agreed, kids are not 100% coming here to play for a WR coach.
DART is still here.
Fran is still here.
Great culture is still here.

I think the WR recruits will be fine.

 

[jr4750]

My understanding it that he gave a million or more to
SU athletes. I consider that real money

I agree. That said, I heard much less. If you’re right, then I stand corrected.

 

[SU68]

Wonder if we could get Rob Moore to come home

Can he coach? I'm tired of SU hiring folks who were good players and are family. Personal talent doesn't necessarily translate to coaching ability (I'm talking to you, Red).

 

[CuseBlood44]

Get used to it, this is the new norm. Fran wants his coaches to be Head Coaches.
This shows we are hiring great coaches instead of D2 and D3 coaches...

Yes but I’d be less upset had he taken an OC job somewhere. He’s taking the same position for more money

 

[CuseBlood44]

The girls lax beat Maryland on the road, so not a total loss

Nice to see but we know they’ll lose to BC or northwestern if they make the finals unfortunately. They need to prove me wrong before I buy in again

 

[CuseBlood44]

A sign of the program profile rising. We keep this up, our position coaches will start to get poached by factories to become coordinators.

Not leaving for a coordinator role tho… lateral move with a pay bump

 

[CuseBlood44]

Can’t help but feel bad for Trevor Peña, wonder if he has any regrets about returning as he lost McCord + his position coach

 

[kcsu]

Can’t help but feel bad for Trevor Peña, wonder if he has any regrets about returning as he lost McCord + his position coach

No they O still has their leader which is what matters. Keeping Nixon is huge

 

[phil77]

 

[hoopsupstate]

Can he coach? I'm tired of SU hiring folks who were good players and are family. Personal talent doesn't necessarily translate to coaching ability (I'm talking to you, Red).

He was here once before and he hated recruiting. His time is long gone.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Hopefully Fran has someone good in mind. No George McDonald.

Losing a coach this late blows. Just raises the chances of getting a dud. It's also not that easy for Fran to pry the next guy off another program.

Position group should be fine if the QB is ok it's not a death blow.

 

[PAcuse]

Yes but I’d be less upset had he taken an OC job somewhere. He’s taking the same position for more money

More exposure as well.
I have no problem with coaches taking the same job for more money at a high profile school.
I've that with my own career and most people would be crazy not to.

 

[Cusefan69]

Not leaving for a coordinator role tho… lateral move with a pay bump

You work at company X and they pay you let's say $200k a year. You are very good at your job and your in a top 25 company say in your vertical. Now a top 10 company comes to you and tells you to come and do the same job for them and they will pay you $600k per year. It's not a position change but the money is much more and it comes with other benefits. Would you consider taking the position?

 

[kcsu]

Fran is the definition of a leader

 

[PAcuse]

Fran is the definition of a leader

I'll never say I'm as good as Fran as a leader. It shocks me when one of my employees comes to be with moving on to a different job or say they are looking for one and they are surprised I'm excited and supportive of them.
Just shows you how messed work culture can be.

Gets off soap box

 

[sutomcat]

Coach Ross did a great job. I wish him the best and expect to see him in a coordinator role soon.

 

[Cusefan69]

Coach Ross did a great job. I wish him the best and expect to see him in a coordinator role soon.

Maybe a future Nixon replacement for us.