Monday, September 03, 2007
Dust Off Those Resumes
A reader sends in some thoughts about where we go from here.
John Tenuta - What are you doing next year?
As we continue on the inevitable descent into the abyss of another putrid season, just in time to coincide with "America's Team" generating national coverage and a top 10 ranking, it is time to start thinking abut candidates who could right the ship. Here are a couple of thoughts but please post any alternative ideas.
1) John Tenuta - Defensive Coordinator Georgia Tech
Tinuta is a UVA Alum (Class of '82) and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative defensive coordinators in the country. His ACC and UVA roots make him an appealing candidate and the Georgia Tech defense is loaded with upperclassmen which may result him looking to take the next step after this season.
2) Jim Grobe - Head Coach Wake Forest
Grobe is also a UVA Alum (Class of '75) and was national recognized as the 2006 coach of the year after leading Wake Forest to the ACC title and a BCS game. Grobe is the anti-Groh in that he gets the most out of his player's ability and lacks the facilities and budget to attract national recruits. Grobe also seems to be a genuinely decent guy who recognizes collegiate athletics role at a university and does not think he is God's gift to coaching. Grobe would be an excellent choice to rebuild a program that has been a disaster on the field and has burned goodwill with the alumni.
3) Bill Musgrave - Quarterback Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Musgrave was Groh's offensive coordinator the first 2 seasons that Groh was in Charlottesville. Musgrave is regarded as innovative play caller and was credited with getting the most out of a depleted roster before Groh replenished the recruiting coffers. Musgrave is also credited with the development of Matt Schaub on his eventual journey to ACC player of the year and starting NFL quarterback. Musgrave is not a well know national name and there would be questions regarding his ability to recruit the state.
Whomever the University decides to replace the Grohs with, we need a candidate that is a proven winner, can rebuild the alumni relationships, establish some initial relationships with the Virginia high school coaches and brings a sense of hope to the football program.
Please post any other potential candidates as Casteen and Littlepage will be looking for suggestions as this disastrous season drags on.
As we continue on the inevitable descent into the abyss of another putrid season, just in time to coincide with "America's Team" generating national coverage and a top 10 ranking, it is time to start thinking abut candidates who could right the ship. Here are a couple of thoughts but please post any alternative ideas.
1) John Tenuta - Defensive Coordinator Georgia Tech
Tinuta is a UVA Alum (Class of '82) and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative defensive coordinators in the country. His ACC and UVA roots make him an appealing candidate and the Georgia Tech defense is loaded with upperclassmen which may result him looking to take the next step after this season.
2) Jim Grobe - Head Coach Wake Forest
Grobe is also a UVA Alum (Class of '75) and was national recognized as the 2006 coach of the year after leading Wake Forest to the ACC title and a BCS game. Grobe is the anti-Groh in that he gets the most out of his player's ability and lacks the facilities and budget to attract national recruits. Grobe also seems to be a genuinely decent guy who recognizes collegiate athletics role at a university and does not think he is God's gift to coaching. Grobe would be an excellent choice to rebuild a program that has been a disaster on the field and has burned goodwill with the alumni.
3) Bill Musgrave - Quarterback Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Musgrave was Groh's offensive coordinator the first 2 seasons that Groh was in Charlottesville. Musgrave is regarded as innovative play caller and was credited with getting the most out of a depleted roster before Groh replenished the recruiting coffers. Musgrave is also credited with the development of Matt Schaub on his eventual journey to ACC player of the year and starting NFL quarterback. Musgrave is not a well know national name and there would be questions regarding his ability to recruit the state.
Whomever the University decides to replace the Grohs with, we need a candidate that is a proven winner, can rebuild the alumni relationships, establish some initial relationships with the Virginia high school coaches and brings a sense of hope to the football program.
Please post any other potential candidates as Casteen and Littlepage will be looking for suggestions as this disastrous season drags on.
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I agree that Groh must go, I've been saying it for years and years, but the bigger problem is Craig Littlepage. He is a moron, and if more people knew who he was, there would be a multitude of craigmustgo websites?
# posted by 
: 9:37 AM
: 9:37 AM
What has been the most steady part of our team in recent years? The Defense. MIKE LONDON for head coach. Period.
# posted by : 1:24 PM
: 1:24 PM
Besides UVA grads, there are a lot of coaching names that could bring more prestige (and wins) to Hooville. If we are willing to give up 1.9 mil for the likes of Groh, I am sure we can afford something decent. Funny thing, as Groh's future gets worse, he doesn't seem to worry and get motivated. What an ass!
As for my perception of Groh, I always picture a scene from Full Metal Jacket with Leonard following the platoon with his pants around his ankles. Seems appropriate.
As for my perception of Groh, I always picture a scene from Full Metal Jacket with Leonard following the platoon with his pants around his ankles. Seems appropriate.
# posted by : 8:48 AM
: 8:48 AM
So moron, no recent updates to www.overeactivenoitallasshole.com since September...I wonder why.
I guess being 9-2 with first place in the ACC Coastal on the line is pretty good, eh?
You don't even have the balls to admit you were wrong.
What a tool.
I guess being 9-2 with first place in the ACC Coastal on the line is pretty good, eh?
You don't even have the balls to admit you were wrong.
What a tool.
# posted by : 2:53 PM
: 2:53 PM
I have to agree with anonymous. Groh has shown that he is a below average recruiter and a below to average tactician. He has had to declare (2) rebuilding campaigns in his last (3). (not to compare to Coach Walsh's 14 +/- straight 7+ win seasons). I think the next head coach really needs to be an excellent recruiter and above average-to-excellent coach. Mike London would be my pick today. We'll see next Saturday how his 1-AA team matches up against Groh. I hope we can Groh within 24 hours of the end of this season- which looks like it will come at the end of the Tech game.
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