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I think the players have already received a clear message that things have changed. Eric needs to bring together a staff that can recruit the right players, then develop them to reach their full potential. The fact that the team struggled to get to the next level doesn’t mean none of them can coach. Schmidt can figure that out better than we can. Regardless of how many (if any) of the old staff is retained, the HC needs to get them to buy in to how he wants things done, and then make sure the staff and players accomplish the stated goals.

I believe that one of the things that came across loud and clear was an answer to a post last fall regarding goals and expectations. President Armacost, Bill Chaves and Eric Schmidt have set goals of, and expect to win, conference and national championships.

I believe he plans to make sure they pay attention to details, take no shortcuts, assume nothing, do things the right way from the beginning to the national championship. Message is to his players rather than fans or public. I predict his teams will be fundamentally sound, play to the whistle, and have each others backs. How fast they get to the championship is dependent on improving talent through our speed and conditioning in addition to an upgrade in talent through recruiting. Should be fun to watch his teams evolve.

Some are some aren’t.

It has nothing to do with the 1970’s but you are absolutely correct. The fastest way to correct our deficiencies is the portal. Not a lot of freshman are ready to play. Until we get the transfers on campus the staff and players need to go to work everyday as if these are our guys and we are going to put together a team that will win the conference title next fall, get into the playoffs and see if we can win the whole enchilada. I hope we sign 10-15 portal guys that are either starters or in the 2 deep rotation.

I’ve been around long enough to see marked improvement of an athlete year to year. I have no idea if that will happen, nor do I know which of our QB’s might accomplish that(if any). Normally, the younger guys have more room for improvement. Frankly, I no longer care what happened last season. With a new staff, it creates opportunities for players to move up on the depth chart. Will our group of QB’s show marked improvement under new guidance or will we see new names step into the starting role? I may be wrong, but I think we have a number of players capable of making big strides in the off season especially with a new staff that hopefully with regenerate players inner drive to excel. How much bigger and stronger is only one factor. Will our speed and strength results improve significantly over the next 6mos? I would certainly hope so.

That’s assuming Romfo doesn’t continue to improve or that no one else improves enough to move ahead of him. Either way Oline, and receivers need to be better too. I think whoever is the starter, the QB will look better if new scheme involves our TE’s in the passing game.

Depends on who we have on the roster to compete with him. Depends on who the OC is and what schemes we use. Lastly, it depends on how much Romfo improves. Regardless of who the QB is, a lot depends on the oline and the rest of the supporting cast, but I believe we need improvement across the board.

Gotta hang on to Deng first.

How much does he need?

Agree. I suspect that he learned and matured as a coach along the way. If one doesn’t learn from their failures/struggles, then they are missing an opportunity to improve.

Yup. Good coaches don’t always win. Owners and fans only look at Wins and losses. Hard to be patient.

He should be talking to DeBoer to see if any of their portal guys are options.

I think great players allow coaches more options to be successful.

My son-in-law was with the Eagles his last year. Said Andy was a great coach. However, you need talent and depth especially at NFL and college levels.

Philly fans claimed Andy Reid was too old, couldn’t relate to players, looked half asleep on the sidelines and couldn’t coach.

He does. Don’t know the details.

Are you still at the airport?

I did consider and players are also accountable to do what’s necessary to improve. I don’t believe a guy who puts in the work all through HS and played well whenever he got on the field wasn’t willing to work but I wouldn’t know cuz I’m not there. Getting guys to put in the work is part of coaching.

That would be a mistake. You look at the current staff and figure out who the players respect and will play for. You need to know who are key recruiters. You interview them to see who can best help with the tradition.

At that level, position coaches have key roles. They are involved in player decisions and developing schemes.

I believe you are correct and possibly Weiss from UMD but I’m not sure.

Miller also confirmed it is Schmidt. I’m not aware Baldwin applied.

I think RRingers source got it right. My reliable source communicates regularly with Kelly. I believe it’s fair for them to confirm but I believe the ss.com has it correct.

I would think he will need to evaluate who he might keep. If he were moving from D2 or different FCS program he may bring guys from his present staff. Tougher to get FBS coordinators to drop down cuz of less $. I would consider Freuchte as OC cuz of relationships with players and it can help with the transition. He would be able to advise regarding position coaches who players respect and which coaches may be great recruiters. I would guess he will have a lot of new guys.