Coaches on the HOTSEAT-GOL

[MavTechKNIGHT2]

The full value of the contract....for GOL and his staff. Then again this was the administration that gave their previous coaching staff an extension and fired them 8 months later. :

Remember, even though UCF was negociating against itself they caved in on all his demands....

Then again, you have NO idea about the negotiations.  There was at least ONE other place interested.

[MavTechKNIGHT2]

I don't know that they're generally impressed with their fall practices as much as they've got little to compare it to since they've been seeing these kids exclusively since the spring.  Also, coaches don't need to berate the team or a player in the media.  It's only negative, and usually turns out bad for the coach.  Usually when I see coaches doing that I find that they're either striving for the reverse effect and to basically confuse their opponent, or they're genuinely trying to motivate players by telling the media he's disappointed- Steve Spurrier is a master at this.

You use to think UF had a bunch of pop warner players on the field when he was coach there.

On an average most coaches just give the media some coded jibberish about what's going on.  They'll talk about a few players who are looking good- serves as a motivator, and cites examples of talent on the team.  Nothing that can be misconstrued by his own team, coaches, or fans, and certainly nothing the opposition can glean information from.

04', I am not confusing.  Last year O'Leary was very clear that this team wasn't expected to do anything.  He was still very positive but he wanted everyone to know that it was relative positives.  This year he sounds like any coach that doesn't want to tip his hat to anyone.  I think he said bowl is a goal, but I wouldn't read to much into that.  GOL in his second year is expected to be able to get a team bowl worthy by his second year coaching a non-BCS team.  If your team doesn't win at least 3 games this year then this guy has lost it.

It's that simple.

You are wrong about GO being positive last year.  He certainly didn't jump on guys either because that would be the wrong thing to do.  But if you spent any time around him you would know he was VERY uncomfortable with last years team.  Why do you think he did the QB experiment thing for the first 3 games?  He had no idea who would take the reins and impress.

As far as this year is concerned, I like the fact he says the kids are understanding the system.  He always puts in a couple of things about getting better and such but generally has MORE positive things to say than last year.

Don't presume to know what is going on.  You have no idea.  AND, I don't use the practice reports to make a determination on how the season will end up.  It is simply nice to hear that most of the players seem to be buying into his program and working hard.

[BULLfreak]

What was his buyout?

2 dz of crispy cream donuts and large cake

[Guest S.  Bien]

You are wrong about GO being positive last year.  He certainly didn't jump on guys either because that would be the wrong thing to do.  But if you spent any time around him you would know he was VERY uncomfortable with last years team.  Why do you think he did the QB experiment thing for the first 3 games?  He had no idea who would take the reins and impress.

As far as this year is concerned, I like the fact he says the kids are understanding the system.  He always puts in a couple of things about getting better and such but generally has MORE positive things to say than last year.

Don't presume to know what is going on.  You have no idea.  AND, I don't use the practice reports to make a determination on how the season will end up.  It is simply nice to hear that most of the players seem to be buying into his program and working hard.

You shouldn't either.  The last I checked you were pretty full of it yourself.

Thank goodness Mavprick was in time to set the record straight.  **** dude, did you even read my post and yours.  It's semantics, and if your so **** defensive then refrain from posting on civil boards!

[Knight_Light]

GOL is an old school coach. If he hasn't turned it around by the end of year three, I think he will quit.

If look at things objectively, the man for better or for worse has spurred UCF to spend money on football. A new indoor practice bubble and the proposed new stadium are partly his doing.... The next 5 years will certainly be interesting....

FYI...The Nicholson Field House (120 yd Indoor Practice Facility) is not a temporary "Bubble" like some teams have.

It's a permanent building.

KL

[Guest S.  Bien]

permanent?  Permanent?  As long as a moderate wind gust doesn't blow through the area.... :-X

[MavTechKNIGHT2]

permanent?  Permanent?  As long as a moderate wind gust doesn't blow through the area.... :-X

Civil, huh?

There are building codes you know.   : :

[MavTechKNIGHT2]

You shouldn't either.  The last I checked you were pretty full of it yourself.

Thank goodness Mavprick was in time to set the record straight.  **** dude, did you even read my post and yours.  It's semantics, and if your so **** defensive then refrain from posting on civil boards!

The last paragraph should have had UCF in it.

It is most certainly NOT semantics.  You think GO is simply giving us lip service.  I am saying that his comments are quite different than last year.  You are not.  That is different.

[South_Tampa_Knight]

However, I can't remember the last time I've read a negative report about a practice.  Coach K was as positive as they can be on practices.....coaches never speak honestly to the media about practice, particularly when they know the kids will read that crap the next morning.   Sometimes all your reading in the newpaper is your school's press release by the SID.

Wrong again, anyone that listened to GOL last year would tell you that he said it was a three year process and don't expect much out of the 2004 season.  At the kickoff luncheon he clearly said this year, he just wants to teach the kids to compete for 60 minutes.  Now this year, he has a different tune.  

As for him being on the hot seat, I have not read or heard one booster complaining about GOL.  I  know a lot of people that give to the program and none of them are concerned about GOL.  

[CyberBull]

FYI...The Nicholson Field House (120 yd Indoor Practice Facility) is not a temporary "Bubble" like some teams have.

It's a permanent building.

KL

Imagine if UM had a practice bubble they may actually win a MNC or two....