Jeff Scott Interview with Torello

[SRB2FL]

Two things coach said didn’t come across well to me  

1 - "I actually had another opportunity to interview at a school in our league that had just won the (AAC) championship. I chose NOT to pursue that because I believed in Michael Kelly's vision." 

That just comes across like we should be grateful to have him as our coach and how dare we criticize the process that results in three wins (Citadel, FAMU, and Temple). Jeff maybe you chose not to interview because you know you had no chance to get it and you secured the cash from USF. Interview does not equal offer.

2 - He mentioned several times “Power 5” and referred to USF as “Group of Five”. I mean I know we are in crappy conference that is about to get worse but what happened to all the “Power 6” talk. This just felt like acknowledging we are lesser. This coach can’t hype anything up. I struggle to see how our players get any motivation/fire pre-game from any of his speeches. Just sounds content.
 

Your thoughts? 

[NewEnglandBull]

13 minutes ago, SRB2FL said:

Two things coach said didn’t come across well to me  

1 - "I actually had another opportunity to interview at a school in our league that had just won the (AAC) championship. I chose NOT to pursue that because I believed in Michael Kelly's vision." 

That just comes across like we should be grateful to have him as our coach and how dare we criticize the process that results in three wins (Citadel, FAMU, and Temple). Jeff maybe you chose not to interview because you know you had no chance to get it and you secured the cash from USF. Interview does not equal offer.

2 - He mentioned several times “Power 5” and referred to USF as “Group of Five”. I mean I know we are in crappy conference that is about to get worse but what happened to all the “Power 6” talk. This just felt like acknowledging we are lesser. This coach can’t hype anything up. I struggle to see how our players get any motivation/fire pre-game from any of his speeches. Just sounds content.
 

Your thoughts? 

Totally disagree. We should be able to easily read that as “I believe in what USF is doing and how they do it (including the people involved)  more than the other school.” In terms of your second point, here is a news flash…we are lesser. That is a fact on and off the field (and especially from a financial and donor perspective). This was not the fault of CJS, this is the way CFB is today. To me, you sound like someone who was not a CJS supporter (which is fine as that is your opinion) to begin with and you are looking for a reason to support your position. 

Edited December 19, 2021 by NewEnglandBull

[SRB2FL]

I watched the entire interview. I want USF to succeed. Those two items just didn’t sit well with me and was curious if others felt similar. If we are to get donors we need to sell our program and whatever conference we are currently in. 

[HyperBullee]

25 minutes ago, SRB2FL said:

Two things coach said didn’t come across well to me  

1 - "I actually had another opportunity to interview at a school in our league that had just won the (AAC) championship. I chose NOT to pursue that because I believed in Michael Kelly's vision." 

That just comes across like we should be grateful to have him as our coach and how dare we criticize the process that results in three wins (Citadel, FAMU, and Temple). Jeff maybe you chose not to interview because you know you had no chance to get it and you secured the cash from USF. Interview does not equal offer.

2 - He mentioned several times “Power 5” and referred to USF as “Group of Five”. I mean I know we are in crappy conference that is about to get worse but what happened to all the “Power 6” talk. This just felt like acknowledging we are lesser. This coach can’t hype anything up. I struggle to see how our players get any motivation/fire pre-game from any of his speeches. Just sounds content.
 

Your thoughts? 

He had a resume that was highly sought after. That’s not a surprise. The mess he was walking into, however, was.
The potential on both sides were there to succeed with a commitment to facilities and his potential success as a coach. The world changed, and so did the job. I have no issue with his statement there.

The chasm between levels have grown significantly. The AAC can’t continue the farce after getting poached and adding teams like Rice to replace them. We are where we are. And to be fair, he hypes up the coming facilities and the team culture up a lot. There’s confidence around the incoming class too. His talks with the media are a lot different from the talks with admin or the team.

He’s being honest (as allowed) with the public for once, since when was that a bad thing? Dancing and singing around the truth is how we got here.

Edited December 19, 2021 by HyperBullee

[hm101]

He reinforced my belief in VPMK and CJS. 

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree that we should not be looking for quick fixes. We want things done the right way and sustainably so that a bad season is 7-5 not 2-10. He has my full unwavering support to tear the old system down and build it up the right way and yes I am grateful for him and the rest of USF leadership.

[SRB2FL]

20 minutes ago, HyperBullee said:

He had a resume that was highly sought after. That’s not a surprise. The mess he was walking into, however, was.
The potential on both sides were there to succeed with a commitment to facilities and his potential success as a coach. The world changed, and so did the job. I have no issue with his statement there.

The chasm between levels have grown significantly. The AAC can’t continue the farce after getting poached and adding teams like Rice to replace them. We are where we are. And to be fair, he hypes up the coming facilities and the team culture up a lot. There’s confidence around the incoming class too. His talks with the media are a lot different from the talks with admin or the team.

He’s being honest (as allowed) with the public for once, since when was that a bad thing? Dancing and singing around the truth is how we got here.

If the playoffs expand, I’m hoping that can benefit AAC but like you said we are where we are. 

[SRB2FL]

23 minutes ago, hm101 said:

He reinforced my belief in VPMK and CJS. 

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree that we should not be looking for quick fixes. We want things done the right way and sustainably so that a bad season is 7-5 not 2-10. He has my full unwavering support to tear the old system down and build it up the right way and yes I am grateful for him and the rest of USF leadership.

I definitely get a sense of loyalty from this group. Maybe coach turns this around and sticks around a while. That would be refreshing culture change. Like you said sustainability is key. That way if a coach does leave there’s enough internally (coaching and talent) to continue the program without taking major steps back.

[Sk00b]

I think your over analyzing this one. 

[zarnozdabull]

2 hours ago, SRB2FL said:

 

2 - He mentioned several times “Power 5” and referred to USF as “Group of Five”. I mean I know we are in crappy conference that is about to get worse but what happened to all the “Power 6” talk. This just felt like acknowledging we are lesser. This coach can’t hype anything up. I struggle to see how our players get any motivation/fire pre-game from any of his speeches. Just sounds content.

Acknowledging the truth is way better than false, overplayed nonsense imo.

[Peatearpan]

2 hours ago, SRB2FL said:

I definitely get a sense of loyalty from this group. Maybe coach turns this around and sticks around a while. That would be refreshing culture change. Like you said sustainability is key. That way if a coach does leave there’s enough internally (coaching and talent) to continue the program without taking major steps back.

If he turns us around, makes a splash, then FSU, Clemson, NC, or a UF gives him an offer? I see him walking.