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Wick250:
I was angry when we hired Phillips because rumors suggested that a wealthy donor had subverted the will of the committee. It brought back terrible memories of the "Monus gang" and all the damage they did to the university.
Now as the facts become more clear, it looks like we were fortunate beyond all expectations. Phillips was a position coach for a top 25 FBS program. His coordinators (apparently, nothing official yet) have experience "as coordinators" on the D2, D3, or even FCS level. Given monetary constraints, two weeks ago I did not believe any of this was possible. There are no guarantees, but this was the logical move in the direction away from the Pelini debacle.
gbs20:
Good post Wick250. I was here through the Monus debacle and shared the same fears. Its possible that Sebo tipped the scales but wealthy donors are influential at most universities for better and worse. What matters now is the outcome. I was also here through the Tressel years and while I have issues with Tressel as president, I also saw the power of YSU football to unite the community in a positive way. That may not be repeatable for a number of reasons at that scale, but restoring some part of the past can do nothing but help. Its clear that Pelini ran from developing the connection between the University and the community to the point that anger became apathy. At least when fans are angry they care. It will be difficult to develop interest from apathy but I hope he is successful.
go guins:
A couple things are true. Bob Sebo has a ton of money. JT and BS are friends.
EVERYTHING ELSE BEING THROW AROUND HERE IS SHIFTY ADAM SHIFF level of SPECULATION WITHOUT A SHRED OF ACTUAL EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING FACTUAL.
Jim Tressel, Bob Sebo and ESPECIALLY Doug Phillips deserve better treatment. You guys all call yourselves fans then "report" that since JT was as BS's house he must have "bought" the job for Doug Phillips with a donation!?!?!?! You need FACTS to back up such a ridiculous claim! I challenge ANYBODY on the "Sebo donation to influence the Phillips hiring" bandwagon to produce any evidence, and if not to apologize on this thread to JT, BS, and especially Coach Phillips.
This has been embarrassing and I find if completely unacceptable treatment to men I find admirable.
IAA Fan:
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--- Quote from: IAA Fan on February 13, 2020, 07:42:48 AM ---Go, it became clear when I saw his salary, that we were not going to go after an experienced group of coordinators and this is upsetting to me. This is what a mean by a national footprint. It is not as if YSU is a dominating team anymore and recognized by many players nationwide.
Also, this does not mean that I will not get behind our new staff, I am already there. It seems as though coach P is doing some homework and look how many mistakes coach Wolf made going after a nationally known experienced candidate at DC. Yet his regional hire at OC, turned out to be a sensational choice. It is becoming equally clear that JT is more involved at this point, he is a recognized commodity.
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You're killing me Smalls! How do you figure that Wolfords OC was any better than the DC? I know you love Monty but face it he had a huge problem in the MVFC as all the coaches and assistance had since YSU entering the MVFC. Monty's O put up incredible numbers during the weenie schedule but when it came time for when it counted (MVFC schedule) the statistics fell drastically. JT was the only coach YSU had that did well in the MVFC which yielded ~ 97 NC, 99 Runner up NC, 2000 1st round loss to Richmond. Since JT Heacock's 06 run and out right MVFC championship ring was his glory. Wolford's 5 years zero zip nada! Bo 2016 run with Wolf's kids and a bit of JT magic was his glory.
Thanks for your attention!
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Red: You are just continuing on with your "hatefest". Anyone with any brains only has to look at coach M's record. The point that I am making is that I thought we may go more national with the assistants and did not. I am showing how the big name hire out of Florida was a big bust, while the Ohio guy proved to be very successful. I am hoping we will see the same this time around.
YSUFANSINCE1990:
We all hope, or at least most of are rooting for Phillips to win. But come on, Tressel is not beyond shady dealings.
Phillips was 5th out of 7 when the committee interviewed. It was tim Tyrrell's job, Don Treadwell next, then Shane Montgomery.
Tressel and Sebo together in Florida, Sebo writes the check. Tressel makes the hire. It's over now, let's hope Tressel made the right call. Yes, I am skeptical and think a running backs coach from Cincinnati, who was out of football for 7 years is going to struggle.
Phillips I think is average, we need more than average to turn this ship around. Just my opinion.
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