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The new coach: what credentials would you like to see?
SoupCity:
Scarlet, let me start by saying that your comment was very, very good. I couldn't have put that into words any better. So, thank you for that. I appreciated it and think you hit the nail on head for me.
"So many times it seems as if Wolford has turned things around only to lay an egg. Some of that burden needs to be shouldered by the players for their actions and attitude - not talent level. Many of those issues have been addressed by the coaching staff, but each action comes with a price."
Could it be that the players no longer "buy in" to the coaching staff's direction? Has Wolford maybe lost the locker room? Or maybe starting to lose?
ScarletRook:
Spiderlegs
Well from the games I have attended they don't (see NDSU) - but that is not the teams biggest problem.
I was at the game last Saturday and the area I sat in was empty by halftime and I don't think it was because my deodorant wasn't working.
ScarletRook:
--- Quote ---Could it be that the players no longer "buy in" to the coaching staff's direction? Has Wolford maybe lost the locker room? Or maybe starting to lose?
--- End quote ---
SoupCity:
Seanbryan3 could probably answer that question better than me, but it wouldn't be fair to him to ask.
I see problems among the team, coaches and university and "a house divided cannot stand."
I cannot speak for any player, but whether you buy into the program or not - you should play for pride; it will help your working skills later in life. That said, this is some of what I have observed over the past few years.
* Off-field problems with top players that have resulted in their removal. I give kudo's to the coaching staff for being able to do that when they know the cost to them.
* On-field problems among players when the game gets tight. This is just pure selfishness.
(Reminds me of the Cooper years at OSU - and I am not here to bash him)
I truly believe that team discipline is the major factor that makes NDSU better than their opponents.
* Players too busy partying the night before (legally or ileaglly) to be ready to go on Saturday. [Disclaimer: I have no proof of this other than conversations with some University police.]
* On field problems among coaches - although I have not seen it much THIS year.
* Coaches not meaning what they say to players - which may be the problem of buying into the program.
* In-house laundry being aired publicly. We all like to know what is going on because after a while, some of the players start to feel like family, but there are things that are just none of the public's business.
Fan loyalty is a disgrace. We can argue about where the fault lies. I think the Athletic Department does a very insufficient job of promoting games and the fans do an insufficient job of supporting the players. The University does little to make YSU more than a commuter college so many students don't hang around the weekend waiting for a sporting event.
I think many people here have great ideas and I wish we could somehow work together to solve problems instead of fighting over things we cannot control.
Scarlet and Lace:
New Coaches seem to be working out fine. When money is talking...and it always is...we have an assistant who has National Championship and a great recruiting resume. Why not promote from within? Fits the bill:
Came from program with few off the field issues
Positive relationship with other coaches formerly worked with
Tells players upfront what to expect on and off the field and sticks to it
Private
History of discipline
Likeablility from fans
Relatability to college students
Probably missed more but just responding to ScarletRook.
ScarletRook:
--- Quote ---New Coaches seem to be working out fine. When money is talking...and it always is
--- End quote ---
Heard that same statement when Wolford was hired.
Not here to argue any of what has been said.
Still have games to play this season and hope I can make the trip today.
Backs to the wall and underdogs - should be an inspiration.
LETS GO GUINS!
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