All The West Virginia Fans...

[hatvol96]

rejoicing in Rich Rod's struggles at Michigan might want to look at the undisciplined, out of shape squad Country Bill Stewart is putting on the field. The Mountaineer faithful doesn't realize how good they had it. They will soon.

 

[XtennesseeX]

Definitely not looking good for them. I'm sure West Virginia's AD is wishing he wouldn't have made a split second hire.

 

[Midfielder10]

Huge collapse from last year.

 

[hmanvolfan]

I thought Rodriguez was a WVU alum. Wouldn't that be a dream job for most coaches? Why did he leave for Michigan? Did they offer him tons more money that WVU wouldn't match or did Rich think the Wolves job was more prestigious? Very confusing to someone not close to the situation or just doesn't give a crap.

 

[hatvol96]

I thought Rodriguez was a WVU alum. Wouldn't that be a dream job for most coaches? Why did he leave for Michigan? Did they offer him tons more money that WVU wouldn't match or did Rich think the Wolves job was more prestigious? Very confusing to someone not close to the situation or just doesn't give a crap.

Quite simply, Michigan is one of the 5-10 best jobs in the country. West Virginia is lucky if it's one of the 25 best.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

rejoicing in Rich Rod's struggles at Michigan might want to look at the undisciplined, out of shape squad Country Bill Stewart is putting on the field. The Mountaineer faithful doesn't realize how good they had it. They will soon.

They had to be expecting it. While Stewart seems like a nice guy, he'd really never produced success at VMI or any of his other places, granted that was smaller places. The Big East is down, WVU still has a shot of winning the conference.

 

[hmanvolfan]

Quite simply, Michigan is one of the 5-10 best jobs in the country. West Virginia is lucky if it's one of the 25 best.

Based on what? Prestige, money available, tradition? Does Nebraska fit those criteria? I'm just wondering why Rodriguez, with his ego that I'm sure all people in his exposure have, wouldn't want to make his school into one of the 5-10 best jobs in the country as well.

 

[hatvol96]

Based on what? Prestige, money available, tradition? Does Nebraska fit those criteria? I'm just wondering why Rodriguez, with his ego that I'm sure all people in his exposure have, wouldn't want to make his school into one of the 5-10 best jobs in the country as well.

All three. No. Because nobody can make West Virginia a top 5-10 job.

 

[NCGatorBait]

I'm surprised with what they had coming back they'd look like this early in the season...huge difference from last season.

 

[hatvol96]

I'm surprised with what they had coming back they'd look like this early in the season...huge difference from last season.

That's what happens when your AD loses his mind and promotes an average position coach to head coach because of a win over a sleepwalking Oklahoma team.

 

[NCGatorBait]

That's what happens when your AD loses his mind and promotes an average position coach to head coach because of a win over a sleepwalking Oklahoma team.

That was an impressive win for them..I can understand them wanting to keep their system in place..but it appears they are as bad off as Mich. is by starting with a whole new one.

 

[hatvol96]

That was an impressive win for them..I can understand them wanting to keep their system in place..but it appears they are as bad off as Mich. is by starting with a whole new one.

West Virginia's "system" was Rich Rod's offensive brilliance and Mike Barwis' strength and conditioning program. With those two gone, the idea that Stewart could keep it going is comical.

 

[govols182]

Quite simply, Michigan is one of the 5-10 best jobs in the country. West Virginia is lucky if it's one of the 25 best.

Where would you rank the Tennessee coaching position nationally?

 

[hatvol96]

Where would you rank the Tennessee coaching position nationally?

In the back half of the top 15.

 

[hmanvolfan]

All three. No. Because nobody can make West Virginia a top 5-10 job.

Who would've ever thought Miami or Florida State could be a top 5 - 10 caliber job?

 

[hatvol96]

Who would've ever thought Miami or Florida State could be a top 5 - 10 caliber job?

Florida State isn't. Exactly 1 coach has ever had any success there.

 

[govols182]

In the back half of the top 15.

Who would you put at number 1?

 

[hatvol96]

Who would you put at number 1?

Ohio State, Texas, and Florida are all right there. If you can't win at those schools, you need to find another career.

 

[hmanvolfan]

Florida State isn't. Exactly 1 coach has ever had any success there.

That is my point.

 

[hatvol96]

That is my point.

Which doesn't make it a good job. The facilities are nothing special and when Miami and Florida are healthy, FSU will be third choice in their own state.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Ohio State, Texas, and Florida are all right there. If you can't win at those schools, you need to find another career.

No USC, they've had success consistently for the most part. Not just one big run.

 

[hatvol96]

No USC, they've had success consistently for the most part. Not just one big run.

Have you ever been in the LA Coliseum? It's one of the true dumps in sports. Also, the fan base is apathetic at best.

 

[Griffmann]

I'm struggling to think of any place easier to recruit than USC

"Hey, you want to come live in LA for a few years?"

That's pretty much the only pitch you need

 

[dickens821]

I'm struggling to think of any place easier to recruit than USC

"Hey, you want to come live in LA for a few years?"

That's pretty much the only pitch you need

unless they don't like la

 

[hatvol96]

I'm struggling to think of any place easier to recruit than USC

"Hey, you want to come live in LA for a few years?"

That's pretty much the only pitch you need

Ask Larry Smith and Paul Hackett if it's really that easy.