Corey Raymond out at UF. Will Heupel go after him?

[rickyyrs]

Not sure why we’d want Florida rejects.

The great recruiter part sounds good. When was last time we beat the Florida in the swamp.

 

[Vol4gzus]

Apparently "Everybody Loves Raymond" .........not...sorry couldn't resist....

 

[LordBolton]

Because a lot of great successful coaches have been fired in their past.
Sometimes, coaches just don’t fit the mold of where they were.

There was once an OU legend who got fired for political reasons. He turned out ok.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Different Corey?

 

[midnight orange]

Florida Fires Secondary Coach Corey Raymond - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF

The Florida Gators' regular season is over after a loss to Florida State, dropping them to 5-7 and f

www.wruf.com

This kind of stuck out when I read it...

The defense only recorded three interceptions in all 12 games, which was last in the conference. As a whole, the defense only forced seven total turnovers, which is second-to-last in the entire country. They only ranked ahead of Temple.

This is what stuck out to me

Raymond’s recruiting, not his coaching, was his major selling point. The 2023 class featured six 4-star prospects at defensive back.

A number had roles as true freshmen, led by starting safety Jordan Castell of West Orange. First-year freshman defensive backs accounted for 1,759 snaps and 15 starts.

Starting a bunch of true freshmen at defensive back is not a recipe for success in the SEC. Even Saban would be set up for failure in this scenario. Have no idea how good or bad he is though.

 

[ERvolsfan]

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Keep in mind this post and the video on other thread are 5mos old... However having said that it's probably relevant as Heup is known for promoting from within so will likely elevate Cory Robinson once Willie Martinez contract expires.

Saints have had good secondary past several years so that's a feather in his cap, may help in recruiting, northeast ties are nice.

But on surface would be underwhelming

 

[ERvolsfan]

Assuming Cory Robinson DB Analyst is promoted when WM contract expires... this video is a very interesting video on this young coach...

 

[Mccage]

That reject was the best DB coach in the game. And a huge recruiter. Now he’s 54 with a ton of ties to LA high schools and still probably one of the top 10 DB coaches in the game. Does that sound like it might be an upgrade over what we currently have?

Leave your resume at Human Resources Cory.

 

[jeff1vol]

The escape goat is a Volnation classic! Years (maybe even decades) before any VN post was "Nited", the Escape Goat roamed the boards. It may even predate the Pre-Madonna and Pocket Presents...

CLASSIC!!

 

[bpalmer28]

The escape goat is a Volnation classic! Years (maybe even decades) before any VN post was "Nited", the Escape Goat roamed the boards. It may even predate the Pre-Madonna and Pocket Presents...

Anyone remember “Wheel be find.” And “He run like deer baby ok?” $5 to anyone who remembers the posters name…

 

[miket4god]

Because a lot of great successful coaches have been fired in their past.
Sometimes, coaches just don’t fit the mold of where they were.

Like our head coach.

 

[Vol8188]

For all we know Martinez has already been renewed for another year and it just hasn’t been announced yet.

 

[McDad]

For all we know Martinez has already been renewed for another year and it just hasn’t been announced yet.

We've had Schiano Sunday. Would WM's contract renewal incite Martinez Monday or Willie Wednesday protests?

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Not sure why we’d want Florida rejects.

Cause VN is never happy with what we have. Grass is always greener on the other side.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

We've had Schiano Sunday. Would WM's contract renewal incite Martinez Monday or Willie Wednesday protests?

Only for the knuckle draggers.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Martinez contract won't be renewed

Says Whom?

 

[McDad]

Only for the knuckle draggers.

Does it count if i only drag my knuckles or can I drag someone else's?

 

[Jaws]

Not sure why we’d want Florida rejects.

Good recruiter but his last several secondaries have been horrific, even his last two at LSU.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

This is what stuck out to me


Starting a bunch of true freshmen at defensive back is not a recipe for success in the SEC. Even Saban would be set up for failure in this scenario. Have no idea how good or bad he is though.

Good point.

DB is one spot where a lack of experience can be a real detriment.

 

[BreatheUT]

Great recruiter and decent CB coach. Would be an upgrade. Think Heupel calls him?

This is exactly why he was let go at Florida. He was too good.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

This is exactly why he was let go at Florida. He was too good.

Napier is dumb. He fired their DL coach as well and he was a good coach. Just because a coach gets fired doesn’t mean the one who fired him did the right thing.

 

[CAVPUT]

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I'm down with this hire if true. I've seen enough of Martinez. Just hope the guy can recruit.

 

[Model12]

Raymond may be the real deal, but I'm having Jimmy Ray Stephens flashbacks...

 

[CAVPUT]

Raymond may be the real deal, but I'm having Jimmy Ray Stephens flashbacks...