Willie Martinez Talking To Canes

prozack07 wrote:

IMO, i dont think that CWM would leave because CMR has stood behind him so much. Not to mention that UGA is a program that is currently having success unlike the canes who are still in the process of rebuilding and maintaining their program.

I think that that is the PRECISE reason Willie could leave. Richt has stood behind him so hard that this allows him to exit without CMR having to go back on his word. It also could potentially result in more money and better head coaching opportunities. After all, coaching against the ACC is not coaching against the SEC, and CWM could come off looking great! Personally, my disdain for Willie aside, it's a great sideways move if there is such a thing, because Miami affords him so much more opportunity for growth and advancement. Plus it allows both he and CMR to save face and for the Bulldog nation to begin to move forward from the 2008 season, SPECIFICALLY that frickin' loss to Tech.

Succinctly said, this would be a good move for all parties involved.

I agree, I think a move to Miami would be great for his career. But, if CWM talks to UM and realizes they have a great offer then what does CMR do? Most of us would hope that he would let CWM go... But, in CMR mind, he may not believe that there is another DC out their that fits his system as much as CWM. Then CMR may be willing to fight for CWM. Which could mean a pay raise...

\"fits CMR's system\"?? Then CMR needs to change his defensive philosophy.

Here I was thinking CMR was an offensive coach! LOL Maybe thats whats wrong with the D! HAHAHAHA

Copied this statement from the Miami Herald on the defensive coordinator possibilities at UM.

“I appreciate Bill’s contributions to our football program and thank him for that,\" Shannon said. \"I understand and respect Bill’s strong ties to his alma mater and his family’s ties to Oklahoma. I wish him and his wife, Lawana nothing but the best. I will be looking for the best possible defensive coordinator to replace him. If that candidate is not out there, those responsibilities will fall to me.”

Ooooo Shannon sounds like he might just say to hell with it and run things himself!