yankeedawg1 wrote: A repeated word about recruits.....you have second
Thoughts about Georgia....fine. Do us a favor and go elsewhere
Amen to that.
When Devwah Whaley de-committed, I was thrilled. Thrilled for us and thrilled for him. At least the young man had enough integrity to de-commit now and not play games. A recruit needs to go where he is totally committed, totally enthusiastic, and ready to give it 101% at all times. And to be successful under a CKS regime, that's an entrance requirement. So, I wish him well and appreciate the forthright manner he dealt with Georgia. But I want our recruits to be ready on day one to be all-in to this program.
Buc,
I'm noticing the same thing with AJC - as if
they are going to frame the narrative of what and who the program needs. Well I can't wait to see the first presser where Kirby tells them which way the winds blow and the time of the tides in his world. Speaking of which...
Today at the people's work, I was talking with a colleague who is a Michigan grad and he was informing me of how radically the culture of Michigan changed when Harbaugh showed up on the scene. He said that the environment had become so toxic under Rich Rodriguez and Brady Hoak that there was absolutely no confidence in either of their decisions anymore. It was to the point where the boosters were essentially sending e-mails and post-it notes telling the coaches who they think should be played. Well, apparently some booster approached Harbaugh to tell him who he needed to start in the bowl game. The next day, he called all the boosters into a private meeting (my colleague knew someone that was there, apparently), and told them this:
"I appreciate the opportunity you have given to me and the confidence you have placed in me as your head coach. That being said, I don't know what you guys thought you were doing with the previous staffs that were here or what input you had, but here's how its going to work from here forward. You don't tell me how I'm going to run this program - you pay me to do it. As far as personnel goes, you can find out just like the fans do on Saturday who I'm starting. When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you. If I don't ask, you don't volunteer. And anyone in this room that has a problem with this can stand their ***** up and get the **** out the door, right now. Are we clear? This is the first and only time we will have this conversation. Thank you." and walked out of the meeting.
I expect similar from CKS if he has to put someone in line. Not that colorful in a public setting, but that's the very same mentality he's going to bring. It'll be interesting to see how he deals with the media. I have my popcorn ready.
