Good to have this confirmed. Hope it supports recruiting to have the veneer of stability. I don’t really think the term is so important, really it’s the buyout that’s key. Also pleased that it leans on bonuses rather than base pay. Happy to pay for success, so I hope the targets are set right, and include major achievements and recru…
Good to have this confirmed. Hope it supports recruiting to have the veneer of stability. I don’t really think the term is so important, really it’s the buyout that’s key. Also pleased that it leans on bonuses rather than base pay. Happy to pay for success, so I hope the targets are set right, and include major achievements and recruiting. I heard Chip got a bonus this year for 6 wins, but that is called ‘doing your job’ not something that should be over and above. Also very good that Azz is gone - assuming that was Jarmond, he’s done well.
The whole contract negotiation has been strange to observe. I felt like it was two poker players that both had nothing, were bluffing, but also knew the other side had nothing and was bluffing too.
Chip: Give me a big raise or I’ll go.
Jarmond: Go then.
Jarmond: Sign here or we’ll fire you.
Chip: With what money?
Chip: I’m walking after the 15th - who can you get then?
Jarmond: …..
Jarmond: Yeah, but there’s nowhere you’re going to be a head coach, what’ll you do then?
A few more thoughts - I would have fired Chip after year 2, but there’s still a path to success. For me the key things I’d want to see;
1. Recruiting- we need to be pulling in more 4* (or better) players if we want to challenge for titles. I want a sustainable level of excellence (and it would be nice if the cupboard wasn’t bare if we end of parting with Chip. This applies to both HS and the portal.
2. Defense - No surprise that we have to do better here. Here’s hoping the new DC is a big step up from Azz. Although we do need to recruit, I feel like our current problems are mostly due to bad coaching (scheme) than talent. Most important is that we can generate pressure on the QB in the base D, so really need to develop the D Line.
3. Results- it’s fine to talk process or mentality in year 1 or 2 of a new regime, by year 5 I want outcomes. I’d expect no less than 8-4 next year, and even that would be underwhelming. We’ve got a ridiculously easy non conference schedule and there are more than a few weak programs in the PAC.
4. Offense- Generally speaking I think Chip is one of the best at building an offense but I’m including this as the O Line has lost some key players and their coach, so this bears watching. On the skills side, no issues with DTR, Charbonnet, and the TE and receivers though.
Looking forward to seeing who the new coaches are.
Good to have this confirmed. Hope it supports recruiting to have the veneer of stability. I don’t really think the term is so important, really it’s the buyout that’s key. Also pleased that it leans on bonuses rather than base pay. Happy to pay for success, so I hope the targets are set right, and include major achievements and recruiting. I heard Chip got a bonus this year for 6 wins, but that is called ‘doing your job’ not something that should be over and above. Also very good that Azz is gone - assuming that was Jarmond, he’s done well.
The whole contract negotiation has been strange to observe. I felt like it was two poker players that both had nothing, were bluffing, but also knew the other side had nothing and was bluffing too.
Chip: Give me a big raise or I’ll go.
Jarmond: Go then.
Jarmond: Sign here or we’ll fire you.
Chip: With what money?
Chip: I’m walking after the 15th - who can you get then?
Jarmond: …..
Jarmond: Yeah, but there’s nowhere you’re going to be a head coach, what’ll you do then?
Both: Let’s just sign an extension.
A few more thoughts - I would have fired Chip after year 2, but there’s still a path to success. For me the key things I’d want to see;
1. Recruiting- we need to be pulling in more 4* (or better) players if we want to challenge for titles. I want a sustainable level of excellence (and it would be nice if the cupboard wasn’t bare if we end of parting with Chip. This applies to both HS and the portal.
2. Defense - No surprise that we have to do better here. Here’s hoping the new DC is a big step up from Azz. Although we do need to recruit, I feel like our current problems are mostly due to bad coaching (scheme) than talent. Most important is that we can generate pressure on the QB in the base D, so really need to develop the D Line.
3. Results- it’s fine to talk process or mentality in year 1 or 2 of a new regime, by year 5 I want outcomes. I’d expect no less than 8-4 next year, and even that would be underwhelming. We’ve got a ridiculously easy non conference schedule and there are more than a few weak programs in the PAC.
4. Offense- Generally speaking I think Chip is one of the best at building an offense but I’m including this as the O Line has lost some key players and their coach, so this bears watching. On the skills side, no issues with DTR, Charbonnet, and the TE and receivers though.
Looking forward to seeing who the new coaches are.