I’m curious as to how people feel about James Franklin. He was just fired by Penn State. I have mixed feelings about him. On one hand, he won a lot of games at Penn State and reached the national semifinals last year. On the other hand, he could never seem to get over the hump. Should he be under consideration for UCLA?
Good question. Great recruiter. 53 years old which isn’t absurdly old. 104-45 record at Penn State which is off the charts for UCLA football standards. Doesn’t have much West Coast ties besides being a TE coach a Washington State for one year in 1998. The bigger question is does he want to keep coaching? If I received a $49M buy out nobody would ever hear/see me again.
..jeeeeez! As long as we're talking about rooms here, I'm guessing that Happy Valley is a "tough one"! But, man, we thought we had it tough in the buyout department! Ponying up $50 million to cut this guy loose is an impressive pile of jingle!
It might be interesting to see him come to UCLA and coach the team who was material in his slide into ignominy. Were it me, I'd just buy up 4% CDs, sit back in my BarcaLounger with a 12-pack of PBR, and watch tractor pulls and fishing derby shows on ESPN..
First, an admission: after the first few games, I stated I was appalled that so many of the Bruin players did not seem to be Division 1-level athletes and players. However, I was wrong…should have looked around the country and noted all the quick rebuilds of previously hopeless teams around the country; solid coaching to motivate players and put them into situations they can handle is key.
That said…I gotta pump the brakes when I hear talk of running the table in the Big Ten; there are still a lot of talent deficiencies on this team, particularly in both lines. Plus, with the “one hit wonders” trope dispelled, the Bruins won’t be sneaking up on people anymore; and I’m not quite sure how many more tricks Little Jerry can possibly have in his bag.
Of more interest is the ongoing coaching search…you hear the name Jonathan Smith a lot, but…yesterday’s undisciplined, unmotivated showing in front of a stunned home crowd should give one pause. MSU had an eerie resemblance to the Bruins of the first three weeks…and nobody ever wants to see that again.
Currently Coach Smith maybe the next coach to go based on readings this morning. Michigan State has been hit with a ton of injuries at skilled positions which isn’t the coach’s fault. But they are an awful team right now. Awful.
I was unaware of anyone talking about us running the table. I find that idea utterly asinine and not based in reality. That is someone OD'ing of hopium.
And we’ll be able to feed people a big fat old sh*tburger!
We're kinda good at that, Grider!
My son and I must've watched Major League a hundred times when he was like 13. I have fond memories.
"..we wear caps and sleeves at this level, son.."
I’m curious as to how people feel about James Franklin. He was just fired by Penn State. I have mixed feelings about him. On one hand, he won a lot of games at Penn State and reached the national semifinals last year. On the other hand, he could never seem to get over the hump. Should he be under consideration for UCLA?
Good question. Great recruiter. 53 years old which isn’t absurdly old. 104-45 record at Penn State which is off the charts for UCLA football standards. Doesn’t have much West Coast ties besides being a TE coach a Washington State for one year in 1998. The bigger question is does he want to keep coaching? If I received a $49M buy out nobody would ever hear/see me again.
"..well, CROSS HIM OFF THEN!"
(Always thought Rachel Phelps was kinda hot!)
Dam straight, fruithi!
..jeeeeez! As long as we're talking about rooms here, I'm guessing that Happy Valley is a "tough one"! But, man, we thought we had it tough in the buyout department! Ponying up $50 million to cut this guy loose is an impressive pile of jingle!
It might be interesting to see him come to UCLA and coach the team who was material in his slide into ignominy. Were it me, I'd just buy up 4% CDs, sit back in my BarcaLounger with a 12-pack of PBR, and watch tractor pulls and fishing derby shows on ESPN..
..OK, maybe Michelob then.
LOL. Planner classic.
No. We'll have the same ceiling as Chip Kelly UCLA teams with him in charge. 8-4 seasons.
I like Clark Lea at Vanderbilt if Skipper doesn’t earn the nod.
Skipper is making a case for himself. If anything it will bring continuity. He appears to be a good motivater.
No, AB, we should not consider him. He was fired for a reason, an inability to win games that matter. We've had enough of that lately...
First, an admission: after the first few games, I stated I was appalled that so many of the Bruin players did not seem to be Division 1-level athletes and players. However, I was wrong…should have looked around the country and noted all the quick rebuilds of previously hopeless teams around the country; solid coaching to motivate players and put them into situations they can handle is key.
That said…I gotta pump the brakes when I hear talk of running the table in the Big Ten; there are still a lot of talent deficiencies on this team, particularly in both lines. Plus, with the “one hit wonders” trope dispelled, the Bruins won’t be sneaking up on people anymore; and I’m not quite sure how many more tricks Little Jerry can possibly have in his bag.
Of more interest is the ongoing coaching search…you hear the name Jonathan Smith a lot, but…yesterday’s undisciplined, unmotivated showing in front of a stunned home crowd should give one pause. MSU had an eerie resemblance to the Bruins of the first three weeks…and nobody ever wants to see that again.
Currently Coach Smith maybe the next coach to go based on readings this morning. Michigan State has been hit with a ton of injuries at skilled positions which isn’t the coach’s fault. But they are an awful team right now. Awful.
..I sense a curse being delivered by the Bruins, don't you? You know, like..
"..very bad to steal Jobu's rum..very bad!"
https://youtu.be/bWdfDsLvm9I?si=jEIAGj7d7rIHtwbO
If all of a sudden, teams on UCLA's schedule -- particularly The ToeJams -- begin cancelling then we'll know for sure!
I was unaware of anyone talking about us running the table. I find that idea utterly asinine and not based in reality. That is someone OD'ing of hopium.
A bowl game invite would be a success for this team. Thank God DeShaun got fired.