Can someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?JTApps1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:35 pmWVU wasn't great before him, and that was pre-NIL. Dana had a few good years but was mostly in the.500 range as well. They don't have the resources many of the P4 schools have and it showed when they played ranked teams.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:30 pmI’ve read that he’s definitely a candidate, but I really I’m not impressed with him. The only good thing he’s done recently is make WVU garbage.
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Probably because of rich rods questionable personal morals, his numerous NCAA violations, and the allegations of misconduct at Arizona.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:19 pmCan someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?JTApps1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:35 pmWVU wasn't great before him, and that was pre-NIL. Dana had a few good years but was mostly in the.500 range as well. They don't have the resources many of the P4 schools have and it showed when they played ranked teams.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:30 pmI’ve read that he’s definitely a candidate, but I really I’m not impressed with him. The only good thing he’s done recently is make WVU garbage.
By all accounts Neal Brown runs a clean program and is a great person. Not totally sold on brown but that would be why.
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Pat McAfee effect.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:19 pmCan someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?JTApps1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:35 pmWVU wasn't great before him, and that was pre-NIL. Dana had a few good years but was mostly in the.500 range as well. They don't have the resources many of the P4 schools have and it showed when they played ranked teams.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:30 pmI’ve read that he’s definitely a candidate, but I really I’m not impressed with him. The only good thing he’s done recently is make WVU garbage.
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Anybody got tabs on WVAppeer? I’m sure he’s a roller coaster of emotions.yosef69 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:24 pmProbably because of rich rods questionable personal morals, his numerous NCAA violations, and the allegations of misconduct at Arizona.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:19 pmCan someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?JTApps1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:35 pmWVU wasn't great before him, and that was pre-NIL. Dana had a few good years but was mostly in the.500 range as well. They don't have the resources many of the P4 schools have and it showed when they played ranked teams.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:30 pmI’ve read that he’s definitely a candidate, but I really I’m not impressed with him. The only good thing he’s done recently is make WVU garbage.
By all accounts Neal Brown runs a clean program and is a great person. Not totally sold on brown but that would be why.
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Anyone hearing rumors that DJ Smith might be in the running for HC? I know he is at Mizzu, but not sure he has been coaching long enough.
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you have a weird obsession with Rich Rodriguez coaching at App.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:19 pmCan someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?JTApps1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:35 pmWVU wasn't great before him, and that was pre-NIL. Dana had a few good years but was mostly in the.500 range as well. They don't have the resources many of the P4 schools have and it showed when they played ranked teams.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:30 pmI’ve read that he’s definitely a candidate, but I really I’m not impressed with him. The only good thing he’s done recently is make WVU garbage.
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No I don't. He can coach, clearly wanted to, and would have been around for 4-5 years. And we wouldn't be rebuilding now.Seattleapp wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:09 pmyou have a weird obsession with Rich Rodriguez coaching at App.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:19 pmCan someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?JTApps1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:35 pmWVU wasn't great before him, and that was pre-NIL. Dana had a few good years but was mostly in the.500 range as well. They don't have the resources many of the P4 schools have and it showed when they played ranked teams.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:30 pmI’ve read that he’s definitely a candidate, but I really I’m not impressed with him. The only good thing he’s done recently is make WVU garbage.
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He comes with baggage. And you’ve mentioned him multiple times over the years. And you have no way of knowing whether we’d be rebuilding now or not. That’s pure speculation. Maybe we hire him and maybe he’s amazing, but there had to be reasons why he wasn’t looked at.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:19 pmNo I don't. He can coach, clearly wanted to, and would have been around for 4-5 years. And we wouldn't be rebuilding now.Seattleapp wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:09 pmyou have a weird obsession with Rich Rodriguez coaching at App.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:19 pmCan someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?JTApps1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:35 pmWVU wasn't great before him, and that was pre-NIL. Dana had a few good years but was mostly in the.500 range as well. They don't have the resources many of the P4 schools have and it showed when they played ranked teams.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:30 pm
I’ve read that he’s definitely a candidate, but I really I’m not impressed with him. The only good thing he’s done recently is make WVU garbage.
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That's fair. But I really feel like I was the only person in December of 19 willing to ask questions about the Clark hire.Seattleapp wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:22 pmHe comes with baggage. And you’ve mentioned him multiple times over the years. And you have no way of knowing whether we’d be rebuilding now or not. That’s pure speculation. Maybe we hire him and maybe he’s amazing, but there had to be reasons why he wasn’t looked at.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:19 pmNo I don't. He can coach, clearly wanted to, and would have been around for 4-5 years. And we wouldn't be rebuilding now.Seattleapp wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:09 pmyou have a weird obsession with Rich Rodriguez coaching at App.appgrad95&97 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:19 pmCan someone, please, explain to me why Neal Brown makes sense now but Rich Rodriguez was a dumb in 2019?
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Yes.AppState89 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:40 pmAnyone hearing rumors that DJ Smith might be in the running for HC? I know he is at Mizzu, but not sure he has been coaching long enough.
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Talk me off the ledge with this one.Stonewall wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:37 pmYes.AppState89 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2024 5:40 pmAnyone hearing rumors that DJ Smith might be in the running for HC? I know he is at Mizzu, but not sure he has been coaching long enough.
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I answered the question that was asked. I do not believe he is at the top of list.
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For real. I'll be bummed if we default to another App guy. This is the time for new blood.

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I can only think of App guys. Just love them as people.
Justin Stepp? Technically not an App guy, but did coach here.
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DJ has 3 years as Co-defensive coordinator. Former successful NFL player. Good recruiter. Former linebackers, especially middle linebackers, make good coaches as they are basically the coach on the field during games. There may be better options, but I’ve seen more worse options mentioned in this thread