FB at No. 24 JMU, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

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Re: FB at No. 24 JMU, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Unread post by bcoach » Mon Nov 17, 2025 9:36 pm

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:17 am
The only way he leaves is for an OC job that pays more than he makes today and then I don't think he'll take it. He has the chance to turn this around and make a name for himself and in this environment could be sought after with only one good season.

Who would hire him as OC with the results this year?

The reality is he's ours for a minimum of two years unless he's wildly successful next year. Still pulling for him and the Mountaineers.
I don't see him going anywhere. It would be a very poor decision on his part if he really want's to be a HC.

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Re: FB at No. 24 JMU, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Unread post by AppStFan1 » Mon Nov 17, 2025 9:45 pm

Seattleapp wrote:
Mon Nov 17, 2025 3:10 pm
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Mon Nov 17, 2025 2:58 pm
What I find funny is that we had people on here defending Clark after 5 years saying we should not fire him yet but we got people wanting Loggains out after 10 games. I am disappointed at the results because I was thinking we had a shot at 6-7 wins but injuries and other things have happened but we were left in very bad shape.

There are a lot of people complaining who would not be saying what they are if we had a Mountaineer as head coach. That is the simple truth. We have people who want to give a Mountaineer a decade but don't even want to give an outsider a full year. People need to calm down and give our coaches some time.
Clark also won bowl games, beat A&M and was able to get gameday here as a result. He also bled black and gold. His tenure ended on a downward trajectory but he wasn’t an absolute failure. Plus I thought the whole reason we brought DLO and his vaunted nfl staff was to show us how to run a program and finally get the players some real coaches. This season is worse than anything Clark coached and folks are having a hard time seeing any improvement at all and DLO’s seeming indifference to the product he’s out on the field is rightfully troubling folks.
It was not a failure but it was getting worse and worse. Remember that Clark also inherited a team that was ranked the year before. Loggains inherited a team that failed to go to a bowl game in 2 of last 3 years and a support staff and coaching staff that was really bad in their roles. My point is that we just need to give it another year or so. If we are 3-9 next year then I will join in calling for his job but we have to see how the team looks.

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Re: FB at No. 24 JMU, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Unread post by bcoach » Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:01 pm

It has been said here and I have said it in the past. I would much rather see some quality FCS guys than Alabama bench warmers. One you can judge the other is a guess. The game is filled with guys who were studs in HS and never see the field in college. All three of our championship teams would win the Sunbelt this year. In my opinion that is where you can also find a good HC. One with experience.
Now with that said I also expect to see DLO here next year. I get it takes a little time. What I do not get is his lack of bringing any kind of energy out of the players. That is something that just is not as difficult as x and o. Too many just don't look like they want to be there.
I hope he goes to the FCS route and brings in some players a new S&C coach, and gets at least 6 wins next year. Anything less than that and we need a new AD.

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Re: FB at No. 24 JMU, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Unread post by bcoach » Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:08 pm

AppStFan1 wrote:
Mon Nov 17, 2025 9:45 pm
Seattleapp wrote:
Mon Nov 17, 2025 3:10 pm
AppStFan1 wrote:
Mon Nov 17, 2025 2:58 pm
What I find funny is that we had people on here defending Clark after 5 years saying we should not fire him yet but we got people wanting Loggains out after 10 games. I am disappointed at the results because I was thinking we had a shot at 6-7 wins but injuries and other things have happened but we were left in very bad shape.

There are a lot of people complaining who would not be saying what they are if we had a Mountaineer as head coach. That is the simple truth. We have people who want to give a Mountaineer a decade but don't even want to give an outsider a full year. People need to calm down and give our coaches some time.
Clark also won bowl games, beat A&M and was able to get gameday here as a result. He also bled black and gold. His tenure ended on a downward trajectory but he wasn’t an absolute failure. Plus I thought the whole reason we brought DLO and his vaunted nfl staff was to show us how to run a program and finally get the players some real coaches. This season is worse than anything Clark coached and folks are having a hard time seeing any improvement at all and DLO’s seeming indifference to the product he’s out on the field is rightfully troubling folks.
It was not a failure but it was getting worse and worse. Remember that Clark also inherited a team that was ranked the year before. Loggains inherited a team that failed to go to a bowl game in 2 of last 3 years and a support staff and coaching staff that was really bad in their roles. My point is that we just need to give it another year or so. If we are 3-9 next year then I will join in calling for his job but we have to see how the team looks.
I would only add that the team he inherited came to play. The one DLO inherited was one that was bought with a low budget. I am not making a point on whether he should have been replaced only that there was a difference.

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