They hired a Fuente, and they're a bigger football brand than we are.If VT can hire a Fuentes, so can we.
They hired a Fuente, and they're a bigger football brand than we are.If VT can hire a Fuentes, so can we.
Can you clarify?
If VT can hire a Fuentes, so can we.
Then we agree. I don't know if we'll ever be great in football but we can certainly consistently field a team that has a good chance of winning our division and playing for the ACCC.because some think it's either fedora or bunting, which is freakin asinine...it's not like that at all.
maybe it's becoming that at carolina, though...when i hear/read some on here not expecting a really good to great program, it could be headed that way...and that's okay, too.
Surely you don't think that we can't attract a coach of his stature? Someone like Mike Norvell perhaps?They hired a Fuente, and they're a bigger football brand than we are.
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Don't be naive, that type of stuff is done through back channels all the time."So, you don't know then. I'm a firm believer in not firing a coach unless you have someone better lined up. There is no reason to fire Fedora right now, because of that."
So you believe in going behind a coach's back and getting a silent verbal from another coach before firing the current coach? That seems very underhanded to me.
BTW, what are your responses to the questions I posed above?
IIRC, we just extended it thru '22. The offer still stands.You are aware of his recent contract extension right? lol
I'm sure it does. With Feds contract extension, he's not going anywhere for at least a couple more years.Don't be naive, that type of stuff is done through back channels all the time.
I'd welcome your response to the 3 questions I posed. THN11 doesn't seem to want to respond. I think I know why, he'd probably have to answer no to all 3 of he's honest with himself.
Compared to the end of his first year the answer is yes to everything except playing hard. Compared to the end of last year I would say no, however I reserve the right to change my answer after the season is over.Are we tackling better? Do we know where we're supposed to be on any given play? Do we play hard all the time? Are we disciplined?
Or maybe I just have a life and didn't make it a priority to come back here and answer your questions. You already showed your ignorance by insinuating Fuente is a better hire, based on reputation and accomplishments, than Fedora was. Hint: Fedora accomplished more than Fuente did before both each was hired by UNC and VT, respectively.I'd welcome your response to the 3 questions I posed. THN11 doesn't seem to want to respond. I think I know why, he'd probably have to answer no to all 3 of he's honest with himself.
how about the state of current programs. .Or maybe I just have a life and didn't make it a priority to come back here and answer your questions. You already showed your ignorance by insinuating Fuente is a better hire, based on reputation and accomplishments, than Fedora was. Hint: Fedora accomplished more than Fuente did before both each was hired by UNC and VT, respectively.I'd welcome your response to the 3 questions I posed. THN11 doesn't seem to want to respond. I think I know why, he'd probably have to answer no to all 3 of he's honest with himself.
Kind of hard to judge now considering Fuente hasn't even been there long enough to finishing unpacking.how about the state of current programs. .
Hilarious. I see what you did. Your question is rhetorical as you know VT, overall, has been a better program since Mack left.how about the state of current programs. .
thanksHilarious. I see what you did. Your question is rhetorical as you know VT, overall, has been a better program since Mack left.how about the state of current programs. .
Fuentes will prove to be a much better hire and I think you know it. I said nothing about reputation or accomplishments. And you still haven't answered my questions, genius.Or maybe I just have a life and didn't make it a priority to come back here and answer your questions. You already showed your ignorance by insinuating Fuente is a better hire, based on reputation and accomplishments, than Fedora was. Hint: Fedora accomplished more than Fuente did before both each was hired by UNC and VT, respectively.
I think that's hard to say. Fuente had the benefit of inheriting one of the best defensive coaching staffs in the country. It's hard to value that kind of stability and experience. For what it's worth Koenning and Chizik arrived at UNC with outstanding credentials.Fuentes will prove to be a much better hire and I think you know it.
These aren't simple yes or no questions. There is a full spectrum of available answers between "yes, absolutely" and "no, never." They're all valid criticisms of Fedora, but every other coach in the country falls somewhere on the spectrum relative to him. Could we hire somebody who was better in all three? Or two of the three?Do you think we're fundamentally sound(proper blocking/tackling techniques)?
Would you say we play smart(know our assignments, don't commit mental errors)?
Do you consider Fed a good game coach?
Fuentes will prove to be a much better hire and I think you know it. I said nothing about reputation or accomplishments. And you still haven't answered my questions, genius.
It's my opinion. There's no way of knowing if it will prove true or false. If you disagree, fine. Just say so.
I agree with the crux of this. Things are rarely black and white.I think that's hard to say. Fuente had the benefit of inheriting one of the best defensive coaching staffs in the country. It's hard to value that kind of stability and experience. For what it's worth Koenning and Chizik arrived at UNC with outstanding credentials.
These aren't simple yes or no questions. There is a full spectrum of available answers between "yes, absolutely" and "no, never." They're all valid criticisms of Fedora, but every other coach in the country falls somewhere on the spectrum relative to him. Could we hire somebody who was better in all three? Or two of the three?
Most of the opinions on this site are stated matter of factly. Surely you don't expect every opinion to be prefaced by "IMO" or "I think"? If you disagree, just say so. Don't be a jerk.You have been stating it as if it is indisputable fact. Don't try and back down now.
I'm disappointed to hear that, but I understand why.We shall see if Fed's most ardent supporters feel the same in 3-4 more years. I've lost confidence in the man.
But it does not have to be that way, and before Torbush, it was not that way.They hired a Fuente, and they're a bigger football brand than we are.
I think I'd take a hammering in the Orange Bowl, because that would mean that we got to the Orange Bowl.I'm disappointed to hear that, but I understand why.
It takes a rare breed of coach to elevate a program to the upper echelon of college football -- say Top 25 -- and keep them there. If we were to look at every head coach over the last 20 years, how many of them have had teams consistently finish the season ranked? It's probably a very short list.
I've come to terms that Fed isn't one of those guys even though he might get us there from time to time. Truth be told, I'm also holding a sliver of hope that things will actually get better. I keep thinking about how Clemson got absolutely hammered by WVU in the 2012 Orange Bowl only to win a national championship 5 years later. That loss was the impetus to hire a first-rate DC in Venables. Again, Koenning and Chizik and even Papuchis all arrived well-regarded.
When I saw this schedule, with Dook so early, earlier than ever, my first thought was: well, at least we should still be relatively healthy and able to handle the Dookies. Now, I fear we lose, perhaps by 3 scores.I think d00k is going to kick our rear this weekend and do it with inferior talent. I really hope I'm wrong.
The thought of the Victory Bell remaining navy blue and white for another year is galling.duke can name their score this weekend
I think d00k is going to kick our rear this weekend and do it with inferior talent. I really hope I'm wrong.
We're not even remotely healthy for this game. Could be down 4 starters on the offensive line from where we were coming out of fall practice. That's to say nothing of the numerous injuries at other position groups....at least we should still be relatively healthy and able to handle the Dookies.
Your #2 makes the same point I've made before. Somewhere, I responded that someone was missing the point about Fedora and hiring new assistants, and as I have no longer have any idea where that is, I'll try to make the point more clear here.1. Fewer injuries
2. I'd say a new DC, but if Fedora is doing the hiring, we'll just get the same 'ole mess. So, instead, I'll say fewer injuries. We are handicapped by our coaching, so might as well have our best personnel on the field to mitigate that as much as possible.
The thought of the Victory Bell remaining navy blue and white for another year is galling.
Thanks for the breakdown, but I'm not sure what your point is.Fed's record vs ACC teams:
Atlantic Division
BC 1-0
Clemson 0-2
FSU 1-0
Louisville 0-2
NVSU 3-2
Syracuse 0-0
Wake 1-1
Coastal Division
d00k 1-3
GT 3-2
Miami 3-2
Pitt 4-0
UVA 5-0
VT 2-3
ND 0-1
vs Atlantic 6-7
vs Coastal 18-10
vs ACC 24-17
I don't be see anything out of the ordinary there except 1-3 to freaking dook. Sad.Just food for thought.
He's 2-3 against dook. Fedora has been head coach at UNC for 5 years, meaning his record against every Coastal team should add up to 5 games except for Pitt which didn't join the ACC until 2013. Should also be noted that the 2012 loss to Louisville was when the Cards were a member of the Big East.I don't be see anything out of the ordinary there except 1-3 to freaking dook. Sad.
You're right, thanks. No excuse for having a losing record against d00k, none. We routinely have more talent.He's 2-3 against dook. Fedora has been head coach at UNC for 5 years, meaning his record against every Coastal team should add up to 5 games except for Pitt which didn't join the ACC until 2013. Should also be noted that the 2012 loss to Louisville was when the Cards were a member of the Big East.
ETA: Interesting that Fed has winning records against Moo U and every Coastal team except dook (surprising) and VT (not surprising).