Offbeat Friday: Florida State Recruiting Coordinator James Coley is the Solution to Your Commitment Issues
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 9:35 AM EST
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A few months ago, Tomahawk Nation was able to get exclusive access to the daily schedule of FSU's linebacker coach, Chuck Amato. Since then, we have been working with our connections to try to find out just what it is some of the other coaches do with their time.
Today, our hard work has finally paid off. Your humble proprietor of MattDNole's Premium Content was allowed to follow Coach Coley around for a day earlier this week. Inside this story, you will find my journal entries of what that morning was like.
*Disclaimer- Due to the risk of over-HYPEment and excessive SWAGgeration, we ask that women who are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, those with heart conditions, and the elderly refrain from trying to read this story. This Coach Coley story is not for readers whose SWAG levels are currently maintained through the recreational use of Red Bull or other artificial stimulants. Ask your doctor if reading this Coach Coley story might be right for you.
**Disclaimer 2: Electric Boogaloo- For those of you who are unaware, yesterday Coley secured the two commitments from Palm Beach, flew to Los Angeles and got a commitment from Mike Harris, then flew back to Miami in order to visit a prospect today. You can follow Coach Coley on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CoachColey
4:00am
You know those old cartoons where they show a farm gently waking up in the morning? There's always the same song with clarinets and oboes and stuff playing in the background, the Sun always seems to yawn and take a stretch, and the rooster gently crows as the quaint farmer and his wife get a start on their day.
Being woken up by James Coley is like being thrown on stage at a Metallica concert in your boxer shorts while people throw water balloons at you. It's 4am and he's banging on my hotel room door wondering why I'm not dressed and ready to go yet.
"The sun isn't even up yet, Coach."
"True Seminoles ATTACK the Sun. Make the Sun afraid to get up today. Dude. I'm totally gonna tweet that."
"But it doesn't even make sense, Coach."
"Get dressed. We've got work to do."
4:30am
You know what's depressing? Checking out of your hotel at 4:30 in the morning and looking over at where the complimentary breakfast will be in a few hours.
"Coach, do you think we could stop and get a donut or something?"
"I'd rather tweet than eat. Besides, I've conditioned my body to live off Cuban coffee and Juicy Fruit. I don't have time to eat."
We've got 4 recruiting visits scheduled for today. One in Tampa, one in Orlando, and a couple in South Florida. James likes to get an early jump on these visits. In state recruits are important to the regrowth of the Florida State football program. James likes to be as prepared as possible to meet Florida players and coaches.
"I've read every book report this kid has ever written. Did you know he said he cried at the end of Where the Red Fern Grows? That book about the dogs."
"Well that's a pretty sad book, Coach. I mean... the dogs do die at the end."
"I had a dog once as a kid. I took it out for a walk. It died of exhaustion before we got home. I still miss Swaggy."
"You named your dog Sw..."
"Not now man. We made it to (NAME REDACTED FOR NCAA RULES PURPOSES)'s high school."
"Coach. It's 5am. Nobody is here yet."
"Exactly."
6:00am
It's been an interesting hour. Coach and I scoured the outside of the high school building looking for windows that might have been left open and loose doors. Coach wanted to get in and get a sense of the school. "A true Seminole studies his environment" he claims. When our efforts at breaking and entering failed, Coach and I drove to the school bus depot and convinced the foreman that (NAME REDACTED FOR NCAA RULES PURPOSES)'s regular driver was sick and we were the substitutes. I am now sitting on a school bus as James impatiently waits at (NAME REDACTED FOR NCAA RULES PURPOSES)'s stop.
"No time to wait. We got work to do."
"Coach, we're like 45 minutes early."
"45 minutes? Then there's still time!!!"
6:45am
Most people wouldn't be able to drive a big yellow school bus from Tampa to Orlando and back within 45 minutes. Most people aren't James Coley. Coley wanted to make sure he knew the directions to the next high school we had to visit, he had some free time, so he just drove there. The most terrifying 45 minutes of my life.
9:00am
Watching James Coley on a recruiting visit is like watching a potter work with clay. He knows EVERYONE's name: secretaries, teachers, coaches, administrators... students.
"Coach, umm... how do you know these kids' names?"
"Facebook, man. I studied (NAME REDACTED FOR NCAA RULES PURPOSES)'s friend list. You gotta be prepared. It's SWAG or b SWAGGED. Ooh.. I'm gonna tweet that."
(under my breath) "I figured you might."
"What was that?"
"Nothing."
Some people might feel shady about friending 18 year olds on Facebook. For recruiting coordinators and college football fans, it's just a way of life.
Apparently Coley's intensive studying pays off. In the last 2 hours he's secured commitments from 4 football players, 2 coaches, 8 cheerleaders, and a mascot.
9:15am
Our last visit took a little longer than Coley had hoped. He's behind schedule. For the entire drive from Tampa to Orlando Coley checked his blackberry for updates on TomahawkNation and Warchant (This time the drive was accomplished in 15 minutes. Don't ask me how. I don't know. I'm not sure if James Coley travels on land. I think he elevates and the Earth moves beneath him.) He also constantly studied a 3 ring binder of information collected on our next recruit. While driving. 105 mph. On I-4. I haven't wet my pants since I was 4 years old.
Until today.
11:00am
Once again, Coley was able to work his magic. The entire marching band just committed to Florida State.
"That was easier than I expected. Those kids really wanted to be Noles. We can actually take our time driving to our next stop. Mmmm... I smell the 305!!! Hey, I'm gonna..."
"You're gonna tweet that."
12:00pm
The relaxed drive gives me a chance to get to know Coley a little better. We are able to talk about life, hobbies, politics, and his favorite movies...
"And then he says 'Get the hell off my plane!' And kicks him off the plane. That was awesome, but I really don't know why Harrison Ford keeps copying me."
"Wait, what? Harrison Ford is copying you?"
"Definitely. I beat up 15 Russians just yesterday. Just for fun."
"Coach, since we have some free time, can we get something to eat?"
"Here. Drink some of this coffee."
5:00pm
I awake in a daze. I cannot feel my lower extremities and my hair is mated to my face.
"You don't have enough SWAG for the coffee."
Clearly.
6:00pm
I beg Coley to drop me off at the nearest airport. He has made his South Florida visits and decided to take a trip to Kansas to see a JUCO linebacker. I simply cannot keep up. Plus, I'm pretty sure I need my stomach pumped. I thank Coley for his time before hastily leaving the car to catch my plane.
I'll leave you with a few interesting tidbits I gleaned during the day:
- James Coley neither sleeps nor eats. Both are consequences of his addiction to Cuban coffee.
- The character of the Ultimate Warrior was based on the life of James Coley. He was also a consultant for the movie "Scarface." James was 9 at the time of filming.
- Do not leave James Coley alone with your girlfriend. Despite being a happily married man, he'll still recruit your lady just for kicks. He has no intentions of doing anything, he just likes the practice. (PS- When your girlfriend calls him and he turns her down, he calls it a "non-commitable offer.")
- After his 5th cup of Cuban coffee of the day, life slows down for James Coley and he sees everything as if it were in the Matrix.
The life of James Coley isn't for everyone. It definitely wasn't for me. But I am absolutely certain of one thing: James Coley is a baaaaaaaaad man. And he's coming to get you. And he'll probably talk you into committing to Florida State.
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Coach Coley
Once beat up Chuck Norris just for kicks!!
by pokernole on Dec 4, 2009 9:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
No he beats him on a regular basis. He is the master!
Coach Coley beat down Father Time at the beginning of time and has been immortal for a long long time. He saw potential in a young Chuck Norris and taught him how to be a man (coach Coley being the ultimate role model) and also how to hone his lightning fast (but still way slower the Coley) reflexes. And thus began the training of Chuck Norris in the Tomahawk Chop ™ and The Spear Technique™ ancient and secret arts now known as karate and psionics .
Before writing this I wrote my last will and testament, made peace with god and finalized my funeral arrangements. My next of kin have been notified as my life is now forfeit for revealing this secret information!
So let it be known Coach Coley is actually the Grandmaster and sense of Chuck Norris. Now you know this is just a fraction of the true scope of Coach Coleys power!
Goodbye all!
Unconquered GO NOLES !
by Renegade_NOL3 on Dec 4, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
there is no theory of evolution
there is just a list of animals Coach Coley has allowed to live
by oregonole on Dec 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant
I can’t stop laughing. Proud to have him as a Nole. SQUAD UP
by Funbags on Dec 4, 2009 9:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I haven't read anything this funny since Bill Watterson retired.
by 904nole on Dec 4, 2009 9:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ahh I miss
Calvin and Hobbes….
"Reporter: What will you tell the team at halftime Bobby?
Bobby: I'll tell 'em what I always tell 'em when were winning. Boys if they don't score we'll win this game"
by fsugrizz on Dec 4, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“nothing helps a bad mood like spreading it around”
-calvin, after pissing off susie derkins
by NorthernHaze on Dec 4, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish we could have him cloned
so we can have 10 Coach Coley’s recruiting! Squaad Up!!
by Squaaad Up!! on Dec 4, 2009 9:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I laughed out loud several times at that...
well done!!! I love following (or trying to follow) his tweets.
by LilburnNole on Dec 4, 2009 9:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahah
hahahahahahahahahaha
Pretty sure my coworkers in neighboring cubes think I am a weirdo now.
Great write up!
by MKE Nole on Dec 4, 2009 9:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am in the same boat MKE Nole
I had one cubicle neighbor come over to see why I was laughing so much. Great article.
Go Noles!!
by AbeFroman21 on Dec 4, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Coley lives vicariously
through himself and once had an awkward moment just to see what it would feel like…
by Polk Nole on Dec 4, 2009 9:55 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
ROTFLMAO
“Do not leave James Coley alone with your girlfriend. Despite being a happily married man, he’ll still recruit your lady just for kicks. He has no intentions of doing anything, he just likes the practice. (PS- When your girlfriend calls him and he turns her down, he calls it a “non-commitable offer.”)"
Great job MattD, hilarious!
by CSI Nole on Dec 4, 2009 9:57 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
A Coley Tweet...
…makes Matt’s piece seem almost accurate:
Just landed in the 305, shouldve let me FLY the plane, we wouldve BEEN here hours ago! MIA get ready!!
by Drew J Jones on Dec 4, 2009 9:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just saw that myself
makes the write up that much funnier lmao
by truenole87 on Dec 4, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish i could meet this man.
I think it would change my life forever.
by Nole93 on Dec 4, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Outstanding job!!!!!
When Chuck Norris goes to sleep at night, he check his closet for James Coley!!!
by noles305 on Dec 4, 2009 10:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This was my favorite! Laughed out loud!
The sun isn’t even up yet, Coach."
True Seminoles ATTACK the Sun. Make the Sun afraid to get up today. Dude. I’m totally gonna tweet that."
“But it doesn’t even make sense, Coach.”
“Get dressed. We’ve got work to do.”
by REtaxNole on Dec 4, 2009 10:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
They say this cat James Coley is a bad mother...
SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
I’m just talkin’ ’bout Coley!
by mauricel on Dec 4, 2009 10:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
This is what I picture Coley driving during this narrative… and the music playing also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDbON8udTPo&feature=fvw
"if we try to leave may God send angels to guard the door"
by FSUvaFan on Dec 4, 2009 10:06 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I never understood what you all meant
since I dont do the twitter thing. I decided to see what this guy is about, and how he is such a monster recruiter.
W.O.W.
The man is a beast! I was ready to commit to FSU even though I have no eligibility…
by Miaminole on Dec 4, 2009 10:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable, this guy is awesome but...
He’s gonna hurt himself lol.
by egynole on Dec 4, 2009 10:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Question
Does he remain RC when he gets the OC job? Seems like a lot to handle, any other OC’s out there of prominence with both duties?
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 10:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Coley wanted to, he could be OC, RC, and run for mayor of DC... all at the same time
by basaltrock on Dec 4, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm from DC
And I’d vote for him! Then commit my unborn kids to FSU!
I'll take.......Noles4TheWin
by Noles4TheWin on Dec 4, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Coley would likely relinquish RC duties, imo
It’s possible Craig takes over as RC, or, if Jones is hired as a DE coach, he could double as RC (he’s done it before). Will we hire a separate ST coach?
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He is Abe Froman's hero also
Go Noles!!
by AbeFroman21 on Dec 4, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I bet 99% of people could look at this and then Coley’s twitter and not be able to tell you which one was the parody
by Tyler_155 on Dec 4, 2009 10:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Coach Coley
I heard he’s a ten-foot tall beast man, who showers in vodka, and feeds his baby shrimp scampi.
Actually, that’s Bill Bradsky, but Coley is uber-bad*ss nonetheless.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Dec 4, 2009 10:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did I ever tell you about the time Coach Coley and I went out for a drink? We went to an abandoned parking lot and waited six months as they built the bar around us. We had a couple of drinks, and then Coach Coley burned the place to the ground, saying, “You should always leave things how you found them.”
Yeah, that’s actually Bill Bradsky, too, but it works for Coley.
by ScalpEM_TX on Dec 4, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"TO BILL BRASKY!!!"
Bill Brasky is a son-of-a-bitch!!!!!!!
by Pinto on Dec 5, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish more people knew about him
I would guess to say that 75% of fans have no idea who he is.
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 10:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
When he’s named OC and people will say “who the hell is that guy?” it sure would help knowing how ahead of time much he has committed himself to this program. We are very lucky to have him
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Dec 4, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im sure we could ask...
Dick Vitale. He seemed to know a lot about Fisher.
by egynole on Dec 4, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What did he have to say? I am sure it was asinine.
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cant find the article but heres his twitter
Bobby Bowden deserved a better ending to his great career! Why is Jimbo Fisher the answer as he has been there thru these times
by egynole on Dec 4, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Up waiting for the sun to rise"
Is an actual Cooley Tweet.
This guy is awesome. He is going to be hard to keep around as I hear his offensive football intelligence matches his commitment to commitments
So thanks James for putting in your all while your here…Give us 3 or 4 memorable years before you go, would ya?
GO NOLES!!!
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 10:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
he is gonna be one helluva OC
scalp ’em coles
by leftcoastnole on Dec 4, 2009 11:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
In 2012, the world will end. Not because of a meteor. Not because of a polarity shift.
But because James Coley will get every single member of the Rivals 100 Class of 2013 to commit to Florida State.
The Gators will flood the Earth with their tears.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 11:05 AM EST reply actions 10 recs
I could live with that.
Gators’ tears of unfathomable sorrow are delicious!
by Drew J Jones on Dec 4, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gainesville would turn into another Lake Okeechobee
and I would be happiest guy in the world!!
He bleeds Garnet and Gold, She bleeds Crimson and White. AND THEY BOTH HATE ORANGE! GO NOLES!! ROLL TIDE!!
by gonolesrolltide on Dec 4, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm hoping that happens saturday
by garnetandgold on Dec 4, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
message to UF
all glory is fleeting
What we do in life, echoes in eternity.
by Okinole on Dec 4, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish to make the previous statement green. Bravo.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Dec 4, 2009 11:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Click on the 'actions' icon and rec it
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, got it.
Just trying to be cool with my failed “make it green” comment
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Dec 4, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Would we hire a new te coach? RC, OC, te coach is alot of work, even for coley. i figure him and jimbo will share oc duties.
by fsw83 on Dec 4, 2009 11:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dont think he will continue as RC
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 11:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want Travis Jones badly
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
He could be DE/RC. Obviously he’s an assistant line coach in the NFL now and he’s been an RC for Saban in the past. What about an ST coach for the team? If Craig were to replace Carter, Jones replaces Allen, Smart replaces Mickey, we’d still have a slot for an LB and another for an ST coach.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Smart would coach DBs, correct?
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DB/DC, same as Mickey
I wouldn’t expect him to be RC on top of that. No insider info from me, though.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If he can jack the offense up like he does recruiting, we might put up basketball scores on people...
Jimbo’s elite top 5 offense jacked up by Cuban coffee Coley….
"If lessons were learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education." -Murray Warmath
by NaGaNole on Dec 4, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully he wont need to be our RC
Kirby Smart is the RC for Alabama… perhaps he might like to retain that title at FSu hmmm.. (pinkie in mouth)
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Dec 4, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I much rather him stay at rc then te coach. Would craig take over or a new d staff member?
by fsw83 on Dec 4, 2009 11:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
OT but the off season thread has disappeared...
FSU made the not top 10 on SC vs UF. The play where Zebrie Sanders never moved.
by jasonole59 on Dec 4, 2009 11:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
People who don't know Trickett think Sanders messed that play up....
He was probably the only one who didn’t have to run gassers for messing up…
"If lessons were learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education." -Murray Warmath
by NaGaNole on Dec 4, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, the idiot CBS announcers kept calling a trick play during the game
when the OL didn’t move….It wasn’t until the end of the game when they almost figured out what they were doing.
by jasonole59 on Dec 4, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
trickett could have went to the booth told them why they were doing it. they still would have said it was a trick play.
by fsw83 on Dec 4, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know man
Sanders looked mighty stupid being the only guy not moving.. I’m willing to bet he messed up not the rest of the line. Sanders has always been the weakest chain on our line
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Dec 4, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actuall, McMahon was the only guy that moved at the snap
since he snapped it. The other 4 guys all hesitated for some period of length.
And that “freeze” play, “gimmick”, whatever you want to call it is beyond stupid.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow Matt top notch
1: Where the Red Fern Grows. do they still read that as a Fr in HS.
2: Do you think Coley can stop in and talk to some DC also and recruit them.
3: Who is the better recruiter Coley or Fisher. I was under the idea Fisher was and if he is then what does that say about him.
4: I though Budd Thacker was the only person able to have a life like this I guess I was wrong.
5: When I looked at this at first I though man he realy got to do this. Then I read it and thought man Matt you are to damn funny. Thanks for the post it was great for today. Im surprised though you didnt do something yet on how CTC looking for a HC job or getting his pink slip.
Again This was sweet.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
by Desman on Dec 4, 2009 11:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I read that in school
but I think 7th or 8th grade. Not sure. I enjoyed it. Definitely a sad ending. LOL
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliantly funny.
From start to finish.
by TRMNole on Dec 4, 2009 11:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious article..
but i can’t stop laughing at the picture of bobby giving himself a breast cancer examination…
by Renegade11 on Dec 4, 2009 11:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think I've used that picture for every article I've written since September.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We need a caption contest.
Not of what BB is saying, but what Greg Reid, Justin Bright and Head Linesman Jones are all thinking.
by coonhound on Dec 4, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that is Gerald Demps, not Greg Reid
by CSI Nole on Dec 4, 2009 12:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I actually almost used this for a caption contest on another forum I belong to
I still might if I win again. ;-)
by PhillyNole on Dec 5, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you find
one of Amato doing the same? Now that would be more appropriate…
by Polk Nole on Dec 4, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think all of the adjectives have been used, but this is damn good.
NoleBall
http://www.noleball.com
by NoleBall on Dec 4, 2009 11:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Judge just called me to the bench!
During the reading of this funny sh#t and while sitting in court with my client I could not hold it any longer.
by Noleit on Dec 4, 2009 11:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't want you as my lawyer
:)
by NolenRyan on Dec 4, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Noleit
OOO yes you would!! He walked away cleared of all charges@11:15.
by Noleit on Dec 4, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sweet
I work at a law firm, too. But i’m not a lawyer. Lit Support.
by NolenRyan on Dec 4, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have nothing against it, but is everyone here involved with law firms?
by Nole93 on Dec 4, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
God no
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ill let you know how my progress is comin after my con law final tomorrow...
Not lookin good, and this damn site keeps providing me with something I would rather be doing
by Miaminole on Dec 4, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely brilliant
This article deserves nothing but a rec and a slow golf clap. You have now entered legendary status MattDNole, joining Coley. Nicely done. MiNDSeT: Booo Yaaaa
by 1newplayer on Dec 4, 2009 11:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
If I could mobily rec, I would.
This is awesome.
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."
"But How will I know limits from lies, if I never try."
by geoffissiffoeg on Dec 4, 2009 12:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Dameyune Craig
why is everyone so hyped up on him being on staff? I’m not being negative, I really want to know. Besides him being a Fisher guy, Tuskeegee(sp?) and USA aren’t exactly premier programs. Why isn’t he being sought by bigger programs?
by jasonole59 on Dec 4, 2009 12:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
solid recruiter, good ties in bama, played for jimbo and did it well...
they will have great chemistry and CDC can get into S. Alabama/NW Florida and recruit… hes got a lot of good ties and a great reputation down there, Saban has hand picked those areas the last 3 years, even Auburn has been locked out. Mobile talent is GOOD talent.
not sure why bigger schools havent been calling but he was very likely waiting on a good opportunity w/ someone he has ties to, I wouldnt doubt if he knew when JF signed the HCIW deal that he would someday have a chance to be on staff w/ him… they are real tight.
by econole23 on Dec 4, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can he actually coach though
it seems like we have will be getting alot of recruiters and not very many good coaches
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Dec 4, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RB is the one place where you don't need a good coach.
Smart can coach. And I’m sure the other D hires will be able to coach. We’ll be fine.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just dont want another Jody Allen
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Dec 4, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least Craig has played and coached on the Offensive side of the ball...
Allen never coached Defense in his life, all the way back to 83.
And Dex never coached at all, though I love him as a player, but still players don’t always make great coaches.
by karmanole on Dec 4, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Craig
Fisher made him Auburn’s first 3000 yard passer so he obviously knows what Jimbo is trying to do with quarterbacks also. He can take some of the hands on pressure off Fisher as far as coaching. Couple that with recruiting South Alabama and looks like a good deal to me. It also shows recruits that if you get the job done for Fisher he doesn’t forget about you.
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
by DocHoliday2 on Dec 4, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but he's not on Saban's staff NOW, though he's likely been available.
I trust Jimbo’s opinion. It just doesn’t seem the track record is there? How good can he recruit? He hasn’t been recruiting for a team in the same league as FSU.
by jasonole59 on Dec 4, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Coley was recruting for Florida International prior to FSU...
Now we’re calling him the Chuck Norris of recruiting baby!!
by karmanole on Dec 4, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i guess because everybody has faith in jimbos coaching decisions.
by fsw83 on Dec 4, 2009 12:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sounds odd, but one thing I'm really pumped about, Pre-Game speeches/pep talks...
By Fisher, Coley, and I’m sure the DC coach will be high energy too, no more Bowden snoozers…
by karmanole on Dec 4, 2009 12:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Receivers... catch the ball... ya know?
by coonhound on Dec 4, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know you can do it
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No more speeches from Troy McClure
>>---l>
by DKfromVA on Dec 4, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True that...but
make no mistake about it, Bowden was the king of motivational pre-game speeches back in the day. He used to get so excited that all the players were pumped up through the ceiling. Another value Bowden lost over the years.
by CPNole on Dec 4, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO!
’I’m not sure if James Coley travels on land, I think he elevates and the earth moves underneath him.’
by econole23 on Dec 4, 2009 12:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
James Coley has the secret to space travel... No he IS the secret of space travel!
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Dec 4, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Coach Coley
Makes me want to run through a god-damned brick wall!!!!!!!
SQUAAAAAAAAD UPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Pinto on Dec 4, 2009 12:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
MiNDSET????
SQUAAAAAAAAAAAD UPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!
by Squaaad Up!! on Dec 4, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
>-----:----:------>Spear 'em then Scalp 'em
by FrankDNole on Dec 4, 2009 1:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Frank
Your girls are in town tonight. I’m still debating whether or night to check em out, tix are over 30 bucks.
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Coach Coley’s kidneys must look like raisins after all that Cuban coffee. But I guess some sacrifices must be made in order to recruit pretty much every breathing high school football player.
by Nole2k10 on Dec 4, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's been really quiet since Coley visited LJ this morning...
James probably returned to the Fortress of Solitude to take a quick nap.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nah.. he probably flew to Kenya to scout a 7 ft. basketball player
he does all the FSU B-ball recruiting as a hobby
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Dec 4, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No No, he's chasing rabbits with recruits in Muck City...
by karmanole on Dec 4, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're about to find out what he did.
Holy crap.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and...? AND?????
At least give us an ETA on the story break.
by arrdub on Dec 4, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The bazinga means that SWFL was messing with MattD.
by jasonole59 on Dec 4, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SWFL told me that Coley had just talked Taylor Swift into performing at the TLC double C for my birthday.
But SWFL lied to me.
SWFL is not a good person when he is on Gchat.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as Cooley works his magic on LJ
All is forgiven
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not for me it's not.
Taylor Swift > LJ.
Sorry, genron.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well, so I was bazinga'd as well.
These insiders with their premium info shouldn’t toy with us.
by arrdub on Dec 4, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bazinga is a term associated with a television show (Big Bang Theory) that MattD and I both watch.
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Off Topic...
And technically I could just ask you this in the chat we’re currently having, but did you see FakeAp’s tweet about BBT?
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no post here or tweet to me
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hilarious..add me to that list of watchers
by jasonole59 on Dec 4, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dangit, just remember that girl was gonna be on george lopez and i missed it.
by fsw83 on Dec 4, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to think TBS couldn't do any worse than giving Frank Caliendo his own show.
Ladies and gentlemen… George Lopez!!!
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I woulda watched it for her.
i seen it twice and 1 was for jessica alba and 1 was eva mendes. i never watched caliendos show, but i get annoyed with him the 2 minutes he’s on fox.
by fsw83 on Dec 4, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are they really any worse than Cosby's shows?
Granted, Cosby is hysterical, but I just feel that this strategy is a Cosby one
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do they really need to interrupt "Saved by the Bell" with 4 "Lopez Tonight" commercials
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Saved by the bell is on tv still?
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HELL YES
Every morning from 7-9 AM. This week has been a little rough due to the Ms Bliss and College Year episodes
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, work gets in the way
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You ever heard of DVR
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you ever heard of POOR
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brutal
You should charge for all your knowledge
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you advocating that I become Warchant?
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just go rogue and get picked up somewhere
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Those are fighting words.
Besides, he clearly can’t see Russia from his house.
by PhillyNole on Dec 5, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok... so Zack and a few other characters lived in Indiana where he was taught by Miss Bliss.
Then suddenly they are in California with some other school mates…. Then Jessie gets addicted to caffeine pills and Zack tells her they’ve lived next to each other their whole lives… But Jessie wasn’t in Indiana….
Continuity fail, SBTB writers.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Then insert Tori Scott
10 terrible episodes and then reverting back to the original cast with un-aired episodes. How many Senior Proms can you have?
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tori was much hotter than Stacey Carosi.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're out of your GD mind man
Did you not see her in the Miss USA pagent during the 4th of July episode?
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
correction
Miss Liberty Pagent
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tori had a leather jacket.
A leather jacket man.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Too much of a grease monkey for me
I need a woman who is good with her hands and by that I mean not treat my body like a socket wrench.
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stacy>Tori
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stacey's eyes were too far apart.
And her dad was a warthog.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now what about Slater's sister
Man I had the hots for J.B.
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by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I concur
Stacy Carosi ws pretty damn hot. Tori was a bull d-ke. Can I say that word here?
by Mr. Tito Carlos on Dec 4, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just not seeing it guys.
Maybe my natural disdain for present day Leah Remini is clouding my judgment. I dunno.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And seeing Leanna Creel in the Progressive car insurance commericals really gets you turned on
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I generally go for damsels.
Her needing help with her car insurance qualifies.
See also: the blond chick on Scrubs Tuesday, Allison Brie’s character (Annie) on Community, and Taylor Swift as a result of the Kanye West thing
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Belding
Me and some buddies ran into him in 2003 in airport terminal after looong weekend in Vegas.
The years had not treated him well, and he had was very ahem unpleased with us calling him Mr. Belding and acting out entire episodes
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Dec 4, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I swear
I also saw him in Vegas. In the VIP lounge at some bar (I think 54 at the MGM Grand). I was close to blacking out, so I have no idea what I said to him. I’m mad I have little recollection of what was unquestionably one of the greatest nights of my life.
by Mr. Tito Carlos on Dec 4, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing
My wife gets really amd at me when I watch STBTB in the morning, saying the show is stupid. I’m considering leaving her.
by Mr. Tito Carlos on Dec 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahem....
When I wake up in the morning,
and the ‘larm gives out a warning,
I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time,
By the time i grab my books,
and i give myself a look,
I’m at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by,
It’s alright ‘cause I’m Saved by the Bell
If the teacher pops a test,
I know I’m in a mess,
And my dog ate all my homework last night,
Ridin’ low in my chair,
She won’t know that I’m there,
If I can hand it in tomorrow it’ll be alright,
It’s alright ‘cause I’m saved by the bell
It’s alright ‘cause im saved by the bell,
It’s alright ‘cause im saved by the bell,
It’s alright ‘cause I’m saved by the bell.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can understand her distain for The College Years
But how dare she bad mouth the glorious times had at Bayside High
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
She's from the boonies in VA
The jokes may be a little too sophisticated for her.
I know Jimmy Fallon was bringing back the cast members one at a time. I saw the Zack Morris one, and it was awesome. Did he ever reunite the entire cast? If so, I’m pissed I missed it.
by Mr. Tito Carlos on Dec 4, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet.
I believe he was having trouble with Dustin Diamond and perhaps Lark Voorhes.
As if either of them had anything better to do.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see this - NSFW
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You disappointed me with the NSFW tag.
And what happened to the Amber?
>-----:----:------>Spear 'em then Scalp 'em
by FrankDNole on Dec 4, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
She dropped the Amber after 90210 I believe as she was looking for more adult roles. She got knocked up so I am curious to see how she is lookin, hot as hell I’m sure.
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still hot
She is on White Collar now on USA.
by osceolafan850 on Dec 5, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But The College Years had Bob Golic's mullet.
That has to count for something.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you wife go to Valley?
Those punk a** bi#$ches.
BAYSIDE RUES!!!
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Dec 4, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to say
that I can’t think of a thread being hijacked in such an entertaining manner in a long time.
by WBisaNOLE on Dec 4, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Mrs. likes the show, so I've seen a few eps. It's funny.
Obviously, I’ve never seen the bazinga episode.. my loss.
by arrdub on Dec 4, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sheldon always tries to play practical jokes.
Only they are awful in his particularly Sheldon-esque way. Like saying he wants to eat at a new restaurant instead of the usual one they eat at on Thursdays….
Every time he attempts a prank like this he says “Bazinga. You’ve just fallen victim to one of my classic practical jokes.”
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i liked the episode. where he kept feeding her chocolate to train her.
by fsw83 on Dec 4, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I too watch the genius of Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, Howard and Penny
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi
by RishiM on Dec 6, 2009 2:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any chance it's another surprise from outta left field?
Like swinging Bernard away from ND?
by NoleLaw on Dec 4, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have heard if he drops ND he would pick Nebraska over us
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Insane
Hate living anywhere with a chance of snow. Love heat 10 months a year.
by osceolafan850 on Dec 5, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great job Matt !
Rec’d
Unconquered GO NOLES !
by Renegade_NOL3 on Dec 4, 2009 1:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
When they "end of the week" for announcing the DC... Does that mean today?
by karmanole on Dec 4, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No, think he meant by next friday
365 days, until I change my ways.
by SWFLNole. on Dec 4, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey tricknole...
Thanks for the defense on the other site regarding the TNation DC article. Not really sure I should post it over there with my account for them or risk being banned. Just wanted to say thanks for the plug.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 2:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ha
I made mention of that when the article came out on WC a few days later. Either the thread quickly fell from the first page or it was deleted. I didn’t really keep up with it.
I didn’t particularly agree with all the anti-Bowden sentiment on here but I think the info this site provides is the best on the net. I go to WC for the message boards. There are just a lot more topics to choose from to comment about. Like why does our offense always stink under Hamilton and why the “freeze” play by Trickett isn’t a good idea.
But you’re welcome. I plugged it the other day on ND too.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But I think a lot of ND readers are TN readers
and the site has a general hatred for WC/Dot, like this one does
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We talked about basketball a lot more last season around this time.
There’s just been so much football stuff distracting us. Hang with us, we’ll get back to it a little more soon.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Hamilton's awful offenses...
This is the site that took a lot of crap last year for referring to him as “Recruiter” Hamilton instead of coach.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've defended him the past several years
I defended him even after that embarrassment to UF. But our offense still hasn’t really improved. Only ~5 more field goals than turnovers in the Old Spice Classic. Shooting like 38% in our past 6 games. Even against the 3 cupcakes we faced to start the season we only had roughly 5 more assists than turnovers. So I quit defending him during the Ohio State game and decided I was over it. I’m glad he made us relevant again, but let’s get someone better.
And his offense has NEVER been good. Without Thornton and Douglas to carry the offense on their back their senior years, we’re not that good. This is an exact quote I said the other day in MY thread on WC titled “I want to can Ham”:
We are winning games because we are out-athleting our opponenets, not because we are better coached. We are losing games because we are worse coached, not because we are out-athleted.
We have TEN 5 and 4 stars combined on this team. We can physically compete with any team in the nation, from our starting 5 to our 2 deep. We just look like deers in headlights on the court.
I was called a dumb fan and a bad fan. Someone actually said they wished they could can me. Idiots.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Toney Douglas saved a terrible coach's job last season.
But that’s not a popular opinion when he wins COTY.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We only had 3 uppperclassmen last year (one of them strictly a role player in Reid, not sure why he starts this year) to go along with 6 freshman and a new sophomore transfer. I thought he did a pretty good job.
This year he has enough talent to squeak into the NCAAT, imo, even with our abysmal offense. That obviously buys him another year, where we may finally bring in a point that can lead the team for 4 years in Miller, which would allow the team to do just well enough to make the NCAAT and lose 1st round again and provide “ample” reason to bring Hamilton back again.
The guy is making $1.5M which is like top 20/30 in all of MCBB. I want results. I’ll take a quote out of Fisher/Saban’s book. It’s PROCESS ORIENTED, NOT RESULTS. Our offense lacks consistent process, despite lucking out on some of our results (wins/losses).
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I always pull out that I was a big basketball player back in the day
And that I went to 5* for 4 sessions over 3 years.
Not once did any coach, black, white, purple or green mention coach Hamilton as a note-worthy coach.
I don’t even know if he was even qualified to coach there.
He just doesn’t coach well, I don’t know what else to say.
And who EVER thought Carlos Romero was going to be a good basketball player?
Thats the other thing—he has a habit of taking the worst of the highly rated recruits rather than taking the best of the lower rated recruit
Like, I’d rather have a 3* guy who shows some promising footwork than a 4* guy who is never going to be able to move his feet to save his life.
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can see the argument that he takes overrated or misevaluated players. But Snaer wasn’t a top 10 player when he found him. Singleton wasn’t top 30. Thornton was a complete unknown.
And I think guys like Echefu, Reid, Rich and Swann were properly rated 4 stars (just as examples). If they were put in systems to maximize their abilities and their head coach actually had a system that he’d proven to be effective throughout the years, we would’ve thought, hey, these guys are pretty good players afterall.
It’s like the guys on our football team’s defense. A lot of them are very talented, but they never stood a chance.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I get your point
I think both evaluations of his program are correct
But when I see guys like Douglas and Thornton I don’t think “look at what Hamilton did,” I think, “look at how they improved themselves.”
His system of coaching doesn’t inherently make his talent more talented and its a complete shame because he is bringing in the kids he needs, he just isn’t developing them.
But I will say he takes a disproportionate amount of duds to begin with…
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think there are too many duds on our roster right now.
I truthfully think if a Boeheim, K, Williams, Self, Calipari, Pitino, Calhoun, etc had our roster, we’d be a Sweet Sixteen team with ease. I guess we’re lucky we only play Duke and Carolina a combined two games this year. Maybe we’ll squeak into the NCAAt even without being a “process oriented” team.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I will conceed to that point
I’m pretty confident I could take this team to the tournament…Which is what pisses me off I KNOW I could perform @ a higher level.
There are just some coaches that don’t understand how to teach the fundamentals to the players; they focus on the game holistically but don’t understand how to teach the individual elements
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good to see they are consistently retarded in their logic
The same philosphy is applied to football, good thing we just locked up Ham for another 5 years.
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I ve said it for a while now
Hamilton is a bad ass recruiter bur the man just can’t coach period. Like you mentioned earlier if it wasn’t for Picket, Thorton, and Douglas carrying the offense with their ridiculous shots during their respective senior campaigns he would have been canned a long time ago.
by BS37FSU on Dec 4, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree. Hamilton got lucky he had Douglas
or his ass would be burning from a hot seat. Never liked when FSU hired him and I think he is over rated. I can’t wait until he leaves and and he can take Mike Martin with him as well.
by 1newplayer on Dec 4, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
See, he wasn't lucky
He brought Douglas in as a transfer. While maybe we got lucky that Douglas was unhappy at Auburn, it was no accident that Hamilton was able to haul him in.
It’s not luck that Hamilton finds a guy ever couple years that is a star. He’s one of the best recruiters there is.
by tricknole on Dec 4, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like you said
He was lucky Douglas was unhappy and came here. Without Toney Douglas what kind of team are we? A bottom feeder is what. I agree he is a great recruiter, but he is a terrible coach. Nothing in his career and watching his teams play has led me to think anything different.
by 1newplayer on Dec 5, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some of his evals
Are really bad…I think he gets the guys he does because the intelligent players and/or the players who have options (not guys like Douglas and Thornton, two second chance guys) don’t want to play for him.
If Donovan can make UF’s program worth two shits I think Ham can make ours worth 2 pence.
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Since we are on a roll with coaching changes
www.fireLennyHamilton.com
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by FrankDNole on Dec 4, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What are the chances
with Saban and Fisher being friends, that Saban been grooming a DC for Fisher all along? Nah, probably not.
by jasonole59 on Dec 4, 2009 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hahahahaahaha
Saban has no friends. Just ask everyone in the Dolphins organization how great of a friend he is
by BS37FSU on Dec 4, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt, your post got linked on theterritory.org
They actually liked it
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
by RaysnNoles on Dec 4, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great Post
Haven’t given you props yet MattD, but you’ve managed to segue from James “the tits” Coley to Saved By the Bell to Ladies Lengerie football? Brilliant work.
We need Offbeat (hmm, no one’s caught the pun there yet?) Friday every week. I mean, how the hell else am I gonna make it to five o’clock
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Dec 4, 2009 3:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
awesome!!
Great work, SQUAD UP!!!!!!!!
by disturbednole on Dec 4, 2009 4:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone notice that Cooley is following Tomahawk Nation?
Probably old news, but that’s pretty cool.
by Trus1te on Dec 4, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did posts about material being lifted (trying to be vague) get deleted?
I saw that something I wrote was replied to, but I cant find it now.
by Miaminole on Dec 4, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's not talk about it.
Let’s say that just because a certain law student was driving from Tuscaloosa to Atlanta for a conference championship game doesn’t mean he doesn’t notice the goings on of the site.
by MattDNole on Dec 4, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just what we need
Finally, someone besides Jimbo who puts the program first, and his own personal comfort second. He remembers who the enemy is in recruiting and knows we have an uphill climb. The enemy doesn’t sleep either. You go, Coach Coley!
Old School Nole
by chokeindoak on Dec 5, 2009 3:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It is going down!
" Fisher’s approach to building a winner is lifted from Saban’s playbook. Right down to the terminology such as becoming more "process oriented" as opposed to "results oriented."
" Nick and I are friends," he said. "That guy is one of the best football coaches I’ve ever been around. God knows he’s brilliant. … A lot of the things he believes are a lot of things I believe. We’re very similar!
The process begins!
by DocHoliday2 on Dec 5, 2009 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
James Coley would get a commitment from Tim Tebow
and from the NCAA to give him 4 more years of college eligibility, but Coley doesn’t accept players who cry.
by basaltrock on Dec 5, 2009 11:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
this was hilariousss hahahah
“Coach, do you think we could stop and get a donut or something?”
“I’d rather tweet than eat. Besides, I’ve conditioned my body to live off Cuban coffee and Juicy Fruit. I don’t have time to eat.”
"theres two types of people in this world, those who CARRY a spear and those who FEAR the spear"-James Coley
by jfree on Dec 6, 2009 12:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I'm late to the party, but got rec'd by me
and I think I may have woke up a few neighbours by laughing so loud.
I was like Tebow – except mine were tears of joy !
:D
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi
by RishiM on Dec 6, 2009 2:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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