It Begins

[GoHerdMarshallYes]

Some said it wasn't true MU BoG members were using MU as a stepping stone for political gain...and then there's this.

 

[SamSwimmer]

Wait. You're telling me someone tied to a board of a university would also get involved in politics? Well now I've heard everything.

 

[GoHerdMarshallYes]

Wait. You're telling me someone tied to a board of a university would also get involved in politics? Well now I've heard everything.

"Well, even if it happens elsewhere, there's no way it happens at Marshall!!"

 

[SamSwimmer]

I'm shocked people can't believe Huff interviewed with Duke. Really? A promising coach with a stint at 'Bama on his resume - & we're shocked he might be interested in an ACC job?

 

[HerdandHokies]

I'm shocked people can't believe Huff interviewed with Duke. Really? A promising coach with a stint at 'Bama on his resume - & we're shocked he might be interested in an ACC job?

Look there’s only a couple scenarios for Marshall. You settle for long term mediocrity, or you shoot for short term success.

There are much, much worse things than Marshall being a “cradle of coaches” with a few guys out there who had good success here and left after 2-3 years. That makes for good connections, which pay off when hiring new coaches and even recruiting.

 

[SamSwimmer]

Look there’s only a couple scenarios for Marshall. You settle for long term mediocrity, or you shoot for short term success.

There are much, much worse things than Marshall being a “cradle of coaches” with a few guys out there who had good success here and left after 2-3 years. That makes for good connections, which pay off when hiring new coaches and even recruiting.

I've always carried a realist's mentality with Marshall football. I think that's the only way to purely enjoy their success when they have it. Pruett almost took the Houston job & he's an alumni. I would much rather lose a coach because of success than be burdened with one because we can't afford to fire. If we hire good coaches with sizable payouts & support them while they're at Marshall, that's all we can do. Just pay the money when you go. Rinse, lather, repeat & hope for the best.

 

[herdfan06]

I've always carried a realist's mentality with Marshall football. I think that's the only way to purely enjoy their success when they have it. Pruett almost took the Houston job & he's an alumni. I would much rather lose a coach because of success than be burdened with one because we can't afford to fire. If we hire good coaches with sizable payouts & support them while they're at Marshall, that's all we can do. Just pay the money when you go. Rinse, lather, repeat & hope for the best.

I would rather a buyout, rather than a payout.

 

[Rock98Dog]

My only issue is him being here less than a year. It’s hard to get players to commit to a process when the coach won’t.

 

[SamSwimmer]

I would rather a buyout, rather than a payout.

My mistake on the term - you are correct.

 

[SamSwimmer]

My only issue is him being here less than a year. It’s hard to get players to commit to a process when the coach won’t.

Fair point as well.

 

[HerdandHokies]

My only issue is him being here less than a year. It’s hard to get players to commit to a process when the coach won’t.

I get that but I think especially now players get how things are too. Yeah, I would like to see a guy stick around at least 2-3 years. And if he were out there campaigning for jobs it would rub me the wrong way. But if a P5 comes knocking I’m not expecting anybody to say thanks but no thanks.