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Mel Tucker is better than you think
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:06 pm
I’m not saying he’s the guy but everyone’s talking about his 14-12 coaching record. Those are basically one year stops. He did not recruit any of those kids at Colorado or Michigan State but still managed to be competitive. That tells me he’s getting the most out of what he has to work with. Not saying he’s the guy for LSU but he’s going to win a lot of games somewhere.
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Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:08 pm to mudcat tiger
He is
He also shouldn’t be a top possibility unless Woodward swings and misses on about 30 other candidates
He also shouldn’t be a top possibility unless Woodward swings and misses on about 30 other candidates
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:09 pm to mudcat tiger
He might be, but not at the moment.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:09 pm to mudcat tiger
They just see him as the diversity candidate vs the guy that led championship defenses under Saban and Kirby.
I do blame Mascona for creating that narrative.
I 100% for the Mel Tucker hire.
I do blame Mascona for creating that narrative.
I 100% for the Mel Tucker hire.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:17 pm to mudcat tiger
There is virtually nothing on Tucker's head coaching resume to make a determination one way or another.
5-7, and 2-5 in his first seasons isn't "competitive". 7-0 in his 2nd season at MSU with a bunch of transfers, and his toughest games remaining, doesn't show much yet in terms of program building either.
I think he can be successful, too. At Michigan State.
5-7, and 2-5 in his first seasons isn't "competitive". 7-0 in his 2nd season at MSU with a bunch of transfers, and his toughest games remaining, doesn't show much yet in terms of program building either.
I think he can be successful, too. At Michigan State.
This post was edited on 10/21/21 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:18 pm to mudcat tiger
Mel Tucker was 3 days ago...people are melting about Napier right now
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:19 pm to mudcat tiger
need to see how he finishes this season.
that normally wouldn't be huge deal for a guy with a longer track record as hfc.
needs to win at least 9 games, prolly needs to upset one of ohiost, mich or pennst.
that normally wouldn't be huge deal for a guy with a longer track record as hfc.
needs to win at least 9 games, prolly needs to upset one of ohiost, mich or pennst.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:19 pm to mudcat tiger
We're about to find out
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:34 pm to mudcat tiger
He's as good as coach Zero
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:36 pm to mudcat tiger
quote:That's my problem with him...I want to see how he does with his own players...and if he can sustain a program for four years...it is essentially the same knock on Aranda.
He did not recruit any of those kids at Colorado or Michigan State
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:37 pm to mudcat tiger
No, he's not.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:41 pm to mudcat tiger
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I’m not saying he’s the guy but everyone’s talking about his 14-12 coaching record. Those are basically one year stops. He did not recruit any of those kids at Colorado or Michigan State but still managed to be competitive.
This is kind of the problem. He hasn’t shown any ability to build and sustain a program. He is also called an ace recruiter but that sort of remains to be seen.
Oh and 14-12 is not competitive, we just let a guy go for that.
At this stage, with nobody ruled out, I’m not sure why he is in the conversation. We could do much worse but could also do much better.
Lastly, he has job hopped into a very healthy salary. He won’t be particularly cheap
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:42 pm to mudcat tiger
Just the name Mel tucker makes my OofOmeter go off.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:49 pm to mudcat tiger
quote:
I think Mel Tucker is better than you think
FIFY
Posted on 10/21/21 at 12:54 pm to mudcat tiger
quote:
I’m not saying he’s the guy but everyone’s talking about his 14-12 coaching record. Those are basically one year stops. He did not recruit any of those kids at Colorado or Michigan State but still managed to be competitive. That tells me he’s getting the most out of what he has to work with. Not saying he’s the guy for LSU but he’s going to win a lot of games somewhere.
Mel Tucker at 6.5 to 7 million should not even considered, period. Paying that much for a 14-12 unproven high risk coach would be totally absurd. Other SEC would be laughing at us (privately of course, because they would love the hire),
Posted on 10/21/21 at 1:02 pm to da prophet
There’s a reason why Tucker is making $5.6 million. Saban called the AD at MSU and lobbied for Tucker; told the AD to pay whatever you have to, to get Tucker out of Colorado.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 1:03 pm to mudcat tiger
I think he’s a solid choice and would not be disappointed to hear that he got the job
I think there’s an element out there that think hiring Tucker or even Franklin would be done ONLY because of skin color. I challenge that thought process
I think there’s an element out there that think hiring Tucker or even Franklin would be done ONLY because of skin color. I challenge that thought process
Posted on 10/21/21 at 1:08 pm to mudcat tiger
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He did not recruit any of those kids at Colorado or Michigan State
Speaking of recruiting:
2022: No. 18
2021: No. 46
2020: No. 44
Tuckers sample size is just too small We don't know if he can maintain recruiting at an elite level or if he can manage a major program long-term.
The next six weeks will tell us a lot more.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 1:16 pm to SlidellCajun
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think there’s an element out there that think hiring Tucker or even Franklin would be done ONLY because of skin color. I challenge that thought process
It might not be the only but it’s most of it. What other coaches are they considering with a 14-12 record making 5.6 MILLION. And don’t say Napier, he only makes 2 million, significantly less.
Posted on 10/21/21 at 1:32 pm to BayouBoogie
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They just see him as the diversity candidate vs the guy that led championship defenses under Saban and Kirby.
I'm sorry, when did he lead championship defenses?
He was a DB coach at Alabama in 2015, and then spent 3 seasons at Georgia. Last time I checked, "1980" is still a popular jab on the SECrant.
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