It's Official! Al Golden Will Be Introduced Monday
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 8:25 PM EST
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PrintSure, you can read the statement from the University below, but all you really need to know about Al Golden is that he lifted weights to "The Final Countdown," which is roughly the equivalent of breastfeeding whiskey, he's going to recruit his ass off, and he'll be introduced Monday.
"From the beginning of this process, one candidate stood above the rest as the right fit for the University of Miami," said Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt. "We are proud to welcome Al Golden to The U. His desire, leadership, communications skills and preparedness stood above the rest and he is the right man to meet the championship expectations of this program."
Bio after the jump.
Over five seasons at Temple, Golden took the Owls to unprecedented heights. Before his arrival, TU had just two winning seasons over its 100-plus year history and had only won 22 percent of its games over the previous 30 years.
After taking over the Owls, who went 0-11 the season prior to his arrival, Golden has led his team to a 17-5 record over the last 22 regular season games, including a 2010 defeat of BIG EAST champion and Fiesta Bowl participant Connecticut.
The 41-year-old owns a 27-34 career record, which includes a 9-4 mark in 2009, and an 8-4 mark in 2010. He was able to lead the Owls to two winning seasons, which is exactly half of their all-time total since the inception of football at the Philadelphia-based school in 1894.
Golden has not only infused life into the win column at Temple, but he has done wonders in the academic area. The Owls had an APR score of 858 four years ago and that has sky-rocketed to 926. He also has spiked the Graduation Success Rate from a low of 47 percent to the current high total of 56 percent.
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he will be played by john travolta
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 8:28 PM EST reply actions
He was born on the 4th of July
So obviously Tom Cruise plays him in the sequel.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
I told Spencer I liked this hire.
“I do too, and not for sinister reasons. He’s a fucking hellacious recruiter.”
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 8:32 PM EST reply actions
ha, you’d think someone that lived thru the roon zook era would be a little more cautious in endorsing hellacious recruiters
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Isn't recruiting for the U pretty easy though.
I mean, it’s a football factory.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
It’s become a bit harder with cable and the Internet. The main thing is, you have to really pay attention to it. But we still own an advantage.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Right, but if you're a halfway decent recruiter, kids are going to want to play for the Hurricanes.
Obviously I want to get back to the 2000/01 days of talent, but this is still a talent laden team. The Uni kind of sells itself I think.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Not the sexy hire we were all hoping for, but hopefully it's the right one.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Randy's APR score was higher
Al Golden’s “communication skills,” huh? I hope they jive in the hallways of MNW and BTW high schools.
by Chester Copperpot on Dec 12, 2010 8:33 PM EST reply actions
Schnelly, Butch, and Erikson did just fine with their various freckles, drawls, and other-geography’d connections. This is no big hurdle.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Al Golden…never beat a team in the MAC with a winning record. Good times await you guys. I think Florida won this latest little battle.
i'm sort of inclined to throw the whole "he never beat a winning mac team!"
thing out of the window considering that they beat uconn this year, who is functionally a mac team with a winning record
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
You act like he had better players at Temple than the rest of the MAC and thus underachieved.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
NEITHER DID RANDY SHANNON
It’s TEMPLE, you guys. He was in the MAC and didn’t even have MAC talent.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. He “coached em up” and beat the other teams. Won a division title. Something Randy never could do with better talent, unfortunately.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
He isn’t a terrible coach. But really. Temple to Miami? You’re fine with that? That’s the best a program like Miami could do?! It could turn out to be a Gene Chizick type of deal and you’ll be happy in a year. Or it could not and you’ll be set back years.
how much further back can we go?
smoking rally bowls for the phins since 2002! oh and screw the jets
A lot
You were 7-5…not up to standards but not on the par with a 5-7 UT fall from grace in one year, either. You are one fantastic staff away from competing for all the marbles. Or in this case, WERE one fantastic staff away. Now, you’re two staffs away. Just my opinion.
a lot?
we are the U! 7-5 is the same as 5-7 to us. its national championship or bust at the U!
smoking rally bowls for the phins since 2002! oh and screw the jets
Not quite, but the U should be competing for the division every year.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Meh. He's been impressive at Temple.
He’s also been on a lot of lists: Tennessee, UCLA, Cinci etc. He’s clearly highly thought of.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
You clearly know shit about our coaching history. We have never, ever, EVER, hired a glitzy guy from a shiny program. We don’t have to.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
No disrespect taken
But, all due respect, the landscape of coaching and coaching hires is completely different than when Schnelenberger, Johnson et al, were hired. The time table and the microscope were entirely different. Again, I don’t think Golden is a terrible coach. But the people who hired the previous guys with success are not the people hiring now. You really trust them to get it right this time on a flyer?
Shoot, if you’re going to take a flyer, at least get a guy who has a modicum of success wearing big boy pants. But it’s not my school or my team (though simply because I didn’t go to Miami doesn’t mean I know chit…or it maybe it does). I hope he works out for you guys…I have always liked Miami and college football is better when you guys are good.
Who do you really think we could have gotten who’s already wearing “big boy pants”? I honestly don’t see it that way. A guy like Golden was going to have to work at a Temple after being the DC at UVA. Its natural progression. Look at Urban Meyer…he was Bowling Green…and then Utah before going to UF. What about Saban…what was he doing before he got his HC position at Michigan State? He was a coordinator. So either A) you hire a coordinator like we did with Shannon or Coker or like UF is doing with Muschamp and FSU did with Fisher or B) you hire a guy like Golden, who is a HC ready to take the next step at a school that will provide him more resources and prestige. Do you think Miami was really going to hire Peterson or Patterson…as much as I love UM, their jobs are more prestigious at this time.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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This was my biggest beef.. I hate this hire
But hope I’m wrong.
Looking at his bio, he's done some impressive things in his short career.
I’m willing to give him a shot.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
hell
based on the last 10 years, if he only lasts 4 years like whitlock predicts, we can consider it a step in the right direction
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 8:34 PM EST reply actions
i've seen temple play twice
granted, one of those games was a loss against Villanova (yay!) but if his teams had quarterbacks they would have been really good.
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
Meh. The Canes were flat and unprepared a lot of games under Shannon.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Don't know him...
but if he recruits, and his players develop this will be good for UM
not that any of this matters but
sgorten Steve Gorten
#UM AD Kirby Hocutt says Al Golden’s contract is for 5 years
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions
what’s the PSU buyout is all I’d be concerned with. But if he is good enough to take over PSU, that means he is having some fantastic seasons at Miami. I’d take that, no problem.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
yeah if golden uses us as a stepping stone, that means we would probably end up using him as a stepping stone as well, and i’m cool w/ that
btw
sgorten Steve Gorten
Hocutt says he and Al Golden talked about what if Penn State and future opening there and Hocutt convinced Golden at #UM for long haul
not that that means shit either
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
he repeatedly said
that he was at temple for the long haul.
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Reading his bio,
he pulled out of the Tennessee, UCLA and Cincinnati races, so he definitely was committed to Temple. I guess the chance to turn Miami around was too big of a draw.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
If he's good here he won't go to PSU.
Miami > PSU all day and twice on Su…erm, Saturdays.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I really don’t know why people want to go back. Weis, Shannon….ugh. No. Ends badly.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Different eras altogether.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
not to mention
that they are the exception rather than the rule..
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Al Golden is the bridge to Ken Dorsey
by ItsScottieTime on Dec 12, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
See they say that about Harbaugh.
But I’d be very surprised if he goes to Michigan.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
this matters
sgorten Steve Gorten
#UM AD Kirby Hocutt says interim coach Jeff Stoutland will continue to coach thru Sun Bowl, but Al Golden will start recruiting 2morrow
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 8:45 PM EST reply actions
that's huge..
he can go and try to convince TB and others that the program isn’t going to become a black hole.
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
that’s awesome. And Golden can essentially tell all the current assistants to show him something to keep their jobs.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
I bet he brings in all his own people. Which is the way it should be.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
re the "never beat a winning team!" thing
seemed to work out okay for auburn & gene chizik
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions
So Al Golden just needs the next Cam Newton at QB and Gus Malzahn at OC
by Chester Copperpot on Dec 12, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
It’s a terrible argument. And who expects ANYONE to win ANYTHING at Temple?
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
All the other members of the Big East sure didn’t.
They didn’t even want them for the extra win per season!
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
That's amazing, isn't it?
That his first job was for a program that nobody wanted in their division.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
for those of you that were clammoring for mike leach
we could’ve — and arguably should’ve — hired this guy
BryanDFischer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette confirms that Dana Holgorsen has interviewed at Pitt and is the top choice: http://bit.ly/eHgsv4
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 9:36 PM EST reply actions
I definitely prefer Golden to Leach.
But then, I hate spread offences.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I was against Leach, but he woulda been better than a Temple coach.
by philiafan14364 on Dec 13, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
Apples and oranges.
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by avendittelli on Dec 13, 2010 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Smart Football
Beat guy out of the names I’d heard. Coach’s coach.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions
i trust smartfootball dude as much as anyone
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Smart Football I believe meant to say “best” guy out there….
And yes, he is the man re: everything football.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
Dont forget he was the DC at Virginia. So he’s no stranger to the ACC. Does this mean we are going to run a 3-4?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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temple didn't run a 3-4
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by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Al Groh at UVA always ran a 3-4.
….even when Golden was their DC. Al Groh is the 3-4.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
yeah but at the same time
golden is a paterno disciple.. penn state is synonymous with the 4-3 defense.
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
that’s why im curious if he believes in the 3-4 or if it was the fact he coached under groh
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
at temple he used a 4-3
which would be more indicative of his own personal philosophy.
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
Yes they are, clearly
but also are rushing 4 men each of the first few plays I watched. All the same to me what he runs.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever
Highsmith to CB. Futch to TE. Seantrel to WR. Spence to Safety. Ray Ray to LB.
He should open up not just position battles. Open competition for any spot on the field.
by Chester Copperpot on Dec 12, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Golden clearly prefers a 3-4
Top commitment Anthony Chickillo, a DE who would be a third generation Hurricane, isn’t thrilled about one aspect of the hire.
“He runs a 3-4 – that makes a big difference,” he said. “I want to play in a 4-3 in college. We’ll see. I can play in a 3-4, played in that this year. I don’t know anything about him, who he’ll bring in as defensive coordinator and defensive line coach. It’s something I’ll have to wait and see.”
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
no they're running a 4-3
using defensive end adrian robinson as a stand up rush end
What Would Matt Szczur Do?
by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
similar to ted hendricks when he was at the u
he was a standup end
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by Hoyadestroya85 on Dec 12, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
i really don’t see how our players are more suited for the 4-3 than the 3-4. i think you could make a strong argument — and i already sorta did — that our d line is suited fine for a 3-4
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
yes our dline may be
we dont have the lb’s for it. spence is far too small and hes our best lb
smoking rally bowls for the phins since 2002! oh and screw the jets
Not that it's gospel
but Uncle Luke just tweeted Randy got the job at UT and is the next coach in waiting. Of course, “coach in waiting” is no longer allowed…but still. Good for Randy.
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Wait....who? UT = University of Texas in my book.
So I’m guessing he’s their new DC?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
yes, Texas. Not official yet by any means, but we all know Luke has the true insider status, right?
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
With Randy personally, maybe. He announced the wrong coach like six times.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
alright
i think it’s time to delete any comment that mentions luke’s twitter in any fashion aside from “lol this is retarded”
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
but
i wouldn’t be surprised if he got a look or was even hired to be UT d coordinator, because he would’ve got that job had we not hired him to be head coach
the idea that he’d be coach in waiting there is rofl tho
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
it might as well have been dressed in a halloween costume, that c-i-w part
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Is that Joe Piscopo behind Kirby?
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Watching the 'Inside Temple' vids on youtube.
I like what I’m seeing so far.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
RayRay
here’s another take on your Vandy jones. I think this comparison is more on target:
Rick Muscles
Florida hired an assistant with no HC experience off a 5 – 7 team and Vandy hired the same off an undefeated team playing for a NC.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 10:04 PM EST reply actions
(Not sayin’ their previous records matter, because I’m arguing inversely with Golden, but this is who Vandy “showed up,” if anyone)
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
i just made the comparison because malzahan & golden were announced on the same day
i do think that muschamp is a really solid hire
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m with EDSBS — it’s blowfish. More so than ours. But I like that.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
lol
what does “it’s blowfish” mean? that it was “a cute hire that you would theoretically like to hug but can’t on account of those spiky things”
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
If done right, it is magnificent
If cooked incorrectly, poisonous
by Chester Copperpot on Dec 12, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
air mattress in the office
nice.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
I feel bad for Golden's wife.
Randy didn’t have a wife. Slept in his office with no repercussions.
by Chester Copperpot on Dec 12, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Has anyone read that?
He put out motivational books such as Tony Dungy’s “Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance,” as well as a Sports Illustrated issue with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on the cover and an attached note, "Read About How Not To Act."
That’s hilarious!
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I hope this works out. That’s hilarious.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
This is what I needed to hear
With three consecutive No. 1 recruiting classes in the MAC, Golden made the Owls competitive and gave them the chance to win.
Doing that pitching a brand like Temple has me excited about what he can do with the U
Well they were the shortest midget, so it's a step in the right direction.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Another reason the entire fan base needs to realize this is like giving someone a bigger hammer, as Jimmy once said.
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Erickson was the head coach at University of Idaho when The U hired him. Enough said.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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He actually came from Washington State prior to Miami. But he did coach at Idaho.
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by avendittelli on Dec 12, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Still…the only good thing to come out of Washington is Drew Bledsoe and Ryan Leaf…uh I take the latter back.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Leaf was entertaining at least
For all non Chargers fans that is
by ItsScottieTime on Dec 12, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
More perspective
For the better part of his four years on the sideline at Temple, which has had three winning seasons in the last 30 years, a sizable chunk of his duties concerned matters having little to do with X’s and O’s. Instead of worrying about all the games the Owls were losing—25 of 35 from 2006 through ‘08—he lost sleep over a raft of disciplinary issues and academic sanctions that didn’t allow him a full complement of 85 scholarship players until this season. The way Golden sees it, he has been playing Division I-A football with a I-AA roster.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1162450/index.htm#ixzz17xgfAsJz
So while Golden he was wringing what talent he could out of players, Randy’s boys were underachieving. Maybe now watching games won’t feel like we have a racehorse we can only get to trot.
Tim Reynolds
The pros on Al Golden: recruiter, disciplinarian, academic. The cons: Not exactly a Q-rating giant. That’ll change.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 12, 2010 11:38 PM EST reply actions
What's a Q-rating?
And yes I ask a lot of questions. I’m English – I’ve got an excuse!
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
The Q Score is a measurement of the familiarity and appeal of a brand, company, celebrity, or television show used in the United States. The higher the Q Score, the more highly-regarded the item or person is among the group that is familiar with them.
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 12, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
“Randy doesn’t show enough emotion on the sidelines!”
YOU ALL ASKED FOR THIS.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
Its fine with me. He looks insane there but kids respond to that and thats what we need.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Dec 13, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
As long as he doesn’t cross the line into RAGE ENTERNAL Pelini mode, I’m fine with any sideline animation, goofy included.
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by avendittelli on Dec 13, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
LOL Yeah I don't want him to loose is freaking mind or anything. Just fire the guys up.
You know, bring back the swagger full on!
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Dec 13, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
Long but great article on Golden from Philly Mag
http://www.phillymag.com/articles/sports_golden_boy/page1
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Golden quote
"Temple was a penny stock when I came here. But I knew if people learned about its assets, they would want that product."
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by avendittelli on Dec 13, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
More than anything I need the Canes to rise again 'cos my Panthers are killing me.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Stoutland or Golden? Stoutland knows the team, but it would be pretty awkward having a ‘lame duck’ coach.
by philiafan14364 on Dec 13, 2010 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
well
it won’t be that awkward because everyone knows what the deal is. college coaches are pretty adept to changes that happen on a whim and without warning. they care about the kids and will do their jobs and then they will move on if asked to.
and it’s a meaningless game.
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 13, 2010 12:42 AM EST up reply actions
But whos the coach before hand during practices? Do they just pretend like nothing happend until Jan 1st?
by philiafan14364 on Dec 13, 2010 12:44 AM EST up reply actions
Yes.
Golden will be around, obviously, but he’s going to be doing his damnedest to get recruits and studying a mountain of film.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Stoutland’s coaching it. It’s typical for the new guy to hit the recruiting trail and watch the bowl from a luxury box; how could Golden possibly even call a play? It’s not his system.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 12:44 AM EST up reply actions
He’ll also be hiring and assembling his own staff.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 12:47 AM EST up reply actions
Stoutland’s probably auditioning though, right?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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I think they all are. I’d only give a couple of ‘em a fighting chance, namely the recruiting staff. Stoutland would probably be a great carryover, but I dunno anything about his counterpart at Temple, and it’s certainly no insult to him if he’s set free.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
Aubrey Hill? This is our chance to get rid of that Gator.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
I liked Hill’s hire, but he’s absolutely expendable.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
Any Gator is expendable imo.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
i'm willing to bet
that rick petri stays around
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 13, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
the more you change…
Manny Navarro
This season, Temple ranked 14th in pass defense, 17th in total defense and 16th in scoring defense. #UM finished 2-16-21
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 12:53 AM EST reply actions
As long as he gives these media types access
they will all be slobbin over him
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by avendittelli on Dec 13, 2010 1:08 AM EST up reply actions
Manny's got a chapped ass
because his boy Trestman didn’t get the gig. He has been tweeting about the less-than-attractive records of Golden’s competition.
Seriously, what would lead Manny Navarro—after his embarrassing episode with the Gruden rumors—to tweet about Trestman last night, and then immediately backtrack, and then tweet a full-on correction an hour later?
Was he tweeting-under-the-influence? Knowingly and voluntarily being used as Bernie Kosar’s mouthpiece?
by Chester Copperpot on Dec 13, 2010 1:23 AM EST reply actions
Marc Trestman used Manny to put himself in a better position vis-a-vis the Minnesota Collapsed-Domers…I mean Vikings.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
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Or Miami put him in a better position as a favor to Kosar.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry I am plugging
But I can’t figure out any other way to get this pic to show since it’s a screen shot from youtube…
But there is a U logo on the dry erase board in the Inside Temple videos. WTF?
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It’s at the :50 second mark if anyone is skilled enough to pull from youtube and paste on here
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by avendittelli on Dec 13, 2010 1:38 AM EST up reply actions
well, since you already hosted it
all you have to do is click the little picture of a tree & paste the image url
by rayrayrayrayrayrayrayray on Dec 13, 2010 3:13 AM EST up reply actions
Temple Student
Hey guys, I’m new here, I guess you could say I come with Golden. My “OrangeandBlack20” nickname (sometimes Orangenblack… different computers, too lazy to sign off… I know, its bad) comes from my Philly Flyers love, just had to get that out of the way. Anyway, Golden had Temple’s program rolling. We were ripped off of a bowl game this year, and were the first 8-4 bowl team to not make a bowl and the first bowl eligible team to beat a BCS opponent (UConn by two TDs, I know their UConn but still…). For the first time in Temple’s history we have a shot to get a decent head coach because of the amazing shape our program is in. This year we lost a heart breaker to Penn State which would have been our biggest win ever and three games to MAC teams. We didn’t have a quarterback… at all. Its a shame because Golden’s best QB was Adam DiMichael who graduated after Golden’s second year. We’ve had 3 guys all rotated in and all havn’t performed. If we had a QB, we easily would have won the MAC and we should have been undefeated this year (its insane, but true).
I started falling for The U when the documentary came out. Then my dynasty in NCAA 11 found me in Coral Gables and the love continued. Then I found out that the series with Notre Dame is back on. Then the bowl game. Now Golden. I am proud to say that I am a devout fan of the U by the transitive coaching property. I’m psyched to be on the bandwagon and cant wait to see how Golden can recruit in not only the ACC, but freakin Miami of all places!
PS I just heard the “seventh floor” video this week, and I would make it my ring tone if possible…
BOLD PREDICTION: Will be in the ACC Championship in the next 3 years, have a top 3 recruiting class in the ACC every year he’s here, and in the next three years will have a top 10 recruiting class in the nation. He gets kids on the field, and no better place to advertise your product… than when its The U.
Man Crushin on Bob since 2010
by orangeandblack20 on Dec 13, 2010 5:12 AM EST reply actions
Welcome to the blog! How are those Flyers doing? Big Pens fan here. I hope this hire works out, I really do.
Flyers and Pens are 2 and 1 in the NHL… and we play eachother on Wednesday
Man Crushin on Bob since 2010
by orangeandblack20 on Dec 13, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Yes! I like this hire. He wasn’t my first choice, but of what was available I’m really glad it was him.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 9:21 AM EST up reply actions
He’s no Chris Peterson, but somewhere Sam Jankovich smiles.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
Is there any knowledge on if we actually interviewed him or saw if he had interest? If so, then I wonder if he’ll ever leave Boise.
I know we at least called. But he’s turned down EVERYONE. It’s gotten to the point Holly calls him “hill people.”
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
I got super scared there on Saturday night. I’m talking really scared….like I might have gone Britney Spears batshit with an umbrella on someone if we hired MT.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Welcome to the U
Welcome to the U Coach Golden (and Temple fans!). You have my support, go do great things with this program! I can’t wait to get to watch you and learn more about you!
Let's just get it overwith, and move forward!
They're really wishing us all the best at the FSU site.
More comments in their thread over there about the Golden hire than ours. They’re all giddy and kept talking about how we are going to remain the same as we did under Shannon cause Golden only knows how to coach against Toledo or whatever. They are also take the lack of funds argument to the bank. But seriously…no way Golden goes 7-5 with our roster this year. Randy really lacked that energy that Golden has. Plus I’m sure Golden wants to prove he’s not some guy who can only coach in the MAC. We shall see but Noles fans shouldn’t be so damn thrilled.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Haha. And they praise the Muschamp hire because the guy was an assistant with Jimbo. It’s amazing how this guy hasn’t accomplished shit up there yet they are read to crown him as the greatest hire in college football history. Do we know if his name is really Jimbo or is that a nickname? I hope the latter…
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Whatever. That place is so terrible, it’s like Unfrozen 2001 Blog. It’s like a van of 14-year-old boys who want to argue with adults about football.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
That's the impression I got.
Never been there. Probably won’t ever go back.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
this is a blatant misrepresentation...
While there are some comments poking fun at the hire (we’re rivals, what’s expected?) Most (particularly the Mods) think this is a good hire for UM and an upgrade over Shannon. He seems like a bright energetic coach who will bust his tail in recruting for you.
The only question for most FSU fans is if the UM admin will handcuff Golden’s ability to bring in the SouFL talent he needs for UM to compete. A solid coach is only part of the equation if Shalalalalala wants to treat UM like NotreDame South.
by yarborough4DEcoach on Dec 13, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
I was speaking of the tone in general, but no one’s being “handcuffed” by slightly higher academic standards. I’d challenge anyone to find me five guys UM actually wanted that were lost to this in the last few years, but I don’t have the time or inclination to discuss it. Our players are as dumb as everyone else’s, and our recruiting is not as troubled as your mod likes to think. But anyway.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
I posted the link…did it get removed?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Sammy Watkins
he didn’t qualify for the U at Clemsons gain
You don't get medals for trying, you get medals for results. "Bill Parcells"
Yeah over there at T-hawk Nation…the same things seem to appear over and over in that thread that I’ve been hearing from Noles the past year…Shalala is holding us back for her academic mission, our recruiting is pathetic, and we lack funds. I’ve heard it all before from FSU fans…bla bla bla. If anything it sounds more like potential excuses from a fan base that is scared of a resurrection of the Canes. If we become elite in football again…its curtains on both UF and FSU. #1 in academics in the state and #1 in football in the state. How do the Noles compete with that? Stick to your own problems FSU…before you start criticizing us. You may have waxed us this year but Va Tech and OU waxed you guys so Jimbo has a long ways to go before he restores the program to what it was in the Bowden era.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Chris Freet
Al Golden had long, extensive gameplan for THE U when he interviewed in NYC & stood above the rest of candidates from that time forward
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 10:12 AM EST reply actions
I’m telling you, the guy wants to prove he’s a legit coach. He doesn’t just want to collect a paycheck. He wants to win titles and prove that what he did at Temple was not a fluke.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
I love hearing about interview gameplans. Cliched, but showed devout preparedness.
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by avendittelli on Dec 13, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
I find it strange that he pulled out of the UCLA, Tennessee, and ND races, yet he went all out for this one.
I mean, those are big time programs, especially compared to Temple.
Hopefully it’s a positive. That he saw something in Miami that was lacking at those other programs.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Probably was still holding out hope for PSU back then…a year later he was probably all the more frustrated it will probably take Joe Pa dying on the field before that job opens up and doesn’t want to become a Schiano.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
He interviewed in NYC?
Huh. Strange. You’d think they’d fly him down to Florida.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I hear Jon Gruden is interested in the defensive coordinator position and Mike Leach is the front runner for the offensive coordinator/assistant head coach position.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
Oh good to know
Yea Gruden should definitely be considered for that role since he was tremendous in building that Bucs D that carried them to a Super Bowl right?
And Leach would be a great hire too. He could run practices in a darkened garage.
GFerman just tweeted
rumored that Gruden signed a 3 year contract to be Seantrel’s bitch. It’s a done deal!
each and everytime i watch an episode of inside temple football with al golden
i get more and more excited about him as the coach. Any word on if he’s bringing some staff from temple? Dinorfio looked and sounded like a kinda guy that the players would love as a coach
by Jeff Teplitsky on Dec 13, 2010 11:03 AM EST reply actions
So would Temple players. It’s likely he gets an offer to stay, so who knows what he’ll do. Beyond that, no idea.
by The Great Barstoolio on Dec 13, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
A Great Communicator
What a breath of fresh air!!
You don't get medals for trying, you get medals for results. "Bill Parcells"
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