50+yeartidefan
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Might be $ well spent. The new world of college athletics
| FTBL Season Is Getting Close (The night, the blue lights, came out in Georgia.)
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As far as the title of this thread about the season getting close. I was at the Marriott on 280 yesterday and that place was covered up. All the SEC officials were there for a meeting. Some other conferences were represented as well. Jam Packed. Surprisingly none of them had on sunglasses and walking around with a guide cane.
Once you begin ignoring the character aspect so you resort to grabbing raw talent, it gets ugly. Meyer is a good example.
You just described how to manage it. I have a significant number of people that report through my management chain and we scrutinize the heck out of potential employees before we ever offer them. I ask a lot of character type questions. Getting a bad hire is the gift that keeps on giving so be diligent on the front end.
Rolltide24
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You don’t say, Mando!
I do sayYou don’t say, Mando!
..... I have had some bad hires in the past and it only takes one of those....
50+yeartidefan
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Look at Clemson Tigers. Go ahead Dabo
TN n AU way down there. But UGA. Yicks
TN n AU way down there. But UGA. Yicks
I saw a thread on the Rant talking about grad rates. UGA folks were saying it was because most of the players now leave after 3 years.
I'm sure that attributes to that, but it didn't seem to affect Saban. I know they have a 3 year program to help guys get their degrees before heading off to the NFL. I'm surprised more programs haven't emulated that as well. Such a great benefit when talking to Mom/Dad about junior coming to play for the Tide.
Again, one of the quality/character things Kirby didn’t take with him to UGA.
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XXL TideFan
Kirby just needs a bail bondsman on staff in an analyst roll.
These respective track records make me wonder if there were ever conversations between Kirby and Saban over "taking a chance on a kid" when he was at Bama, and if some of our misses in terms of player conduct (during or after their time at Bama) were the result of Kirby petitioning Saban to take them.
50+yeartidefan
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I believe. Nick believed he could control conduct with his..."do what i say...and the future is yours". We had several thugs. Sometimes...you cant get the "thug" out of a guy....upbringing...lack of personal values...friend choices...
Nick had some successes...but...wasnt 100%...especially in high value kids...
Be interesting to see how KD handles
TerryP
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That's a really good question. It's crossed my mind.
50+yeartidefan
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Damn. Ra ra
TerryP
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Ya can't say this has not been hinted at for a few years.
Urban’s Rotting Decay Continuing with Kirby Smart & Georgia
Urban’s Rotting Decay Continuing with Kirby Smart & Georgia
