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Post by buzzlightyear on Dec 11, 2023 11:13:23 GMT -6
Well, isn't that special. Beginning to reap the benefits of Troy and his work. So, have fun and if the football gods see fit we will meet them in a bowl or game some where down the road and slap the silly green happy lighting off the picture. Good luck coach until we meet again.
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Post by cb36353 on Dec 11, 2023 11:58:06 GMT -6
Good coach leaving. Let’s go get a better one!
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Post by fltrojan on Dec 11, 2023 15:13:32 GMT -6
You nailed it! 17-year old Privy Jet. I'd be nervous. Looks pretty nice on the inside. /photo/1 I could care less. I wish he flew to New Orleans on a sold out Spirit flight out of ATL
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Post by joshboutwell on Dec 12, 2023 8:37:49 GMT -6
The zoom call with former players definitely happend last night. That's about all I know now.
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Post by Troy_Fan_15 on Dec 12, 2023 8:58:04 GMT -6
The zoom call with former players definitely happend last night. That's about all I know now. Any chance we start at least hearing potential names soon or do you Brent is playing this real close to the chest and we’ll know when it’s announced?
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Post by ksdtrojan on Dec 12, 2023 8:58:16 GMT -6
The zoom call with former players definitely happend last night. That's about all I know now. good article my friend
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Dec 12, 2023 9:07:44 GMT -6
I'm starting to like the idea of Greg Gasparato as the head coach. He seems to have a similar fire that Sumrall had, and I think the team would respond well to it.
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Post by cornhole on Dec 12, 2023 9:58:20 GMT -6
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Post by Troy_Fan_15 on Dec 12, 2023 9:58:48 GMT -6
I'm starting to like the idea of Greg Gasparato as the head coach. He seems to have a similar fire that Sumrall had, and I think the team would respond well to it.
I still think either GG/JC/Clark should be our top 3 choices. GG and JC could keep the train rolling but keeping one might also influence us to lose the other. In that case I'd rather keep JC because we can't take an offensive step back again. Who knows if Clark could keep JC or GG. I wonder if we could convince a guy like Pogue to return as DC if Polk isn't promoted.
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Post by trojanocean on Dec 12, 2023 9:59:18 GMT -6
My bet is that after the bowl game, an exodus to Tulane happens. I hope not but it wouldn't surprise me at all.
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Post by cornhole on Dec 12, 2023 10:04:16 GMT -6
My bet is that after the bowl game, an exodus to Tulane happens. I hope not but it wouldn't surprise me at all. Exodus to Tulane? "The Green Wave" (pun intended)
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Post by Troy_Fan_15 on Dec 12, 2023 10:05:20 GMT -6
I don't know. Fritz is being seen as public enemy #1 now for how he has handled his Tulane departure. Not sure if Sumrall would want to replicate that. He might offer JC/GG coaching spots but I don't think he'll gut our roster or go out and convince all the recruits to flip.
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Post by fltrojan on Dec 12, 2023 10:05:29 GMT -6
My bet is that after the bowl game, an exodus to Tulane happens. I hope not but it wouldn't surprise me at all. Could depend on who they hire but I would not be surprised. If you believe JS saying he would not try to take a Troy player then I have some beach front property in South Dakota for sale
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Post by fltrojan on Dec 12, 2023 10:06:47 GMT -6
I don't know. Fritz is being seen as public enemy #1 now for how he has handled his Tulane departure. Not sure if Sumrall would want to replicate that. He might offer JC/GG coaching spots but I don't think he'll gut our roster or go out and convince all the recruits to flip. He will or at least try.
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Post by trojanmatt on Dec 12, 2023 10:09:09 GMT -6
How did the zoom meeting go last night?
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Post by trojanhorse12 on Dec 12, 2023 10:14:25 GMT -6
How did the zoom meeting go last night? Was told by a couple people in the meeting that it was pretty much just held for Brent to say he held a meeting with former players. The feeling is that he will be going to get someone very random but that the hire will be decent. Lots of people complaining as to why we could keep Blakeney but cannot keep coaches now.
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Post by ksdtrojan on Dec 12, 2023 10:16:36 GMT -6
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Post by buzzlightyear on Dec 12, 2023 10:23:32 GMT -6
How did the zoom meeting go last night? Was told by a couple people in the meeting that it was pretty much just held for Brent to say he held a meeting with former players. The feeling is that he will be going to get someone very random but that the hire will be decent. Lots of people complaining as to why we could keep Blakeney but cannot keep coaches now. If that is true about how Blakeney stayed while others are not staying, is like apples to oranges. For many years HCBlakeney was persona non grata due to past things at Auburn. Then he got a little long in the tooth along with perceivably a lower school having success. All in all, it was a different time with differing ages of coaches and the issue of past issues that were placed on HCLB as a scape goat. I know Brent was probably nice to all who asked that question but kind of like saying: why can I not order a steak at Pizza Hut? They really have little if anything to do with each other than they are foods people order at restaurants.
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Post by ksdtrojan on Dec 12, 2023 10:28:20 GMT -6
How did the zoom meeting go last night? Was told by a couple people in the meeting that it was pretty much just held for Brent to say he held a meeting with former players. The feeling is that he will be going to get someone very random but that the hire will be decent. Lots of people complaining as to why we could keep Blakeney but cannot keep coaches now. Coach Blakeney was the perfect storm for both places meeting at the same time. No one wanted Blakeney’s baggage of “keep it down home cuz” and he found a home and TROY needed a coach but got a legend. He had an opportunity to go to Marshall as he has told but decided to stay and the rest is history. He has a field named after him because of his legacy. Will we ever have a legend again? Who knows but I can tell you that fields and buildings get named for more than 2 years of service. Legends don’t come trying to be legendary. Legends often become legends unbeknownst to those who are spectators of those accomplishments. For me I witnessed the legend, and now all I need are coaches who will “raise the TROJAN sword, a beacon to the world”, carry the culture that is TROY football, give me 10+ wins and conference championships, and bowl games, and a berth in the CFP along the way.
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Post by saintflorian on Dec 12, 2023 10:31:22 GMT -6
My bet is that after the bowl game, an exodus to Tulane happens. I hope not but it wouldn't surprise me at all. Some coaches will follow Sumrall to Tulane. That’s pretty much a done deal. Hope we don’t lose Whitt !
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Post by cornhole on Dec 12, 2023 10:36:13 GMT -6
Is it just wishful thinking or just me? I'm beginning to think we will be fine.
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Post by saintflorian on Dec 12, 2023 10:42:08 GMT -6
How did the zoom meeting go last night? Was told by a couple people in the meeting that it was pretty much just held for Brent to say he held a meeting with former players. The feeling is that he will be going to get someone very random but that the hire will be decent. Lots of people complaining as to why we could keep Blakeney but cannot keep coaches now. “get someone very random” Not sure what that means. BJ and the Hawkins cabal usually don’t do “very random”, especially in the final stages of Hawkins career.
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Post by Hemi Man on Dec 12, 2023 10:48:01 GMT -6
How did the zoom meeting go last night? Was told by a couple people in the meeting that it was pretty much just held for Brent to say he held a meeting with former players. The feeling is that he will be going to get someone very random but that the hire will be decent. Lots of people complaining as to why we could keep Blakeney but cannot keep coaches now. If they can’t understand how Blakeney stayed so long and these guys are leaving then I really don’t want their opinion involved in the next hire.
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Post by dedicatedtrojan84 on Dec 12, 2023 10:52:16 GMT -6
Hire a man that loves to deer hunt. Take Austin Riley with the Braves for example. IMO you don't have to worry about him pulling a Freddie and letting his agent hold out until its too late. He would be miserable with a west coast team. From house in the burbs to the central GA deer camp is an hour or 2. We dont want a guy thats miserable in Troy where the whitetail numbers > people.
Or promote GG or JC. DT is starting to like GG. The bowl will be intersting.
Or go TickToc/Insta/ESPN greatness and nab a Caddy.
Anyone driving in between these line could be another Chippy.
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Post by dedicatedtrojan84 on Dec 12, 2023 10:53:50 GMT -6
Was told by a couple people in the meeting that it was pretty much just held for Brent to say he held a meeting with former players. The feeling is that he will be going to get someone very random but that the hire will be decent. Lots of people complaining as to why we could keep Blakeney but cannot keep coaches now. If they can’t understand how Blakeney stayed so long and these guys are leaving then I really don’t want their opinion involved in the next hire. 100% that should be apparent. He had a love affair with Sisters Buffet and letting his assistants do most the work. And won a lot until the end. Was a match made in heaven.
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