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Post by skeeter on Dec 18, 2023 12:13:02 GMT -6
Slow deep breath and let’s see what happens.
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Post by Mr. Ho on Dec 18, 2023 12:25:38 GMT -6
I really hope this isn't another (The HC we don’t speak of) situation. I think fan base sentiment is a huge deal. Fans had nothing but praise for HCJS as well as coach Gas. Everywhere I look, ND fans are celebrating. Notre Dame averaged 40 points a game this year...when has that ever happened? And is still young-42. I'm sure there are other things happening like the staff bailing which Ho was figuring was happening. Especially the Defense. Going to be interesting but heck we just hired a guy from Notre Dame. That's never happened before.
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Post by gator8 on Dec 18, 2023 12:28:14 GMT -6
I really hope this isn't another (The HC we don’t speak of) situation. I think fan base sentiment is a huge deal. Fans had nothing but praise for HCJS as well as coach Gas. Everywhere I look, ND fans are celebrating. Notre Dame averaged 40 points a game this year...when has that ever happened? And is still young-42. I'm sure there are other things happening like the staff bailing which Ho was figuring was happening. Especially the Defense. Going to be interesting but heck we just hired a guy from Notre Dame. That's never happened before. Sumrall leaving Troy didn't land us a front-page article on ESPN.com (it landed on the front page of the College Football section). Troy hiring Notre Dame's OC did. We're definitely reaping some cache off of this.
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Post by The Cardinal Rule on Dec 18, 2023 12:35:33 GMT -6
I honestly don't know what to think. I have never heard of this guy before today. I didn't even know he was on the radar. I guess we have no choice but to give him a chance and see what he can do.
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Post by jrodney on Dec 18, 2023 12:35:39 GMT -6
View Attachment He’s got baggage. And not a very good tract record. Arrested for DUI in 2017 and ECU dismissed him. After 2020 Neal brown demoted him from OC to TE coach and let Graham Harrel take over OC. Y’all can say “oh he ain’t here to coach the offense” which may be true but clearly he’s never been successful at any of his stops. We could have taken Lesley, Greg, or craddock and been just fine. Lesley, Gas or Craddock evidently weren't so easily taken. Like I said, you have to start looking at Prez and how his decisions are now hurting the school overall. Not just athletics. www.wtvy.com/2023/12/18/troy-university-disputes-report-possible-campus-closures/
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Post by trojanfan251 on Dec 18, 2023 12:41:35 GMT -6
I really hope this isn't another (The HC we don’t speak of) situation. I think fan base sentiment is a huge deal. Fans had nothing but praise for HCJS as well as coach Gas. Everywhere I look, ND fans are celebrating. Notre Dame averaged 40 points a game this year...when has that ever happened? And is still young-42. I'm sure there are other things happening like the staff bailing which Ho was figuring was happening. Especially the Defense. Going to be interesting but heck we just hired a guy from Notre Dame. That's never happened before. averaged 40 for the season but look at the schedule. Up against “good” defense (Ohio state, Louisville, Duke, Clemson) averaged 19.5 points. Everyone else on ND schedules was awful
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Post by Trojan By Birth on Dec 18, 2023 12:47:22 GMT -6
I’m at work outside shivering, so I will post and run.
1. HCGP is a surprise. 2. I think we are going into a complete rebuild instead of giving our program more Gas. 3. Troy football is a luxury entertainment product. 4. I think we all know the difference between an aww shucks guy and a winner. We got a good lesson in that and we should have some indication after the first presser. 5. I’m going to sit back and relax and let Troy try to sell me on this new version of Troy football.
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Post by Mr. Ho on Dec 18, 2023 12:50:59 GMT -6
Gas and the defensive staff were probably headed out the door anyway to Tulane. Craddock too. Lesley has some issues too. And as much as I throw Dear Leader under the bus, that campus and Athletic Department are nowhere near where they were way back in the day. Heck, we were still in the Gulf South Conference.
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Post by Mark Gainey on Dec 18, 2023 12:52:04 GMT -6
I'm very excited about this hire. Time will always tell, but I believe Brent Jones just hit another home run! Go Trojans!
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Post by asacarter on Dec 18, 2023 12:56:27 GMT -6
Just win that's it. If he wins 14 or 15 next year he will be gone to another place. If he wins 3 he will be off to another place. Good luck coach. Glad you are here.
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Post by chasin170 on Dec 18, 2023 13:01:29 GMT -6
I like it......class hire.Every great pie starts with a great crust and I believe this hire brings the crust!Neal and Jon probably helped him along the way,so he won't be surprised by any Troyisms.He's been vetted extensively by those previous programs he served.
HCGP,welcome to Troy.....Cry Havoc!
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Post by Bubba the Trojan on Dec 18, 2023 13:07:52 GMT -6
He was teammates with Sumrall at UK. Not really sure what kind of HC he will be but he is a tremendous recruiter. People keep talking about his connection to ex HCNB, maybe this is the connection we should focus on. What if this conversation, or one similar, occurred: "Hey Brent, I know it doesn't feel like it right now, but I really do love Troy and want to see the football program grow and succeed. unless Troy is competing directly against the team I am coaching, either on the field, or for a recruit, or for a NY6 Bowl slot, I'll always be pulling for Troy to win. To that end, you should consider hiring Gerard Parker. I played with him at UK. He was a leader in the locker room, on the sidelines, and on the field. He has a fire, a drive, and a determination that rivals mine. He may not be a name on your list, but I'd encourage you to give him a look. He will continue what we built and will lead Troy well." If the above is true, I bet we will be happy with the results of this hire. Something tells me we ADBJ, nor CJH, nor anyone else involved with, or influencing, this decision pulled his hame out of a hat.
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Post by pcbtrojan on Dec 18, 2023 13:08:43 GMT -6
Let’s go HCGP. Welcome to Troy
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Post by Hemi Man on Dec 18, 2023 13:15:49 GMT -6
He was teammates with Sumrall at UK. Not really sure what kind of HC he will be but he is a tremendous recruiter. People keep talking about his connection to ex HCNB, maybe this is the connection we should focus on. What if this conversation, or one similar, occurred: "Hey Brent, I know it doesn't feel like it right now, but I really do love Troy and want to see the football program grow and succeed. unless Troy is competing directly against the team I am coaching, either on the field, or for a recruit, or for a NY6 Bowl slot, I'll always be pulling for Troy to win. To that end, you should consider hiring Gerard Parker. I played with him at UK. He was a leader in the locker room, on the sidelines, and on the field. He has a fire, a drive, and a determination that rivals mine. He may not be a name on your list, but I'd encourage you to give him a look. He will continue what we built and will lead Troy well." If the above is true, I bet we will be happy with the results of this hire. Something tells me we ADBJ, nor CJH, nor anyone else involved with, or influencing, this decision pulled his hame out of a hat. I’m sure Jon and Neal were allowed to voice their opinions on several of the candidates.
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Post by saintflorian on Dec 18, 2023 13:20:27 GMT -6
Interesting hire. Yes, Hawkins loves him some Neal Brown. HCNB is class and his opinion is one I would trust too. It would be interesting to find out who ADBJ had in his final pool vs what Hawkins wanted. Not who I wanted but opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one. But there was alot of jockeying on this hire folks. Parker wasn’t in the top choice field for alot of folks who decide such things.
But know what ? None of that matters ! Troy has a new head coach. He is not our buddy, he will get paid alot of money (albeit less than the last one), don’t get attached to him. He is going to leave Troy one way or another, richer or as a failure. I will judge him on wins and losses and secondarily, the state of the program. Only want one thing from him. Expectations are the same, Sunbelt championships. No excuses, it can, has and will again be done.
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 18, 2023 13:30:21 GMT -6
His coaching staff and his ability to recruit the current roster and transfer portal will make or break his tenure at Troy. Very critical next few months.
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Post by easternshoretrojan on Dec 18, 2023 13:32:00 GMT -6
View AttachmentHe’s got baggage. And not a very good tract record. Arrested for DUI in 2017 and ECU dismissed him. After 2020 Neal brown demoted him from OC to TE coach and let Graham Harrel take over OC. Y’all can say “oh he ain’t here to coach the offense” which may be true but clearly he’s never been successful at any of his stops. We could have taken Lesley, Greg, or craddock and been just fine. I am so glad the naysayers on this board have never sinned or made a mistake. Some of you are unbelievable. This is as solid of a hire as anyone could expect. He had the 9th ranked offense this season at ND. Recruited two top transfer QB’s….. if it doesn’t work out, oh well. Try again. Give the guy a chance.
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Post by trojanhorse12 on Dec 18, 2023 13:32:03 GMT -6
To everyone worried about ND fans reactions to this, just remember that they did not think highly of Tommy Rees either. And he is doing just fine
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Post by ksdtrojan on Dec 18, 2023 13:36:26 GMT -6
Interesting hire. Yes, Hawkins loves him some Neal Brown. HCNB is class and his opinion is one I would trust too. It would be interesting to find out who ADBJ had in his final pool vs what Hawkins wanted. Not who I wanted but opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one. But there was alot of jockeying on this hire folks. Parker wasn’t in the top choice field for alot of folks who decide such things. But know what ? None of that matters ! Troy has a new head coach. He is not our buddy, he will get paid alot of money (albeit less than the last one), don’t get attached to him. He is going to leave Troy one way or another, richer or as a failure. I will judge him on wins and losses and secondarily, the state of the program. Only want one thing from him. Expectations are the same, Sunbelt championships. No excuses, it can, has and will again be done. BINGO!
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Post by fltrojan on Dec 18, 2023 13:39:54 GMT -6
Notre Dame averaged 40 points a game this year...when has that ever happened? And is still young-42. I'm sure there are other things happening like the staff bailing which Ho was figuring was happening. Especially the Defense. Going to be interesting but heck we just hired a guy from Notre Dame. That's never happened before. averaged 40 for the season but look at the schedule. Up against “good” defense (Ohio state, Louisville, Duke, Clemson) averaged 19.5 points. Everyone else on ND schedules was awful Notre Dame is a totally different animal than any other school. You're expected to compete at the highest caliber possible while having stringent insurance requirements. The exception of Duke on that list a lot of those players probably couldn't get into Notre Dame
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Post by TroyFootball05 on Dec 18, 2023 13:43:29 GMT -6
averaged 40 for the season but look at the schedule. Up against “good” defense (Ohio state, Louisville, Duke, Clemson) averaged 19.5 points. Everyone else on ND schedules was awful Notre Dame is a totally different animal than any other school. You're expected to compete at the highest caliber possible while having stringent insurance requirements. The exception of Duke on that list a lot of those players probably couldn't get into Notre Dame Maybe he brings some Notre Dame talent to compete in the Sun Belt. The next Chris Lewis could be signing with Troy soon.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Dec 18, 2023 13:46:07 GMT -6
Guys... calm down. This isn't a bad hire. You just think it is because Notre Dame fans have unrealistic expectations of their program. FACTS: This guy is bringing a very similar offensive style, that's actually more efficient and more explosive than what we have had. I posted this on the Sun Belt board, so here you go. It's not bad at all:
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Post by Troy_Fan_15 on Dec 18, 2023 13:47:26 GMT -6
look at his resume. I don’t care how a coach can sound In a job interview I look at results. Hopefully he gets an Uber discount in his contract to keep him from getting DUIs You think he might have made a mistake 7 years ago and learned from it? Okay. His resume shows him constantly moving up the coaching ladder. Also dude made a mistake almost 7 years ago. Sure it's selfish and inexcusable but luckily nothing harmful happened and hopefully he learned his lesson. I don't see why he doesn't deserve a second chance. P.S. this wasn't at you Hemi, just quoted both of your posts.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Dec 18, 2023 13:48:05 GMT -6
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Post by cornhole on Dec 18, 2023 13:48:55 GMT -6
Notre Dame is a totally different animal than any other school. You're expected to compete at the highest caliber possible while having stringent insurance requirements. The exception of Duke on that list a lot of those players probably couldn't get into Notre Dame Maybe he brings some Notre Dame talent to compete in the Sun Belt. The next Chris Lewis could be signing with Troy soon. #6^ ought to be proud to have Gerad as HC. Kentucky bard text me that Gerad Parker broke all CNB's Ky State High School receiving records.
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