The Mike Riley Presser

[billdozer15]

For a guy who is so well respected around coaching and media circles, he knows NOBODY on the staff?

That struck me as odd, too. You'd think he'd have a pretty full Rolodex by now.

You dont have a Rolodex if you've been in the same place for 14 years. This was one of my concerns. He is not a journeyman......his connections include the guys he has worked with at OSU....

 

[knapplc]

His staff has to have two qualities - has to be an expert in his field. Linebacker coach has to be an expert at Linebackers. Also, has to treat people right.

 

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan]

The coach seems overwhelmed by the crowd of reporters.

 

[It'sNotAFakeID]

Really have to read into what he's saying. Comes across as very intelligent when it comes to football. Uncomfortable in front of the new media, sure that'll change with time.

 

[alexhortdog95]

For a guy who is so well respected around coaching and media circles, he knows NOBODY on the staff?

That struck me as odd, too. You'd think he'd have a pretty full Rolodex by now.

Yeah...I think he has been pretty isolated...but it still something that kind of bugs me a bit...

1. Really well respected but might not know a lot of guys

2. Might be bringing most/all of his old staff

3. Offense is a hodgepodge/multiple

Not the end of the world but just things that kind of made me go "hmmmm"

He's been here a single day folks. Give him some time....he's got plenty of it.

Thats just it...he doesn't have plenty of time. He is starting recruiting today, he said...time is up.

So he met with the interim head coach....and you think he should meet with the others before he gets started trying to salvage the recruiting class?

Do you really want us to lose all our recruits?

Won't take him that long to have a sit down face to face with them. He's gotta get a feel for them to see if any of them would fit in his system.

Telling is what he just said:

Must be an expert in what he's coaching. If he's a linebacker's coach, he's gotta be an expert in that.

Coaches gotta treat people right, with discipline, growth, and a vision to help build the athlete.

This sounds like he's talking about having a pro style staff.

 

[TITANIC VS LUSITANIA]

Cotton has already been lobbying to stay

 

[Mierin]

hmph Callahan!?

 

[alexhortdog95]

He knows Frank Solich personally from the AFCA board. +1.

He knows Callahan, follows his football. -1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1

 

[knapplc]

Reaching out to former coaches - will do this. Sat next to Frank Solich on some board they were both on. He knows Bill Callahan as well.

 

[QMany]

Always has had full-time Special Teams Coach.

 

[HuskerMerc44]

For a guy who is so well respected around coaching and media circles, he knows NOBODY on the staff?

That struck me as odd, too. You'd think he'd have a pretty full Rolodex by now.

Yeah...I think he has been pretty isolated...but it still something that kind of bugs me a bit...

1. Really well respected but might not know a lot of guys

2. Might be bringing most/all of his old staff

3. Offense is a hodgepodge/multiple

Not the end of the world but just things that kind of made me go "hmmmm"

He's been here a single day folks. Give him some time....he's got plenty of it.

Thats just it...he doesn't have plenty of time. He is starting recruiting today, he said...time is up.

So he met with the interim head coach....and you think he should meet with the others before he gets started trying to salvage the recruiting class?

Do you really want us to lose all our recruits?

I can just see Barney trying to sweet talk his way into keeping a staff spot. I want to have faith Riley sees through that. I think he can save most of the class. Would love to keep Bussey at the least.

 

[knapplc]

Cotton has already been lobbying to stay

Then he can stay in the lobby.

 

[alexhortdog95]

Always has had full-time Special Teams Coach.

Not uncommon for pro coaches.

 

[knapplc]

Hitting recruiting real hard, right now. Gotta get going right now, as much as he can in the next week.

 

[grandpasknee]

Cotton has already been lobbying to stay

Then he can stay in the lobby.

Ho ho! That is excellent. Well played turn of words...