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for the money.... probablyThe best internal hire we could have made. His influence was big in some of our improvements. Is he the best we could have gotten anywhere? Idk
He’s been doing it twenty years. I would guess you mean that he may have habits and preparation techniques that worked for him in high school but will not work or can be exploited at this level. We saw a little of that from the DII guys in the BB era and in TG’s attempts to fly solo on offense.The more I am reading from various sources he was a de facto DC last year and largely the architect of the odd man 3-3-5 we played. That’s at least encouraging. The thing he is going to need to be able to get up to speed on is breaking down game film and installing a game plan week in and week out. Young’s 50 years of coaching experience and understanding tendencies and picking up on formation giveaways is something that Gillespie won’t quite have yet.
What do you think?
The man has been coaching for 20+ years. Sure there will be some adjustment and no doubt Young brought a wealth of experience but this stuff is football 101. He will be just fine with the addition of another ACE recruiterThe more I am reading from various sources he was a de facto DC last year and largely the architect of the odd man 3-3-5 we played. That’s at least encouraging. The thing he is going to need to be able to get up to speed on is breaking down game film and installing a game plan week in and week out. Young’s 50 years of coaching experience and understanding tendencies and picking up on formation giveaways is something that Gillespie won’t quite have yet.
The one position on defense that has maintained quality results over the years has been linebacker.Good hire. He help build the 3-3-5 defense and has ties to our main recruiting area. Coach Gillespie spent 4 years as LB coach. He recruited and developed solid Linebackers during his tenure at TU. He know the needs of this defense.
The one position on defense that has maintained quality results over the years has been linebacker.
Exactly. He had to grow up quick. He was also being asked to do his job AND help cover up for teammates when they were at a disadvantage or flat out incapable of making their assignment.I remember when some people on here would gripe about Edminston. Here's developed into a solid player.
I was one. I just didn’t think he was fast enough.The one position on defense that has maintained quality results over the years has been linebacker.
I remember when some people on here would gripe about Edminston. Here's developed into a solid player.
No offense, 20 years of high school coaching is not quite the same as college. You don’t have the depth or same level of talent, your game film is typically pretty low angle and your not spending every waking minute doing it. I have been impressed with his LBs the last 4 years, they’ve definitely been a strong part of the D.He’s been doing it twenty years. I would guess you mean that he may have habits and preparation techniques that worked for him in high school but will not work or can be exploited at this level. We saw a little of that from the DII guys in the BB era and in TG’s attempts to fly solo on offense.The more I am reading from various sources he was a de facto DC last year and largely the architect of the odd man 3-3-5 we played. That’s at least encouraging. The thing he is going to need to be able to get up to speed on is breaking down game film and installing a game plan week in and week out. Young’s 50 years of coaching experience and understanding tendencies and picking up on formation giveaways is something that Gillespie won’t quite have yet.
Some quotes from Monty that touch on how Bill Young and Gillespie worked together...I don’t know what the communication is like between the DC and the calls to the field and who has input.
Fair point.No offense, 20 years of high school coaching is not quite the same as college. You don’t have the depth or same level of talent, your game film is typically pretty low angle and your not spending every waking minute doing it. I have been impressed with his LBs the last 4 years, they’ve definitely been a strong part of the D.
I don’t know what the communication is like between the DC and the calls to the field and who has input. We’ll see. I think our D will be the strong part of the team next year. Lots of talented players returning.
Yes you have. Yes you have.I have seen miracles on 11th.
Also fairFair point.
But you weren’t complaining about 20 years of high school prep calling the plays that beat Notre Dame.