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  • Thank you Herb, for Coach Jack (a boy named Sue)

    After seeing the VSU round 2 post game presser I thought I'd send a shout out to both men. No doubt Herb knows Coaching talent and I must say that Coach Jack's dissatisfaction with a comfortable win is refreshing. Herb clearly got across that our standard is NC or nothing.

    Despite our success it seemed that Valdosta had become a launching pad for coaches who wanted to go to D1 at any cost. After the Goff era, giving up 38 to UWF and 58 to Ferris, we needed a coach that could fill our two biggest needs. We needed a coach that is defensive minded and that could instill toughness. Secondly we needed a coach that will stick around.

    Why would I expect Coach SUE to stick around when he hasn't spent more than two years anywhere else? I wish there were an easy way to say this but simply, 1. because he's black and 2. because VSU (as far as I know) has never fired a coach. Coach knows that statistically, black coaches are the last hired and first fired so when you land a prime job like the Blazer job you don't give it up for a spot on someone's staff.

    Herb knew he wouldn't be around so he gave us SUE. Coach Jackson's going to have a pair of NC's before he's even on anyone's radar and if I were he, I would leave only for a head coaching job at the next level. Leaving to be a part of someone's staff is a huge risk and one that need not be taken, not from where he's sitting - Head Coach of the best NCAA D2 program.

    The young one's probably won't get my Sue reference but this message is meant only for those who do :-)

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    Well put Coach Jackson has won me over

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      Originally posted by boyblue View Post
      After seeing the VSU round 2 post game presser I thought I'd send a shout out to both men. No doubt Herb knows Coaching talent and I must say that Coach Jack's dissatisfaction with a comfortable win is refreshing. Herb clearly got across that our standard is NC or nothing.

      Despite our success it seemed that Valdosta had become a launching pad for coaches who wanted to go to D1 at any cost. After the Goff era, giving up 38 to UWF and 58 to Ferris, we needed a coach that could fill our two biggest needs. We needed a coach that is defensive minded and that could instill toughness. Secondly we needed a coach that will stick around.

      Why would I expect Coach SUE to stick around when he hasn't spent more than two years anywhere else? I wish there were an easy way to say this but simply, 1. because he's black and 2. because VSU (as far as I know) has never fired a coach. Coach knows that statistically, black coaches are the last hired and first fired so when you land a prime job like the Blazer job you don't give it up for a spot on someone's staff.

      Herb knew he wouldn't be around so he gave us SUE. Coach Jackson's going to have a pair of NC's before he's even on anyone's radar and if I were he, I would leave only for a head coaching job at the next level. Leaving to be a part of someone's staff is a huge risk and one that need not be taken, not from where he's sitting - Head Coach of the best NCAA D2 program.

      The young one's probably won't get my Sue reference but this message is meant only for those who do :-)
      Well done. When he first went there I was concerned on his ability to recruit in the FL GA AL area. Not only has he done that, he's opened up a pipeline into Texas.

      I've been to Valdosta and driven past the stadium and campus. Nice facilities on par with the nicer ones in the MIAA and GLIAC.

      Hes had a taste of FCS with Abilene Christian, and knows what it takes to be HC at that level. To your point, whole it would be more money, he can establish a legacy at VSU. 15 years there and a NC or two and it becomes Jackson field.

      I wish him and you guys luck, unless you play us or another SR3 team. You guys vs. Harding would be an I terestung game to watch unfold. Please take ut as high praise, that if we are looking for a coach on the next 2-3 years, I would at least want our AD to make the phone call to SUE. 😉

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        Originally posted by Wallst View Post

        Well done. When he first went there I was concerned on his ability to recruit in the FL GA AL area. Not only has he done that, he's opened up a pipeline into Texas.

        I've been to Valdosta and driven past the stadium and campus. Nice facilities on par with the nicer ones in the MIAA and GLIAC.

        Hes had a taste of FCS with Abilene Christian, and knows what it takes to be HC at that level. To your point, whole it would be more money, he can establish a legacy at VSU. 15 years there and a NC or two and it becomes Jackson field.

        I wish him and you guys luck, unless you play us or another SR3 team. You guys vs. Harding would be an I terestung game to watch unfold. Please take ut as high praise, that if we are looking for a coach on the next 2-3 years, I would at least want our AD to make the phone call to SUE. 😉
        Thanks for the smile, but SUE is off the market.

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