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Bring Back Troy

OldSchoolHornet said:
So to be clear, I wasn’t suggesting they hire Osterhout…I was just pointing out that he would be a better choice than Richardson.
Taylor is still in firm pursuit of the job and he’s without question the most viable candidate. I’m just hoping Wood doesn’t 🤬 it up.
For those of you on this site who think that you have some degree of influence now is the time to jump in and exercise it. I’m talking about doing it today.
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My post wasn't necessarily aimed at you but the Joe D articles recycling the same local names over and over whenever a coaching position is open is tiresome. I get he is throwing softballs to his target audience but the Hornet athletics profile (for all sports) surpassed the hiring of head coaches from the JC ranks over a decade ago. It's sad that the local beat writer doesn't grasp this.

And yes, anyone who wants to see Troy return should email the admin. Here is my email template from an earlier post:

Dr. Wood: [email protected]

Mark Orr: [email protected]


Dr. Wood and Mr. Orr,

Given the recently announced vacancy of the head coach position for Hornet football, I am writing to voice my support of Troy Taylor. Coach Taylor had an exemplary tenure while serving as the head football coach and I strongly encourage and support the hiring of Coach Taylor to serve in this role once again.

I will enthusiastically (select one) renew/purchase season tickets for me and my family upon the hiring of Coach Taylor.

Thank you,

(Your name here)
 
Kadeezy said:
Everything I've ever seen from this guy is biased bullcrap.
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He lost me (besides his prior hit pieces) with this spewing about tradition and college football. He's clearly viewing college football through the pre-NIL/revenue sharing era lens and, unfortunately, tradition doesn't really matter for the decision makers. D1 athletics, specifically the major sports, are operating as professional minor league teams (minus the tampering rules) now. This idea of loyalty and tradition is over now that coaches and players can hop around on an annual basis. I don't necessarily agree with it but it is what it is.
 
SDHornet said:
He lost me (besides his prior hit pieces) with this spewing about tradition and college football. He's clearly viewing college football through the pre-NIL/revenue sharing era lens and, unfortunately, tradition doesn't really matter for the decision makers. D1 athletics, specifically the major sports, are operating as professional minor league teams (minus the tampering rules) now. This idea of loyalty and tradition is over now that coaches and players can hop around on an annual basis. I don't necessarily agree with it but it is what it is.
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The interesting thing about the NIL and the coaching carousel that the article writer missed is that the new system in fact allows teams to scour the country for a coach that cal elevate a program in year one, see his example of Cignetti. I love tradition, but those days are now over and we will soon have our HC, for how long, does not matter what matters is the product on the field.
 
HornetHope said:
The interesting thing about the NIL and the coaching carousel that the article writer missed is that the new system in fact allows teams to scour the country for a coach that cal elevate a program in year one, see his example of Cignetti. I love tradition, but those days are now over and we will soon have our HC, for how long, does not matter what matters is the product on the field.
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Yeah his examples disproved his narrative. Cignetti was poached from JMU along with the coaching staff and a lot of the players to Indiana via the transfer portal which resulted in immediate success. Dr. Wood tried something similar with Marion and it's spun as a bad thing.

Lea is a more organic story at Vandy but they've shoveled boat loads of money into the program/roster during his tenure. Dr. Wood increased football spending (at a much smaller scale) only to get hit pieces on how spending on athletics is a waste of money.

The writer of this hit piece is either not connected to the reality of D1 football and/or is just brazenly taking an unsupported potshot at Dr. Wood and his desire to elevate Hornet football.
 
FootballAlum84 said:
Is this a serious post?
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Yes, this is a serious post. I'm high on these people because I know them personally. However, I acknowledge that Taylor had great success here and is likely to do so again should the AD get him signed. That's why I said that he would be at the top of the list should he want to go "Back to the Future."
 
Super Hornet 2.0 said:
Yes, this is a serious post. I'm high on these people because I know them personally. However, I acknowledge that Taylor had great success here and is likely to do so again should the AD get him signed. That's why I said that he would be at the top of the list should he want to go "Back to the Future."
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The Troy Taylor comments were not at all the concern. I think everybody, myself included, on this board has shown their interest for him returning.

I think if Mr. Canales was someone to truly help move our program forward, he probably would not be an NAIA coordinator with his extensive career. I’m sure he’s a great guy.

As for Mr. Fassel, a 21 year NFL Special Teams Coordinator, doesn’t exactly scream someone that might be wanting to jump to an FCS school in complete limbo, nor scream experience in recruiting, transfer portal, NIL etc. I don’t think his one season at New Mexico Highlands in 2003 classifies as relevant unfortunately. Again, I’m sure he is a great guy though.
 
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