tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post9131845869518811202..comments2023-11-03T04:38:20.417-04:00Comments on BULLDOGS BLOG: The Latest on the Coaching RumorsGeorgia Athleticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00516202366071408182noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-19799683295733326582009-12-04T17:35:30.120-05:002009-12-04T17:35:30.120-05:00Bryan McClendon makes $90,000 already??????Bryan McClendon makes $90,000 already??????Ben in Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794949224750119479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-17923889050811475372009-11-29T13:09:40.234-05:002009-11-29T13:09:40.234-05:00Rumors are made because people just like to talk.Rumors are made because people just like to talk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-15552215039174724902009-11-28T16:54:49.555-05:002009-11-28T16:54:49.555-05:00Just an FYI for people who are rationalizing losin...Just an FYI for people who are rationalizing losing Garner because Lily was FSU's recruiting coordinator: When has FSU been down? Under Lily's recruiting, when they missed on a huge number of guys that normally would have gone there. And when are they coming back (getting Greg Reid etc.)? Not under John Lily.<br /><br />Let's not be too thrilled about losing a guy like Garner.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397037502635917495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-45085217323455338282009-11-28T15:46:16.226-05:002009-11-28T15:46:16.226-05:00it seems like UGA has been doing a lot to keep gar...it seems like UGA has been doing a lot to keep garner and some of the other coaches around like naming people co-coordinators. if they don't want to get with the program and don't really care about the future of the program than they need to leave. they are a cancer that needs to be cured and we don't need them. we have the money to go after whoever we want and its about time time we spend the money to do it. florida was our only real competitor now we have big money tennessee and alabama to pass us. its step up and compete financially.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-39943447930013773062009-11-28T15:39:39.961-05:002009-11-28T15:39:39.961-05:00If they are only one year contracts, I don't s...If they are only one year contracts, I don't see the significance in whether he signed one or not. I mean, it doesn't make sense in most cases to fire someone mid-year, so whether he had a contract or not, he would be free to leave at the end of the year irregardless (love that word).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-13200953156425778482009-11-28T14:40:06.828-05:002009-11-28T14:40:06.828-05:00Any of the above. I just don't think there'...Any of the above. I just don't think there's any chance we'll see the same approach to 2010 that we saw to 2009. That may mean some changes to discipline and scheme or it may mean real personnel changes. But I don't think there's any chance that Richt treats this season as simply an aberration.David Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872368286061273646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-5947529590703256402009-11-28T14:33:48.959-05:002009-11-28T14:33:48.959-05:00David, you start by saying "There will be cha...David, you start by saying "There will be changes", yet not necessarily to the coaching staff. If not the coaches, then what are you referring to? Schemes, discipline, eating habits?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-32838126704545257262009-11-28T13:48:21.030-05:002009-11-28T13:48:21.030-05:00Who was Tony Pierce?Who was Tony Pierce?Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15940938979395784113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-78454229562488132642009-11-28T13:23:08.041-05:002009-11-28T13:23:08.041-05:00Just a rhetorical question. Why do people start ru...Just a rhetorical question. Why do people start rumors?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-49735877131012455932009-11-28T13:08:27.583-05:002009-11-28T13:08:27.583-05:00I agree with everyone else, the fact that Gardner ...I agree with everyone else, the fact that Gardner has not signed his contract just seems like he is waiting for something better in his mind. I would be more than happy to take a hit this year in recruiting and turn it over to Lilly. Hope the best for him but as stated earlier the program will move on without him.Dawgsopinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080024283460637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-29294108599552631072009-11-28T12:47:56.199-05:002009-11-28T12:47:56.199-05:00i keep hearing willie will take the demotion to db...i keep hearing willie will take the demotion to db coach and tubs is coming in...from good sources might i add...dawgjamminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387611043667272696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-62714884758594523362009-11-28T11:52:06.402-05:002009-11-28T11:52:06.402-05:00I agree with the other poster's here...I think...I agree with the other poster's here...I think John Lilly is the 'recruiting coordinator in waiting'...he certainly proved his ability to run recruiting while he was at FSU...<br /><br />I wish Willie had taken the DC job at South Florida a year or so back...(he may not have been extended the offer)it sure would have made his current situation here moot...<br /><br />later,old dawgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-78727083862818005472009-11-28T11:31:43.956-05:002009-11-28T11:31:43.956-05:00In my opinion, Garner is the least expendible defe...In my opinion, Garner is the least expendible defensive coach we've got. That being said, if he leaves (and I think he's going to take the head coaching job at Georgia Southern FWIW) I think we go balls to the wall to get Travis Jones...Billy Barounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-644884498862515172009-11-28T11:22:59.960-05:002009-11-28T11:22:59.960-05:00You guys act like Garner is "the only" r...You guys act like Garner is "the only" recruiter on the planet. Ask yourself: What good does it do to have great recruiting with poor assistant coaches?<br /><br />If Garner leaves, fine, he leaves. UGA will get another good recruiter.<br /><br />But if they don't get another star recruiter, and we end up with a bunch of scrappy, 1star, no-star, 'no-names', if we have great assistant coaches, they will teach them how to be winners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-9461137536101745552009-11-28T11:20:17.578-05:002009-11-28T11:20:17.578-05:00I think that after all these years, Richt (and esp...I think that after all these years, Richt (and especially Evans) have grown tired of Garner's almost annual "holding us hostage" tactics regarding the DC position at other schools. If there is a contract on the table, obviously it was drawn up by the Athletic Association's Legal Department along the lines of what the other assistants work under. If Garner has chosen not to sign, this smacks of more "hostage" tactics. Lilly has been here long enough to take over his position. While CWM needs to be gone, at least he is loyal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-81298848995162114302009-11-28T10:14:16.329-05:002009-11-28T10:14:16.329-05:00David, Thanks for asking the tough questions this ...David, Thanks for asking the tough questions this week in Athens. I am sure you were not popular with Mr. Evans and possibly Mr. Garner. Let's hope MR learns from you and makes the tough calls regarding his program. Do you have any predictions? Based on the early part of your post, I get the feeling that Willie stays as DB coach and either Garner or Jancek get promoted. That would be the equivalent of putting a band aid on a laceration. Demoting a boss and putting a subordinate in charge of him is never a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-57108886768458076252009-11-28T09:23:37.502-05:002009-11-28T09:23:37.502-05:00David, Does it seem to you that Mr. evans might no...David, Does it seem to you that Mr. evans might not have been to happy about Garner's continually looking for lateral move jobs? Also as much as Mr. Garner is known for his recruiting. He is by no means the only recruiter. Coach Richt is usually the one that closes the deal after the other coaches have done their respective jobs. I would say we are blessed to have another coach on staff that has been a Recruiting Cordinator at a major program.Ant123https://www.blogger.com/profile/07456215615197033081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-63278575823900063312009-11-28T09:14:15.243-05:002009-11-28T09:14:15.243-05:00My philosophy is (did I say that), if anyone is to...My philosophy is (did I say that), if anyone is to be let go, then it should be after signing day in Feb.<br /><br />As far as Coach Garner, he has learnd to play the game on how to get a pay raise. But also if the right situation presents itself he would probably leave.<br /><br />If coach Richt doesn't think public opinion should dictate the direction of the program, public dollars will if you get my drift.S.E Dawgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-88763107698543644792009-11-28T09:02:15.641-05:002009-11-28T09:02:15.641-05:00Most fans don't want "blood," they w...Most fans don't want "blood," they want a fair evaluation of the coaches based on their results. Over time, a succesful coach sees beyond pledges of loyalty and determines which coaches translate their philosophies into performance on the field and which coaches cannot keep up. Those coaches who don't cut the mustard leave. So far, it appears Richt prefers to reform from within than to replace from outside. In a highly competitive SEC, one doesn't have a lot of time for inhouse reform. If no changes are made, we'll see if Richt can right the ship or if he merely puts patches on the holes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-85006298914612795252009-11-28T09:00:28.528-05:002009-11-28T09:00:28.528-05:00The sky is not falling, If Rodney Garner goes then...The sky is not falling, If Rodney Garner goes then he goes. Is he a helluva recruiter? Yes. But stop and think about his coaching for a second. Was he offered a coordinator position by anyone last year? From what I recall he was offered lateral moves. If you ask me his ability to coach might be something that people are weary about. Which is one of the reasons he was and will likely be passed over for the DC spot at UGA.<br /><br />Here is one thing I think people are overreacting to in regards to Coach Garner. Two years ago John Lilly was brought in, he came from FSU, he was the Recruiting coordinator from 1998-2007. Most will agree FSU brought in a load of talent during that time. Problem was the likes of Jeff Bowden calling the offense.<br /><br />Garner was going to leave UGA eventually. Why? In my opinion CMR knows he isnt coordinator material and was going to do what he could to keep him for recruiting purposes for as long as possible.<br /><br />So if Garner gets a DC position out of this good for him. But don't be surprised if he is not that effective in that role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-73251849338371039722009-11-28T08:59:36.316-05:002009-11-28T08:59:36.316-05:00Nah, Big John would have said "LET'S GET ...Nah, Big John would have said "LET'S GET IT ON!!!!". <br /><br />If Rodney leaves, that would be sad, especially for his 5 girls. Georgia football is bigger than 1 guy and will survive. Have faith Dawgnation.Randallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-11591111972137279362009-11-28T08:57:18.765-05:002009-11-28T08:57:18.765-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.E.C.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12041861075248543514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6162716793249150680.post-74495682107730704152009-11-28T08:18:51.181-05:002009-11-28T08:18:51.181-05:00Based on this article, it sounds like garner is ou...Based on this article, it sounds like garner is out of here. If that's the case, georgia will fall dramatically in the recruiting field. Not good news at all. Hope I am wrong.Mattnoreply@blogger.com