KnightBridgeAZ
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Here at Arizona our football coach is Rich Rodriguez, who in 3 seasons has done a really nice upgrade to the program.
Part of upgrading the program is a focus on recruiting OKGs - Our Kinda Guys. They may or may not be the most talented, but they have the skills needed for what will be asked of them, they are coachable and they have the character, etc. that RichRod is looking for.
Reading several of the recent threads about UConn players, unsung heroes and the like, I couldn't help but reflect that a key part of many, many coaches - even those that don't use the term, is OKGs (gals, in this case). When Rutgers had a bunch of players who were not OKGs they suffered, and I really think this cannot be overestimated as an important factor both in UConn's success and many other programs as well.
Part of upgrading the program is a focus on recruiting OKGs - Our Kinda Guys. They may or may not be the most talented, but they have the skills needed for what will be asked of them, they are coachable and they have the character, etc. that RichRod is looking for.
Reading several of the recent threads about UConn players, unsung heroes and the like, I couldn't help but reflect that a key part of many, many coaches - even those that don't use the term, is OKGs (gals, in this case). When Rutgers had a bunch of players who were not OKGs they suffered, and I really think this cannot be overestimated as an important factor both in UConn's success and many other programs as well.