2/3 of the season awards/predictions

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@cancontent I am not McGuff's publicist nor am I a fan of the guy but many of these coaches play pathetic OOC (Fortner's schedule is ranked 144 and she's a 1-4 against Quad1 teams). McGuff had to rebuild albeit with Cotie McMahon and has performed as well or better than expected. I am scratching my head at many names on the list is my point (McGuff's included) which I found it odd that you singled him out but no one else. The list generated discussions and usually the voting committee makes a fair and understandable choice at the end of the year. Overall, I am convinced Brooks, Fortner, Cambell, McGuff, Ralph, Moore and Mulkey will not be real contenders. The leaders of the COY have to be Close, Schaeffer, Ivey and Gottlieb based on their teams' performances. Geno and Dawn are behind but are worthy to me listed.

@bballnut90 raises a good point about Kentucky as I too am not overwhelmed by his efforts based on their poor OOC and easy early SEC schedule. These last 3 games on their schedule are the lions den of teams. However, Kenny did take over a very dysfunctional team and brought with him 2 key pieces in Strack and Amoore. Kudos for righting this sinking ship but as a NCOY award, sorry-No.

 

[cancontent]

@cancontent I am not McGuff's publicist nor am I a fan of the guy but many of these coaches play pathetic OOC (Fortner's schedule is ranked 144 and she's a 1-4 against Quad1 teams). McGuff had to rebuild albeit with Cotie McMahon and has performed as well or better than expected. I am scratching my head at many names on the list is my point (McGuff's included) which I found it odd that you singled him out but no one else. The list generated discussions and usually the voting committee makes a fair and understandable choice at the end of the year. Overall, I am convinced Brooks, Fortner, Cambell, McGuff, Ralph, Moore and Mulkey will not be real contenders. The leaders of the COY have to be Close, Schaeffer, Ivey and Gottlieb based on their teams' performances. Geno and Dawn are behind but are worthy to me listed.

@bballnut90 raises a good point about Kentucky as I too am not overwhelmed by his efforts based on their poor OOC and easy early SEC schedule. These last 3 games on their schedule are the lions den of teams. However, Kenny did take over a very dysfunctional team and brought with him 2 key pieces in Strack and Amoore. Kudos for righting this sinking ship but as a NCOY award, sorry-No.

1). I'm entitled to single McGuff out if something doesn't make sense. The team was expected to be in the top 3 of the conference but they're not playing like such a team. Playing as well or better than expected doesn't jive when I watch how they're struggling against teams like I noted, and add Indiana to the list now. The same skepticism you have of GT and Kentucky's OOC play should also apply to Ohio State. As for a rebuild, Michigan is a better example.

2). The list of non-contenders you have includes coaches of teams who haven't been ranked consistently or competitive in a long time. Will they win? No, but the improvements these programs have made are significant. Coaches like Brooks, Fortner, Ralph and Campbell have turned their programs around. Where have Kentucky, Vanderbilt, TCU and GT been the last few years? Ohio State seems to be getting the benefit of the doubt more than they should in my opinion.

 

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Overall, I am convinced Brooks, Fortner, Cambell, McGuff, Ralph, Moore and Mulkey will not be real contenders. The leaders of the COY have to be Close, Schaeffer, Ivey and Gottlieb based on their teams' performances. Geno and Dawn are behind but are worthy to me listed.

I agree with this.