Jim Mora’s new staff coming together…

[FfldCntyFan]

It should no longer suprise me but I doubt I'll ever reach the point where I am not amazed by how short people's memories are.

Look at the stretch from shortly after Stallings won the title at Bama in the early 1990's through the day they flew the private jet into Miami to bring Saban to Tuscaloosa for an interview.

The football program was a mess and had been for more than a decade. Yes, Bama had tremendous history and tradition, an enormous fan base and many deep pocketed, generous boosters. Any program with those factors behind it is never more than one good hire away from returning to prominence. This does not mean that anyone could have done what Saban did at Bama if they got the job. Quite a few "can't miss" coaches have failed under similar circumstances, including a couple at Bama.

 

[Coach J]

The market for staff is crazy hyper.

I wonder what team will figure out how to use NIL deal's to lure coaches to their program first? But that could be a game changer - if you can get the businesses willing to pony up for an assistant the way they would for a recruit.

 

[gioff2323]

Everyone forgets or was too young to remember when Saban nearly took Toledo to an undefeated season or what he did at MSU after they got slapped by the ncaa. And as for his luck of getting paired with belichek, he’s been quoted as saying they were the 4 worst years of his life ( although he may have meant living in Cleveland). Regardless, he did not start at LSU or at Bama. Like everyone else he worked his way up the ranks.

FWIW, I think he’d have won at some 3d rate high school.

Now, can we get back to the best hire this program ever made? Or the energetic staff he assembled? Please.

 

[Dizzy21]

Everyone forgets or was too young to remember when Saban nearly took Toledo to an undefeated season or what he did at MSU after they got slapped by the ncaa. And as for his luck of getting paired with belichek, he’s been quoted as saying they were the 4 worst years of his life ( although he may have meant living in Cleveland). Regardless, he did not start at LSU or at Bama. Like everyone else he worked his way up the ranks.

FWIW, I think he’d have won at some 3d rate high school.

Now, can we get back to the best hire this program ever made? Or the energetic staff he assembled? Please.

Interestingly, if he had the records he had at Michigan State and LSU, he would be fired in year 3, maybe year 2 in both those places nowadays.

 

[gioff2323]

He won a natty at LSU?

 

[JohnFSilver]

It should no longer suprise me but I doubt I'll ever reach the point where I am not amazed by how short people's memories are.

Look at the stretch from shortly after Stallings won the title at Bama in the early 1990's through the day they flew the private jet into Miami to bring Saban to Tuscaloosa for an interview.

The football program was a mess and had been for more than a decade. Yes, Bama had tremendous history and tradition, an enormous fan base and many deep pocketed, generous boosters. Any program with those factors behind it is never more than one good hire away from returning to prominence. This does not mean that anyone could have done what Saban did at Bama if they got the job. Quite a few "can't miss" coaches have failed under similar circumstances, including a couple at Bama.

They also got turned down by Rich Rodriguez for the job before Sabannwas hired.

 

[huskymedic]

Back on topic (unless Saban is applying):

Football Analyst (Specialist 1A)

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications for a full-time Football Analyst position. Responsibilities include: assist the football staff with all duties for practice and game plan preparation; assist with breakdowns of opponents; assist with video cutups; assist with the distribution of game plans; provide statistical breakdowns for coaching staff; assist in the coordination of the walk-on program/on-campus recruiting in conjunction with the Recruiting Coordinator; maintain compliance with NCAA, institutional and departmental policies and procedures; and other duties and tasks as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree; previous experience playing or working for a Division I football program; knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, communication, and public relations skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree; proficient in the use of current football technology; previous collegiate coaching experience; prior experience with video review/editing and preparation of scouting reports; and possesses coaching and student-athlete development philosophies consistent with that of the Division of Athletics and its football program.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 29, 2022.

 

[huskymedic]

Recruiting Assistant (Specialist)​

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for the full-time position of Recruiting Assistant. Responsibilities include: assist the Director of Player Personnel in the overall evaluation of prospects; provide support for practice and game preparation, including attending meetings related to coaching activities which include game analysis and review of game film; assist, as needed, with data collection including the tracking of team performance statistics during competitions and practice sessions; assist the General Manager and Director of Player Personnel with communication efforts with prospective student-athletes and their families, specifically offensive prospects; prepare film on prospective student-athletes and clip it to highlight abilities/skills that coaches will then use to make an evaluation; serve as the initial evaluator of offensive prospects for high school, junior college, and transfer portal; and other program duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach and the General Manager for Football.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, communication, and public relations skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree; experience playing and or working with a Division I football or NFL program; proficiency in Microsoft suite; previous collegiate playing experience; and possesses coaching and student-athlete development philosophies consistent with that of the Division of Athletics and its football program.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 29, 2022.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Does anyone know who left that created these openings?

 

[gioff2323]

Does anyone know who left that created these openings?

Saban and urban Meyer

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Sounds like a great opportunity for TJ Weist. (Sorry...I just missed the TJ Wiest posts )

 

[CONN78SEJ]

I love the mora hire and what it has done in terms of a shot in the arm. But are we really suggesting that anyone could’ve gone to bama and won 6 nattys and countless SEC championships? And if the argument is that he had unlimited funding (and he does), see Texas, fsu, Miami, Nebraska and countless other programs who throw money at problems thinking it’ll fix everything.

Again, couldn’t be happier to see smiling Jim leading us back. Let’s focus on a return to a relevance and not get caught up in delusions of grandeur.

Might take a few years, but with respect to grandeur, if Mora can recruit even half as good as Saban did up to winning his first NC, then I firmly believe Boston College will be playing 2nd fiddle in New England.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Might take a few years, but with respect to grandeur, if Mora can recruit even half as good as Saban did up to winning his first NC, then I firmly believe Boston College will be playing 2nd fiddle in New England.

I don't even think he needs to recruit THAT good to be make BC look bad. All Mora has to do is put a competitive team on the field consistently and we can pretty much out recruit BC because of how bad BC is.

 

[Stinger92860]

I don't even think he needs to recruit THAT good to be make BC look bad. All Mora has to do is put a competitive team on the field consistently and we can pretty much out recruit BC because of how bad BC is.

We have to be better than BC. We have to beat BC on the field for that to happen.

 

[CL82]

Bachelor’s degree; previous experience playing or working for a Division I football program; knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, communication, and public relations skills.

I am so close on this!

Bachelors degree? Check

Experience playing or working for a D1 football program? Well, no, but I read the football board on The Boneyard, so that’s pretty much the same thing.

Strong commitment to the academic goals of the University? You betcha!

Excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills? Check, check, check.

 

[uconndogs]

I am so close on this!

Bachelors degree? Check

Experience playing or working for a D1 football program? Well, no, but I read the football board on The Boneyard, so that’s pretty much the same thing.

Strong commitment to the academic goals of the University? You betcha!

Excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills? Check, check, check.

over qualified if anything

 

[Exit 4]

I am so close on this!

Bachelors degree? Check

Experience playing or working for a D1 football program? Well, no, but I read the football board on The Boneyard, so that’s pretty much the same thing.

Strong commitment to the academic goals of the University? You betcha!

Excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills? Check, check, check.

Lets audit your boneyard activity for PR matters. 88k+ posts of good PR?

 

[CL82]

Lets audit your boneyard activity for PR matters. 88k+ posts of good PR?

No, that would be 88,000 likes of good PR. Just saying.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

No, that would be 88,000 likes of good PR. Just saying.

The most important question should be "how many games have you attended at the Rent?".

 

[CL82]

The most important question should be "how many games have you attended at the Rent?".

Pssh, lots.

 

[gioff2323]

I am so close on this!

Bachelors degree? Check

Experience playing or working for a D1 football program? Well, no, but I read the football board on The Boneyard, so that’s pretty much the same thing.

Strong commitment to the academic goals of the University? You betcha!

Excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills? Check, check, check.

Any of your kids or grandkids ranked #1 in an upcoming recruiting class?

 

[Skiblets]

I am so close on this!

Bachelors degree? Check

Experience playing or working for a D1 football program? Well, no, but I read the football board on The Boneyard, so that’s pretty much the same thing.

Strong commitment to the academic goals of the University? You betcha!

Excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills? Check, check, check.

You forgot ‘knowledge of correct application of NCAA regulations ’. Answer. “The NCAA has regulations?’ Mora. “We got our guy”

 

[CONN78SEJ]

I don't even think he needs to recruit THAT good to be make BC look bad. All Mora has to do is put a competitive team on the field consistently and we can pretty much out recruit BC because of how bad BC is.

They definitely out recruited UConn in state, under Edsall, Disco and PP. They got that big all everything defensive lineman from New Canaan, and the kid from New London, and a couple others. Sorry, can’t remember their names right now.

 

[AD DB Burner]

They definitely out recruited UConn in state, under Edsall, Disco and PP. They got that big all everything defensive lineman from New Canaan, and the kid from New London, and a couple others. Sorry, can’t remember their names right now.

New Canaan was Zach Allen and New London was AJ Dillon, though Dillon went to Lawrence Academy in Mass and was originally committed to Michigan. If my memory is correct, Dillon only went to NLHS his freshman year of high school.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

New Canaan was Zach Allen and New London was AJ Dillon, though Dillon went to Lawrence Academy in Mass and was originally committed to Michigan. If my memory is correct, Dillon only went to NLHS his freshman year of high school.

Don’t forget the two kids from Fairfield Prep too. Palazollo and can’t remember the other kids name. Also Backe from Fairfield. These kids wouldn’t of played for Edsall or Disco in a million years, although I seem to recall Allen or Dillon taking an unofficial to Storrs.