Actually, quite a few season ticket holders chimed in, and Rod Gilmore steadily moderated the discussion.
#1 question was "Next coach" -- Luck said
a) He is in a lot of conversations, college and NFL
And, he cannot complete many of those conversations right now, mid season. He knows a LOT of people.
b) He is more focused on whatever coaching staff and players need; he is not weighing in on play calling at all, and that is not his job. He leaves the games to Reich.
c) He has FULL backing from Levin and others on Faculty... unlike MTL clueless era.
d) He continues to believe that the mix of High Quality Academics and "we are serious about Football" offers a "unique package" for the right coach, AND there are enough 4-star players to get with academic pluses.
#2 Yes, the Transfer Portal HURT the first three years badly, but this year we started to turn it around with 17 inbound, and they are playing. Gulbranson, CJ Williams
It sounds to me Luck likes the job for an enduring outlook, and he can be inspiring to the younger crowd with his college and NFL record.
In hindsight, Reich might have been a good call as Interim, and Reich did it because Luck used a chit and the challenge was intriguing enough. And I think Reich likes the atmosphere and attitude of players.
We don't have 5-stars, but we can be more competitive if the Next Coach is a good fit.
Bowlsby took a shot with Harbaugh in 2007.
Who knew from USD?
Luck is confident we will have several solid candidates from which to choose.
And Luck believes the Transfer Portal will help us as we solidify the coaching decision. No panic.
#1 question was "Next coach" -- Luck said
a) He is in a lot of conversations, college and NFL
And, he cannot complete many of those conversations right now, mid season. He knows a LOT of people.
b) He is more focused on whatever coaching staff and players need; he is not weighing in on play calling at all, and that is not his job. He leaves the games to Reich.
c) He has FULL backing from Levin and others on Faculty... unlike MTL clueless era.
d) He continues to believe that the mix of High Quality Academics and "we are serious about Football" offers a "unique package" for the right coach, AND there are enough 4-star players to get with academic pluses.
#2 Yes, the Transfer Portal HURT the first three years badly, but this year we started to turn it around with 17 inbound, and they are playing. Gulbranson, CJ Williams
It sounds to me Luck likes the job for an enduring outlook, and he can be inspiring to the younger crowd with his college and NFL record.
In hindsight, Reich might have been a good call as Interim, and Reich did it because Luck used a chit and the challenge was intriguing enough. And I think Reich likes the atmosphere and attitude of players.
We don't have 5-stars, but we can be more competitive if the Next Coach is a good fit.
Bowlsby took a shot with Harbaugh in 2007.
Who knew from USD?
Luck is confident we will have several solid candidates from which to choose.
And Luck believes the Transfer Portal will help us as we solidify the coaching decision. No panic.