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Scoop on UofL's OC, Mike Sanford?

  • So what's the scoop on UofL's OC, Mike Sanford. UofL's beat writer made a blog entry suggesting there may be some uncertainty regarding his role with the team moving forward. Anybody hearing what the story is with this one?

    Staff shakeup forthcoming? | C. L. Brown - U of L Beat

    Louisville, Kentucky Sports blogs for The Courier-Journal

    blogs.courier-journal.com

    Jeremy Grey

  • No idea but Oscar Combs has been hinting that it could be something embarrassing for UL. Aaron Cordero is also indicating there is more to the story than what is being put out by the local media.

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    rgunslinger

  • There is some cryptic message on CardChronicle saying that Watson/Strong had to fight Sanford to the death or something crazy like that. Sanford has not attended Louisville's Tuesday or WEdnesday practices. If Strong promotes Watson as new coordinator then it will be UofL's sixth in four years. That is instability right there.

    As bad as we are at least the wheels haven't come off like our state rivals. I just don't see them winning enough games to make bowl season. We have a very long shot and it looks grim; but, at least we're all in this together.

    If Louisville doesn't get a Big XII invite I can see Strong going back to being an SEC defensive coordinator or if Spurrier retires going to USC.

    wildcatharry

  • I think he is out as OC. Too much smoke and too much sidestepping the issue from Strong for this to be just a rumor.

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    Stoopified!

    cobbycobb

  • Strong and his staff have become a circus.

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    "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." ~ Emerson

    alphacat93

  • Yes, just confirmed with a VERY reliable source here in Louisville...Sanford is OUT at Louisville.

    Catfanin502

  • rgunslinger said...

    No idea but Oscar Combs has been hinting that it could be something embarrassing for UL. Aaron Cordero is also indicating there is more to the story than what is being put out by the local media.

    Is it the "altercation" or is something more than that? That place is a circus, between Hurtt, the possibility of being left without a conference and now this. Good times for UL. If we had just beat them like we should they would be in a death spiral.

    PAXCAT

  • alphacat93 said...

    Strong and his staff have become a circus.

    It isn't a circus when you replace a non-performer. That's just good business. I have no idea what the story is here. But I do know that Charlie Strong has worked for folks who hold people accountable. Apparently he has inherited that trait.

    I'm sure some of you don't approve of that model which is fine. But college football is a copy cat society and right now everyone is trying to copy Nick Saban. As in, you don't perform, you don't work here.

    olblue

  • olblue said...

    It isn't a circus when you replace a non-performer. That's just good business. I have no idea what the story is here. But I do know that Charlie Strong has worked for folks who hold people accountable. Apparently he has inherited that trait.

    I'm sure some of you don't approve of that model which is fine. But college football is a copy cat society and right now everyone is trying to copy Nick Saban. As in, you don't perform, you don't work here.

    So twenty games in you just up and fire your offensive coordinator? There offense looked pretty good last year when they had some talent. This year the OLINE is garbage and their QB situation is not good either. They have Bridgewater but he threw two picks last game that cost them dearly. I think there is more to this situation than just "not performing".

    PAXCAT

  • olblue, it is when your coaches are throwing punches at each other.

    Twitter: @Br_Boston

    TKE_

  • olblue said...

    It isn't a circus when you replace a non-performer. That's just good business. I have no idea what the story is here. But I do know that Charlie Strong has worked for folks who hold people accountable. Apparently he has inherited that trait.

    I'm sure some of you don't approve of that model which is fine. But college football is a copy cat society and right now everyone is trying to copy Nick Saban. As in, you don't perform, you don't work here.

    BWWWHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! I realize Cholly is your hero, but even you can't be foolish enough to believe this is performance related......

    JDHoss

  • olblue,
    I have to agree with you, based on what we have seen so far.
    Strong seems to be doing/saying the right things. Angry with coaches and players for the on field performance, and apparently making changes to remedy the situation.

    However, sometimes you see a person in an authority position, who is in over their head. They point the finger all over the place; hoping to ultimately have it pointed in the right direction.

    Only time will tell if Strong will get this right.

    But it sure is fun to watch right now!!

    kyedo

  • It just makes me want to puke that this dysfunctional group waltzed into Commonwealth and ran up and down the field with a true freshman QB who had more interceptions than completions coming into the game...

    DACats86

  • Are you guys watching the same UL team we are??? They are horrible and the coaching isn't any better PLUS they are beating each other up with an accused recruiting cheater on the sidelines.

    That does not appeal to me.

    Twitter: @Br_Boston

    TKE_

  • TKE_ said...

    Are you guys watching the same UL team we are??? They are horrible and the coaching isn't any better PLUS they are beating each other up with an accused recruiting cheater on the sidelines.

    That does not appeal to me.

    Agreed TKE. Not sure what the appeal of Strong is after one and a half years. The current situation with his coaching staff is awful. I'm not sure how anyone can see how he's handling it as a plus. The O has struggled this year as expected, so you kick him to the curb? Umm, I do not see that as a sign that Strong is not going to accept poor performance. I see that as desperation. But, there is obviously more to that story. And, then you still have Hurtt on staff after knowing he committed major NCAA violations at Miami.

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    alphacat93

  • olblue said...

    But I do know that Charlie Strong has worked for folks who hold people accountable. Apparently he has inherited that trait.

    Then why is Hurtt still on the staff?

    bigbluerules

  • Strong is just afraid of failure so early in his HC career. He is responding this way because he is lacking the foundation as a head coach to deal with all that's going on at UL right now. With the unexpected spotlight on his Miami connection and the conference Realignment and Pitino bucking the system. other pressures are simultaneously falling apart. A more mature HC with tenure would know how to respond to a lot of that stuff.

    Remember that Strong is a more unprepared rookie HC than Joker because Joker was a HC in waiting in a less successful system. Joker has a calmer disposition and CS has a hyper personality by comparison. Where he came from, it was nothing but super high expectations as in championships. Conference and national championships. He doesn't want to leave as quickly as a Ron Cooper. Most of the coaches at UL since Howard Schnellenburger have had success, except for Ron Cooper. The good ones always left for bigger venues. Strong wants that shot and is resisting mediocrity with force.
    Not a bad method, but he is having too many distractions getting in his way now.

    This post was edited by Kataclysm on 10/7/2011 at 9:47 AM

    Kataclysm

  • bigbluerules said...

    Then why is Hurtt still on the staff?

    Has the NCAA ruled on Hurtt's involvement in the allegations made against MIami? What about Jeff Stoutland at Bama? Frank Haith at Mizzou? Jake Morton at WKU?

    I don't know what these guys did or didn't do at the U. Neither do you. But it is obvious that each of their current employers have taken a wait and see attitude. There is no risk unless they are involved in illegal activities in their current roles.

    olblue

  • alphacat93 said...

    And, then you still have Hurtt on staff after knowing he committed major NCAA violations at Miami.

    Do you have a link?

    olblue

  • Don't be so stubborn, olblue. We all read the articles from Yahoo! and other outlets clearly outlining what Hurtt did...

    Twitter: @Br_Boston

    TKE_

  • TKE_ said...

    Don't be so stubborn, olblue. We all read the articles from Yahoo! and other outlets clearly outlining what Hurtt did...

    I've read articles outling allegations against Coach Calipari's programs in the past. I've also read articles where is name has been cleared of any wrongdoing in those allegations.

    Not being stubborn. Just asked for a link where these former Miami coaches - and there are a lot of them scattered around - have been found to have been guilty of the allegations made against them.

    Not saying that they won't be found guilty, but if they are, I can't imagine Louisville or Missouri or Alabama or WKU, etc will face any sanctions unless rules were violated at those schools.

    olblue

  • That is because it's still under investigation... and you are comparing apples to oranges with Cal.

    Cal was never accused of paying players or dropping them off at millionaire booster's house.

    I don't expect UL to face NCAA issues because of Hurtt, but arguing that Strong 'has inherited that trait' of accountability is completely blown up by the fact he keeps Hurtt around and punches out an asst coach.

    Sounds like a circus.

    Twitter: @Br_Boston

    TKE_

  • Let me see..Hurtt was in charge of recruiting. Enough said.

    bigbluerules

  • Two things that are really damaging to Hurtt: one, he dropped off recruits to that rouge booster and left them without coaching supervision to make sure violations aren't committed. Sandy Bell will tell anyone (including myself) that a recruit should never be left alone with a booster because ultimately the institution is held accountable for any violations committed. Second, Hurtt took some recruits to a fancy resturant and signed off on the bill using that boosters personal account. That is a big time violation because all expenses should be made by the athletic departments account for tracking and auditing purposes.

    So, Sanford is out, Hurtt will likely not be far behind and with the way their O-line has performed Borberly must not feel too safe.
    Get the popcorn ready because it is going to get entertaining.

    Can't wait to see Strong's post game commentary after a blow out loss to North Carolina tomorrow. Could be epic.
    I see no way their offense will be able to do anything with a newby (Watson) calling the plays.

    wildcatharry

  • Olblue - I know this has been brought up before but I have to ask the question... "Why do you argue more for Olred, than you do for Olblue?" You've said more good about about UL in this one posting than you have about UK in all your postings combined.

    My goodness, you even just attacked Cal in defending Hurt, Strong, and UL. Just... well... very curious?

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    flknopp

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