Dakich on 1470

[theziggies]

Did anyone hear Dakich on 1470 today? I heard he was talking about why players leave BG (not tough enough, won't let him help them get better), but I didn't hear it myself.

[ZiggyZoomba]

I can't get 1470 in my car or my office. And they don't stream it...

[orangeandbrown]

I heard it.

First, he definitely reads this site. He said that all the people on "the web site" would be mad because the football team didn't win by more. Says he texted Coach Brandon a note that said "________ them. A win is a win."

Loves Rod Marinelli. Predicts good things based on two players talking about accountability.

Says that most players he encounters always something to be someone else's fault. Only when they stop thinking like that can they be real good. Says Stacy, McLeod, Esterkamp, Reimold, etc, all wanted to quit, but decided to be real good instead.

To the contrary, says two players left the team last year saying that DD was trying to screw them (or words to that effect). One is at W. Virginia Tech (or wherever Moon is) and one at Northern Kentucky (any guesses????)---both DII, so that didn't work out for them.

Loves his current team. Said he worked over Daryl Clements during a workout the other day and then he lit it up after that. Of course, DD wants him to compete like that without being worked over. Thinks Clements can be MAC POY. Also says that another guard (Guerin? Moten?) has really improved over last year. Talked up Polk and the other kid from Michigan--good grades, big kids, good players. "Achievers," he said.

[JoeFalcon]

It's his responsibilty to recruit the type of players who share his mentality, not bring misfits in just to eventually run them off. His style of driving players to their breaking point and hoping they'll survive and thrive is extrodinarily risky and leads to the inconsistency we've seen throughout his tenure.

The text to Brandon and the implicit message of lowering of expectations and standards to the point where "a win is a win" is very disturbing and not the attitude I want the coaches at the two major sports to have.

A win is indeed a win, but barely squeaking by Buffalo at home fueled by horrendous special teams should not be thought of as acceptable. You're either getting better or getting worse, and I'd prefer the former. These programs need to compete for championships, and if that isn't done, someone else needs to be brought in to do so.

On the bright side, I think this current mix of players has the ability to have a very successful run these next few years barring defections or the drama episodes of the past.

[Rollo83]

The text to Brandon and the implicit message of lowering of expectations and standards to the point where "a win is a win" is very disturbing and not the attitude I want the coaches at the two major sports to have.

Give me a break! I don't think Dan meant..."Hey Greg, nice job. You guys really kicked ass today. You really have the team clicking on all cylinders, especially the special teams units."

I think as a fellow head coach at the University he was reaching out to say at least you got he win today. That's better than struggling and getting a loss. Keep you head up and keep plugging away.

I have no problem with what Dan did. Classy move.

[San Diego Falcon]

Classy move.

Saying "F$%# them" about the people who care and sponsor BGSU athletics? The same people who pay their salaries?

Sounds just like the arrogant attitude of a CEO who doesn't heed the will of the shareholders.

As far as I'm concerned, Dakich doesn't need to wait until the end of the season. He can leave right now.

[JoeFalcon]

The text to Brandon and the implicit message of lowering of expectations and standards to the point where "a win is a win" is very disturbing and not the attitude I want the coaches at the two major sports to have.

Give me a break! I don't think Dan meant..."Hey Greg, nice job. You guys really kicked ass today. You really have the team clicking on all cylinders, especially the special teams units."

I think as a fellow head coach at the University he was reaching out to say at least you got he win today. That's better than struggling and getting a loss. Keep you head up and keep plugging away.

I have no problem with what Dan did. Classy move.

I woundn't have a problem with it if that's what was actually said.

It was reported that he said ____ them, something I find neither inspiring or particularly classy.

[PGY Tiercel]

Classy move.

Saying "F$%# them" about the people who care and sponsor BGSU athletics? The same people who pay their salaries?

Sounds just like the arrogant attitude of a CEO who doesn't heed the will of the shareholders.

As far as I'm concerned, Dakich doesn't need to wait until the end of the season. He can leave right now.

The same people that bitch and moan like they should be the assitant coaches, even though most probably didnt' play high school football let alone college.

Personally, I would have the same attidude as well. You can't win around here. A week ago people were saying maybe Brandon is doing a better job, then after the second game that Brandon is the worst thing ever. Wow, judging his performance this season based on two whole games. I think it is much wiser to see a this young team develops after 12 (maybe 13 or 14) games than to see how they change in one week.

[San Diego Falcon]

Personally, I would have the same attidude as well. You can't win around here.

If that is his attitude, so be it, but he should keep it to himself.

If it's too rough for him here, no one is making him stay.

If one were to rank tough Division I coaching environments as it petains to fan pressure, I doubt you would see BGSU anywhere near the top of that list.

Perhaps Dakich needs to be coaching Division III or high school.

[It's the Journey...]

The text to Brandon and the implicit message of lowering of expectations and standards to the point where "a win is a win" is very disturbing and not the attitude I want the coaches at the two major sports to have.

Give me a break! I don't think Dan meant..."Hey Greg, nice job. You guys really kicked ass today. You really have the team clicking on all cylinders, especially the special teams units."

I think as a fellow head coach at the University he was reaching out to say at least you got he win today. That's better than struggling and getting a loss. Keep you head up and keep plugging away.

I have no problem with what Dan did. Classy move.

I woundn't have a problem with it if that's what was actually said.

It was reported that he said ____ them, something I find neither inspiring or particularly classy.

It isn't inspiring or classy at all, but it is what I have come to expect from this coach.

[IKeepItReal]

There is always an excuse for someone quitting or transferring. We all know what the real problem is and that is Dakich. Lets just hope we do not make the program look like too much of a joke after this year and our able to bring in someone solid next year to coach this team. Either way I will be at as many games as I can to cheer this team on. It is just my confidence in this program has taken a little bit of a shot lately.

[HoustonFalcon]

So, let me get this straight. IF Coach Dakich sent Coach Brandon that message with those words, and he then gave an interview and said the same thing, he is classless. BUT YET, everyone can come on here and question there attitude, coaching ability, and character, and that's unacceptable? I don't get that. Coming from someone in the coaching profession, I totally agree with him. Let's face it, most of the people out there think that they know how to get more out of the kids, and how to deal with them. They think they could go out and watch a kid, then bring them onto campus, and know exactly how they are going to practice, play, and act around everyone else. Those same arrogant people that come on here and criticize these coaches, especially Coach Dakich, can't take it when they fight back just a little bit. They can't take it when he sends a text of support to a fellow coach, who happened to win a game in pretty crappy playing conditions, and tell him not to worry what the people might say on the internet. You know, I was there when Coach Knight spoke at BG, and I fondly remember something he said. He said that he was going to invent a scoreboard with voting panels in each seat in the stadium. That way the fans could tell the coach which offense and defense to run, since they seem to know more than he does. I loved that statement. You have to have a very thick skin in this business, and I'm sure glad that Coach Dakich does.

[theziggies]

Let's face it, most of the people out there think that they know how to get more out of the kids, and how to deal with them. They think they could go out and watch a kid, then bring them onto campus, and know exactly how they are going to practice, play, and act around everyone else.

I don't think that's the mindset of people who are upset, at all. I think it's, all the other coaches in Division I can lose less than 3 players a year each of the last four years, so why can't he? It's up to 14 now.

[orangeandbrown]

You have to have a very thick skin in this business, and I'm sure glad that Coach Dakich does.

I agree with much of your post, however, this is not how I would describe Coach Dakich's skin.

[transfer2BGSU]

You can't win around here. A week ago people were saying maybe Brandon is doing a better job, then after the second game that Brandon is the worst thing ever. Wow, judging his performance this season based on two whole games. I think it is much wiser to see a this young team develops after 12 (maybe 13 or 14) games than to see how they change in one week.

Very nicely said.

The more I keep reading this board, the more I keep thinking I'm on an OSU board.

The comments about Ellis and Rojas remind me of the coments about e Timchenko last year. Some of you bozos need to remember that family members of players are reading your comments and are rightly offended by the negative comments you make. These are not 25 or 30 year olds out there playing - these are college kids (18-22 years of age). They are going to make mistakes.