Often we react without thinking...sometimes we
think, and don't react!
News comes to us and we can only see our viewpoint!
It's hard to put yourself in the shoes of others and see
opportunity from their "viewpoint" of what it means.
The next few weeks are going to be interesting in my
opinion...We have to take what comes with
a grain of salt, and not get to excited or upset regardless!
Now...I usually don't blog this close together, but
if the next few weeks go the way I see them, I need
my people prepared!
Well...Rutgers went pretty much the way I expected.
We hit 9 wins and are ready to watch our recruits
perform at the Under Armor and Army All American
games.
Now....ON TO THE BIG NEWS!
We hired Troy Niklas's Father for our new D-cord!
Just kidding...but what Kelly did in my opinion was
a thing called "Addition by subtraction"
Diaco leaves....We ALL PANIC!...and BOOM!
Kelly hits a HOME RUN hire!
BRIAN VANGORDER
Now...in addition to the INCREDIBLE 70's porn
mustache!...there is a lot more to be happy about here!
Now..I can list the programs he's coached at!
I can shoot stats that will make you warm and fuzzy!
I could show you his LAUNDRY list of NFL draft picks!
His awards...etc!
No...I'd rather tell you about a conversation I had with
a gentlemen from the south that's well connected in
SEC locker rooms that Brian has been in...
From what I'm hearing Brian is...
Dalton Baby!
He's hard...no nonsense, and it's
MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY!
He was groomed under the same coaching
tree as Kelly and has a close relationship
with Brian.
When I say MY WAY...he's known for taking
NO SH#T...he will flat run off players that
NO SH#T...he will flat run off players that
don't comply with the mission of the
defense!
He's not handcuffed to a system...
3-4....4-3?...doesn't matter..
He tailors his D to the personal on the team!
He does have one common preference!
BIG PHYSICAL LINE BACKERS!
He wants MONSTERS at the LB position!
He want's his linebackers to draw so much attention
that it frees up D linemen!
He likes BRUISERS!...He likes HITTERS!
ELIMINATE THE RUN AND MAKE THE
OPPONENT ONE DEMENTIAL!
OPPONENT ONE DEMENTIAL!
Not known for his pass coverage so this marriage
is perfect with a veteran like Elliot coaching the
secondary!
Of course it's hard to pass from your back!
Word from the Georgia program is that it's never
been the same sense he left!
He prides himself in creating an "IDENTITY" for his
defense...nasty, hard hitting, pin your ears back
playmakers!
This is a tested coach....with an established track record,
walking into a laboratory full of talent!
I found NO ONE, that had anything but
positive things to say....He's a perfect fit!
NOW...ON TO MY NEXT
SPEAKING POINT!
There are some times in life....regardless of your
position, or happiness in your current situation, if
people request a meeting with you to discuss
opportunity...YOU LISTEN!
You listen out of respect...and you listen to not
burn a bridge, or allow an industry to paint a picture of
you in an unflattering light!
*This one is for the ladies!
I'm a financial planner, I've been doing it for
17 years...I've achieved success in the profession due to
hard work, ethics and determination!
I own my own firm and my machine is pretty much built
and taking care of it's self...and my family and future!
I'm happy!...I have no desire to do anything else the rest
of my working days...but what I'm doing...
I don't want any other boss than ME...and my clients!
(and wife!)
That being said....IF
They called...I'd board a plane...taxi to their office and listen!
The entire time they were talking to me...I'd realize that I have
no desire to change...I have no desire to move my family...
I have no desire to work for them!
But out of respect...I'd listen!
Money is not everything...opportunity can mean
more than income!
Ask Chuck Martin who took a pay DE-CREASE
to become the head coach of Miami!
Cause what if?...I'm 41, what if in five years things change?
What if I get the itch to expand?...or change my challenges in life?
What if?.....So I'd listen!
So with that being said...change you viewpoint!
Change your way to reacting to things when the rumors
start to swirl!
Cause...Brian Kelly in the past 4 years has had
FOUR ASST. COACHES LEAVE TO BE
HEAD COACHES OF MAJOR
PROGRAMS!
HEAD COACHES OF MAJOR
PROGRAMS!
He's got one of the highest winning percentages of current
coaches, that have been doing this for twenty or more years!
They are going to call!
He's going to listen!
It means NOTHING!
So relax....If nobody is trying to hire your head
coach, then you don't have a very good head coach!
There is gonna come a time, when Kelly
has accomplished all he can at ND, and he
will move on to the NFL!
But I'd say he will be holding a crystal football
before we have to worry about it!
Do you think he'd hire a close friend from the
NY Jets...just to drop him and leave?
So sit back and toast the direction of your
beloved IRISH!
And realize....the future is bright,
FROM ANY VIEWPOINT!
GO IRISH & GOD BLESS!
