Neo
08-18-2004, 09:01 PM
I am warning you now, this is going to be a long post....
I have noticed that for the last two (2) years, Lou Holtz has been in the hot seat at South Carolina. Why? This man has done more for the USC program than anyone else. South Carolina fans like to play the "Coaching Expert" role and they think they know the game better than someone that has done this job for over 20 years. Since Mr. Holtz took the job at USC, he has built a recruiting reputation, attracted more blue-chippers than you can shake a stick at, and has brought respect to this university. I am a firm believer in giving a coach the resources, respect, and time to build a program. Honestly, you cannot polish a turd in 5 years. Before Mr. Holtz took over the program, USC was a 6-5 or worse team at best but now more and more high-end talent wants to come to USC. Do you think that they would come to USC if Brad Scott was still there? NO FREAKING WAY! His name alone brings in the talent.
This man has made a living at building dynasties. Let him do his job without having to look over his shoulder or reading a nasty article about himself in The State newspaper. (www.thestate.com) USC does NOT have the traditions like Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee or Florida. It's going to take time but that time will be well spent in the long run. This university is going through early growing pains. Much like Alabama will be going through this year but Ala. always have their tradition to fall back on. A lot of people are saying that Holtz should get canned at the end of this year if USC doesn't go to a bowl. I think that if you do that, you have sealed USC's fate as a .500 team forever. If you fire a legend, who do you plan on hiring? Better yet, who will take the job?
As for Alabama, I read somewhere on here that someone said Mike Shula will kick butt this year. I would have to disagree with that comment. Mike Shula I think will succeed in Alabama (Given the proper amount of time), but it will not be this year. Probation does bite you in the butt when you don't want it to.
In closing, all I will say is watch. I think a lot of people are sleeping on USC and they are going to be better than most people expect. I would go ahead and plan for at least 2-3 upsets. See, after that Clemson debacle this past season, USC is going to come out with something to prove and nothing to lose.
Sincerely,
A Gamecock Fan Stuck In Tarheel Country.
Monroe, NC
I have noticed that for the last two (2) years, Lou Holtz has been in the hot seat at South Carolina. Why? This man has done more for the USC program than anyone else. South Carolina fans like to play the "Coaching Expert" role and they think they know the game better than someone that has done this job for over 20 years. Since Mr. Holtz took the job at USC, he has built a recruiting reputation, attracted more blue-chippers than you can shake a stick at, and has brought respect to this university. I am a firm believer in giving a coach the resources, respect, and time to build a program. Honestly, you cannot polish a turd in 5 years. Before Mr. Holtz took over the program, USC was a 6-5 or worse team at best but now more and more high-end talent wants to come to USC. Do you think that they would come to USC if Brad Scott was still there? NO FREAKING WAY! His name alone brings in the talent.
This man has made a living at building dynasties. Let him do his job without having to look over his shoulder or reading a nasty article about himself in The State newspaper. (www.thestate.com) USC does NOT have the traditions like Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee or Florida. It's going to take time but that time will be well spent in the long run. This university is going through early growing pains. Much like Alabama will be going through this year but Ala. always have their tradition to fall back on. A lot of people are saying that Holtz should get canned at the end of this year if USC doesn't go to a bowl. I think that if you do that, you have sealed USC's fate as a .500 team forever. If you fire a legend, who do you plan on hiring? Better yet, who will take the job?
As for Alabama, I read somewhere on here that someone said Mike Shula will kick butt this year. I would have to disagree with that comment. Mike Shula I think will succeed in Alabama (Given the proper amount of time), but it will not be this year. Probation does bite you in the butt when you don't want it to.
In closing, all I will say is watch. I think a lot of people are sleeping on USC and they are going to be better than most people expect. I would go ahead and plan for at least 2-3 upsets. See, after that Clemson debacle this past season, USC is going to come out with something to prove and nothing to lose.
Sincerely,
A Gamecock Fan Stuck In Tarheel Country.
Monroe, NC