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My decision is stagger on all of this right now.

It's like I'm having recations deja vu all over again.

Interesting how so many say Sumlin gave them a chance when no others would.

Yep. Why was he taking so many chances on guys that no one else would? Maybe that's why we lose to LSU every year.

I'd rather hear: I'm glad I turned down all the other coaches because you and your staff developed me into a great player and a better man.

The need to be liked is strong with Sumlin. This is done by making people dependent on you.

It's better to have them respect you... he could learn a thing or two from Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, Shula etc...

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Yep. Why was he taking so many chances on guys that no one else would? Maybe that's why we lose to LSU every year.

I'd rather hear: I'm glad I turned down all the other coaches because you and your staff developed me into a great player and a better man.

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This is not my take. They like him as a person that is obvious - what's not to like... Clearly they are searching for something positive to say without obviously being disingenuous. No one would seem to be lamenting the decision. It's more like they know he wasn't getting it done and are ready for new leadership, but wish him well. I share that sentiment.

Stumpknocker said:

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The need to be liked is strong with Sumlin. This is done by making people dependent on you.

It's better to have them respect you... he could learn a thing or two from Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, Shula etc...

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What makes you think those are the best examples for the modern era? Or even the college game?

Does everyone get a verified twitter account these days?

Not a whole lot of "this is a bad move" in there.

No offense but he he let the inmates run the prison. So of course the inmates love him. It's why we have talent but can't develop, and we don't have the killer instinct to get out. He created a me first culture.

When push comes to shove we bend over.

Stumpknocker said:

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The need to be liked is strong with Sumlin. This is done by making people dependent on you.

It's better to have them respect you... he could learn a thing or two from Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, Shula etc...

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Dabo Sweeney says "hi".


As for the reactions - all very professional. I think on a personal level, he's connected with a lot of guys - helped grow them from boys to men. Throughout his tenure, he didn't suffer knucklehead behavior - immaturity was disciplined; criminal behavior was not tolerated and I think that shows in the comments. With that said, anyone in the industry knows it's results-driven and if the results aren't there you get cut regardless of the positives.

I really like what I am reading which seems to be a commitment to the university. Of course that could be all talk by kids. If we can tie down Fisher our class definitely won't be hurt and most likely would improve I would think.

queso1 said:

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Yep. Why was he taking so many chances on guys that no one else would? Maybe that's why we lose to LSU every year.

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Lol.

Agvet12 said:

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No offense but he he let the inmates run the prison. So of course the inmates love him. It's why we have talent but can't develop, and we don't have the killer instinct to get out. He created a me first culture.

When push comes to shove we bend over.

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I'd love examples of this as I haven't seen it. Even Johnny acted a fool at the beginning and end of his career here, but most of the middle, when he was really involved, he behaved. I can't think of anyone even accused of a criminal act who was kept with the team when there seemed to be some degree of proof; and we had enough critical suspensions to know he was holding immaturity accountable. He was definitely a "player coach", but that's a long way from "me first".

Wow, some of you are just impossible. Turning something that's heartfelt into a negative. They love Coach Sumlin!

Tell me which one of these players he "took a chance" on that you didn't want during their recruiting process? Alaka? Dodson?

Why is the one kid in the bathroom wearing the uniform? Amateur

Speaking of delusional, does Trevor still think he is an NFL QB?

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Agvet12 said:

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No offense but he he let the inmates run the prison. So of course the inmates love him. It's why we have talent but can't develop, and we don't have the killer instinct to get out. He created a me first culture.

When push comes to shove we bend over.

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I'd love examples of this as I haven't seen it. Even Johnny acted a fool at the beginning and end of his career here, but most of the middle, when he was really involved, he behaved. I can't think of anyone even accused of a criminal act who was kept with the team when there seemed to be some degree of proof; and we had enough critical suspensions to know he was holding immaturity accountable. He was definitely a "player coach", but that's a long way from "me first".

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This has nothing to sue illegal activity, it has to do with Sumlin let his stars run the program essentially with no accountability. There's plenty of examples, just because you refuse to see it doesn't meant it's not there there.

It has nothing to do with Sumlin as a person, just his coaching style.

nothing like a guy who committed...decommitted...and then left his school to play his last year somewhere else...

try to go high road about the carousel.

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Speaking of delusional, does Trevor still think he is an NFL QB?

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Well he is on the Falcons practice squad. Not sure why you are knocking him for that.

I appreciate Knight, and so should Sumlin. He gave us an okay season that would have been one of the worst in recent memory had he not been here. He gave Sumlin another year. However, our culture sucked and we needed to change it up. The carousel was needed at this point because the horse done got busted.

Jonestown Trumpanzee said:

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I appreciate Knight, and so should Sumlin. He gave us an okay season that would have been one of the worst in recent memory had he not been here. He gave Sumlin another year. However, our culture sucked and we needed to change it up. The carousel was needed at this point because the horse done got busted.

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Where we would be right now had we not had Knight and Starkel would have started last year instead of being redshirted. Would this year have been any different if Starkel had a year of experience under his belt at the beginning of the season.