For discussions sake, let's just assume that '18 and season to date of '19 are as we all expected. A few more 'facts' to simply accept for the sake of discussion: 1. Mond is serviceable and not cutting it as the leader we expect, and let's assume we have one more season with him at QB1. 2. We have a young team. 3. Elko wont be here long term 4. Recruiting classes are 5th or better moving forward after '20. 5. The Jimbo hire was a long term play.
There is a lot of complaining and moaning about this team. Some justified, some not. Regardless, what are your long term, ongoing concerns regarding Jimbo, Mond aside? Then, on the other end, what are some positives you see him bringing over the next, potentially, 8 years?
My take: I have two main concerns. Is his style of run heavy offense too antiquated? It's just hard for me to tell at this point. Bad O-line and young RB's. With a good, not even great, O-line and a mature, quality back in there, would this thing be rolling? My other concern is keeping good position coaches or coordinators on board for more than a couple of years. But this is an issue for any power 5 team. Those coaches that show promise in a promoted position move on.
Then the biggest upside I see at this point (and this could certainly change) is that the development of players he recruited will be great. You already see it in his young recruits and it's looking like he's getting the kind of players he's after to suit his needs. My only fear here is that I'm not confident in how this played out at FSU for him... seems like a mixed bag there. Some great examples of success and some not so great.
Just trying to get a read on the outlook of the bigger picture here without getting sidetracked by the frustrations with the current season.
Disclaimer: Yes, I'm a troll... Class of '00 - Gig 'em
There is a lot of complaining and moaning about this team. Some justified, some not. Regardless, what are your long term, ongoing concerns regarding Jimbo, Mond aside? Then, on the other end, what are some positives you see him bringing over the next, potentially, 8 years?
My take: I have two main concerns. Is his style of run heavy offense too antiquated? It's just hard for me to tell at this point. Bad O-line and young RB's. With a good, not even great, O-line and a mature, quality back in there, would this thing be rolling? My other concern is keeping good position coaches or coordinators on board for more than a couple of years. But this is an issue for any power 5 team. Those coaches that show promise in a promoted position move on.
Then the biggest upside I see at this point (and this could certainly change) is that the development of players he recruited will be great. You already see it in his young recruits and it's looking like he's getting the kind of players he's after to suit his needs. My only fear here is that I'm not confident in how this played out at FSU for him... seems like a mixed bag there. Some great examples of success and some not so great.
Just trying to get a read on the outlook of the bigger picture here without getting sidetracked by the frustrations with the current season.
Disclaimer: Yes, I'm a troll... Class of '00 - Gig 'em
