There is plenty of blame to be thrown around and Jimbo inherits most of it when it's all said and done. But if these glaring issues can be addressed properly then there is a chance we can get the train back in the tracks and not have to burn it all down.
1. O Line
SEC football is won in the trenches, and we can't even find the trench. The porous O Line needs a complete overhaul. Fire Addazio and throw the money bags at an elite O Line coach.
Pull in as much experienced talent from the transfer portal as the scholarship limit allows.
2. OC
Fire Dickey and demote Coley and Fisher from OC duties. Back up the brinks truck for a splash OC hire that can take over playcalling duties entirely. Hopefully this also rejuvenates recruiting.
3. HC
Jimbo needs to put the Denny's menu down, relinquish playcalling duties and be the CEO of the program. Focus on game time management, preparation, oversight and everything else besides calling plays. Get control of the locker room and still manage to have your fingerprints on the offense to a certain degree.
4. Job Titles
Change Damien Craig's job title to head recruiting coordinator and hire a proper WR coach. Hell, hire the footwork king if possible.
Give all position coaches their natural position back and hire coordinators that can both recruit and coach.
This is all just a start but would be a major step in the right direction that would produce instant results. Most of this would need to take place this off-season but the process needs to begin now.
Until then, remove the maroon sunglasses with caution…
1. O Line
SEC football is won in the trenches, and we can't even find the trench. The porous O Line needs a complete overhaul. Fire Addazio and throw the money bags at an elite O Line coach.
Pull in as much experienced talent from the transfer portal as the scholarship limit allows.
2. OC
Fire Dickey and demote Coley and Fisher from OC duties. Back up the brinks truck for a splash OC hire that can take over playcalling duties entirely. Hopefully this also rejuvenates recruiting.
3. HC
Jimbo needs to put the Denny's menu down, relinquish playcalling duties and be the CEO of the program. Focus on game time management, preparation, oversight and everything else besides calling plays. Get control of the locker room and still manage to have your fingerprints on the offense to a certain degree.
4. Job Titles
Change Damien Craig's job title to head recruiting coordinator and hire a proper WR coach. Hell, hire the footwork king if possible.
Give all position coaches their natural position back and hire coordinators that can both recruit and coach.
This is all just a start but would be a major step in the right direction that would produce instant results. Most of this would need to take place this off-season but the process needs to begin now.
Until then, remove the maroon sunglasses with caution…