archsimon
arm chair Grad Assistant
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Post by archsimon on Jul 29, 2022 8:38:04 GMT -6
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Post by Outsider on Jul 29, 2022 9:37:19 GMT -6
It's a good article. I have lately wondered what it would be like to play against Dorrel if the WAC were to invite UCO to join. They are one DII school that could possibly be in a position to make the move.
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Post by OscarWildeCat, Admin on Jul 29, 2022 9:49:33 GMT -6
I was reminded of how excited I was that first season. Most of us thought we’d made a home run hire and winning seasons were sure to follow. I think my excitement back then is one of the reasons I’ve been more hesitant to say we will rock it this time. I hope do, and I love what our coaches have done BUT I’ve been down this path before.
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Post by dallasalum on Jul 29, 2022 12:43:20 GMT -6
IMO Dorrel was in over his head in D1. I have commented on some of these things before. Among other things I have also been told by several players that he was not a good recruiter. Also was told by several players that, in general, most of the players did not relate well with him. I have no way of knowing. I don't know what it meant to the players, if anything, but I saw him on numerous occasions, after practices, get on his bicycle and ride off without even spending any time with the players or entering the locker room. I do know this, when he, as I was told, cussed out Luke Anthony during a game, it did not go over well with a lot of the players. Whatever, he's gone and I hope that the new HC and staff can turn things around pretty quickly. Interesting how many players that have transferred in. Hope we have found some hidden gems that will be great producers for us. I have only talked to a few people about it but everyone that I have talked to has been very positive about Patterson. Players, staff, administration, alums, etc. A common thread was that he knows how the "big boys" do things. Hope springs eternal!
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