I have talked about this before. In my most humble of opinions this is a 10 year “epic fail.” Absolutely nobody in charge has done anything right during this period of time, to get ready for this, so laying it all on Hobbs is just for people who want to lay it on Hobbs. There should’ve been a countdown, there should’ve been things going on every year for the last 10 years, and the plan for this year should’ve been rock solid when we join the Big Ten. We should’ve locked it in that we would be playing Michigan, at home, for the 150th anniversary game no ifs, ands, or buts.
Hobb's blunders
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I have talked about this before. In my most humble of opinions this is a 10 year “epic fail.” Absolutely nobody in charge has done anything right during this period of time, to get ready for this, so laying it all on Hobbs is just for people who want to lay it on Hobbs. There should’ve been a countdown, there should’ve been things going on every year for the last 10 years, and the plan for this year should’ve been rock solid when we join the Big Ten. We should’ve locked it in that we would be playing Michigan, at home, for the 150th anniversary game no ifs, ands, or buts.
All the millions he raised in fundraising is going out the back door in lost revenue. Not even close to the best.
I never said he was a liar. I thought it was reported that Ash was basically fired after the Iowa game but it wasn't official until after Michigan? Regardless, it was dumb to bring Ash back.
It's been detailed quite a few times that Christie did NOT recommend Hobbs for the job. But go on with your false narrative if it makes you feel better.
correct
similarly, Hobbs saying he needs the next couple months to find the right coach.. he should have been working on that for a YEAR by now.
Hindsight is alway 20/20.. but in retrospect the blunders were (in order of impact):
1) Extending Ash 2 years in based on a hopeful, but still underwhelming, 4-8 record highlighted by a 2 point win over a average Purdue.
2) Rushing to hire Ash in the first place. I had no issue hiring a National Championship DC from a conference foe. But, in hindsight - I can't understand how Ashy was "a great interview" and all the little things (from wearing a tOSU-red tie at his intro. presser, to clear unconcern for any RUFB history, etc... made it clear crAsh was never the right choice..
3) Timing on the firing.... week 5 and getting rid of McNulty too? I'll never understand. I don't think anyone really considered the redshirt issues that we've seen (but EVERY OTHER team in NCAAF now surely will)... but, that has had an impact.. I love Nunz.. but, I still don't get why JM had to go.........
1) Extending Ash 2 years in based on a hopeful, but still underwhelming, 4-8 record highlighted by a 2 point win over a average Purdue.
2) Rushing to hire Ash in the first place. I had no issue hiring a National Championship DC from a conference foe. But, in hindsight - I can't understand how Ashy was "a great interview" and all the little things (from wearing a tOSU-red tie at his intro. presser, to clear unconcern for any RUFB history, etc... made it clear crAsh was never the right choice..
3) Timing on the firing.... week 5 and getting rid of McNulty too? I'll never understand. I don't think anyone really considered the redshirt issues that we've seen (but EVERY OTHER team in NCAAF now surely will)... but, that has had an impact.. I love Nunz.. but, I still don't get why JM had to go.........
Don’t forget the Yankee Stadium fiasco.
And cowarding out of the UCLA series.
Hobbs has been a football Knightmare.
it was ASH that didn't want the UCLA series,
Have no problem with Yankee Stadium game...other schools can play at neutral fields so embrace it...
Don't be so sure. Look it up. It gets tiresome trying to set the record straight with what actually happened. Some of you guys need to take a break from your little tantrums. If you don't behave, no Lo Bro or party favors on your birthday. @mildone was going to bring the hookers and blow.
Nah, that's probably Eddie Jordan, especially when you consider they fired Gary Waters for that succession of losers and a lunatic.
You probably can’t see this...but Rutgers didn’t fire waters . He resigned . He also hired Fred hill to his staff . People say he was forced to hire hill, but yet no one has ever produced any evidence of that.
EMBRACE IT? yeah, sure.. you go ahead and do that.
As for Ash not wanting to play the teams we are scheduled to play.. THAT should have been a sign to fire him right there. Also seems he did not want to go recruit at NJ high schools... but, sure, whatever he wanted was fine with the AD (and his agent).
Also.. on Gary Waters... some exciting games during his tenure.. still no NCAA Tourney.. and he promised the full court press and run and gun game.. never delivered on that.
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