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For some, "this is not the splash hire your are looking for".Thoughts questions concerns?
Thoughts questions concerns?
In before:
- this was our one chance for a splash hire, we failed
- this isn't Ed Orgeron
- big time programs hire big time assistants
- Parella is only coming for the paycheck
- I miss Bo
Will that about cover it, or have I missed any?
Sweet!!Just talked with his brother. Yip and they're excited. If you have never met John, trust me on this. He will turn out to be a good recruiter. Very likable & knowledgeable guy. Honest, & outspoken. Can relate to anyone. I've met John numerous times.
Does he still have family in GI? If so that is also a great bonus for him.Just talked with his brother. Yip and they're excited. If you have never met John, trust me on this. He will turn out to be a good recruiter. Very likable & knowledgeable guy. Honest, & outspoken. Can relate to anyone. I've met John numerous times.
Yes, still does. I just spoke with his brother this morning.Does he still have family in GI? If so that is also a great bonus for him.
Awesome! Also another question for ya Sparky, it states in his bio he is from Topeka, but he graduated high school from GICC. When did his family move to Nebraska?Yes, still does. I just spoke with his brother this morning.
Good hire.
Like the Nebraska ties. Love the NFL experience. He dragged 11 DL (or some large number) willfully into Northern Michigan, putting the N on his chest might get him bigger fish (ala Williams, Bray) etc.
A little more of a risk than Lupoi, but huge upside IMO. I think he'll be a fan hit, especially once Jason Peter takes to the air to say how great the staff did in getting John on board.
There'll be a handful of guys who say he's not Lupoi or Orgeron, but that's about it.
Honestly I can't remember, but IIRC he played for GICC 3 years. I'll do some more checking & let you know.Awesome! Also another question for ya Sparky, it states in his bio he is from Topeka, but he graduated high school from GICC. When did his family move to Nebraska?
Hell yes, he was.Per LJS: "He was one of the best ever," former Husker defensive coordinator Charlie McBride once told the Journal Star.
Just talked with his brother. Yip and they're excited. If you have never met John, trust me on this. He will turn out to be a good recruiter. Very likable & knowledgeable guy. Honest, & outspoken. Can relate to anyone. I've met John numerous times.
Does he still have family in GI? If so that is also a great bonus for him.
No but I can remember walking into the gym and hearing "CAPTAIN MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGAN IS IN THE HOUSE". Great guy & has higher standards then Old Mil.That`s good enough for me. Although if you tell us he drinks Old Mil Lite that will be a deal breaker.
Around '85 or 86Awesome! Also another question for ya Sparky, it states in his bio he is from Topeka, but he graduated high school from GICC. When did his family move to Nebraska?
Just talked with his brother. Yip and they're excited. If you have never met John, trust me on this. He will turn out to be a good recruiter. Very likable & knowledgeable guy. Honest, & outspoken. Can relate to anyone. I've met John numerous times.
No but I can remember walking into the gym and hearing "CAPTAIN MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGAN IS IN THE HOUSE". Great guy & has higher standards then Old Mil.
Outgoing, honest, persuasive, and believes in his product. IMO recruiting is about making friendships & honesty. Just 2 of John's traits. This is good IMO.Like the hire; however, recruiting is a clear point of concern. I'm not suggesting he will be a poor recruiter - just that it's a massive question mark at this point. It's even more important given what 2017 is going to require at DL.
I am very concerned that he has not signed any recruits for next years class yet. I mean come on.... it is almost the end of February. What the hell has Parrella been doing?!!!!!
Like the hire; however, recruiting is a clear point of concern. I'm not suggesting he will be a poor recruiter - just that it's a massive question mark at this point. It's even more important given what 2017 is going to require at DL.