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[Chris007 44,189]

4 minutes ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

This was my exact theory, along with the fact that he left KC to be an Associate HC, not some college RB coach with no authority or say in how the program is managed. Have to imagine he’s mad as hell at the way Allen managed this. 

Yes for sure. No one thought that when you went to the head coach to talk about things, it would be turned around that maybe the problem is the RB's and Deland. The same thing happened when some other coaches did the same. It's everyone's fault except the OL and their coach. 

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17 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Yes for sure. No one thought that when you went to the head coach to talk about things, it would be turned around that maybe the problem is the RB's and Deland. The same thing happened when some other coaches did the same. It's everyone's fault except the OL and their coach. 

That’s just negligence on behalf of CTA. I got ridiculed for sticking up for Sheridan when I didn’t think it was fair the way he was scapegoated. Maybe he’s a crap OC but no one, and I mean no one was going to call successful plays for a team who’s OL is inept and starting a true frosh scout team QB who’s had zero reps and walk ons for RBs. If he goes on to be a success elsewhere I wouldn’t be shocked. As RB coach, you can’t succeed without a sound OL and run game scheme. Hiller provided neither and not giving run game coordinator duties to DM was a massive mistake in of itself.  

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10 minutes ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

That’s just negligence on behalf of CTA. I got ridiculed for sticking up for Sheridan when I didn’t think it was fair the way he was scapegoated. Maybe he’s a crap OC but no one, and I mean no one was going to call successful plays for a team who’s OL is inept and starting a true frosh scout team QB who’s had zero reps and walk ons for RBs. If he goes on to be a success elsewhere I wouldn’t be shocked. As RB coach, you can’t succeed without a sound OL and run game scheme. Hiller provided neither and not giving run game coordinator duties to DM was a massive mistake in of itself.  

The OL was embarrassingly bad last year, but there are some plays the OC can call to compensate.  When the Manning/Colts had subpar OLs they did quick passes, not run up the middle on 90% of first downs or have long drawn out pass plays.

That is why the O was so bad last year....Sheridan was in over his head and Hiller is getting way too long of leash. 

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Just now, el drado said:

The OL was embarrassingly bad last year, but there are some plays the OC can call to compensate.  When the Manning/Colts had subpar OLs they did quick passes, not run up the middle on 90% of first downs or have long drawn out pass plays.

That is why the O was so bad last year....Sheridan was in over his head and Hiller is getting way too long of leash. 

Very true, but in fairness, that was Manning being Manning and we had no Manning. We also lost our best WR and our “should’ve been best” WR got the yips. I don’t know if Sheridan would have been a good OC under normal circumstances. I just thought it was unfair to expect him to polish the turd he was provided, especially given the fact that he’s still new to the role. Allen put him there for a reason so it’s as much on him as Sheridan. Hiller was fresh out of excuses and it looks like everyone on the staff knew it but Allen. 

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[Aaron 4,294]

I think a large portion of the blame has to go to Scott Dolson if everything about Hiller is true. 

If literally the entire staff is indeed complaining about Hiller and causing the program tension and Allen won't listen, that is where Dolson needs to step in and fire Hiller on his own (which Dolson absolutely has authority to do as Allen's boss). My bosses boss can certainly fire me and it is same in athletic department. 

The whole presumed mess rests mostly on Allen as the CEO of football, but Dolson as well needs to step in if there is a conflict of interest like this that is keeping Allen from properly evaluating Hiller.

Sounds to me Allen is blinded by his loyalty, but also Dolson not getting involved is just as bad and he needs to if these tensions really are ruining the program. As the CEO of the whole athletic department, if something is wrecking a program of his he needs to step in and for some reason is not.   

[Hovadipo 56,512]

7 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

 

 

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File this under: "Holy f'ing shoot".

[Hovadipo 56,512]

Just now, Aaron said:

I think a large portion of the blame has to go to Scott Dolson if everything about Hiller is true. 

If literally the entire staff is indeed complaining about Hiller and causing the program tension and Allen won't listen, that is where Dolson needs to step in and fire him on his own (which Dolson absolutely has authority to do as Allen's boss).

The whole presumed mess rests mostly on Allen as the CEO of football, but Dolson as well needs to step in if there is a conflict of interest like this that is keeping Allen from properly evaluating Hiller .

Sounds to me Allen is blinded by his loyalty, but also Dolson not getting involved is just as bad and he needs to if these tensions really are ruining the program. As the CEO of the whole athletic department, if something is wrecking a program of his he needs to step in and for some reason is not.   

Holy cow that is, first of all, not realistic at all and, second of all, a great way to have no one worth a crap ever come work for you or your sports again.

If Hiller was doing something illegal or something else negative off-the-field? Sure. But because a bunch of people think the OL is bad? No shot. 

This falls solely on Allen and if it goes wrong then he'll have to answer to Dolson for his own job.

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1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

File this under: "Holy f'ing shoot".

Caaaaaareful…he put out a congrats to his dad when he got the IU gig but said he was 100% for OSU regardless…then “family over everything” was tweeted along with a flip to IU. Here’s to hoping he sticks with us though. 

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Ima gonna weigh in a little:

It's perfectly reasonable to have strongly-held opinions, but until one is in the room a lot of the talk will be conclusory speculation.

Some things are irrefutable truths: 

• The team significantly underachieved last year
• The O-line was not good last year
• The team had significant skill-position injuries last year
• CTA has had significant staff turnover since last year
• CTA has retained and added to the roster in an extraordinarily positive way since last year

Beyond those truths (plus others) there are many 'who was the problem?' questions that will largely stay unanswered.

There are posters that have an internal sense of last year's locker room that can help us make educated speculations; some of them have done so on the open board, and importantly, some have done so away from the open board. 

Based on that I will hold back judgment. -- the proof is in the performance pudding. My 'glass is half-full' beacon is the talent infusion and player response to the staff changes (and staff retentions).

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Just now, KzooHoosier82 said:

Caaaaaareful…he put out a congrats to his dad when he got the IU gig but said he was 100% for OSU regardless…then “family over everything” was tweeted along with a flip to IU. Here’s to hoping he sticks with us though. 

For the life of me I can't figure out why else he would tweet that. Circumstances were different when he congratulated dad. Anyone can change their mind at any time, but for him to put it out there like that means something.

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Really cool to see the kids staying. Especially Dasan who hasn't played a snap yet. 

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If there was serious bad blood between Coach McCullough and Coach Allen I would find it very hard to believe that his sons would continue to play for Allen.

Then again, college football can be a weird sport...

[Chris007 44,189]

37 minutes ago, GnarlyTimGarl said:

If there was serious bad blood between Coach McCullough and Coach Allen I would find it very hard to believe that his sons would continue to play for Allen.

Then again, college football can be a weird sport...

I don't think there is bad blood, I think there is a difference of opinion on another member of the coaching staff doing their job. Also with his son already enrolled at IU is he able to leave right now? Also not sure of what kind of student he is but not everyone can get into ND.

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7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I don't think there is bad blood, I think there is a difference of opinion on another member of the coaching staff doing their job. Also with his son already enrolled at IU is he able to leave right now? Also not sure of what kind of student he is but not everyone can get into ND.

Nearly every five star recruit can get into Notre Dame.

I would guess that if either son wants to attend and play football for ND they would be immediately accepted. 

Neither is expressing the intention to do so. It could change, but until it does that's a good thing indeed.

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So let me get this straight, we hire a RB coach, coach brings his talent sons, one of which bails on TOSU, dad leaves, fanbase goes bonkers, but sons decide to stay (for now). Can we file this situation under one of the biggest WTHs in IU Football History? IDK I am confused when will it end?

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Caaaaaareful…he put out a congrats to his dad when he got the IU gig but said he was 100% for OSU regardless…then “family over everything” was tweeted along with a flip to IU. Here’s to hoping he sticks with us though. 

Might just want to play with his brothers and I don't think there is any chance of all of them playing together at ND. Dad might have told him he would have a better chance of standing out at IU and to stay

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4 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Deland isn't the only coach who has gone to CTA about Hiller, other coaches and staff members have too. It's openly talked about how bad he is. When brought up to Allen about it, he doesn't listen, he berates people that the OL is just fine & Hiller is not the problem. It's a joke. I know of at least one more coach who is listening to other schools to get away from Hiller. I think other coaches are upset that not only is Hiller paid nicely but he receives quite the bonuses each season after not carrying his weight. It pays to have your wife be best friends with the coach's wife and be church friends. 

These insights are confirmation of my suspicions.  Even to an outsider, it is somewhat apparent the 'Hiller thing' isn't a 'normal thing'.  As for McCulloch, ...he has a reputation he's built.  Why jeopardize it having to run behind DH's schemes and low level recruits for that matter?  I noted upon Bell's hire that he had an actual coaching history with Hiller.  Have to believe Allen made sure whomever he hired wouldn't 'mess' with his boy.  The pigeons are coming back to roost.  Allen's cover and treatment of DH may end up costing him his own job.  Most objective OC's would have gotten rid of the Pillsbury dough boy as a condition of the hiring.  McCulloch's gone.  Allen is still at IU, blindly loyal and hardheaded.