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Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-14T19:32:05-06:00

Steve Cleveland was right ... and brave ... and insightful.

As much as I like the hire of Grimes, I'm skeptical of Grimes having success with a coach like Kalani at the helm. Kalani comes from subpar, losing programs. Kalani wouldn't know what it takes to win if it came up to him and slapped him the face.

I'm not this down on Kalani ... but who else changes will tell us a lot about how much authority Kalani gave him. If the culture doesn't change Grimes (and the rest of the staff) won't have much time left at BYU.

Statistics: Posted by mtnradio — Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:32 pm

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-14T12:23:53-06:00

We could hope he becomes the defacto HC by running everything and letting KS shake hands and talk to recruits.

Essentially making Kalani the Head Hugger and Fan Manager. I like it.

Statistics: Posted by hawkwing — Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:23 pm

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-14T11:17:10-06:00

We could hope he becomes the defacto HC by running everything and letting KS shake hands and talk to recruits.

Statistics: Posted by scott715 — Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:17 am

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-14T01:26:54-06:00

Grimes is not a mormon and could never be HC at BYU unless he gets baptized and gets his temple recommend before they fire Kalani.

Statistics: Posted by frdbtr — Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:26 am

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-14T01:16:28-06:00

I'd take Grimes as HC over Kalani right now if we could. Grimes comes from a winning program.

Statistics: Posted by Gunk — Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:16 am

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-13T23:10:01-06:00

I have said earlier that if the next OC hire was a hard-nosed, tough coach, there was a very good chance he could end up as the HC in a year or two. Hopefully, Kalani will learn and grow from Grimes' experience and knowledge of big time football and become a successful head coach in his own right.

Of course, Grimes would have to do some soul searching and be converted to the Gospel to become THE Head Coach at BYU.

Statistics: Posted by hawkwing — Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:10 pm

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-13T22:56:00-06:00

Grimes, if successful on offense, would definitely be a potential future head coach.

Statistics: Posted by Mars — Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:56 pm

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-13T22:36:25-06:00

Cleveland is a classy guy. I trust his opinion and I'm sure it took some courage to give his opinion as he basically called Kalani out (starts with you, coach).

As much as I like the hire of Grimes, I'm skeptical of Grimes having success with a coach like Kalani at the helm. Kalani comes from subpar, losing programs. Kalani wouldn't know what it takes to win if it came up to him and slapped him the face.

If I'm Grimes, I make certain stipulations before agreeing to this. I'd tell the staff that the offense is not to be messed with and I won't accept any insubordination. My practices may go longer than the rest of the team and the offensive players may be held to different standards than the rest of the team. I'd want my own staff from the top to the bottom. If I don't like Detmer, Mahe, Cahoon, they are gone. If I agree with them on staff, they stay.

I think Grimes, if he really is coming, has a good shot at becoming HC at BYU in a year or two if he plays his cards well and the offense does well. This of course, would reflect well on Kalani and may save him his job.

Statistics: Posted by BroncoBot — Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:36 pm

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-13T22:06:58-06:00

Cleveland is a classy guy. I trust his opinion and I'm sure it took some courage to give his opinion as he basically called Kalani out (starts with you, coach).

As much as I like the hire of Grimes, I'm skeptical of Grimes having success with a coach like Kalani at the helm. Kalani comes from subpar, losing programs. Kalani wouldn't know what it takes to win if it came up to him and slapped him the face.

Statistics: Posted by Gunk — Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:06 pm

Re: Steve Cleveland on FB team-- "It's the Culture, Stupid"

2017-12-13T21:41:43-06:00

Everyone on my wrestling team in high school had all sorts of "colorful metaphors" to describe the coach during practice, but when the state championships rolled in, everyone loved him. Whether you are a players coach or not, the team will never succeed unless the coaches demand they work hard and execute with perfection. Last years team didn't look like it was doing that at all. I can tell you one thing, if Grimes is indeed the new Ocoordinator, the Offense will work hard, and the Oline will be really good. Now whether the defense starts getting off the field will be another matter.

Statistics: Posted by frdbtr — Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:41 pm