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mcgregor1. I can't blame him for this, but Bronco does not recline in easy chair and think, "How can I communicate in such a way that fans, with their limited education about what it takes to run a major D1 program, will understand what we are doing?" Rather, he more likely think, "I hate press conferences. They are for reporters that are interested in a story, even if that means stabbing me in the back to get it. They can go . . . themselves [okay, he probably doesn't think those words exactly]. I just want to get it over with, try to remember to smile once, and get back to my job."
As a result, we hear things about scheme, alignment, priorities, etc., and we have absolutely no idea what WE are talking about, evidenced by the fact that we don't really understand what HE is talking about. For instance, some fans still think we don't scheme for opponents. Or that we're not interested in bringing the absolute best athletes we can get (that will stay here).
2. Bronco has shown a remarkable ability to adapt. He's still learning. He was handed the reigns to a sick more, not a thoroughbred racehorse (unlike another HC he is often compared to). He's already tossed aside a defensive scheme he spent a career learning because it was in the best interest of the program. He's handed over play-calling. I have every reason to believe that he will continue this trend.
3. Bronco, for the first time in his career, is leading from the front. He's always been affiliated with underdog programs. He has to learn how to coach a program that is working with the best.
4. People who are complaining about not practicing enough need to understand two things: First, those same people are the ones that complained about the injuries incurred early in Bronco's HC career because he was working the kids too hard; second, Bronco's theory (backed by mounds of research) is that if you focus your efforts you can get more done in less time. Now, to this second point, it's probably not working. Hopefully this gives way to point #2 above.
5. Bronco is still young. He wasn't brought up under a great HC to mentor him. He is branding his own style and approach. He has reached a plateau, and I have every reason to believe he will learn to climb to the next level. But understand to reach the next rung, he will be teaching himself. To a large degree, it will be trial and error. This year you could say "error" if you think a 10-win season is an error. But think, once he figures this next hurdle, what will stop him from a NC?
thanks for reading, guys.
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mcgregor
As a result, we hear things about scheme, alignment, priorities, etc., and we have absolutely no idea what WE are talking about, evidenced by the fact that we don't really understand what HE is talking about. For instance, some fans still think we don't scheme for opponents. Or that we're not interested in bringing the absolute best athletes we can get (that will stay here).
2. Bronco has shown a remarkable ability to adapt. He's still learning. He was handed the reigns to a sick more, not a thoroughbred racehorse (unlike another HC he is often compared to). He's already tossed aside a defensive scheme he spent a career learning because it was in the best interest of the program. He's handed over play-calling. I have every reason to believe that he will continue this trend.
3. Bronco, for the first time in his career, is leading from the front. He's always been affiliated with underdog programs. He has to learn how to coach a program that is working with the best.
4. People who are complaining about not practicing enough need to understand two things: First, those same people are the ones that complained about the injuries incurred early in Bronco's HC career because he was working the kids too hard; second, Bronco's theory (backed by mounds of research) is that if you focus your efforts you can get more done in less time. Now, to this second point, it's probably not working. Hopefully this gives way to point #2 above.
5. Bronco is still young. He wasn't brought up under a great HC to mentor him. He is branding his own style and approach. He has reached a plateau, and I have every reason to believe he will learn to climb to the next level. But understand to reach the next rung, he will be teaching himself. To a large degree, it will be trial and error. This year you could say "error" if you think a 10-win season is an error. But think, once he figures this next hurdle, what will stop him from a NC?
thanks for reading, guys.
I and your employer appreciate it.
mcgregor