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<blockquote data-quote="Skeptic" data-source="post: 169221" data-attributes="member: 2175"><p>As I remember it Kelly went in to FSU as DC at something like twice his pay at Tech and with the all important 3-year contract, and he clearly respected Johnson. Hardly any occupation is more nomadic or uncertain than assistant coaches, almost all of whom work on one year deals, most of whom must depart when the HC goes. It is hell on a marriage and family, and the first question about buying a home is how quickly it could be sold. Most, even married, live in apartments or rented houses. In short they are leaving when they hit town. The HC then is directly responsible for the lives of the dozen or more people reporting to him. A strong incentive for all to coach hard, but still pretty heavy for the HC.</p><p></p><p>That being said the way Johnson's extension was annoying. Then to finish off with a $200,000 raise, well. (And believe me, I get it that is a lot of money and I would take it in a minute. But I'm not a football coach always on the hot seat, either.) I assumed and thought one of Johnson's demands was more money for assistants and that he was willing to forego a lot of increase if it was spread to staff. Swinney did that at least once at Clemson. If so, the increase is understandable. But dangling the contract like a rabbit down the track was unseemly and demeaning. Had he finished with seven wins and got the ax, well, that would be four years of mediocrity and defensible. I think the guy can coach. I love the offense he coaches. Given the restrictions, he can recruit, though it did not help when Bobinski came bobbing in to pronounce that academic requirements should have no effect on recruiting, like there is a Sean Bedford under every rock. (It occurred to me while looking at that video of Johnson's offense that the understanding and awareness required of a QB for Johnson probably is a major reason for the difficulty in recruiting them.) Given that, I wouldn't have fired him for another 7-win season, but I would be hard pressed to dispute it if he were.</p><p></p><p>Lastly it was not that long ago that there was some concern about assistants leaving, and just about as quickly as somebody hit the door questions were raised about coaching for Johnson. Now they're staying and we say that this being the case, why pay 'em more?</p><p></p><p>I know Bobinsky inherited the remnants of two awful contracts that somewhat crippled salaries and hiring for awhile. Even so, it was bad form to take Johnson, and all his assistants, and all their families, down to the last week of the season. I've never seen anything written about their working relationship, but I assume there is a built-in and natural tension between the two jobs, so if there is no open feuding, it must be stable enough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Skeptic, post: 169221, member: 2175"] As I remember it Kelly went in to FSU as DC at something like twice his pay at Tech and with the all important 3-year contract, and he clearly respected Johnson. Hardly any occupation is more nomadic or uncertain than assistant coaches, almost all of whom work on one year deals, most of whom must depart when the HC goes. It is hell on a marriage and family, and the first question about buying a home is how quickly it could be sold. Most, even married, live in apartments or rented houses. In short they are leaving when they hit town. The HC then is directly responsible for the lives of the dozen or more people reporting to him. A strong incentive for all to coach hard, but still pretty heavy for the HC. That being said the way Johnson's extension was annoying. Then to finish off with a $200,000 raise, well. (And believe me, I get it that is a lot of money and I would take it in a minute. But I'm not a football coach always on the hot seat, either.) I assumed and thought one of Johnson's demands was more money for assistants and that he was willing to forego a lot of increase if it was spread to staff. Swinney did that at least once at Clemson. If so, the increase is understandable. But dangling the contract like a rabbit down the track was unseemly and demeaning. Had he finished with seven wins and got the ax, well, that would be four years of mediocrity and defensible. I think the guy can coach. I love the offense he coaches. Given the restrictions, he can recruit, though it did not help when Bobinski came bobbing in to pronounce that academic requirements should have no effect on recruiting, like there is a Sean Bedford under every rock. (It occurred to me while looking at that video of Johnson's offense that the understanding and awareness required of a QB for Johnson probably is a major reason for the difficulty in recruiting them.) Given that, I wouldn't have fired him for another 7-win season, but I would be hard pressed to dispute it if he were. Lastly it was not that long ago that there was some concern about assistants leaving, and just about as quickly as somebody hit the door questions were raised about coaching for Johnson. Now they're staying and we say that this being the case, why pay 'em more? I know Bobinsky inherited the remnants of two awful contracts that somewhat crippled salaries and hiring for awhile. Even so, it was bad form to take Johnson, and all his assistants, and all their families, down to the last week of the season. I've never seen anything written about their working relationship, but I assume there is a built-in and natural tension between the two jobs, so if there is no open feuding, it must be stable enough. [/QUOTE]
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