Offseason Media 2024

[YJMD]

There has been an interesting development for the spring game in Chapel Hill tomorrow. I was first alerted by the Wreck Talk Podcast that Coach Mack Brown requested that the ACC Network not televise their spring game. A sampling of Carolina media sources reveal that they don't have a clue has to Coach Brown's motivation. The UNC podcast personalities were quite frankly laughing about the idea of trying to be secretive. Who knows, but it doesn't project a confident football program. Also, apparently a standout defensive player was quoted recently about Coach Collins' new defensive scheme. Apparently, there has been an emphasis on disguising different packages to confuse the opposing QB and OL. When asked to be more specific, the player was quoted, "... it's all an illusion. " Interesting choice of words by the player.

I always thought it would be interesting for a football team to consult a magician and see if they could come up with creative ways to make the other team look silly.

 

[awbuzz]

I always thought it would be interesting for a football team to consult a magician and see if they could come up with creative ways to make the other team look silly.

I think TFG tried that by using the words " iiiiittt's money down!"... Obviously those were not the correct magic words.

 

[apatriot1776]

There has been an interesting development for the spring game in Chapel Hill tomorrow. I was first alerted by the Wreck Talk Podcast that Coach Mack Brown requested that the ACC Network not televise their spring game. A sampling of Carolina media sources reveal that they don't have a clue has to Coach Brown's motivation. The UNC podcast personalities were quite frankly laughing about the idea of trying to be secretive. Who knows, but it doesn't project a confident football program. Also, apparently a standout defensive player was quoted recently about Coach Collins' new defensive scheme. Apparently, there has been an emphasis on disguising different packages to confuse the opposing QB and OL. When asked to be more specific, the player was quoted, "... it's all an illusion. " Interesting choice of words by the player.

I had worried UNC would be closer to a toss-up, but watching this whole song and dance again makes me pretty confident in our odds.

 

[g0lftime]

I always thought it would be interesting for a football team to consult a magician and see if they could come up with creative ways to make the other team look silly.

Lou Holtz was an amateur magician. He used deception and illusion in his offense over the years. Pretty successful where ever he went. I don't think TFG is anywhere close to that. He is a legend in his own mind.

 

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[stinger78]

Well done Henry!

 

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[Techster]

Did anyone know Singleton was running track this offseason? Apparently his best time was 10.32 100m (10.24 is the GT record). Also ran 6.68 indoor 60m, which was just off of Broderick Snoddy's 60m record of 6.67.

 

[awbuzz]

Did anyone know Singleton was running track this offseason? Apparently his best time was 10.32 100m (10.24 is the GT record). Also ran 6.68 indoor 60m, which was just off of Broderick Snoddy's 60m record of 6.67.

Yes... Been in the AJC.

 

[InsideLB]

Or maybe he doesn't want the world laughing at his DC making an arse of himself?

I forgot about that…..I wonder if UNC will have "Money Down" for opposing offenses.

 

[danny daniel]

Yes... Been in the AJC.

(my words as I best remember) Singleton in a recent interview said he was running track in the near term but uncertain how long he would run track as it requires more and different practice. He said football practice was a priority and he would see how it went to run track without all the track practice required.

 

[g0lftime]

I forgot about that…..I wonder if UNC will have "Money Down" for opposing offenses.

I wonder if Mack will give in to the bizarre things TFG came up with. I think Mack may let him do a few silly things but Mack is pretty traditional in the way he runs things. Bigger question is how much longer Mack will coach. A mediocre year could do it. Already some rumbling by alums. I know a former QB and another big donor but have not had a chance to talk to them recently. I will see them at the golf course this spring.

 

[stinger78]

I wonder if Mack will give in to the bizarre things TFG came up with. I think Mack may let him do a few silly things but Mack is pretty traditional in the way he runs things. Bigger question is how much longer Mack will coach. A mediocre year could do it. Already some rumbling by alums. I know a former QB and another big donor but have not had a chance to talk to them recently. I will see them at the golf course this spring.

We’ll know if we see “919” stenciled on the field.

I haven’t been able to decide if TFG’s hire is the Mack Brown HC in waiting school or the Mack Brown rehab school. Time will tell.

 

[Augusta_Jacket]

I haven’t been able to decide if TFG’s hire is the Mack Brown HC in waiting school or the Mack Brown rehab school. Time will tell.

Most likely it's because he is regarded as a competent DC and Mack will keep him in check on the sidelines. Lots of OCs and DCs fail as HCs and return to the sidelines again as coordinators. This is not unusual.

 

[stinger78]

Most likely it's because he is regarded as a competent DC and Mack will keep him in check on the sidelines. Lots of OCs and DCs fail as HCs and return to the sidelines again as coordinators. This is not unusual.

Yeah, that’s probably the moat likely scenario, but one can always dream sick dreams.

 

[FlatsLander]

I wonder if Mack will give in to the bizarre things TFG came up with. I think Mack may let him do a few silly things but Mack is pretty traditional in the way he runs things. Bigger question is how much longer Mack will coach. A mediocre year could do it. Already some rumbling by alums. I know a former QB and another big donor but have not had a chance to talk to them recently. I will see them at the golf course this spring.

Here's a video someone recorded of UNC's spring game/practice thing and they had $$$ down signs on the sideline:

 

[apatriot1776]

Here's a video someone recorded of UNC's spring game/practice thing and they had $$$ down signs on the sideline:

(courtesy of /u/crayfish895 on reddit, the whole google doc is a hoot if you have time)

 

[Sarrick]

You’d think he’d learn not to continue something that was universally hated and made fun of. But I guess I was giving him too much credit.

 

[UgaBlows]

You’d think he’d learn not to continue something that was universally hated and made fun of. But I guess I was giving him too much credit.

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