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After catching up with the site I haven't noticed anyone covering what CJP said on his call in show Monday. He frequently says some really interesting things on that show. What I got from this one worth discussing was the following four points:
1) He once again stressed that in recruiting he is prioritizing shooters over anything else.
2) CJP said that while they are still in it on 2017 class recruiting that he really thinks he is going to see the fruits of this surprising season with the 2018 class, since, instead of selling hope, as he had to with 2017. he now has video and data to back up his vision for the team with 2018 kids and beyond.
3) Related to this, he says that they have heard from some 2017 recruits who committed early to other schools who now tell him they wish they had waited. He implied that some number, sounded like one or two at least, have even let him know they wish they had waited and would have signed with Tech if they had. Does anyone know who some of those kids might be? I am very curious if any such recruits with second thoughts might be committed to programs where the coach could possibly leave or get fired?
4) And lastly, and maybe the most intriguing comment, was his explanation of the offensive system he implemented. Basically, he said that coming into the ACC he thought that a hard cutting offense would be what the leagues bevy of 4-5 star and McD AA players would least like to defend. Furthermore, CJP said this was the first season he ever taught this offensive style and so he expects to improve at teaching it going forward, and will be meeting with coaches over the offseason to learn it better.
On this last point, I take that to make him similar to CPJ and his use of an offensive scheme which the more talented teams loathe to play against. I always remember that UNC stud lineman tackling the bback and celebrating before he realized the guy who actually had the ball was already in the endzone.
He also related that he really learned the importance of building a team and having coachable players this year. I think this all reflects his own growth as a coach and his possible really solid fit at Tech. You have to have good academic students at Tech and so can't simply recruit talent indiscriminately. But his recognition of an offensive style this team needed to implement, his chance to get better and better at coaching it with experience, as well as likely getting superior talent lends credence to optimism.
Anyone have any insights or analysis to add to his radio comments? (Sorry for the length).
1) He once again stressed that in recruiting he is prioritizing shooters over anything else.
2) CJP said that while they are still in it on 2017 class recruiting that he really thinks he is going to see the fruits of this surprising season with the 2018 class, since, instead of selling hope, as he had to with 2017. he now has video and data to back up his vision for the team with 2018 kids and beyond.
3) Related to this, he says that they have heard from some 2017 recruits who committed early to other schools who now tell him they wish they had waited. He implied that some number, sounded like one or two at least, have even let him know they wish they had waited and would have signed with Tech if they had. Does anyone know who some of those kids might be? I am very curious if any such recruits with second thoughts might be committed to programs where the coach could possibly leave or get fired?
4) And lastly, and maybe the most intriguing comment, was his explanation of the offensive system he implemented. Basically, he said that coming into the ACC he thought that a hard cutting offense would be what the leagues bevy of 4-5 star and McD AA players would least like to defend. Furthermore, CJP said this was the first season he ever taught this offensive style and so he expects to improve at teaching it going forward, and will be meeting with coaches over the offseason to learn it better.
On this last point, I take that to make him similar to CPJ and his use of an offensive scheme which the more talented teams loathe to play against. I always remember that UNC stud lineman tackling the bback and celebrating before he realized the guy who actually had the ball was already in the endzone.
He also related that he really learned the importance of building a team and having coachable players this year. I think this all reflects his own growth as a coach and his possible really solid fit at Tech. You have to have good academic students at Tech and so can't simply recruit talent indiscriminately. But his recognition of an offensive style this team needed to implement, his chance to get better and better at coaching it with experience, as well as likely getting superior talent lends credence to optimism.
Anyone have any insights or analysis to add to his radio comments? (Sorry for the length).
Seriously, its a 40 year decision, don't go somewhere you don't want to. (Well okay, its a 25 year decision for Tech grads, because we make so much money we retire early.)
