Here are a couple of general coaching observations from watching the first day and a half of the Big 12 Media Days on Fox Sports 2 while at my desk at the office.
Exceeded Expectations:
Lincoln Riley -- I was overly impressed with Riley's confident, yet non-egotistical demeanor and presence. He looked and sounded to me like Bob Stoops did 18 years ago when he went to Oklahoma. I still believe he has the toughest job in the country -- and has about a 30% chance of succeeding at OU, IMHO -- but he looks and sounds like a guy that would be easy to root for, and play for. Will Results Be > Inexperience?
Did Not Meet Expectations:
Tom Herman -- He sounded very awkward and aloof. When answering questions he looked unprepared and acted a little odd. They showed a video of him with a sludge hammer trying to tear down the Longhorns' old locker room that is being remodeled. He took a swing and almost fell down. He makes all his players greet with him with "Hook'em" and he responds with "Horns". A reporter asked him about no team from Texas finishing in the top 25 last year. Herman mistakenly thought that Houston finished in the top 25. He gave the impression of a guy that is out over his skis at Texas. Big Hat No Cattle.
Kliff Kingsbury -- He just looks and sounds like a guy that his flashy "song and dance" is expired and over. He had no answer, or interest, in any questions about his defense, or how to improve it. Gives the appearance that he spends more time on his hair and unshaven look, than he does about game plans or preparing his kids to win. Champagne Looks with Beer Results.
More to come . . .
Go Cats!
Exceeded Expectations:
Lincoln Riley -- I was overly impressed with Riley's confident, yet non-egotistical demeanor and presence. He looked and sounded to me like Bob Stoops did 18 years ago when he went to Oklahoma. I still believe he has the toughest job in the country -- and has about a 30% chance of succeeding at OU, IMHO -- but he looks and sounds like a guy that would be easy to root for, and play for. Will Results Be > Inexperience?
Did Not Meet Expectations:
Tom Herman -- He sounded very awkward and aloof. When answering questions he looked unprepared and acted a little odd. They showed a video of him with a sludge hammer trying to tear down the Longhorns' old locker room that is being remodeled. He took a swing and almost fell down. He makes all his players greet with him with "Hook'em" and he responds with "Horns". A reporter asked him about no team from Texas finishing in the top 25 last year. Herman mistakenly thought that Houston finished in the top 25. He gave the impression of a guy that is out over his skis at Texas. Big Hat No Cattle.
Kliff Kingsbury -- He just looks and sounds like a guy that his flashy "song and dance" is expired and over. He had no answer, or interest, in any questions about his defense, or how to improve it. Gives the appearance that he spends more time on his hair and unshaven look, than he does about game plans or preparing his kids to win. Champagne Looks with Beer Results.
More to come . . .
Go Cats!
