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Post by MUfan on Nov 4, 2019 16:47:16 GMT -5
What is Coach Lamb's contract status?
Is he on the "hot seat" with a 4-5 record?
Does he save his job with a 5-7 season record?
Does he even want to coach past this year ?
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Post by BearDownMU on Nov 4, 2019 21:40:05 GMT -5
I'm fairly certain this is the last year of his current deal.
Certainly the seat is warm. I don't know that 5-7 is going to be an acceptable year.
I have no knowledge as to Coach's desire to continue coaching.
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Post by BearUp on Nov 10, 2019 14:40:15 GMT -5
It is very obvious that the time has come for Coach to retire !
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Post by MUfan on Nov 12, 2019 16:03:50 GMT -5
I think it is time for Mercer to move on.
Lamb would probably do a good job with a fresh start somewhere else, if he wants to.
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Post by BearUp on Nov 13, 2019 14:14:34 GMT -5
Coach Lamb only has a 50+% record as a Head Coach over his career ! From conversations with past coaches and players, Coach has no real relationship with the players; therefore they don't really respect him or play for him. It takes a special 60 yr old to be able to communicate with 18-22 yr olds, and it doesn't seem like he has the skills or think they are required !
Mercer has had an abundance of All-Conference players (14 last year) and has not been better than 500 in the conference or sent one kid to the pros. With 14 All Conference players and good Coaches plus team buy in; the team would find a way to win more games!!! As others have pointed out many programs started or revamped football programs along with Mercer,... and they are all further along in building winning programs. (ie. Georgia Southern, Campbell, Austin Peay, etc.)
On a positive note, Mercer/Coach have a great graduation rate among athletes in general and Football players in particular ; which is a great accomplishment under his tenure.
This year the AD's team did alot to improve the game day experience and should be commended. The new concept, good facilities, and a winning team would make Mercer a great football destination. I hope for the good of the kids, program, school, donors, and local businesses who are invested that a new vibrant Coach is brought in to maximize all the resources available at Mercer !!!
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Post by BearUp on Nov 13, 2019 15:14:38 GMT -5
...Kennasaw State should also be included in the group of new and revamped programs. I would like to see Furman's OC considered as a possible replacement. It is possible to have winning programs with smart athletes ! insert code here  |
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Post by smokeybear on Nov 13, 2019 19:23:25 GMT -5
...Kennasaw State should also be included in the group of new and revamped programs. I would like to see Furman's OC considered as a possible replacement. It is possible to have winning programs with smart athletes ! insert code here I agree. George Quarles must be interviewed. Someone will hire him as HC soon. |
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Post by bearsfan on Nov 13, 2019 21:59:55 GMT -5
Right not a soul to the NFL I know for a fact they had a true prospect last year. Someone drop the ball along the way somewhere. There to many NFL teams up there last year before the season and during the season. Think about how many been there this year.đ¤
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Post by BearUp on Nov 13, 2019 22:44:59 GMT -5
...Lastly, Mercer needs to recruit 6-8 smart JUCO transfers to immediately fill some gaping holes in the current roster !!!
I understand the injury bug has been hard on the team the past few years, but the drop in talent between the first and second team is too great to be competitive ! Other sports on campus and other teams in the conference fill gaps with good JUCO transfers.... It's time to Bear Up !
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Post by jackal on Nov 13, 2019 23:15:55 GMT -5
Unsolicited thoughts:
1. I don't see Furman's OC, George Quarles, taking a vacancy at Mercer. If he wanted to be an FCS head coach, he probably would have made that move a while ago as he has had plenty of opportunities.
2. I don't see Mercer taking JuCos with regularity. They do not usually fit the university profile. Once you start down the road of filling holes with transfers, it becomes a constant need. While teams take transfers, I do not think they necessarily take a lot of JuCos. Notably, I do not think that either Wofford nor Furman - the SoCon's top two teams - have any JuCos on roster.
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Post by BearUp on Nov 14, 2019 0:14:19 GMT -5
jackal - " I don't see Mercer taking JuCos with regularity. They do not usually fit the university profile. Once you start down the road of filling holes with transfers, it becomes a constant need. While teams take transfers, I do not think they necessarily take a lot of JuCos. Notably, I do not think that either Wofford nor Furman - the SoCon's top two teams - have any JuCos on roster."
I am not advocating regularity or alot; and I clearly stated 'smart kids'. Wofford nor Furman need to take JuCos at this time... as you stated They are Winning !!! As a matter of fact , I know that other sports programs at Mercer take JuCo transfers when they meet the academic profile. You seem to advocate doing nothing, that's a sure way for Nothing to Change; thanks for your help !
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Post by FUBeAR on Nov 14, 2019 5:53:10 GMT -5
Unsolicited thoughts: 1. I don't see Furman's OC, George Quarles, taking a vacancy at Mercer. If he wanted to be an FCS head coach, he probably would have made that move a while ago as he has had plenty of opportunities. 2. I don't see Mercer taking JuCos with regularity. They do not usually fit the university profile. Once you start down the road of filling holes with transfers, it becomes a constant need. While teams take transfers, I do not think they necessarily take a lot of JuCos. Notably, I do not think that either Wofford nor Furman - the SoCon's top two teams - have any JuCos on roster. 1a) How many times was Coach Quarles offered the âTight Ends & Associate Head Coachâ position, at Furman, on Coach Hendrixâs Staff, with Mike Buddie as the AD, with Elizabeth Davis as the President of Furman, in December, of 2016, at whatever compensation, benefits, relocation package he was offered, before he accepted it? Iâm willing to bet it was zero times. How many times has he been offered the Mercer Head Coach position...with the current environment / set of variables at whatever package he might be offered? I KNOW the answer to that one is zero. Youâre playing in FUBeARâs âReal Jobâ Profession now, Jackal. Each situation has a million variables and humans are not 100% logical beings living in steady-state environments (except you, of course). You NEVER know what a human is going to do until they do it. Iâve placed people in jobs half way around the world, who originally told me they would never leave their current company & would never relocate. You never know when something as simple as what Steve Jobs said to John Scully, CEO of Pepsi - âDo you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life, or do you want to come with me and change the world?â to land him as the CEO of Apple - will resonate with someone & will close the deal. 1b) Please list all of the FCS Head Coaching opportunities that have been previously offered to Coach Quarles to which you have direct / confirmed knowledge. 2) Yeah...youâre right on that one. JuCo?...um...NoNo. JuCoâs in Football are not the same as in other sports. Furman was certainly not winning & had significant roster issues when Coach Hendrix arrived. He sure didnât go the JuCo route for that âquick turnaround.â Service Academy Prep School transfers are fine. A few FBS transfers are fine. A very few GradTransfers are fine. JuCo - not the way to go; not in FCS Football & not at a school with Mercerâs academic standards. |
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Post by jackal on Nov 14, 2019 6:02:33 GMT -5
Unsolicited thoughts: 1. I don't see Furman's OC, George Quarles, taking a vacancy at Mercer. If he wanted to be an FCS head coach, he probably would have made that move a while ago as he has had plenty of opportunities. 2. I don't see Mercer taking JuCos with regularity. They do not usually fit the university profile. Once you start down the road of filling holes with transfers, it becomes a constant need. While teams take transfers, I do not think they necessarily take a lot of JuCos. Notably, I do not think that either Wofford nor Furman - the SoCon's top two teams - have any JuCos on roster. 1a) How many times was Coach Quarles offered the âTight Ends & Associate Head Coachâ position, at Furman, on Coach Hendrixâs Staff, with Mike Buddie as the AD, with Elizabeth Davis as the President of Furman, in December, of 2016, at whatever compensation, benefits, relocation package he was offered, before he accepted it? Iâm willing to bet it was zero times. How many times has he been offered the Mercer Head Coach position...with the current environment / set of variables at whatever package he might be offered? I KNOW the answer to that one is zero. Youâre playing in FUBeARâs âReal Jobâ Profession now, Jackal. Each situation has a million variables and humans are not 100% logical beings living in steady-state environments (except you, of course). You NEVER know what a human is going to do until they do it. Iâve placed people in jobs half way around the world, who originally told me they would never leave their current company & would never relocate. You never know when something as simple as what Steve Jobs said to John Scully, CEO of Pepsi - âDo you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life, or do you want to come with me and change the world?â to land him as the CEO of Apple - will resonate with someone & will close the deal. 1b) Please list all of the FCS Head Coaching opportunities that have been previously offered to Coach Quarles to which you have direct / confirmed knowledge. 2) Yeah...youâre right on that one. JuCo...um...NoNo. Of course there are variables. I have no idea if he has been offered an FCS head coaching position. My point is that with his resume, if that was something high on his to do list, he would have had those opportunities. Again, there are variables. Maybe Mercer needs a new head coach. Maybe he's the guy. I doubt it. Of course, I could be wrong. |
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Post by jackal on Nov 14, 2019 6:06:19 GMT -5
jackal - " I don't see Mercer taking JuCos with regularity. They do not usually fit the university profile. Once you start down the road of filling holes with transfers, it becomes a constant need. While teams take transfers, I do not think they necessarily take a lot of JuCos. Notably, I do not think that either Wofford nor Furman - the SoCon's top two teams - have any JuCos on roster." I am not advocating regularity or alot; and I clearly stated 'smart kids'. Wofford nor Furman need to take JuCos at this time... as you stated They are Winning !!! As a matter of fact , I know that other sports programs at Mercer take JuCo transfers when they meet the academic profile. You seem to advocate doing nothing, that's a sure way for Nothing to Change; thanks for your help ! I don't advocate for doing nothing. If you want to get better, recruit better, coach better, develop better. I'm not saying that Wofford and Furman don't take JuCos "at this time." I mean they don't take them. I won't say never, but I'm pretty sure it's close to never. I'm not sure if you are familiar with Furman's roster when Clay Hendrix arrived, but there were major holes all over the place. Recruiting. Coaching. Development. |
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Post by FUBeAR on Nov 14, 2019 6:09:20 GMT -5
1a) How many times was Coach Quarles offered the âTight Ends & Associate Head Coachâ position, at Furman, on Coach Hendrixâs Staff, with Mike Buddie as the AD, with Elizabeth Davis as the President of Furman, in December, of 2016, at whatever compensation, benefits, relocation package he was offered, before he accepted it? Iâm willing to bet it was zero times. How many times has he been offered the Mercer Head Coach position...with the current environment / set of variables at whatever package he might be offered? I KNOW the answer to that one is zero. Youâre playing in FUBeARâs âReal Jobâ Profession now, Jackal. Each situation has a million variables and humans are not 100% logical beings living in steady-state environments (except you, of course). You NEVER know what a human is going to do until they do it. Iâve placed people in jobs half way around the world, who originally told me they would never leave their current company & would never relocate. You never know when something as simple as what Steve Jobs said to John Scully, CEO of Pepsi - âDo you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life, or do you want to come with me and change the world?â to land him as the CEO of Apple - will resonate with someone & will close the deal. 1b) Please list all of the FCS Head Coaching opportunities that have been previously offered to Coach Quarles to which you have direct / confirmed knowledge. 2) Yeah...youâre right on that one. JuCo...um...NoNo. Of course there are variables. I have no idea if he has been offered an FCS head coaching position. My point is that with his resume, if that was something high on his to do list, he would have had those opportunities. Again, there are variables. Maybe Mercer needs a new head coach. Maybe he's the guy. I doubt it. Of course, I could be wrong. OK - Please list all of the current FCS Head Coaches, who became FCS Head Coaches directly from the High School ranks with no prior college Coaching experience, other than as a GA. |
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