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(01-08-2017 12:36 AM)bronco1988 Wrote:  An earlier poster implied Miles was bringing along Wheatley as OC (he was the OL coach at Michigan when Wheatley was there). Michigan boards are saying he's leaving for our HC position. Just something interesting to chew on since we are apparently on a need to know basis.

(01-08-2017 12:31 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  What has Tyrone Wheatley done to merit consideration as a HC at WMU? Nothing.

And whoever we bring in as HC will select their own Coordinators.

He's been a Running Back coach for 8 years (the position he played at UM) at 6 different colleges, so naturally that translates into being the HC to follow PJ Fleck at Western.

I'm not even convinced seasoned OC's or DC's with much more broad-based experience than Tyrone Wheatley are qualified to be a Head Coach. Bill Cubit was an outstanding OC, not the best HC.

PJ Fleck didn't have the X's and O's smarts to be a good coordinator, but he knows how to assemble a winning program and market it to fans, supporters, HS recruits and the media. And THAT'S what it takes to be a successful head coach.

(01-08-2017 12:45 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 12:36 AM)bronco1988 Wrote:  An earlier poster implied Miles was bringing along Wheatley as OC (he was the OL coach at Michigan when Wheatley was there). Michigan boards are saying he's leaving for our HC position. Just something interesting to chew on since we are apparently on a need to know basis.

(01-08-2017 12:31 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  What has Tyrone Wheatley done to merit consideration as a HC at WMU? Nothing.

And whoever we bring in as HC will select their own Coordinators.

He's been a Running Back coach for 8 years (the position he played at UM) at 6 different colleges, so naturally that translates into being the HC to follow PJ Fleck at Western.

I'm not even convinced seasoned OC's or DC's with much more broad-based experience than Tyrone Wheatley are qualified to be a Head Coach. Bill Cubit was an outstanding OC, not the best HC.

PJ Fleck didn't have the X's and O's smarts to be a good coordinator, but he knows how to assemble a winning program and market it to fans, supporters, HS recruits and the media. And THAT'S what it takes to be a successful head coach.

i.e Les Miles.

I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

(01-08-2017 09:25 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

(01-08-2017 09:27 AM)AFLAGWA Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:25 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

It might just be that M is looking at poaching some of our recruits, too. Besides, that rumor started on MGoBlog. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

(01-08-2017 01:00 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:27 AM)AFLAGWA Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:25 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

It might just be that M is looking at poaching some of our recruits, too. Besides, that rumor started on MGoBlog. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

That's why Les doesn't like to be on twitter too much, likes to hide in the shadows. Doesn't want all of these rumors swirling. He knows he's walking into the job, KB and Les actually go quite a ways back.

(01-08-2017 08:49 PM)lancergolf1 Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 01:00 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:27 AM)AFLAGWA Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:25 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

It might just be that M is looking at poaching some of our recruits, too. Besides, that rumor started on MGoBlog. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

That's why Les doesn't like to be on twitter too much, likes to hide in the shadows. Doesn't want all of these rumors swirling. He knows he's walking into the job, KB and Les actually go quite a ways back.

That's too bad. Another scUM reject who'll have one eye on AA all the time. <sigh>

(01-08-2017 09:39 PM)DrakeDog Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 08:49 PM)lancergolf1 Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 01:00 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:27 AM)AFLAGWA Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:25 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

It might just be that M is looking at poaching some of our recruits, too. Besides, that rumor started on MGoBlog. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

That's why Les doesn't like to be on twitter too much, likes to hide in the shadows. Doesn't want all of these rumors swirling. He knows he's walking into the job, KB and Les actually go quite a ways back.

That's too bad. Another scUM reject who'll have one eye on AA all the time. <sigh>

Like Jack Harbaugh-remember him? What a jerk.

(01-08-2017 09:41 PM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:39 PM)DrakeDog Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 08:49 PM)lancergolf1 Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 01:00 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:27 AM)AFLAGWA Wrote:  It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

It might just be that M is looking at poaching some of our recruits, too. Besides, that rumor started on MGoBlog. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

That's why Les doesn't like to be on twitter too much, likes to hide in the shadows. Doesn't want all of these rumors swirling. He knows he's walking into the job, KB and Les actually go quite a ways back.

That's too bad. Another scUM reject who'll have one eye on AA all the time. <sigh>

Like Jack Harbaugh-remember him? What a jerk.

John the GA was nice

(01-08-2017 01:00 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:27 AM)AFLAGWA Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:25 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

It might just be that M is looking at poaching some of our recruits, too. Besides, that rumor started on MGoBlog. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

Michigan's #4 in the 247 composite. I don't think they need to poach Western.

(01-08-2017 09:58 PM)bronconick Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 01:00 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:27 AM)AFLAGWA Wrote:  

(01-08-2017 09:25 AM)broncos1123 Wrote:  I think you guys are reading too much into Wheatley following some of our players....

It's not just that it was some. It was that his new follows were ALL Broncos/Recruits.

It might just be that M is looking at poaching some of our recruits, too. Besides, that rumor started on MGoBlog. I wouldn't put much stock in it.

Michigan's #4 in the 247 composite. I don't think they need to poach Western.

No KIDDING. WTF.

I will say - it would be nice to hear some chatter - for any candidate... we're going on day 4 and there is nothing - not a peep - about anyone.

Les is busy today, he's going to be on ESPN for coverage of the game tonight

(01-09-2017 12:23 PM)Nacho Wrote:  Les is busy today, he's going to be on ESPN for coverage of the game tonight

I am pretty sure his next gig will be in broadcasting.

(01-09-2017 12:24 PM)flushtheherd Wrote:  

(01-09-2017 12:23 PM)Nacho Wrote:  Les is busy today, he's going to be on ESPN for coverage of the game tonight

I am pretty sure his next gig will be in broadcasting.

Haha - may well be - but still - wouldn't mind some noise.

(01-09-2017 12:23 PM)Nacho Wrote:  Les is busy today, he's going to be on ESPN for coverage of the game tonight

replace one WMU coach for another! I like it!

(01-09-2017 12:31 PM)Bronc33 Wrote:  

(01-09-2017 12:23 PM)Nacho Wrote:  Les is busy today, he's going to be on ESPN for coverage of the game tonight

replace one WMU coach for another! I like it!

Exactly my thinking, haha.

Apparently, if news stories are correct Miles walked into Houston interview with a resume folder made by ex LSU assistant that was a cobbed up mess. When asked to outline his plans for Houston football he couldn't answer basic questions about Cougar football. Minnesota gave him barely two hours and the door.

"I'm Les Miles where do I sign"

(01-09-2017 01:39 PM)fastbuicks Wrote:  Apparently, if news stories are correct Miles walked into Houston interview with a resume folder made by ex LSU assistant that was a cobbed up mess. When asked to outline his plans for Houston football he couldn't answer basic questions about Cougar football. Minnesota gave him barely two hours and the door.

"I'm Les Miles where do I sign"

Please - blog-esque 3rd person comments. Houston wanted their guy, they're just trying to save face.

(01-09-2017 01:39 PM)fastbuicks Wrote:  Apparently, if news stories are correct Miles walked into Houston interview with a resume folder made by ex LSU assistant that was a cobbed up mess. When asked to outline his plans for Houston football he couldn't answer basic questions about Cougar football. Minnesota gave him barely two hours and the door.

"I'm Les Miles where do I sign"

I'm trusting KB to read the tea leaves and make the right decision.