Started By
Message
re: James Willis possibly to UF
Posted on 12/26/10 at 9:40 pm to MattP598
Posted on 12/26/10 at 9:40 pm to MattP598
quote:They wanted him to repay the money he got after getting fired the first time...
Willis is a fine coach and recruiter, but I don't have much respect for someone who spurns their alma mater like that 2 weeks before signing day. I'm sure you two would feel the same if it was one of y'all's player/coach.
1
Posted on 12/26/10 at 9:43 pm to MagillaGuerilla
quote:
They wanted him to repay the money he got after getting fired the first time..
They also gave him a scholarship and a job making hundreds of thousands of dollars. He could of waited till after signing day.
This post was edited on 12/26/10 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 12/26/10 at 9:48 pm to MattP598
Still no reason to try and force him to repay money from a different job. You fire him, you still have to fulfill obligations from his old contract when you rehire him later...
Posted on 12/26/10 at 11:20 pm to gatordmb89
He's a complete piece of shite.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 1:50 am to AUTigLN11
Funniest part of the Willis talking to Champ at UF behind Tubby's back is he did the same thing to Tubby that Tubby did to Ole Miss.
Willis could be a good fit as "DC" at UF since Champ already said he will be in charge of the D. That gives Willis the title and he can still learn on the job while his recruiting skills are put to use.
Willis could be a good fit as "DC" at UF since Champ already said he will be in charge of the D. That gives Willis the title and he can still learn on the job while his recruiting skills are put to use.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 2:02 am to MattP598
quote:
. I'm sure you two would feel the same if it was one of y'all's player/coach
Bill Oliver. Did it twice. Coached at auburn in the 60's after playing at Alabama. Then came back to coach at Alabama for most of the 70's. Left, came back to Bama in the 90's. Then ended up at auburn in the late 90's again. Been there. Done that
Posted on 12/27/10 at 3:32 am to roadGator
nm
This post was edited on 12/27/10 at 3:32 am
Posted on 12/27/10 at 3:51 am to gatordmb89
quote:
Compare Alabama's linebacker play last year to their play this year and come to your own conclusion
Bama's lbs being young?
Posted on 12/27/10 at 6:37 am to MagillaGuerilla
quote:
He would have had to pay back his severance if he stayed at Auburn. He already spent it, so he bolted...
TruePosted on 12/27/10 at 8:21 am to AU86
Willis was working with Tubs as DC, the defense overall was Tubs Willis was working with him in a learning aspect. Willis coached the linebackers Tubs did most of the scheming and would explain it to Willis.
Willis is a solid recruiter but the last 2-3 years his recruiting tanked for a variety of reasons. I think he'll do well at UF overall but he won't be the DC. He will get some sort of a Co-DC title or something so he can go there but he won't come near the scheming for the defense, I know I wouldn't let him near it with training wheels on. He is good at what he does but you have to know his limitations, Will does so UF should be ok.
Willis is a solid recruiter but the last 2-3 years his recruiting tanked for a variety of reasons. I think he'll do well at UF overall but he won't be the DC. He will get some sort of a Co-DC title or something so he can go there but he won't come near the scheming for the defense, I know I wouldn't let him near it with training wheels on. He is good at what he does but you have to know his limitations, Will does so UF should be ok.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 9:30 am to rangers911
Well thought out, reasonable posts with no bias will not be tolerated around here. 
Posted on 12/27/10 at 2:44 pm to bamaboy87
quote:And we all know what a sterling reputation for honesty, integrity and loyalty that Bill Oliver has amongst the fans, administrators, and former coaches of both schools.
Bill Oliver. Did it twice. Coached at auburn in the 60's after playing at Alabama. Then came back to coach at Alabama for most of the 70's. Left, came back to Bama in the 90's. Then ended up at auburn in the late 90's again. Been there. Done that
This post was edited on 12/27/10 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 12/27/10 at 3:32 pm to FearlessFreep
Willis is a decent LBs coach (who wouldn't be with Rolando McClain?). We had some pretty good defenses. His last year we got hit with a ton of injuries, but we weren't bad on defense.
Looks like he's a pretty bad DC, but one year is tough to judge someone on.
As for how he left AU, I don't blame him.... he should've waited till after NSD, but I doubt Saban would've kept the job open for that long... Willis was not going to coach LBs at Auburn under Chizik.
Looks like he's a pretty bad DC, but one year is tough to judge someone on.
As for how he left AU, I don't blame him.... he should've waited till after NSD, but I doubt Saban would've kept the job open for that long... Willis was not going to coach LBs at Auburn under Chizik.
Page 3 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News