Redringo, but is it true that the AD didn't talk much to him? How about not coming in and visiting/spending time with players?
In his press conference here, he was pretty clear that things seemed fine when Coach Osborne was the AD. Just not with the new guy.
I get your point though, he has had some pretty embarrassing moments on the sideline. And to all the folks who know him here, I get the whole passion and wanting to win. But everyone here has to admit (or at least those who have seen his outbursts during games, which I have), he really needs to work on changing that side of his passion.
I would just love to see him create a wonderful legacy at YSU. At the end of the day, it didn't really matter to me who got the job. I just want to see that individual be wildly successful at YSU. In this case, it's Bo Pelini and I hope he hits a grand slam in Youngstown.
SoupCity, I agree with you 100% with regards to Bo doing a better job of channeling his passion and competitiveness in was that are positive. Every coach, even one who seemed calm such as Tress, has their moments when passion gets the best of them in a negative way. I think the best of the best though find ways to limit how often that happens. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how much Bo will change? From his press conference, he did not sound like a person who intends to change much in terms of how he coaches.
Bo is kind of "old school", and while that is a good thing in some ways, it can be a negative in other ways. I think they key is finding balance. One of the many positives with this hire is Pelini has 7 years of head coaching experience upon which he can reflect. And, there most likely are things he would do differently if he could do them over. Whether or not that is something he would say to the media is another story. I also think Tressel may be able to have an influence on Bo. I do not expect Tressel to be at practices daily, on the sidelines at games or things like that. But, I can envision the 2 getting together once a week or a few times a month to talk. And, I think Bo will listen. Also, Bucci has mellowed, and hopefully he can help Bo learn better how to channel that passion.
I saw a comment by a person saying Pelini had the body language of a person who will only be at YSU 2-3 years, and who does not truly want to be at YSU, or something to that affect. I totally disagree. He said at least 2 times if he wanted a job for just 1-2 years, or for a stepping stone, he'd have taken a different job. I'm NOT giving a number of years I think he will be at YSU. But, I truly believe YSU and the Youngstown area are where he and his family want to be at this point in their lives. I will not be surprised if he is at another job in 5 years, and I would not be surprised if he stays at YSU for 15-20 years. Most likely, he does not have to worry about money for the rest of his career. And, even once the buyout runs out, a family of 5 can live quite well in Ytown area on $200,000 - $250,000 per year. Plus, with he and his wife being from Ytown area, being grads of Mooney, he may decide he is content to be a big fish in a small pond? Only time will tell.
