Almost a full year has gone by, and yes, my next gripe/wonder deals with the University of Oregon, yet again (and all other programs/coaches with the same philosophy). Like I said before, I despise the Ducks and everything they stand for. Specifically, their football program drives me nuts. I hate their gimmick offense, their strength and conditioning coach (google him, he's a tool in every aspect of the word), and yes, their head coach, as well as everyone who supports and agrees with him. WTD? "Win the Day?" Their motto is the exact reason for my gripe. The ducks are stuck in the present, the current play, and the current day. I understand where they are going with it. If you win every single day, you'll have success and a successful season. Where I struggle is, what is the purpose for a college football coach?
Yes it is a job. Yes their livelihood depends on their job. And yes their job status directly depends on wins and losses. However, where does developing talent for the next level (NFL) fit into the job requirement for a coach? At the end of the day, end of the season, end of a college football career, doesn't a football coach want to see his players continue to play at the next level? It seems wrong to play a player at a position that best suits your team's success, knowing full-well that the player is only a prospect at a position on the other side of the ball (defense vs offense). ie DeAnthony Thomas.
I know this is a fine line when it comes to weighing your team's success vs. a player's NFL draft stock. But at the end of your four years in college, unless you are put in a position to play in the NFL, your playing days are over, and you are left fighting for a job in this tough economy with just a college degree full of great football stats and memories. Chip Kelly's offense puts up staggering statistics, wins, and a buzz that attracts so many talented high school players. Just not NFL players. I feel as though it is the goal and job of a coach to develop his players for the next level, whichever it may be.
Still to come...Why is there a press conference for everything now?
In the meantime, I wish you a merry Christmas and enjoy the bowl season.
Signing off.
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