Preseason Dannen: "Expectations"

[1401973]

Season far from over, but this team - using any measure - has not met them.
Paired with "expectations" is "ramifications" or "accountability". Is Dannen a man of his word or just a showman?

I take Fritz as a man of accountability but when it comes to his coaches his history shows he is a loyalist.
Obviously hoping the season somehow turns around, but if it doesn't this conflict will be compelling.

So far this year there are many damning signs that I won't rehash....................................yes I will: KEEP throwing to your RBs, START throwing to your TE, and there is a middle of the field!!!!

[Wandering Quaker]

No, only opponents are allowed to throw over the middle. It's a law.

[tulaneoutlaw]

I agree this will be interesting to watch. Dannen was clear about the expectations - bowling or bust. Technically we aren't out of the fight yet, but should we lose twice more then I'd hope somebody's seat get's uncomfortably hot. It's fine to wait until season's end but moves should be made quickly if we don't right the ship over our last four games.

[ml wave]

I can't imagine that we have anywhere near the money to buyout Fritz's contract (before his extension even starts, no less) and then turn around and hire a new (presumably decently paid) coach. Would bet Fritz's seat is ice cold through the 2019 season at least.

[1401973]

I can't imagine that we have anywhere near the money to buyout Fritz's contract (before his extension even starts, no less) and then turn around and hire a new (presumably decently paid) coach. Would bet Fritz's seat is ice cold through the 2019 season at least.

Can't say I disagree. But you can't spout "expectations" and then when we fall flat on our face not do anything about it....unless you are just hot air.....

[tulaneoutlaw]

I can't imagine that we have anywhere near the money to buyout Fritz's contract (before his extension even starts, no less) and then turn around and hire a new (presumably decently paid) coach. Would bet Fritz's seat is ice cold through the 2019 season at least.

Probably so. But changing head coaches isn't the only way to change things up.

[WaveProf]

Expectations don’t mean putting Fritz on hot seat in year 3. But it should mean some heads rolling and changes coming. And if it doesn’t, then that means Fritz has tied his fate to those he kept around—-a la CCJ and Price. If Fritz wants to miss a bowl and still stick with Ruse then TD should let him, but he should also make it clear that that fecision means in year 4 we won’t be complaining or evaluating Ruse anymore, because Fritz will/would have married his fate

[JtS]

Dannen says head coaches get four years to reach post-season and should make changes when necessary.

[Poseidon]

Expectations don’t mean putting Fritz on hot seat in year 3. But it should mean some heads rolling and changes coming. And if it doesn’t, then that means Fritz has tied his fate to those he kept around—-a la CCJ and Price. If Fritz wants to miss a bowl and still stick with Ruse then TD should let him, but he should also make it clear that that fecision means in year 4 we won’t be complaining or evaluating Ruse anymore, because Fritz will/would have married his fate

Yep. In fact, he shouldn't have to say anything to Fritz. If Ruse is being micromanaged by Fritz then Ruse should leave on his own. This situation is not a good one for either future prospects. At least Toledo's OC knew that an left.

The line is
2018 scoring offense 100th, 24.7 PPG
2017 scoring offense 76th, 26.1 PPG
2016 scoring offense 115th, 20.3 PPG

Notably...
SMU had the 118th scoring defense 39.0 PPG; we scored 23, 9 of which was scored by our defense.
Wake has the 122th defense giving up 39.8 PPG we scored 17

at Cincinnati we scored 21 with McMillan in there vs the 8th best Scoring Defense that gives up 16.5 a game.

[sr]

Somewhat related, but believe I noticed a tweet last night from Dannen which mentioned Utah and SLC. Might have dreamed it ...