Gerad Parker - Troy Head Coach :)

[FWIrish4]

I was given a sweatshirt for my penis as a Christmas present yesterday, and I thought that gift would never be topped. But here we are…..

We’re gonna have to revisit this after NSD, bowl game and OC search.

There’s a lot (most likely little) to unpack here.

 

[FU BK]

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That's a Bingo! Sorry....watched that Saturday night in the hospital

 

[BoredIrish]

So like many people, I've had alot of ups and downs in my life. But I am thankful that anytime I have been down, I can console myself in the faith that while things may be tough at the moment, that just means I'm due for an uptick.

I just had a really shitty weekend...

Thank you lord!!!!

 

[GrangerIrish24]

We’re gonna have to revisit this after NSD, bowl game and OC search.

There’s a lot (most likely little) to unpack here.

I told my wife to get ready for a fashion show. We haven’t talked since.

 

[thekid33]

I don’t have a problem necessarily if it’s Gino. I just don’t want the smoke and mirrors of a national search if they’re not actually going to. Come out and promote him with no interim tag, or do a national search. No in between.

This.

Also, I can't believe that Christmas might be coming a week early!

 

[rtrn2glory]

This honestly is the best news I could've gotten today

 

[Irishdawg]

I'm so giddy!

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That’s a Bingo!!

 

[BoredIrish]

I knew there was a reason Parker hasnt been wearing ND branded gear on the recruiting trail.

 

[jprue24]

Rock fucking hard...

Like the titanium they use on the space shuttle

 

[IrishLax]

Charley Molnar 2.0

 

[NDFAN2008]

We all know Gino will get promoted

Gino getting promoted wouldn't be a bad thing they said he had a hand calling plays the last 3 games

 

[NDPhilly]

MF has more balls than I think we all thought.

Great landing spot for Gerad. I actually can see him being successful running a program. Good coach and recruiter, shitty play caller.

 

[IrishLax]

Gino is not a needle mover but is orders of magnitude more competent and qualified than Parker. I would sleep soundly knowing he was in charge.

 

[Grahambo]

 

[zelezo vlk]

Charley Molnar 2.0

At least Troy is a massive step up from UMass.

 

[Rocketman84]

Wow. Well there goes the argument of no one is trying to hire Parker lol.

On the other hand someone did hire him. Let's hope Freeman and ND give this position the due diligence it deserves. IF Gino is in fact our best option, I want it to be because of an exhaustive search and no contract negotiation flubs.

I do however expect this one to be far more private in nature than last time.

Let's hope they get off their hands and try to bring a very good hire! Wont even go Homerun hire bc we certainly don't seem like we even attempt that anymore after the Ludwig fiasco.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

The optics of Troy hiring a guy who ND fans publicly hate is pretty hilarious.

On paper, Parker actually had decent stats this year, but we've beat it to a pulp: Against any D with a heartbeat, he looked completely out of sorts.

What a terrible hire for Troy. Bless their souls, thank you so much haha

 

[Blazers46]

Jesus is real

 

[HouseofPain]

Man things are looking so much brighter! I truly hope MF and ND takes their time, opens the purse strings and makes a good hire here.

 

[NewBrunswickIrish]

At least Troy is a massive step up from UMass.

Yeah, Brown and Sumrall both moved onto bigger jobs after success at Troy. I think this is a good move for both ND and Parker. He likely would have had to start as a G5 head coach anyway.

 

[Katzenboyer]

Despite his shortcomings as an OC, I actually think he'll make a decent/good head coach.

He's a culture guy and players seem to really like him. If he can nail his assistant hires, he could keep the Troy train rolling along.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Wow. Wasn't expecting him to get a head coaching gig. Maybe another OC opportunity. Huge step for him!

 

[Irish4life]

 

[domerfreak]

Not to be a buzz kill but I'll hold off on the celebration until after they announce the replacement.

 

[ACamp1900]

Not to be a buzz kill but I'll hold off on the celebration until after they announce the replacement.

Ty Willingham

 

[arrowryan]

I can’t believe it

 

[Me2SouthBend]

If CJ and Cam W follow him to Troy I’ll start a riot.

 

[RipWheeler]

This doesn’t bode well for the Beavers. Hey Independent Powerhouse what say you?

 

[jpachuta33]

Not to be a buzz kill but I'll hold off on the celebration until after they announce the replacement.

To be honest, the shit that my dog took this morning would be an upgrade...

 

[ColinKSU]

Despite his shortcomings as an OC, I actually think he'll make a decent/good head coach.

He's a culture guy and players seem to really like him. If he can nail his assistant hires, he could keep the Troy train rolling along.

Some average OCs or assistants are just better off as head coaches. The position requires a totally different set of skills from a playcaller or developer.