Tony Alford = Recruiting Stud

[Irish YJ]

would love him to come back in some fashion, but i'm plenty happy with WR and RB recruiting at this time. even though we only hit on one of 5 sure things at WR. we got the one i wanted loll

 

[PANDFAN]

Here's what's really sad to me: he went to Ohio State because he had maxed out here and wanted to be a head coach. Kelly was not going to make him an OC. He did (does?) not like working at Ohio State, and strongly disliked the slimeball that was Urban Meyer. So he made a business decision, and then got kind of burned on it. And unfortunately, most lower tier schools are out there hiring "hot shot" coordinator types rather than someone like Alford. I truly believe Alford could be a very good HC if given the opportunity, but he's not being given that opportunity.

It's ironic that Autry Denson got a shot at being HC after underwhelming as a recruiter as Alford's replacement. I do think Denson was a very competent position coach though, and is the kind of guy that would interview well.

lets be honest, Denson def got a shot at the job because he is very religious, talks about his faith and was hired at the "best christian college", its a baptist school in the deep south and he happens to be an african american coach....Denson did NOTHING on the field which would have warranted a head coaching position. it is a GREAT fit for him and the school in terms of what they would want, but again this wasn't due to his production

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

not so fast

Good catch; edited and knocked on wood.

 

[#1rish]

Tony's recruitment of Dexter was highly entertaining. I remember him posting a photo on signing day sitting at his desk with bottles of Florida orange juice in front of him with the biggest shit-eating grin.

 

[NDLS_USMC]

Tony's recruiting results almost certainly were harmed by Urban's departure, too. Selling is not solely about the lead sales guy.

Maybe they should keep Tony and find a new head coach. This new guy clearly can't recruit running backs.