Damar is one of the best humans I have ever recruited—2 years worth of Dm’s trying to get him—he got
@Pitt_FB
and shut it down…good one and why you do this. Prayers up.
The stuff you find unpacking your office—7 years ago Coach Jones hired me as Asst Director of Player Personnel—my interview packet has advanced a bit—Good to be back with coach—excited to see what we do here in the FunBelt.
#recruitrecruitrecruit
Not a soul in this building has asked for a list or player. If it costs the player money—and they are lying and saying they are sending lists to schools. That’s—a bad deal.
To have a guy that was an intern for me in a back room-work his way up in this profession & come here-beyond stoked. Let’s do the damn thing
#WolvesUp
#bob
This is truly the first draft class I can remember watching High School Tape. Lots of ‘well there’s a future first rounder’ was said in the Squadroom. Been said a couple of times this week in the home office as we hunt for the next one here at
@HailStateFB
What a year it’s been. More excited for this staff, team and spring now more than ever.
The hunt and grind continues. But thankful today of where we stand.
3 Seasons. 2 Coaches. 1 Pandemic.
@colelpatterson
and
@ajmorreale_
set the standard for film interns-never waiver and do your job. I usually say hire these guys—they don’t need my help. They’ll be just fine. Happy Graduation boys. Room won’t be the same
If you are the director of player personnel and don’t tweet about the fellas being on the road with a cool gif…are you really in personnel?
Let’s find some new
@AStateFB
pack members
#Adifferentbreed
x
#WolvesUp
Ended my 17 year relationship w/
@DIRECTV
—kinda like that relationship we have all had—for the last 3 yrs just stayed in it because it was comfortable—but really haven’t been good for either of us. Feel used. Looking forward to what’s next 😬
Thankful for Dr. Frum and the rest of the folks
@msstate_vetmed
for taking good care of Tut during his ‘snip’ & also providing a way to get Australian TV w/ this Satellite dish they provided
Ahhh December. The month where recruiting offices everywhere are thankful for that unlimited talk & text cell plan they switched to a couple years ago.
#coachesontheroad
This 1:30 clip sums up what the staff feels. What recruits say everytime they watch a practice . And the belief in the building. Just working the plan
#iufb
As Indiana spring practice nears the end, a common theme among players when talking about Curt Cignetti:
"This guy's passionate."
"It starts with the head man. He coached at Alabama. He knows the winning way."
"Get in, do your job and get out."
"They know how to work."
#iufb
Thankful for the first set of intern graduates from
#TheRoom
. 😉Would not have had the success in recruiting without their and all
@IndianaFootball
interns hard work.
#Hirethem
When was hired-I knew I needed someone that could do it all—
@sgrubbsASU
& his team killed it at Sun Belt Media Day. Not sure there is anyone in the country that is better at what he does. Invaluable is an understatement.
#ADifferentBreed
Been so fun having a co-worker that started as a back room intern guy with me. Not sure how
@CoachButchJones
or myself would do this job without him. Happy Birthday
@sgrubbsASU
Been holding on to this—
@RobbyDonaldson
had me in bible study 20 yrs ago and shot me a text about
@KeyronCrawford3
@Football_BCS
At that exact same moment
@sgrubbsASU
came into my office about him. Good old fashioned recruiting/evaluations/relationships. What I’m used to 😉
If your recruiting workroom doesn’t look a little messy the day before OV season starts..you aren’t doing it right!! Thankful for
@carleejw24
@brontezlomek_
and
@mckenziep18
—it starts tomorrow!!!!
12 yrs ago, TJ gave me a shot in the
#NFL
& said ‘Work hard, trust your evals, & trust the guy in the big office-Everything will be ok’. Well I haven’t seen TJ in 10 years, so was a cool moment for him to say ‘I’m proud of you-what did I tell you’. Yep. Things are pretty ok.
From my one of my first meetings with
@CoachAllenIU
and one of the first questions he asks us..'What else does he play'. Such a huge part in the eval process here.
Can think back to this time last year. We asked these two to camp. We wanted an Eval in person. They Camped➡️We offered➡️They Committed➡️They Signed. We are all pretty happy about it.
#IUFB
#Whosnext
All of college athletics are losing good people because this profession has become more ‘demanding, chaotic and exhausting’ than ever. Relationships being replaced by portal & NIL. The ability to adjust is what will separate in this new landscape.
COLUMN: Villanova’s Jay Wright decided to retire way earlier than anybody anticipated. It’s probably not a coincidence that it happened in a time when the job of being a college basketball coach has never been more complex, chaotic and demanding.
Happy Birthday to
@scott_altizer
—the guy that taught me hashtags and graphics of a state don’t mean anything. Out Evaluate. Out Relationship. Out Recruit. That’s what wins ballgames. Also has the best Database in the country.
Always thought the whole ‘dog crossing over the rainbow bridge’ thing was a bit corny..until I believe Bettis gave a little sign this morning that he’s still around. Thanks for everyone who has reached out this past week. Made a tuff thing a little easier.
If you were lucky—you got to be on staff w/ George Deleone. My first job in college was w/ him & he had forgotten more football than I will learn. His willingness to teach & mentor no matter your level is something that remains with me. Thankful we spoke a short time ago.
To my golfing and sports partner in crime...when I look back at Sunday’s and Saturday’s in my life..some of the greatest memories are with pops...
#HappyFathersDay