tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post4115502021840163386..comments2023-10-10T03:21:23.580-04:00Comments on Motown Sports Revival: Paul Johnson is the best option for MichiganJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-68055054175772744962007-12-19T22:13:00.000-05:002007-12-19T22:13:00.000-05:00Thanks,I'm obviously a big fan of Johnson's. I thi...Thanks,<BR/><BR/>I'm obviously a big fan of Johnson's. I think he is the best x's and o's coach in the country. One advantage, though, that Rodriguez has is recruiting. Johnson--to no fault of his own--hasn't had an opportunity to make contacts with the big-time recruits while at Navy. Rodriguez has. So, either guy would've been a sweet choice for UM. I'm definitely Ga. Tech's newest fan, though. I can't wait to see what he does there.<BR/><BR/>Take care!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-89850351251663192712007-12-19T16:15:00.000-05:002007-12-19T16:15:00.000-05:00I didn't see this article until now, great job! Ge...I didn't see this article until now, great job! Georgia Tech got a very good coach!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-33121003871081572832007-11-29T15:01:00.000-05:002007-11-29T15:01:00.000-05:00Excellent post! Its outrageous that football fans...Excellent post! Its outrageous that football fans have an irrational bias against option-based offense. When you compare what Nebraska did from 93-97 to what USC did from 02-06, Nebraska is better in almost every way. Yet, most college football fans would assert that Pete Carrol is a better coach than Tom Osborne, and that Nebraska was just "lucky." Johnson should be mentioned for every top job in the country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-12426509142541518792007-11-29T00:12:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:12:00.000-05:00great job, jake! I couldn't agree with you more.A...great job, jake! I couldn't agree with you more.<BR/><BR/>According to wikipedia, Paul Johnson is interviewing with Nebraska ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-43570172757709669672007-11-28T13:51:00.000-05:002007-11-28T13:51:00.000-05:00Not mentioning Air Force was out of respect for th...Not mentioning Air Force was out of respect for the program rather than an oversight. I think Air Force has a few advantages over Navy and Army which allows for slightly better recruiting.<BR/><BR/>1). Air Force is in Colorado. Army and Navy are on the East Coast. If a high school football player who lives West of the Mississippi is looking at a Service Academy, I’m guessing Air Force tops the list. Air Force has a pretty big geographical advantage in terms of recruiting. Army and Navy get their share of players from that region but Air Force probably gets first shot.<BR/><BR/>2). From 1982-2002, Air Force was by far the most successful Academy. Meanwhile, Army and Navy were horrendous for the most part. Paul Johnson has changed Navy’s image drastically, but Air Force has been successful for a much longer period which certainly helps in recruiting over Navy and Army.<BR/><BR/>3). This might be a bit naïve on my part but I’ve always felt that Air Force has somewhat of a built-in advantage over Army and Navy that helps in recruiting. I think that most high school athletes who are considering an Academy are more drawn to what the Air Force offers (a chance to fly planes) than what the Army and Navy offer. I’m not saying that any of the three are better than any of the other. From what I understand, Air Force has a more laid-back approach (still way too crazy-tough for us average folks) which also has to be a recruiting advantage. If I’m off base here, then I apologize. That’s the impression that I have gotten from talking to alums from the schools.<BR/><BR/>4). This probably has the least impact but Air Force plays in a conference. It may not be a factor in the BCS-race but it can still realistically fight for a championship every year. As independents, Army and Navy cannot. This advantage is offset slightly by the fact that Army and Navy get to travel to more places with 12 non-conference games per year. However, Army and Navy play more patsies so that doesn’t have too much of an impact.<BR/><BR/>I think for these reasons, Air Force manages to bring in slightly better recruits. Air Force has a similar talent disadvantage in the majority of its games but I think Army and Navy face a greater disadvantage.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, that’s why I didn’t mention Air Force.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>JakeJakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-56222280785406766612007-11-28T12:52:00.000-05:002007-11-28T12:52:00.000-05:00The only school that can claim as great of a talen...<I>The only school that can claim as great of a talent shortage is Army.</I><BR/><BR/>What about Air Force? They went 9-3 this season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-74840231411020220302007-11-28T12:00:00.000-05:002007-11-28T12:00:00.000-05:00Thanks, it's fixed. The Liberty Bowl in '81--as I'...Thanks, it's fixed. The Liberty Bowl in '81--as I'm sure you know--was Navy's last bowl before 1996. That's how that got in there. <BR/><BR/>Take care!<BR/><BR/>JakeJakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208921021297172480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13718554.post-13195204905533328462007-11-28T11:09:00.000-05:002007-11-28T11:09:00.000-05:00Well written article. Just responding to correct o...Well written article. Just responding to correct one detail. In 1996 it was the Aloha Bowl rather than Liberty Bowl. That fact does not alter your point at all, I know.<BR/>Navy FanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com