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Good for Ruffin…much better fit as HC for him than Tech.
by Tech92 on Jan 21, 2010 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to Ruffin! Does anyone else go with him?
Thoughts?
by Houston Raider on Jan 21, 2010 3:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brian Mitchell as Defensive Coordinator
Maybe Lincoln Riley as OC?
by jeffinhouston on Jan 21, 2010 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which recruits does he take???
" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me
by oldschoolraider on Jan 21, 2010 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or..
Is it just me or do others agree that its a good thing that we did not hire this jerk as our HC:
by jef on Jan 21, 2010 4:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was kind of funny. I’m sure he meant no malice…
by Tech92 on Jan 21, 2010 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder...
what Spike (his dad, hopefully everyone already knew that) thinks about that comment. This whole time Spike has been a Leach supporter and was very mad about the situation that lead to Leach getting fired.
by TheScarletandTheBlack on Jan 21, 2010 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now that was Funny
Just a little joke. Lighten up folks.
Guns Up!
by Brad_R on Jan 21, 2010 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You suck Sonny you worthless piece of trash!! Talk about biting the hands that feed you. You put up a nice goose egg against Nebraska with quality athletes….let’s see where La Tech goes with your crappy players.
Congrats Ruffin McNeil! Classy guy — the anti Sonny Dykes!
by WreckerRaider on Jan 21, 2010 5:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eh… after seeing Dykes’ press conference, I have to disagree with you Cory.
by RdrPwr on Jan 21, 2010 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Caught passes from him on the JV squad in HS
Sounds as if he hasn’t matured much since then.
by Red Raider in South GA on Jan 21, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YAAAAYYYY YYYAAAAAYYY YYYAAAAAYYYY YYYYAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY
This is amazing news, some I had been hoping for. Ruffin, while maybe not wanted or not believed to be ready for the Tech job now, is a great person, destined to lead fine young men to higher plateaus. AND this is his Alma Mater. How wonderful for him; probably more exciting to him than even a similar position anywhere else, even Tech. I hope he does really well there and can lead the
<http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/ecu/graphics/ecu-08-masthd-right-3.jpg>
CONGRATULATIONS to a great coach!
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OOPS!
Should read “…..and can lead the Pirates to a conference championship and maybe a big bowl. That would sure make the Tech admin rethink who they did NOT hire, especially if Tuberville fails to meet expectations. The link to ECU athletics follows….”
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh
Well maybe just the heading. Just kinning, as my daughter says.
Go here:<http://www.ecupirates.com/>
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am happy for Coach McNeill..and for Coach Dykes
I am looking forward to seeing them both build their staffs.
I am wondering what kind of offense Ruff will install, who will he find as an OC, will he DC his own team ?
I saw Dykes comment and actually heard it on a video, I thought it an ill-timed effort at humor and nothing more.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
by TallMike on Jan 21, 2010 6:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Graham Harrell and Brandon Jones
Both are joining Dana Holgerson’s offensive staff at Okie Lite……
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Meant
to offer a link to the AJ:
<http://www.redraiders.com/2010/01/21/newsok-graham-harrell-joining-coaching-staff-at-oklahoma-state/>
Better…..
Well, looks like the Cowboys are going to be Tech lite, more than they will be Okie lite…………..
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really hate to see Tech guys go to a school in the Big Twelve
Especially if they start doing better than Tech!!! Tubs better take it up a notch. Guns Up!
Guns Up!
by Brad_R on Jan 21, 2010 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Press Release from ECU
“Coach McNeill’s interview revealed his strong commitment to doing things the right way and his love of coaching young men to grow in every part of their lives. " Holland said. "His excitement for what ECU Football can become in the future was contagious and his deep and abiding appreciation for what East Carolina University has meant to him and his family was truly moving.
“There is no doubt about his ability to lead ECU Football to new heights and his determination to guarantee that happens under his watch,” Holland added. “He intends to bring new and exciting offensive schemes to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, combined with an aggressive defense that will be designed to get the ball back in the offense’s hands.”
http://www.ecupirates.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012110aab.html
by jeffinhouston on Jan 21, 2010 6:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think there may be a few more pirate fans today than there were yesterday...
You can count me as one…Wishing the very best for Ruffin and crew…
Between UH and Rice, I should get an opportunity to go out and cheer for them next season!
by Houston Raider on Jan 21, 2010 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
congrats ruff
id knew you’d get a shot somewhere. looks like ill have to start rooting for the east carolina pirates now. :)
by wrench_raider on Jan 21, 2010 6:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good for him
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
by 49er16 on Jan 21, 2010 6:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Way to Go Ruff!
Good luck Brother!
"do routine things routinely"
by centexraider on Jan 21, 2010 6:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And concerning Leach and Tewxas Tech
The AJ has this
“State District Judge William Sowder on Thursday ordered Leach, Texas Tech and their attorneys to complete mediation by Feb. 5. He also placed gag order on the talks.”
Go here:
<http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4846877>
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If I’m not mistaken, this is standard for any civil suit.
by Tech92 on Jan 21, 2010 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It is
just not so early in the lawsuit – usually is later in the game after discovery is substantially complete
by jeffinhouston on Jan 21, 2010 7:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Could be
The judge is trying his best to get both parties to shorten this whole mess now before it does get into a trial and maybe more is said or revealed than either party would be comfortable with. I guess you could say he is giving them all a safety line to hold or to release and plunge to certain “death”…..just a metaphor guys…..
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed !
That is why it is a standard step in any civil suit, but more for the opportunity to resolve the case quicker, and at less cost to the taxpayers, there are other cases on the docket, probably lots and lots and lots…
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
by TallMike on Jan 22, 2010 9:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There goes the Love
I’ll not forget when Ruff told Daniel that he loved him. He said that to his players on a frequent basis, and you know that he meant every word from his heart. Ruff is bigger than life itself, and not afraid to put his heart into anything. His wife, Erlene, has that very same quality. If there were only more people in this world like them, well, this place would a better world to navigate in. I personally love the McNiells and I wish all the very best to two of the finest people I have ever had to pleasure of knowing. I can only say Thank You for being a huge part of my son’s life. I will never forget all the great things you did for Texas Tech, my son, and our Sundays in your office watching game film drinking coffee. Bring em from everywhere, I love ya brother.
Duane Howard
by dbled53 on Jan 21, 2010 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
definitely be following that ECU program a little closer
Go Ruff!
by kevinkinsler on Jan 21, 2010 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh, yeah, i forgot....
i still hate OSU
by redraider2002 on Jan 21, 2010 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i am going to post that
until our boys in the Scarlet and Black blow them up on both sides of the ball this year.
by redraider2002 on Jan 21, 2010 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you do it until we beat them in T Boone’s stadium??
by RdrPwr on Jan 22, 2010 12:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so, can I be retroactively upset about their bowl game?
by kevinkinsler on Jan 21, 2010 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he can hire Leach as his OC. I hear Mike may be available this year.
by Red Raider in South GA on Jan 21, 2010 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can see the headline now:
“What a revolting development this is.”
TTpilk
by TTpilk645 on Jan 21, 2010 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lincoln Riley will be his OC according to FWST
Former Texas Tech defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill became the first black head football coach at East Carolina on Thursday, and one of his former Texas Tech co-workers, Lincoln Riley, will be his offensive coordinator.
by jeffinhouston on Jan 21, 2010 10:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kewl!!
Where can we watch these ECU games?
by Shallowater on Jan 21, 2010 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How long till we set up a non conference game against them?
by RdrPwr on Jan 22, 2010 12:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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