Are Texas connections a must??

ponyinNC · Post by **ponyinNC** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:53 pm

Quick question:

I didn't notice anywhere in our official HC opening post whether Texas ties are required. Do we need a coach with Texas ties?? Doherty had none, and he is recruiting nationwide, but BB and FB recruiting are different beasts.

These names that we keep hearing (Johnson, Barnett, Bowden, Marriucci, Nutt, et al) have no connection to Texas so would it be tough for them to recruit here? Or do they just hire asst.'s to do that??

Gill, Fran seem like they could hit the ground running in the state.

Any ideas??

TheRealTruth · Post by **TheRealTruth** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:55 pm

I think being from Texas should hurt a coach in the application process. The key is to be Nationaly Recognizable.

SMU_is_bowling · Post by **SMU_is_bowling** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:02 pm

"I think being from Texas should hurt a coach in the application process. The key is to be Nationaly Recognizable."

did you mean "shouldn't hurt"?

J.T.supporta · Post by **J.T.supporta** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:02 pm

good recruiting skills and player development is a MUST!!!

SMU_is_bowling · Post by **SMU_is_bowling** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:03 pm

winning is a must . . .

SMU Football Blog · Post by **SMU Football Blog** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:05 pm

Texas ties can be overrated. While they can be a plus, i tend to believe a good recruiter can recruit anywhere. You can use staff to make up for a lack of Texas ties.

BRStang · Post by **BRStang** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:09 pm

SMUshouldbebowling wrote:winning is a must . . .

Handlebar mustache and a brother who looks like Luigi...not a must, but a strong bonus!

SMU_is_bowling · Post by **SMU_is_bowling** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:16 pm

Twin sons who are D-1 recruits, preferably LB and DE would sweeten the deal!!

mustangxc · Post by **mustangxc** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:19 pm

I think talent evaluation and knowing where to look are musts. Texas ties are a nice to have, but one of the least important factors. Having a reputation for turning around programs and winning are keys.

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:28 pm

Nutt's wife likes the Galleria.

jtstang · Post by **jtstang** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:29 pm

What does his girlfriend like?

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:33 pm

jtstang wrote:What does his girlfriend like?

Nutt I suppose? :shock:

BoazHoes · Post by **BoazHoes** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:56 pm

Houston

BoazHoes · Post by **BoazHoes** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:56 pm

jtstang wrote:What does his girlfriend like?

Houston

EastStang · Post by **EastStang** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:07 pm

Tubbs and Bennett knew Texas pretty well, didn't do much for them. If the coach is recognizable, the kids will deign to give him an audience.