Football Rumor Mill Says We are Close

jkflamebo · Post by **jkflamebo** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:59 pm

sounds like a disastrous hire if true

PK · Post by PK » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:01 pm

Has the footballrumormill site been right about anythink yet...other than by luck? It is after all just a bunch of rumors.

Dwan · Post by **Dwan** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:14 pm

so if the reason he has been successful is that he stores kids at a prep school, how come other head coaches at Navy have not had his success?

madeagle · Post by **madeagle** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:16 pm

I know this about Paul Johnson, In 1999 he meet one Jim Tressell on the football field for the d1-aa championship and lead Ga.Southern to a 59-24 win. I watched that game and PJ outcoached Jim Tressell like no other coach i've seen. I think you put Paul Johnson's offense in at SMU with Justin Willis and the runningbacks you guys have it would be a huge success.

J.T.supporta · Post by **J.T.supporta** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:29 pm

jkflamebo wrote:if he comes here, does that mean we run the option and have no defense?

most likely...YES

J.T.supporta · Post by **J.T.supporta** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:30 pm

madeagle wrote:I know this about Paul Johnson, In 1999 he meet one Jim Tressell on the football field for the d1-aa championship and lead Ga.Southern to a 59-24 win. I watched that game and PJ outcoached Jim Tressell like no other coach i've seen. I think you put Paul Johnson's offense in at SMU with Justin Willis and the runningbacks you guys have it would be a huge success.

you think our D will stop somebody?

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:34 pm

Navy Defensive Statistics

39.5 Points Per Game
6.3 yards Per Play
458 Yards per Game

And consider this is with a running offense that keeps the clock moving w/o incompletions. Given up almost 60 to a Division 1AA team-gave up 62 to NTSU. YIPEE!!!!!!!!!

madeagle · Post by **madeagle** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:40 pm

J.T.supporta wrote:
madeagle wrote:I know this about Paul Johnson, In 1999 he meet one Jim Tressell on the football field for the d1-aa championship and lead Ga.Southern to a 59-24 win. I watched that game and PJ outcoached Jim Tressell like no other coach i've seen. I think you put Paul Johnson's offense in at SMU with Justin Willis and the runningbacks you guys have it would be a huge success.

you think our D will stop somebody?

before this year they've played pretty good defense at Navy, You guys have to remember he only bought back 1 starter from last seasons unit.

PonyDoh · Post by **PonyDoh** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:49 pm

He's my favorite coach in the entire search. Guy is a winner and his offense is basically unstoppable. He's not just a run guy

cs09viking · Post by **cs09viking** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:53 pm

his offensive scoring and "tricks" remind me of playing the late 80's editions of Tecmo Bowl.

mr. pony · Post by **mr. pony** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:55 pm

Don't give us on us, Bowden!!!!!

Rebel_Pony · Post by **Rebel_Pony** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:57 pm

The irony of this hire, if it happens?

Remember Phil Bennett's first game at SMU, when the infamous "fireworks malfunction" occurred, followed by a 38-7 loss to then worst-team-in-the-nation Navy?

The opposing coach for the Midshipmen, on his way to a 2-10 campaign, was PAUL JOHNSON.

Rebel_Pony · Post by **Rebel_Pony** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:58 pm

and after that year I would say Navy's fortunes went in a bit different direction from SMU's...

jimhagle · Post by **jimhagle** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:03 pm

Rebel_Pony wrote:and after that year I would say Navy's fortunes went in a bit different direction from SMU's...

Touche

ECU_Pirate · Post by **ECU_Pirate** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:47 pm

Some of you don't want Johnson? Are you for real!?!? He can out coach anyone in C-USA! My god if SMU fans are really this damn dumb it's no wonder your Football Progam is in the shape it's in!! If ya'll get Johnson SMU will be in it's first bowl game in 20 some years next season bank on it!!!