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Ward

  • I admit that I am very nervous about the hire and would have liked too see us go for a proven guy. Our D is the main reason we have turned the corner and hope he's the right guy. That said..... I'm happy for him and he's got my support .

    FloBird ●

  • Spurrier better be ready to score 40 per game.

    Rebelcock84

  • FloBird said...

    I admit that I am very nervous about the hire and would have liked too see us go for a proven guy. Our D is the main reason we have turned the corner and hope he's the right guy. That said..... I'm happy for him and he's got my support .

    I am not a huge fan of the move, but I hope and pray that Ward proves me wrong over the next few years. What is imperative, in my opinion, is that the HBC surround him with the best staff possible. There is one change that needs to be made on D.Wink link as a coach and recruiter. HBC needs to hire a proven sec recruiter for the LB job that can flat out coach.

    SOS only has 3 years or so left to cement his legacy at Carolina. I would have preferred a more proven DC and keep Ward in his present role. Whammy is finally flourishing as a recruiter, I would hate to see a decline in that Atlanta area due to his promotion.

    Time will tell if this is the right move or not. I hope it is.

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    Cockfather ●

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Spurrier better be ready to score 40 per game.

    If you're having Ward problems I feel bad for you son, we got 99 problems and our D ain't one.

    jaydeejazzyjeff

  • Cockfather said...

    I am not a huge fan of the move, but I hope and pray that Ward proves me wrong over the next few years. What is imperative, in my opinion, is that the HBC surround him with the best staff possible. There is one change that needs to be made on D.Wink link as a coach and recruiter. HBC needs to hire a proven sec recruiter for the LB job that can flat out coach.

    SOS only has 3 years or so left to cement his legacy at Carolina. I would have preferred a more proven DC and keep Ward in his present role. Whammy is finally flourishing as a recruiter, I would hate to see a decline in that Atlanta area due to his promotion.

    Time will tell if this is the right move or not. I hope it is.

    This is one thing that is confusing to me.

    A lot of folks are praising the move because of recruiting. Well, he can't do as much recruiting now.

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    BCMCock05 ●

  • jaydeejazzyjeff said...

    If you're having Ward problems I feel bad for you son, we got 99 problems and our D ain't one.

    Son? really? Ward wasn't in charge of the D before now, I think he will do OK, I want great not ok. Don't feel bad for me boy

    Rebelcock84

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Son? really? Ward wasn't in charge of the D before now, I think he will do OK, I want great not ok. Don't feel bad for me boy

    Not a Jay-Z fan I assume?

    RubberBandCock ●

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Son? really? Ward wasn't in charge of the D before now, I think he will do OK, I want great not ok. Don't feel bad for me boy

    LOL

    JayTeeUSC

  • Cockfather said...

    I am not a huge fan of the move, but I hope and pray that Ward proves me wrong over the next few years. What is imperative, in my opinion, is that the HBC surround him with the best staff possible. There is one change that needs to be made on D.Wink link as a coach and recruiter. HBC needs to hire a proven sec recruiter for the LB job that can flat out coach.

    SOS only has 3 years or so left to cement his legacy at Carolina. I would have preferred a more proven DC and keep Ward in his present role. Whammy is finally flourishing as a recruiter, I would hate to see a decline in that Atlanta area due to his promotion.

    Time will tell if this is the right move or not. I hope it is.

    Keith my biggest concern is if Ward can make the adjustments especially in the second half. That was one of EJ's best attributes as a DC. Recognizing how to stop the run and adjusting on the fly during the game.

    Air Chicken

  • Air-Chicken said...

    Keith my biggest concern is if Ward can make the adjustments especially in the second half. That was one of EJ's best attributes as a DC. Recognizing how to stop the run and adjusting on the fly during the game.

    And that's a valid concern

    97srad750

  • Air-Chicken said...

    Keith my biggest concern is if Ward can make the adjustments especially in the second half. That was one of EJ's best attributes as a DC. Recognizing how to stop the run and adjusting on the fly during the game.

    I agree. In-game adjustments were definitely one of EJ's strengths as a coach. It is a risky move and will either pay huge dividends on the field and in recruiting, or we take a step back the next few years on D. One thing about the HBC though, is he is quick DC the hook if it is not going to his liking.

    I will say that if Gilmore and Taylor come back, the D should be stellar. Biggest concern will be finding that other DT to play along side Kelcy.

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  • I agree. Not happy at all and very nervous. Everyone says "trust the visor". Besides Shaw we haven't been able to trust a quarterback under SOS yet and that was the one position we ALL thought we'd be the best at when we hired him. However, all I care about is winning and if running the zone read for here on out wins games that's fine with me. I just don't like the DC hire.

    VisorVillain

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Son? really? Ward wasn't in charge of the D before now, I think he will do OK, I want great not ok. Don't feel bad for me boy

    I laughed my moon @ this post....SMH

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by Trenchtown Cock on 12/27/2011 at 5:03 PM

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  • What was Wards' title 3mths ago, I believe it was Defensive Coordinator. And how do you guys know WHO was making the adjustments on the sideline? Sheesh...

    walnutgrovecock

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Son? really? Ward wasn't in charge of the D before now, I think he will do OK, I want great not ok. Don't feel bad for me boy

    Your name and attitude reflects that of a Clemson fan. Stay classy, Rebelcock84.

    MCR ●

  • RubberBandCock said...

    Not a Jay-Z fan I assume?

    Who?

    Rebelcock84

  • MCR said...

    Your name and attitude reflects that of a Clemson fan. Stay classy, Rebelcock84.

    Clemson fan, I have been called worse, but not much.

    I am not a CowU fan. I just don't see this being a great hire. You hire good position coaches that are great recruiters. your DC and OC have to be great coaches and I just don't think Ward is. I hope that I am wrong, and I am willing to give him a chance.

    Rebelcock84

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Who?

    get out from under your rock

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  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Who?

    Mike Jones.

    RubberBandCock ●

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Clemson fan, I have been called worse, but not much.

    Is there worse?

    97srad750

  • RubberBandCock said...

    Mike Jones.

    WHOOO?

    simms2000

  • @rebelcock Hmm there is a reason why there are only 2 stars under your username...

    This post was edited by HowardsCock on 12/27/2011 at 8:45 PM

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    "When somebody sticks you in the ear hole, you stick them in the ear hole right back." - SOS

    HowardsCock

  • Rebelcock84 said...

    Clemson fan, I have been called worse, but not much.

    I am not a CowU fan. I just don't see this being a great hire. You hire good position coaches that are great recruiters. your DC and OC have to be great coaches and I just don't think Ward is. I hope that I am wrong, and I am willing to give him a chance.

    I didn't say you were a Clemson fan. I meant you were acting like one. Not good.

    MCR ●

  • I think it is a good move.The players trust him, he is a great recruiter so he has good people skills. He has been with the team awhile and knows the schemes that we run and I think he can and will execute them very well.

    He may have not been the big name hire per se but I think. It was a good educated promotion by Spurrier.

    Seems we have questioned several hires by Spurrier, but they have worked out better than expected. Go Gamecocks!

    CocksFootball

  • RubberBandCock said...

    Mike Jones.

    lol

    DavidsonNCCock ●

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