I laughed when I first heard VanGorder's name in the mix to replace Mike Sewak at Georgia Southern. VanGorder left UGA to become a position coach in the NFL, with the hopes of becoming a defensive coordinator and then landing a top-notch head coaching job at the 1-A level. Taking the GSU job seemed like a step sideways, if not a step backwards, but certainly not a step forward. There are rumors that part of the deal was for GSU to make the transition to 1-A within the next five years. I don't think it will happen that quickly, but this hire is a strong signal that the administration is ready to take the next step.
Van Gorder has not hired an offensive coordinator yet, but he has already made it clear that the days of the spread option are gone. Installng a "more multiple" look, as he put it, is essential to recruiting the offensive talent necessary to compete at the next level. The transition will be tough these next few years. The administration will have to exercise patience, as it will take time to get the right personnel for whatever offense VanGorder plans to use. The house-cleaning at Nebraska is a good indication of what will probably happen.
Is this a good hire? It depends. If Georgia Southern is committed to making the leap to 1-A, then yes, they made an excellent choice. If they are content to stay at the 1-AA level, then I don't see any reason to scrap what has been the trademard of Georgia Southern football.
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He looks like a damn chipmonk.
upon further investigation, I have found the correct spelling of "chipmonk." It should read "chipmunk."
I like chipmonk better. It makes me think of that guy who works at Little Italy with the "monk" haircut. I'm still not sure if it is a religious thing or something they do at the 40 Watt. Maybe Ryan knows.
He also bares a striking resemblance to Fro Puppy.
I wonder if VanGorder also has a half brother named Will? I bet he does. And this Will not only eats mayonnaise with a spoon, but also jumps through car windows in the BSS carpool lane as if some is out get him.
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