So I saw my buddy for a few minutes last night. Didn’t ask him any specific questions just listened to him talk a bit
He was big on Purdy last year. Told me guy ha the most potential of our quarterbacks. Let me know though that he is “not ready”. He is trying to rely on his athleticism. Not grasping the play book. Maybe he can come in and play better than he does in practice but he gave me no indication that they are ready to throw him out there So unless something changes this week, then those hoping we make a youth movement for the rest of the season are gonna be disappointed.
I did complain about parchment (he was loafing right in front of me…asking for a sub with a minute to play bc he was tired and didn’t want to run back to the huddle…. looked whiny when he screwed up, etc) and he told me that he is probably their best option unfortunately. He is a bit of a head case but has the most talent and connection with KZ (which is scary to me bc parchement screwed up the scramble drill in the 4th quarter, then screwed the pooch on the last play that was intercepted)
he was very proud of the OL yesterday. Just about everyone was playing hurt. Scott’s ankle was so bad he couldn’t set on it so he and Washington had to switch sides ….Johnson was not 100% obviously. DLT had his shoulder sublux during the game and played on. Gibbons was banged up with multiple minor issues.
he wouldn’t comment on the fuller rumors and honestly didn’t seem to know anything (some rumors that fuller is done)
He did say that fuller is the least liked coach from a player perspective (which isn’t always a bad thing)
he remains extremely optimistic. Like weirdly optimistic. He literally said that with the ACC being so down this year, They are focused on getting better, winning next week and seeing what happens. He mentioned still being in the conference race. (I encouraged him to start with one win 😀)!!
speaking of quarterbacks, They are very excited about Duffy and parsons. Duffy is a quiet leader type and parsons is more of the alpha leader (unfortunately none of that helps us this year😀)
lastly just a tidbit on ward and Corbin. Both of them are the first to volunteer to give the defense scout team looks. Both are great kids with awesome attitudes. Both are team first guys who work their butts off
he said that Friday practice this week was one of their best. Team is not giving up and practices like they are 3-0 not 0-3. Mike Golic watched practice Friday and said if he didn’t know any better, he would assume we were undefeated.
that and 5 bucks gets us a Starbucks coffee. I know. But at least the attitude is right. Players are working. They are still believing and aren’t giving up
Segments are still meeting with each other and with other segments (like OL and QBs are meeting on their own, etc).
he continues to assure me that things are a lot different than the “Willie taggart” era as far as organization, Work, attitude, etc.
coaches show up at 5:30 am and go home at midnight most days ….taggart staff was NOT like that…those wishing he was still around have no idea how dysfunctional they were.
They are 0-4 but it is not for lack of effort
Take it for what it’s worth.
Based on everything I have heard from him over the last 2-3 years, I still believe in norvell. I know I’m beginning to be in the minority but if we can keep this recruiting class together and players continue to work like they are, I believe things will get turned around. It’s just hard to keep driving 6 hours to watch this product. But I’ll keep doing it! I’ll be at Clemson in a few weeks as well. Call me a sucker!
He was big on Purdy last year. Told me guy ha the most potential of our quarterbacks. Let me know though that he is “not ready”. He is trying to rely on his athleticism. Not grasping the play book. Maybe he can come in and play better than he does in practice but he gave me no indication that they are ready to throw him out there So unless something changes this week, then those hoping we make a youth movement for the rest of the season are gonna be disappointed.
I did complain about parchment (he was loafing right in front of me…asking for a sub with a minute to play bc he was tired and didn’t want to run back to the huddle…. looked whiny when he screwed up, etc) and he told me that he is probably their best option unfortunately. He is a bit of a head case but has the most talent and connection with KZ (which is scary to me bc parchement screwed up the scramble drill in the 4th quarter, then screwed the pooch on the last play that was intercepted)
he was very proud of the OL yesterday. Just about everyone was playing hurt. Scott’s ankle was so bad he couldn’t set on it so he and Washington had to switch sides ….Johnson was not 100% obviously. DLT had his shoulder sublux during the game and played on. Gibbons was banged up with multiple minor issues.
he wouldn’t comment on the fuller rumors and honestly didn’t seem to know anything (some rumors that fuller is done)
He did say that fuller is the least liked coach from a player perspective (which isn’t always a bad thing)
he remains extremely optimistic. Like weirdly optimistic. He literally said that with the ACC being so down this year, They are focused on getting better, winning next week and seeing what happens. He mentioned still being in the conference race. (I encouraged him to start with one win 😀)!!
speaking of quarterbacks, They are very excited about Duffy and parsons. Duffy is a quiet leader type and parsons is more of the alpha leader (unfortunately none of that helps us this year😀)
lastly just a tidbit on ward and Corbin. Both of them are the first to volunteer to give the defense scout team looks. Both are great kids with awesome attitudes. Both are team first guys who work their butts off
he said that Friday practice this week was one of their best. Team is not giving up and practices like they are 3-0 not 0-3. Mike Golic watched practice Friday and said if he didn’t know any better, he would assume we were undefeated.
that and 5 bucks gets us a Starbucks coffee. I know. But at least the attitude is right. Players are working. They are still believing and aren’t giving up
Segments are still meeting with each other and with other segments (like OL and QBs are meeting on their own, etc).
he continues to assure me that things are a lot different than the “Willie taggart” era as far as organization, Work, attitude, etc.
coaches show up at 5:30 am and go home at midnight most days ….taggart staff was NOT like that…those wishing he was still around have no idea how dysfunctional they were.
They are 0-4 but it is not for lack of effort
Take it for what it’s worth.
Based on everything I have heard from him over the last 2-3 years, I still believe in norvell. I know I’m beginning to be in the minority but if we can keep this recruiting class together and players continue to work like they are, I believe things will get turned around. It’s just hard to keep driving 6 hours to watch this product. But I’ll keep doing it! I’ll be at Clemson in a few weeks as well. Call me a sucker!
