Maryland Minute 11.01.11 - Discussing Randy Edsall's Handling of Adversity

Get Randy Shannon.

LOL @ Terp fans undermining Edsall. He does it to himself. If anything, requesting his firing is supportive of the university and football program.

The caption has a typo. September 5th was 2 months ago, not 1.

Important distinction that I’ve tried to make, but haven’t done so articulately.

1. I think the Edsall era has been a disappointment thus far; and
2. Based on his time at UConn, and his short time at Maryland, I’m not confident that he will turn things around.

However, I ALSO don’t think he should be fired, for two reasons:

1. It is not financially feasible; and
2. He deserves 3 or 4 years to try and turn it around. At that point we will have enough evidence to make a more accurate judgment as to whether Edsall stays.

Most people that are criticizing Edsall, if they are being honest, take this stance. I think that is what has frustrated me about a good number of the people on the other side of the debate. “Edsall has disappointed thus far” is countered by “but we need to wait and see.”

That isn’t a counterargument to the first point. In fact, it is readily admitted by even the anti-Edsall crowd.

If we gave megget the ball 25-30 times a game then O’Brien could look more like the DOB we know. I really think our team is better built for what Edsall would do and not Crwten

Fans simply will not give him that much time to “turn around” a program that was in fairly decent shape when he took over. Many ticket holders will bail after this year. Without better coaching and recruiting, more will bail over time and the spiral just continues downward (although not sure how much worse it can get when tickets are going for one penny apiece).

We need the current Teps team to overachieve just like last years team. Everyone agrees that last years team was not that good, they just played that way. Edsall needs to tap into his players motivation and get them to overachieve. That is the goal of coaching.

I think everybody is disappointed in the offense because we thought Edsall was gonna bring his smashmouth football approach of running the ball 25+ times a game.Instead, we get a spread that is worthless with DOB at QB.I wish Edsall just go back to how he ran his UConn program and get better recruits then he did at UConn.His defenses were OK at UConn but this defense that Bradford is running is HORRIBLE.I think he should just get rid of Crowton and Bradford after this year and run his old offense and defense.

My opinion is that Edsall is making a mistake with the LBs again! He should keep Lorne Goree in the Middle it is ok to move Drakeford to Star and move Hartsfield into the other outside slot. Goree has proven to be a better Middle LB than Hartsfield however Hartsfield has always been very effective when he is an Outside backer.That will give us the most experienced and best 3 backers we have had all year, playing at the same time.

When asked the difference between Edsall and former coach Ralph Friedgen, fifth-year senior Maurice Hampton said: "Just the rules. He’s doing everything right. Take your hat off when you come in the room. Don’t wear earrings in the building.

"You never know who you are going to meet in life and whether you are rubbing them the wrong way. Show someone that you have character and are not just another guy. I get it. But everyone doesn’t get it. They are mad because, ‘Oh, I have to take my earrings out’ or ‘I can’t wear this in the building or I have to pull my pants up or tuck my shirt in.’ None of these things are wrong. They are all right."

I mean – tell me – what the heck is wrong with this? As a Terp and a Dad – I think its terrific – would you rather have the discpline of FSU or Miami

It is nice to see so many more options at linebacker this week. I think all will see playing time and hopefully the infusion of fresh bodies will improve the defense. I agree Goree is too good to sit for long but the return of Drakeford and Hartsfield should be a huge lift for the defense. I am also interested in how Alex Twine performs on the weakside.

Just play ball, get beat and try again the next week. Thats the motto the rest of the way. Edsall is not gonna change his coaching MO because the fans are not happy. We have no choice but to stay the course and take our lumps. Considering this season is loss, lets focus on how Edsall will recruit his upcoming class. Thats where we should expect difference as opposed to that new fat ramblin wreck alumnus who coached the Terps.

You know if you people watched the Miami-UVA game you might see what we are trying to do to address the way UVA runs the ball. I think the LB set up will have very good results and if obvious passing situations I expect we will see Rowson ( who would be a hect of FS with his size and speed). As for the local recruiting, if you all would shut up we may still have a chance to sign one or two of the local top kids. If you all get behind this team and the kids come out and play like they did against GT, Clemson & FSU (yes FSU until the 4th qtr) we can beat UVA. Thye are a good young team but they are no where near Clemson or FSU or for the matter WVA.

haha.