killme
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I’m an unabashed Jerry Kill supporter and believe he’s one of the greatest men I’ve ever met. I pull for him to succeed, and thus am a big Minnesota football fan.
The day I met him, he spoke about the success he was going to have and being an optimist, I admired his confidence. But, since I knew he couldn’t accomplish those things I tried to explain that “it just can’t happen here because....” He proved me wrong in such a dramatic way, it was like beating me at ping-pong 21-0...left handed...blindfolded. lol.
I’ve seen posters say he did it at lower levels but can he do it in major college football. Don’t worry. The answer is yes. Doubt him if you want, but don’t bet your house he won’t succeed here.
In response to Souhan’s crap, Killer hasn’t painted himself into a corner to resign if he has seizures and misses games. Out of context, that can be construed, but the total quote is about leaving if he can’t do the job, which I believe he thinks is making Minnesota a B1G and BCS contender.
Everywhere he’s been on and off the field, he has left it a better place. I guarantee his legacy will be that he did that during his tenure at Minnesota. I love to win, hate to lose, but have some shades of grey in-between and it’s obvious to me this team is solidly on the rise. As the talent and experience improves - and it will - the wins will come easier, but in the meantime, the current players will play hard and improve. And, this community will benefit in more ways than any other in the B1G.
Jerry says he’ll resign if he can’t do the job. He jokes about the high risk of getting fired in his profession. But, he’s never been fired. And, I’m pretty sure he never will be. If at the end of the day Minnesota is better off with Jerry gone, then by all means get rid of him. Something tells me the people making that call will get it right.
So, what’s your bottom line?
Is it just about wins and losses? How many of you would be fine with judging his success or failure by his won-loss record? Some think the point spread is important. I believe there are many layers for evaluating this situation.
Does it matter if kids graduate? If we’re undefeated, but graduation rate is zero is that ok? Does the product matter at all?
Does the character of the players coming in and going out mean anything? If we send several to the NFL, like that other school that likes to call itself “the U,” but they’re mostly athletically talented criminals we wouldn’t want in our homes, is that a source of pride?
My guess is there are some who do have a simpler bottom line, but for many of us there is a much more complex, perhaps undefinable measuring stick to determine whether Jerry Kill is successful. Having a perfect attendance record seems to count for a lot to folks like Souhan and Kravitz.
Killer is the leader of this program. Not having him involved on game-day is significant. But, if you look at Michigan’s facilities, tradition, and other advantages, the Gophers aren’t competing on a level playing field to start with. So? Jerry being in the mix is important. So let’s get the dang seizures under control.
I like what Jerry Kill stands for. I like who he is, how he goes about leading a program, and am confident his track record of success at every stop is no accident. He hasn’t taken plum jobs to do it.
Jerry and his staff are confident they will win here. So am I. So, I encourage Gopher fans to join me in being part of the process of getting there, and to enjoy it. Winning is going to be especially sweet!
The day I met him, he spoke about the success he was going to have and being an optimist, I admired his confidence. But, since I knew he couldn’t accomplish those things I tried to explain that “it just can’t happen here because....” He proved me wrong in such a dramatic way, it was like beating me at ping-pong 21-0...left handed...blindfolded. lol.
I’ve seen posters say he did it at lower levels but can he do it in major college football. Don’t worry. The answer is yes. Doubt him if you want, but don’t bet your house he won’t succeed here.
In response to Souhan’s crap, Killer hasn’t painted himself into a corner to resign if he has seizures and misses games. Out of context, that can be construed, but the total quote is about leaving if he can’t do the job, which I believe he thinks is making Minnesota a B1G and BCS contender.
Everywhere he’s been on and off the field, he has left it a better place. I guarantee his legacy will be that he did that during his tenure at Minnesota. I love to win, hate to lose, but have some shades of grey in-between and it’s obvious to me this team is solidly on the rise. As the talent and experience improves - and it will - the wins will come easier, but in the meantime, the current players will play hard and improve. And, this community will benefit in more ways than any other in the B1G.
Jerry says he’ll resign if he can’t do the job. He jokes about the high risk of getting fired in his profession. But, he’s never been fired. And, I’m pretty sure he never will be. If at the end of the day Minnesota is better off with Jerry gone, then by all means get rid of him. Something tells me the people making that call will get it right.
So, what’s your bottom line?
Is it just about wins and losses? How many of you would be fine with judging his success or failure by his won-loss record? Some think the point spread is important. I believe there are many layers for evaluating this situation.
Does it matter if kids graduate? If we’re undefeated, but graduation rate is zero is that ok? Does the product matter at all?
Does the character of the players coming in and going out mean anything? If we send several to the NFL, like that other school that likes to call itself “the U,” but they’re mostly athletically talented criminals we wouldn’t want in our homes, is that a source of pride?
My guess is there are some who do have a simpler bottom line, but for many of us there is a much more complex, perhaps undefinable measuring stick to determine whether Jerry Kill is successful. Having a perfect attendance record seems to count for a lot to folks like Souhan and Kravitz.
Killer is the leader of this program. Not having him involved on game-day is significant. But, if you look at Michigan’s facilities, tradition, and other advantages, the Gophers aren’t competing on a level playing field to start with. So? Jerry being in the mix is important. So let’s get the dang seizures under control.
I like what Jerry Kill stands for. I like who he is, how he goes about leading a program, and am confident his track record of success at every stop is no accident. He hasn’t taken plum jobs to do it.
Jerry and his staff are confident they will win here. So am I. So, I encourage Gopher fans to join me in being part of the process of getting there, and to enjoy it. Winning is going to be especially sweet!
