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Bohl (NDSU Head Coach) to Wyoming
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montana_jack
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gobison said:
Nope. Bohl doesn't know how good he has it at NDSU.
It depends. If NDSU hires a coach like they had in Bob Babich who thinks since NDSU plays in a dome they need to recruit out of state fast kids then NDSU could be hurt. If they hire a coach like Bohl who realizes you need big strong midwestern tough to play smash mouth football, then NDSU will be ok.NLGrizFan said:
NLGrizFan
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I read an article on Wyonation.com that someone posted about Bohl how he recruits a lot of kids out of Florida and holds his practices out in the elements to get them used to the cold. "If the kid cringes out in the cold, I cringe right back." LoL!tojo70 said:
It just kinda makes me look down the line of Griz opponents next season and seeing a few programs that will likely be under a new coaching staff, including my biggest worries, NDSU and Wyoming. Worries is a bad choice of words.
montana_jack
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It'll be nice to beat Bohl/Wyoming next year. I even think NDSU will gain a little satisfaction if we do.
What do you think? Should a coach in Bohl's situation step down immediately?
NDSU will be on the hook for another $20 grand or so in payments to Bohl if they win out. I'm sure NDSU fans have no problem with that outcome, but does it seem a little strange to be in Bohl's shoes, knowing that your loyalties are divided, and that you're missing out on some recruiting time for your new employer (who's on the hook for your expensive contract boyout)?
I suppose a further complication is which assistants Bohl takes with him. Anybody he left in charge if he left NDSU might have the same divided loyalties and duties at Wyoming awaiting...
NDSU will be on the hook for another $20 grand or so in payments to Bohl if they win out. I'm sure NDSU fans have no problem with that outcome, but does it seem a little strange to be in Bohl's shoes, knowing that your loyalties are divided, and that you're missing out on some recruiting time for your new employer (who's on the hook for your expensive contract boyout)?
I suppose a further complication is which assistants Bohl takes with him. Anybody he left in charge if he left NDSU might have the same divided loyalties and duties at Wyoming awaiting...
gobison said:
yep
Mountain West is a step up from MVC
FBS is a step us from FCS
Bohl tells his players not to be crybabies:
NDSU Coach Tells Players Not to Focus on His Move
FARGO, N.D. December 10, 2013 (AP)
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press
North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl said Tuesday he told his players during an emotional team meeting over the weekend that his departure to Wyoming was no reason to pout.
Bohl, who will continue to coach the Bison in their quest for a third straight Football Championship Subdivision title, visited with his players about the Wyoming job Sunday morning, after word leaked out on social media following Saturday's second-round win over Furman.
Bison athletic director Gene Taylor said some players were hurt and upset by the news, but Bohl said during his weekly press conference Tuesday that he asked them to keep their emotions in check.
"I said, hey, this is a man's game played by men," Bohl said. "You want to get all emotional and have a big cry and pity party or whatever, we ain't going to accomplish what we need to."
Bohl said he told the players to "park that" and get focused for this weekend's quarterfinal game against Costal Carolina at the Fargodome.
"This about the here and now and us," Bohl told reporters, repeating his speech. "Let's go in and get ready to beat Coastal Carolina."
Bohl, 55, has a 101-32 record in 11 seasons with NDSU. He led the team through its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I football and into elite territory. The Bison (12-0) are trying to match Appalachian State's string of three straight FCS or Division I-AA titles.
Bohl said he wouldn't have agreed to finish out the postseason if he didn't think he could manage the players. He said he's not worried about the move becoming a distraction, mainly because of a veteran lineup and coaching staff.
"That's not to minimize the potential of that," Bohl said. "One thing that this group has been really good about is being focused on the task at hand. They're able to compartmentalize a lot of things."
Bohl said players showed up at Monday's practice ready to work and are "galvanized to move forward and win." Asked how he expected the fans to react Saturday, the coach said he hasn't had time to think about it.
"I do want to say, our fans have been phenomenal and I'm in hopes that our fans are going to continue to be phenomenal here," Bohl said. "I'm confident it's going to stay that way long after I ride off into the sunset."
Coastal Carolina coach Joe Moglia, the former TD Ameritrade CEO who went from football to business to football, said he's not surprised that Bohl took the Wyoming job. Moglia has guided the Chanticleers (12-2) to their first appearance in the FCS quarterfinals.
"I don't think coaching is different than any other profession," Moglia said. "Most coaches in the world are interested in being able to get that next step, improve their lot in life, take care of their family a little bit better, make a little bit more money."
Bohl could make more than $1 million a year at Wyoming if he reaches certain incentives, like number of season tickets sold, conference championships, bowl games, and top 25 finishes in the Football Bowl Subdivision. He signed a five-year deal.
Moglia said Bohl has "done not a good job, he has done a phenomenal job" at NDSU and likely had other opportunities along the way. He also said the program should remain near the top of FCS without Bohl.
"He's established a great program and part of a great program's legacy is that you can have transition and you can continue to grow and continue to prosper," Moglia said.
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/fcs-coach-bohls-move-wyoming-surprise-21165456" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
NDSU Coach Tells Players Not to Focus on His Move
FARGO, N.D. December 10, 2013 (AP)
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press
North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl said Tuesday he told his players during an emotional team meeting over the weekend that his departure to Wyoming was no reason to pout.
Bohl, who will continue to coach the Bison in their quest for a third straight Football Championship Subdivision title, visited with his players about the Wyoming job Sunday morning, after word leaked out on social media following Saturday's second-round win over Furman.
Bison athletic director Gene Taylor said some players were hurt and upset by the news, but Bohl said during his weekly press conference Tuesday that he asked them to keep their emotions in check.
"I said, hey, this is a man's game played by men," Bohl said. "You want to get all emotional and have a big cry and pity party or whatever, we ain't going to accomplish what we need to."
Bohl said he told the players to "park that" and get focused for this weekend's quarterfinal game against Costal Carolina at the Fargodome.
"This about the here and now and us," Bohl told reporters, repeating his speech. "Let's go in and get ready to beat Coastal Carolina."
Bohl, 55, has a 101-32 record in 11 seasons with NDSU. He led the team through its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I football and into elite territory. The Bison (12-0) are trying to match Appalachian State's string of three straight FCS or Division I-AA titles.
Bohl said he wouldn't have agreed to finish out the postseason if he didn't think he could manage the players. He said he's not worried about the move becoming a distraction, mainly because of a veteran lineup and coaching staff.
"That's not to minimize the potential of that," Bohl said. "One thing that this group has been really good about is being focused on the task at hand. They're able to compartmentalize a lot of things."
Bohl said players showed up at Monday's practice ready to work and are "galvanized to move forward and win." Asked how he expected the fans to react Saturday, the coach said he hasn't had time to think about it.
"I do want to say, our fans have been phenomenal and I'm in hopes that our fans are going to continue to be phenomenal here," Bohl said. "I'm confident it's going to stay that way long after I ride off into the sunset."
Coastal Carolina coach Joe Moglia, the former TD Ameritrade CEO who went from football to business to football, said he's not surprised that Bohl took the Wyoming job. Moglia has guided the Chanticleers (12-2) to their first appearance in the FCS quarterfinals.
"I don't think coaching is different than any other profession," Moglia said. "Most coaches in the world are interested in being able to get that next step, improve their lot in life, take care of their family a little bit better, make a little bit more money."
Bohl could make more than $1 million a year at Wyoming if he reaches certain incentives, like number of season tickets sold, conference championships, bowl games, and top 25 finishes in the Football Bowl Subdivision. He signed a five-year deal.
Moglia said Bohl has "done not a good job, he has done a phenomenal job" at NDSU and likely had other opportunities along the way. He also said the program should remain near the top of FCS without Bohl.
"He's established a great program and part of a great program's legacy is that you can have transition and you can continue to grow and continue to prosper," Moglia said.
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/fcs-coach-bohls-move-wyoming-surprise-21165456" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
mtgrizfankb
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Wyoming is a lost cause. The fan base sucks, the area sucks, getting players there will be almost impossible. I doubt Wyoming ever does much. However he could make them eligible for the car quest southern west radio shack bowl.B_Kross said:
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