Rogers to WSU - next man up

[Jackrabbit2012]

I just don't get the argument that his job is to put the best players on the field for his new team, and he can't worry about the feelings of his old university. I mean this as no disrespect to the players heading to WSU obviously, as I would love to have them back, but is filling a P4 roster will 25 percent FCS players really doing the best possible job you can? How many non-SDSU players has he brought in from the portal?

[goon]

I just don't get the argument that his job is to put the best players on the field for his new team, and he can't worry about the feelings of his old university. I mean this as no disrespect to the players heading to WSU obviously, as I would love to have them back, but is filling a P4 roster will 25 percent FCS players really doing the best possible job you can? How many non-SDSU players has he brought in from the portal?

Is that what he said?

[Sodakbull]

We all should be excited about the kind of people Chase and Quentin are and the story that they are going to write!

[RahRahRabbits]

This site keeps having trouble loading for me, and wouldn't for a decent stretch from last night to this morning. I'm glad it's back! I was starting to get worried this got Jimmied too...

[RahRahRabbits]

It would be very easy to feel disenfranchised or abandoned through this whole debacle. I mean, how couldn't you as a fan?! To watch 23 guys go to WSU (16 of which are current players, 7+ starters) and 8+ others leave the program entirely... and I'm sure those numbers may still go up too.... it's nearly impossible to not feel like the program Stig built is gone. I know I asked myself the past couple weeks, "what's the point of all this? Why would I continue to support this state of college athletics?"

However... the true Jackrabbit spirit and culture is alive and well, and Chase and Quentin are proving that. Yes, the team is going to look DRASTICALLY different next year, but I believe Coach Jackson, the other coaches, and the actually committed student athletes will continue to make this a special place.

The guys that remain still deserve our ardent support, even more so than ever, and I for one will still be in the stands next year giving them the loudest cheer I possibly can.

In the words of Chase Mason, "I don't really care what anybody thinks about SDSU football on the outside. I just know what guys are coming back, and what we're going to have next year. It's going to be something special to watch."

Go Jacks!

[peavy]

This site keeps having trouble loading for me, and wouldn't for a decent stretch from last night to this morning. I'm glad it's back! I was starting to get worried this got Jimmied too...

If you do have issues loading, I've found that using mobile data on a cell or a VPN works.

[salemjack]

I’d keep an eye on Spencer Erickson for LB or DL coach.

I believe he started as a grad assistant at SDSU. Was DL coach for a year at Winona State under Bergy and then LBs/DC last season.

[peavy]

Jimmy staff so far for those interested

[jakejc795]

If you do have issues loading, I've found that using mobile data on a cell or a VPN works.

Nothing was working for me. I was worried I got banned for one too many SDSU ice cream references

[jakejc795]

I’d keep an eye on Spencer Erickson for LB or DL coach.

I believe he started as a grad assistant at SDSU. Was DL coach for a year at Winona State under Bergy and then LBs/DC last season.

Eventually moved up to Asst. DL/Director of Player Personnel. Would definitely seem logical he'd be candidate to return

[jakejc795]

Another great video from Tanner Castora, in which he takes responsibility not reaching out to Jimmy Rogers after he initially asked for interview with Rogers after he'd been hired at WSU and Jimmy said he didn't have time, which led to Castora thinking Rogers also wouldn't have time when he was writing article about Mason and Castora.

Also details anecdotes from Ernest Jones, a former NFL player, who trained Jimmy and Stig who noted Jimmy's unmatched tenacity and devotion to film study, etc.

Tanner said Rogers and staff treated him well, and Castora says he didn't treat them as he'd like to be treated. Not sure I'd go that far, but Tanner saying so on the record says alot about him.

He ended by saying he thinks teams and fans this upcoming season will have pride in Jacks that might be unlike any we've seen.

[peavy]

Have enjoyed Bill Connelly's SP+ rankings. Here's the part about WSU in his article on 10 most interesting teams this spring (espn paywall)

[SUPERBUNNY]

A couple months down the road and I'm really excited about this staff, this team, and the recruits they are bringing in. I think we are going to be better long term.

Funny thing that after everything went down and Jackson and crew were brought in, you could easily argue the culture stayed here. A definite bump in the road but the Jacks will be better in the long run. The new staff is more experienced and is very connected to this program.

Wish the kids that went well.

The staff that left did us dirty. Will be interesting to see if the culture transfers.

Like the thread says, "next man up" and I'm going to focus on what we have here!

SUPERBUNNY

[jakejc795]

A couple months down the road and I'm really excited about this staff, this team, and the recruits they are bringing in. I think we are going to be better long term.

Funny thing that after everything went down and Jackson and crew were brought in, you could easily argue the culture stayed here. A definite bump in the road but the Jacks will be better in the long run. The new staff is more experienced and is very connected to this program.

Wish the kids that went well.

The staff that left did us dirty. Will be interesting to see if the culture transfers.

Like the thread says, "next man up" and I'm going to focus on what we have here!

SUPERBUNNY

One could argue that the culture was bolstered; Coaches Eidsness and Bergstrom both mentioned that as an aspect of why they returned, and Bergstrom noted that he almost felt responsible for ensuring Stig's legacy continued due to the impact Stig had on him.

Definitely looking forward to the Spring Game, which is reportedly still "on"

[LetsGoRabbits]

A couple months down the road and I'm really excited about this staff, this team, and the recruits they are bringing in. I think we are going to be better long term.

Funny thing that after everything went down and Jackson and crew were brought in, you could easily argue the culture stayed here. A definite bump in the road but the Jacks will be better in the long run. The new staff is more experienced and is very connected to this program.

Wish the kids that went well.

The staff that left did us dirty. Will be interesting to see if the culture transfers.

Like the thread says, "next man up" and I'm going to focus on what we have here!

SUPERBUNNY

i am not in ANY way trying to take a shot at our former coaches. i dont like the way they handled the move but it is done. i will always have great memories related to Jimmy

that said, i really think it is beyond question that we upgraded our coaching staff overall

DJ does not have the 2 years as a HC that Jimmy now has, but I think when they were both here most people had them as equal ability as future HC and if anything maybe more people had DJ slightly ahead.

but beyond the DJ and Jimmy comparison
there is absolutely NO POSSIBLE WAY that we are not much much improved at OC!!
Coach Eidsness is absolutely the person who created the foundation of what we are as an offensive team. Eck and Lujan put their own spins on it but Eids created it. he is a very versatile coach and he has beyond proven ability to create and work with stars at every position

our special teams coordinator would probably be an improvement over the HC at a LOT of FCS schools. we are super blessed to get him here for this position

I still am not sure what Bobbit is as a DC? how much was him and how much was Jimmy? Bergstrom was at least part of the change to our current defensive philosophy and obviously someone who cares about the character of the program

beyond that it seems like a bunch of exciting up and coming coaching prospects with a lot to add.

i am not worried about our coaching staff in any way and I think we will definitely look at this as a gain for the program