Topic: Gibson

[Big Ol' Hillbilly]

Is he gonna be another Doc as far as communication goes? Dry personality? No communication with fans? No social media presence? I'm starting to feel that he is. His Twitter has been all but silent pretty much since he was hired.  I think those skills are important in today's college football landscape. It's not like the old days. Recruits tend to love the guys that are active on social media and are seen jumping around with their players after wins, etc.

I will never forget when all FBS coaches were interviewed and asked their favorite song and Doc Holliday's answer was "I don't like music". I knew then that we had the most boring coach in history. Even dry personalities like Saban had a favorite song.

Another thing... what is it with us hiring 52 year olds? Pruett... Hired at 52. Doc... Hired at 52. now Gibson... Hired at 52.

[Marshall#1]

I mean he has a lot on his plate right now and hitting the recruiting trail pretty hard?

[SuperAnjario]

He has more personality in his pinky than Doc did in his whole body.

Give it a little time.

[goherd73]

Another thing... what is it with us hiring 52 year olds? Pruett... Hired at 52. Doc... Hired at 52. now Gibson... Hired at 52.

52 is the new 40.

[herdorbust2]

Is he gonna be another Doc as far as communication goes? Dry personality? No communication with fans? No social media presence? I'm starting to feel that he is. His Twitter has been all but silent pretty much since he was hired.  I think those skills are important in today's college football landscape. It's not like the old days. Recruits tend to love the guys that are active on social media and are seen jumping around with their players after wins, etc.

I will never forget when all FBS coaches were interviewed and asked their favorite song and Doc Holliday's answer was "I don't like music". I knew then that we had the most boring coach in history. Even dry personalities like Saban had a favorite song.

Another thing... what is it with us hiring 52 year olds? Pruett... Hired at 52. Doc... Hired at 52. now Gibson... Hired at 52.

I agree with you. Twitter is part of recruiting in today's world. Kids create to it and love a coach that is active on it. One reason Huff is a great recruiter is his social online communications.

[CJHerdgrad]

I think he'll be more interactive.  Between hiring a staff, recruiting current and new players, and all the other stuff that comes with a new job, his plate is probably pretty full.

[hookem herd]

Gibson is a players coach, he has always been extremely possible everyone has been. This is totally opposite of Doc!

[MicDrass1]

HC just needs to win and win in a hurry.  We were finally on the cusp to dominance again now I feel like we are starting from the bottom again. 

[banker]

He needs a staff member that posts stuff for him so his account is active without taking up his time.

[parshall2marshall]

He "wanna play his cards right with me". LOL

[herdorbust2]

I think everyone should wait on Gibson before praising his every move like he can do no wrong. Needs to prove it first.

[FilmJunky]

I think everyone should wait on Gibson before praising his every move like he can do no wrong. Needs to prove it first.

He's a WV boy. What do you expect? This is who the people wanted bc he "wants" to be here. Herd fans would rather go 6-6 with someone who wants to be here than 10-3 with someone who doesn't

[Mako]

He's a WV boy. What do you expect? This is who the people wanted bc he "wants" to be here. Herd fans would rather go 6-6 with someone who wants to be here than 10-3 with someone who doesn't

To some degree, that is correct.  The idea that being from Boone County is somehow a qualification for the job is insane yet here we are with everyone bragging about him being from Boone County.  I don't care if he's from Samoa - I just want him to win games.  Having said that, mediocre results combined with a lack of PR savvy will eventually run out the clock.  See Doc Holiday.

[lexkyherdfan]

He needs a staff member that posts stuff for him so his account is active without taking up his time.

This!!!!  Most coaches have someone posting stuff for them all the time. Getting quotes and things to say. At this point he may not have that staff member yet.  Once that happens it will pick up.  If we all relied on the HC to post all the time at most schools nothing would ever come from their accounts.  I am sure some post themselves but most have a person that keeps it active.

[herdorbust2]

Or he may be like Doc?

[SuperAnjario]

Or he may be like Doc?

How many times have you been right about anything over the last few years? 

[Green Dog]

This is who the people wanted bc he "wants" to be here.

Who are "these people" who wanted Gibson here? It sure wasn't anyone on this board. It wasn't the fans.
I never saw a single post about him before he was already announced as being hired. I never heard a single fan say they wish Gibson would come to MU and become head coach. The only people who wanted him here were the few that hired him.

He's here now. The only thing we can do is give him a chance. I'm going to do just that.

[NewfieHerdFan]

To some degree, that is correct.  The idea that being from Boone County is somehow a qualification for the job is insane yet here we are with everyone bragging about him being from Boone County.  I don't care if he's from Samoa - I just want him to win games.  Having said that, mediocre results combined with a lack of PR savvy will eventually run out the clock.  See Doc Holiday.

Agree. The "he wants to be here" rant has gotten kinda old. I get it...it's being said as a slight to Huff and his "one foot out the door" and as a promise, I guess, that Gibson won't leave for another coaching job if he's successful here.

I really, really hope Gibson does a fantastic job and we can continue with the recent success we've experienced. I like to believe we all want that. However, at the same time, I understand some people's apprehension about a potential Doc-like scenario where complacency eventually sets in and the administration is content with sub-par results.

[MicDrass1]

If it was Eddie George he would have made TV & national headlines.  Moved the needle. 

We shall see if Gibson is the next wv boy to be a successful head coach.
He needs to win bc we were progressing.

[Big Ol' Hillbilly]

Who are "these people" who wanted Gibson here? It sure wasn't anyone on this board. It wasn't the fans.
I never saw a single post about him before he was already announced as being hired. I never heard a single fan say they wish Gibson would come to MU and become head coach. The only people who wanted him here were the few that hired him.

He's here now. The only thing we can do is give him a chance. I'm going to do just that.

My old friend from Boone County, Herdfan_07, wanted Gibson when Huff was hired. He's the happiest fan in Herdville right now. 😂

[herdorbust2]

How many times have you been right about anything over the last few years?

A lot!!!