HJS {l Wrote}:According to MattTheEagle (our very own retarded Merryman), losing Geiger isn't a big deal. But, getting a commitment from the #1 kicker in the nation was HUGE.
This really unlike when he said that he loved the Stank Daziani hire so long as he didn't bring his coordinators from Temple. But, is excited to see what Chase Rettig can do with Ryan Day calling plays.
There's no way around this one. Geiger wouldn't have been offered if they didn't need a kicker this year, and this is a huge loss. For everyone who says we have Howell for 3 years, if he's so good why didn't he punt this year over walk on Gerald levano who really was not good. I personally have no idea about Geigers offers (ea claims he had no others but I would imagine the world of kickers is less transparent) but it could just be a matter of taking any oother decent offer that came along and avoiding this shit storm.
As for the Addazio argument, recruiting is far and away a priority in relation to his staff. SA could put together a great staff but they can't coach up shit players (ie the level of talent we have right now). Next year should be another decent year recruiting wise in Massachusetts so he'll have his chance to prove he's a good recruiter as he claims (in regards to the staff, if he keeps Devine or Commisiong I'm going to sour on Addazio immediately. The only hold overs here should be Desai and Washington, that's it).