Okay, Kill has epilepsy. He has it under control. Can he have a siezure, of course. But he, his doctors, his family, and RU are all okay with the health issue. I know Urban Meyer didn't have epilepsy but I seem to recall he left Florida for health reasons. Returned to coaching at that low stress level place called Ohio State. How has that worked out!
Jerry Kill Hired As OC
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I'd rather 7 games with kill than another full season of boy wonder
I'm on board with the hiring of an experienced/successful coach. B1G history is a major plus. Can be a big help to Ash.
Now... recruiting...stay local, due to health, or can he recruit the Midwest which would give us a much better presence there? Let whatever kid you bring in, to help with the passing side of the offense, if that's the plan, be another energetic go-getter for the that side of things in New Jersey?
I really like kill and think he's a good coach. I worry about his health, who wouldn't? I really hope the guy is ok. Kill should also have a protoge on this staff who can fill in for him.
i am thinking ASH plans on bringing a younger QB Coach or another offensive assistant to pair with Kill... Very solid higher. Hopefully this gets our recruits on board.
I am pretty sure his Minny and N. Illinois teams ran a read-option with a run-focus, and passing off play action (is that the same as the power spread? Not sure ... but sounds very similar, with the same philosophy) ... and maybe his prior teams also.
Perhaps he was swayed by the proximity to excellent medical facilities?
Urban didn't really leave Florida for a health reason. Rumor has it he left for "family reasons".
I like the hire. I'm glad Ash is bringing in a veteran HC who has had success, and wish he had done it last year.
But do we really want to hand the keys to an OC who is over 28 years old?
My 6 year old son suffers from seizures due to non cancerous brain tumors . Kerogenic diet is not low carb but more like a zero carb diet, it's under 5% carb, and 90 % fat. You have to make everything with butter, cream or mayo. And there is little margin for error in portion control. If you face one screw up and mistakenly eat a slice of bread, it puts you into a dangerous seizure condition.
Most states that don't pass marijuana are allowing "hemp" canaboid products under medical marijuana, which have been very successful. Since one of the leaders of this push is at NYU, I wouldn't be surprised if that played a factor in his decision. The reputation of Langone for epilepsy is one of the best in the world.I live 25 miles from CHOP, 35 from DuPont and still choose our neurologists at NYU, don't know if my son would be alive without their surgeons and neuro team
Some of the best there, and keep the faith, new treatments coming out all the time!
SIAP: It's interesting that Ash said that, last week, when asked by the media who he some of the possible candidates were, Ash said he didn't want to comment because some of those OC's were going to be coaching in bowl games. But, if I'm not mistaken, that wouldn't apply to Kill. So, was that just a red herring? Or, did Ash put out some feelers to those OC's (who are coaching in bowl games) and didn't get a positive response, and thus pulled the trigger on Kill?
I know that the kids at Minnesota loved him so that has to be a big positive in terms of recruiting.
Who knows. For all we know he didnt think Kill would be available, and when he found out he was, he jumped on it.
I know I'll be in the minority, but color me not happy. Very questionable and implies interest may not have been there.
Yes, his teams at Minnesota were power running teams, but they didn't appear to run it out of a spread. Looked more like a pro set RU used to have.
What I am not really happy about is his offenses appeared to be unimaginative and predictable, and most importantly, had horrible quarterback play. Didn't throw much. Nelson and Leidner were recruited and were bottom level qbs.
I hope I am wrong. Maybe this is to hold the fort. Hasn't called plays in over 20 years and was not in FBS. Absolutely need a qb coach.
Yes, his teams at Minnesota were power running teams, but they didn't appear to run it out of a spread. Looked more like a pro set RU used to have.
What I am not really happy about is his offenses appeared to be unimaginative and predictable, and most importantly, had horrible quarterback play. Didn't throw much. Nelson and Leidner were recruited and were bottom level qbs.
I hope I am wrong. Maybe this is to hold the fort. Hasn't called plays in over 20 years and was not in FBS. Absolutely need a qb coach.
Frankly, Kill did more with QB's who couldn't throw than almost any other coach in the country other than Navy and Georgia Tech.
Fridge was the most qualified, hands down
"Kill worked so hard as a young coach that he found a way to win at every level, moving up the ranks from Webb City (Mo.) High. He won with Division II Saginaw Valley State and Emporia State. He won with FCS Southern Illinois. He won with FBS Northern Illinois. And, finally, he won in the Big Ten with Minnesota.
Kill won 156 games and claimed three national coaching awards, gaining the reputation of a program builder."
"In little more than a year, Kill has gone from struggling with epilepsy to helping others combat it."
Kill won 156 games and claimed three national coaching awards, gaining the reputation of a program builder."
"In little more than a year, Kill has gone from struggling with epilepsy to helping others combat it."
And I'll say it again - Who will have to be fired so that we can bring in a QB coach?. There are only 9 coaching positions allowed and we have 9 positions filled.
That makes me wonder if Mark Rosenbaum will be returning as a offensive assistant more involved with coaching the QB with Kill overseeing everything.
Ash said he wanted to retain his whole staff and did , until Mehringer split with JK replacing him.
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