I know I'm going to get a good deal of grief, possibly dumb remarks
over this post. But some things have to be said.
Don't blame Al for his performance, blame the U for hiring him,
going on the cheap.
What were Al's obvious mistakes ?
1- Micro-managing his coaches
2- Keeping D'nofrio much to long. Saving his friend.
3- He got into some trouble with HS coaches
4- He brought a Penn St. philosophy. Miami has always been "speed"
5- He thought Miami would be as easy to coach as Temple.
6- Al Golden was "green" he needed much more experience under a proven coach.
7- He completely misunderstood the Miami fan and alumni base.
Finally, do I think Al Golden is a nice person ? Yes, I do. Do I think there
was entirely to much "hatred" against him as a person. Yes, I do.
He failed here, but he tried. And for that I wish him the best.
Football is a game.