Satterfield just moved off the Hot Seat

[2330859]

While I am certain that some UL fans will continue to dismiss anything Satterfield accomplishes here, I believe yesterday’s upset of 10th ranked WF has resulted in Satterfield securing his job. I have tried to remain supportive of Satterfield, despite admittedly being as disappointed in the way this team played at Syracuse and at BC. Strange at is may seem, we had beaten two (2) pretty good football teams (UCF and Pitt) prior to the win yesterday.

Before the upset win, I had questioned on another post about how UL could ill-afford a coaching change right now, given the school’s current financial situation, where there is currently no permanent President, and a BOT that is still trying to find it’s own identity after recent restructuring. While that remains to be answered, I think there is a less tangible reason that AD Hierd will be considering in his recommendation to the BOT …….. specifically the way this roster, and particularly the defensive side of the football have responded to Satterfield’s assuming responsibility after the unexplainable loss at BC.

So, at least for me, aside from the huge upset win yesterday, I believe the most encouraging aspect of keeping Satterfield as HC, it’s the way these kids are responding to his leadership. The home crowd attendance was relatively small, but seeing the students rush the field tells me it might be contagious. Hopefully the visiting recruits in attendance were moved by the enthusiasm they witnessed by the players and the students.

 

[earsky]

it’s the way these kids are responding to his leadership. The home crowd attendance was relatively small, but seeing the students rush the field tells me it might be contagious. Hopefully the visiting recruits in attendance were moved by the enthusiasm they witnessed by the players and the students.

My nephew who gave me idk 200 high fives during the game, pointed out that since Sat decided to take the defense under his wing (and not in an X and O capacity) they have responded 10 fold. I had to stop and think about it as I was in the middle of yet another celebration. I told him I think you're onto something 🤔.
Hell,if I wasn't so dang old and gimpy,I'd have rushed the field too😂.

 

[rentalman]

Not sure he is totally out of the woods yet but he is close. With the exception of year 1, it seems like every time we are about to turn the corner in the SS era there is an inexplicable loss. SS is like Lucy and the Fans are Charlie Brown and he keeps moving the football as we are about to kick it. I think he needs to win one more and be competitive in the other 3 to secure another season.

SS does some things that totally puzzle me at times. At halftime of the BC game, I posted i could not believe he didn't go for two on our last TD of the first half. It was a no-brainer. And we ended up losing by one point. Now, we might not have made the 2-point conversion but strategically it was the correct move. BC has been a pretty good defensive team under Hafley so I expected it would be a close game at the end.

The same scenario could have played out yesterday. After our first TD of the second half, we kicked the extra point instead of going for two which only put us up 6 instead of 7. That did not bother me too much because I realize we were moving the ball pretty well on them and I thought we would score a couple of more times. But I think after the second or 3rd TD in the second half I would have gone for 2.

One thing I think we are seeing is the maturing of the Defensive line. Guys like Tell, Dawson, Reiger, and others who were undersized and inexperienced have matured into pretty good players. They are able to play 9 or 10 guys on the DL and that keeps them fresh, Dawson and Banks both caused fumbles yesterday.

Hopefully, we handle JM next week and who knows, maybe we will shock the College Football World and upset Clemson on the Road. That is pretty unlikely though because the REFs are going to protect Clemson so that the ACC will have a team in the Playoffs.

 

[Sioux Falls Eric]

While I am certain that some UL fans will continue to dismiss anything Satterfield accomplishes here, I believe yesterday’s upset of 10th ranked WF has resulted in Satterfield securing his job. I have tried to remain supportive of Satterfield, despite admittedly being as disappointed in the way this team played at Syracuse and at BC. Strange at is may seem, we had beaten two (2) pretty good football teams (UCF and Pitt) prior to the win yesterday.

Before the upset win, I had questioned on another post about how UL could ill-afford a coaching change right now, given the school’s current financial situation, where there is currently no permanent President, and a BOT that is still trying to find it’s own identity after recent restructuring. While that remains to be answered, I think there is a less tangible reason that AD Hierd will be considering in his recommendation to the BOT …….. specifically the way this roster, and particularly the defensive side of the football have responded to Satterfield’s assuming responsibility after the unexplainable loss at BC.

So, at least for me, aside from the huge upset win yesterday, I believe the most encouraging aspect of keeping Satterfield as HC, it’s the way these kids are responding to his leadership. The home crowd attendance was relatively small, but seeing the students rush the field tells me it might be contagious. Hopefully the visiting recruits in attendance were moved by the enthusiasm they witnessed by the players and the students.

It takes time to build a good program. We have to ask ourselves do we want Sat to build UL into a winning program or just have one good season and then flame out?I would rather him builds us up then for us to flash like Cincinnati for one year and then fall off the map.

 

[CardsFirst]

Not sure he is totally out of the woods yet but he is close. With the exception of year 1, it seems like every time we are about to turn the corner in the SS era there is an inexplicable loss. SS is like Lucy and the Fans are Charlie Brown and he keeps moving the football as we are about to kick it. I think he needs to win one more and be competitive in the other 3 to secure another season.

SS does some things that totally puzzle me at times. At halftime of the BC game, I posted i could not believe he didn't go for two on our last TD of the first half. It was a no-brainer. And we ended up losing by one point. Now, we might not have made the 2-point conversion but strategically it was the correct move. BC has been a pretty good defensive team under Hafley so I expected it would be a close game at the end.

The same scenario could have played out yesterday. After our first TD of the second half, we kicked the extra point instead of going for two which only put us up 6 instead of 7. That did not bother me too much because I realize we were moving the ball pretty well on them and I thought we would score a couple of more times. But I think after the second or 3rd TD in the second half I would have gone for 2.

One thing I think we are seeing is the maturing of the Defensive line. Guys like Tell, Dawson, Reiger, and others who were undersized and inexperienced have matured into pretty good players. They are able to play 9 or 10 guys on the DL and that keeps them fresh, Dawson and Banks both caused fumbles yesterday.

Hopefully, we handle JM next week and who knows, maybe we will shock the College Football World and upset Clemson on the Road. That is pretty unlikely though because the REFs are going to protect Clemson so that the ACC will have a team in the Playoffs.

Oh trust me he’s off the hot seat! That wasn’t just a win yesterday that was a historical beat down. I’m sure will go to Lessington and get the same ole bad calls and probably not win, but i don’t think Heird will be swayed. We should beat James Madison and should be favored by a small margin against NCSU. It will be a monumental task to beat Clemson at Clemson so Im betting we end with a 6-6 or 7-5 record. I predicted a 6-6. The BC loss as I stated after the loss would come back to haunt us. I to don’t understand why he didn’t go for two. But we’ve shown steady improvement since UVA. And I thought this was a minimum of 5 year rebuild, granted Satt lost me after the BC game, but considering the last three games I’m on board with keeping him. I see the progress.

 

[earsky]

Hey the defense saved the day no doubt, right?
I had a problem with some of the play calling in the red zone in the first half.
Went down the field then things got a little squirrely there. He's got to tighten that up.
Hell,we could've had 60.

 

[Jimbo11]

The losses to FSU and BC hurt. We could be a one loss team right now. Easily.
With a top 15 recruiting class for 2023, starting a reset with a new coach would really set us back at least two years.

 

[SpotHogCard]

Hey the defense saved the day no doubt, right?



I had a problem with some of the play calling in the red zone in the first half.



Went down the field then things got a little squirrely there. He's got to tighten that up.



Hell,we could'

Same here, the defense scored 14 points and gave the offense a very short field.

The offense still had the same stalls.

We should have scored 60. It's the personally rotation and bone headed bullshit that CSS does. Like, sending Malik on the field with a new play at the last second on a critical 4th down conversion and not calling timeout.

ve had 60.

 

[Sioux Falls Eric]

The losses to FSU and BC hurt. We could be a one loss team right now. Easily.
With a top 15 recruiting class for 2023, starting a reset with a new coach would really set us back at least two years.

True but I don’t think the Defense was ready yet. Something clicked for those guys. I don’t know what it was but something turned them into a pack of wolves out there hunting for sacks and turnovers.If they keep playing like this the Clemson and UK games are going to be something to see for sure.

 

[12375CAT]

👍

 

[BPGhost]

The losses to FSU and BC hurt. We could be a one loss team right now. Easily.
With a top 15 recruiting class for 2023, starting a reset with a new coach would really set us back at least two years.

The “could be” is not a game solid programs play - it’s a game for losers - you either are, or you are not.

There’s a reason for the group that has verbally committed and it has specifically to do with Steve and Pierce Clarkson - not Satterfield. He needs to go to an adidas school and UofL is the most prominent one that offers him a real shot at starting next year. He’s a lot like Teddy Bridgewater in the fact that other top players want to play with him - he’s basically recruited the players that make the class top 20. I don’t see that changing whether Satterfield is the coach or not.

And, changing coaches doesn’t have to, nor does it always mean, a set back. Hell, look at Satterfield’s first year as evidence.

 

[2330859]

Interesting comments from several players interviewed after the game Saturday, some pretty emotional. One expression by Clark was insightful, as he gave credit to Satterfirld’s encouraging response to the team after the major disappointment following the loss at BC. He insisted that “we are better than this”. Sometimes kids can respond negatively, according to Clark, the team responded in a very positive fashion in the subsequent practices and the preparation for UVA. The Pitt win seemed to be a turning point, which helps explain the effort against WF.

One of the on-field reporters noticed the team”s pre-game enthusiasm was more than anything they had witnessed this season.

 

[Guardman]

The ACC will not allow Clemson to lose. Period. The Cards have anywhere from a great to a reasonable chance with the three other games. I think 7-5 is the most likely outcome now.

I think Satterfield doesn't go for 2 in a lot of seemingly obvious situations because he doesn't have confidence in his players running the play/play-option he calls there. He has a QB who struggles to read and adjust to defense.

 

[Thecycle27]

The “could be” is not a game solid programs play - it’s a game for losers - you either are, or you are not.

There’s a reason for the group that has verbally committed and it has specifically to do with Steve and Pierce Clarkson - not Satterfield. He needs to go to an adidas school and UofL is the most prominent one that offers him a real shot at starting next year. He’s a lot like Teddy Bridgewater in the fact that other top players want to play with him - he’s basically recruited the players that make the class top 20. I don’t see that changing whether Satterfield is the coach or not.

And, changing coaches doesn’t have to, nor does it always mean, a set back. Hell, look at Satterfield’s first year as evidence.

You ingnore the reality bringing in a new coach has a 25%_30% of being successful. Look at the coaches that were hired the same year as Satterfield. You will find schools like Louisville didn’t do very well. With that kind of success you better have a right guy or you maybe setting the program back 4-5 years not 2.

To me the program has to be regressing with very little positives or a lot of negatives to make a change. Finding the right coach is not easy.

Here is what we know his offense works when he has the right pieces. Browns defense is capable of being really good. Whatever the reason the staff is recruiting on a level that has never happened.

Football is not a quick fix at programs like Louisville.

 

[CardHack]

I get uncomfortable projecting the rest of the schedule with the term "should" because it's been the most damnable word we've had applied to football for years. Preseason it was all get to Florida State 2-0 and there will be a buzz and we lose the game everybody thought we'd coast in and we went to Orlando and beat a good football team to recapture momentum...and peed down our leg in the fourth quarter at home on both sides of the ball against a Florida State team we should have put more points on in the first half. We did so much right but in the clutch crapped it up. Ditto BC and their previously impotent offense...we show up and it's like a Cialis commercial and we lose Evans for a good chunk of the year beyond that.

I hope all of that is prologue to finishing out what has been something of an upside down year for us with regard to meeting expectations; special teams has been a marked improvement over last year, the defense is putting pressure on QBs when two years ago the only time we were within two feet of the QB was if he was a Captain and at the toin coss. But the offense has been sputtering somewhat. We clearly missed Evans and a little of Mitchell's hammering ability even though Cooley and Jordan have stepped up (something rarely mentioned and maybe this is a tip of the cap to Derail Sims, but their pass blocking ability has been really good collectively), our receiving corps has become Hudson and a casting call everywhere else. I have lost a little confidence in Cunningham or more specifically don't think you can put complete faith in him to get through a game without getting hurt. But when he's healthy and he has the RB compliments around him we have the potential to really stress a defensive scheme.

 

[earsky]

The ACC will not allow Clemson to lose. Period.

We literally had to steal this game Saturday, based on some of what we all saw happening in the first half.
It couldn't be prevented by anybody.

 

[KerryRhodes]

No he's not.
Get blown out by Clemson,
Lose to Leary less NC ST and
Lose to Tennessee's biatch , its time for a new coach.
They were 6-7 last year.
Year 4. We've seen the talent the last three games. Should easily be 7-1.
Finish 6-7/7-6 , will be the ceiling for Satterfield here.
Seat is "warm" to me.

 

[WildCard]

...I believe yesterday’s upset of 10th ranked WF has resulted in Satterfield securing his job. I have tried to remain supportive of Satterfield, despite admittedly being as disappointed in the way this team played at Syracuse and at BC. Strange at is may seem, we had beaten two (2) pretty good football teams (UCF and Pitt) prior to the win yesterday....

Probably.

The losses to BC and 'Cuse (even though they have done quite well since torching us) put me in "Show Me" mode. Wake Forrest win helped but I'm still there. I need to see at least a 2-2 finish

Peace

 

[BPGhost]

You ingnore the reality bringing in a new coach has a 25%_30% of being successful. Look at the coaches that were hired the same year as Satterfield. You will find schools like Louisville didn’t do very well. With that kind of success you better have a right guy or you maybe setting the program back 4-5 years not 2.

To me the program has to be regressing with very little positives or a lot of negatives to make a change. Finding the right coach is not easy.

Here is what we know his offense works when he has the right pieces. Browns defense is capable of being really good. Whatever the reason the staff is recruiting on a level that has never happened.

Football is not a quick fix at programs like Louisville.

I think the first thing needed is to quantify the term “successful”. Whether we’d like to believe it or not, our level of success - year in and year out - is realistically different than the blue blood football programs, as was indicated in the thread devoted to defining it.

What I know is that Satterfield’s four year tenure does not fall within the successful category here. To date it has been defined by mediocre recruiting, failure to win close games and, being consistently boat-raced by the yuts, top 25 teams and the teams at the top of the ACC conference.

Should the team continue to build on the momentum of the past three games, win at least 2 of their remaining 4 games, be competitive even should they lose and, keep the class primarily together - then I’m all for giving Satterfield another opportunity. But if they regress, I think we know what his ceiling is and it’s time to move on.

 

[Thecycle27]

It is a week to week discussion because of BC. It is fair.

They have had 3 weeks of really solid performances. JMU is another challenge because it is a good (not great) team after an emotional all in kind of game. They can’t lose this game or what happened last Saturday won’t matter.

My overall point is Satterfield hasn’t been terrible. Replacing a coach should occur when the program is terrible or dying or the relationship with Admin is not sustainable. As of right now it is OK but that can change either way over the next 4 weeks.

 

[Jimbo11]

I think the first thing needed is to quantify the term “successful”. Whether we’d like to believe it or not, our level of success - year in and year out - is realistically different than the blue blood football programs, as was indicated in the thread devoted to defining it.

What I know is that Satterfield’s four year tenure does not fall within the successful category here. To date it has been defined by mediocre recruiting, failure to win close games and, being consistently boat-raced by the yuts, top 25 teams and the teams at the top of the ACC conference.

Should the team continue to build on the momentum of the past three games, win at least 2 of their remaining 4 games, be competitive even should they lose and, keep the class primarily together - then I’m all for giving Satterfield another opportunity. But if they regress, I think we know what his ceiling is and it’s time to move on.

I think defeating Wake Forest so soundly and bringing nationwide attention to Louisville most likely secured a bowl game for us. Combined with a solid recruiting class, I don’t see the AD doing a reset this year. There are a lot of teams that wish they were 5-3 right now.

 

[BPGhost]

I think defeating Wake Forest so soundly and bringing nationwide attention to Louisville most likely secured a bowl game for us. Combined with a solid recruiting class, I don’t see the AD doing a reset this year. There are a lot of teams that wish they were 5-3 right now.

There’s no doubt that as it stands right now, all you’ve posted is true. It’s been a weird year both for UofL and CFB in general. Satterfield & Co are back to having their future squarely in their hands - let’s see what they do with it.

 

[Jimbo11]

There’s no doubt that as it stands right now, all you’ve posted is true. It’s been a weird year both for UofL and CFB in general. Satterfield & Co are back to having their future squarely in their hands - let’s see what they do with it.

Yes sir.

 

[beantowncard]

The “could be” is not a game solid programs play - it’s a game for losers - you either are, or you are not.

There’s a reason for the group that has verbally committed and it has specifically to do with Steve and Pierce Clarkson - not Satterfield. He needs to go to an adidas school and UofL is the most prominent one that offers him a real shot at starting next year. He’s a lot like Teddy Bridgewater in the fact that other top players want to play with him - he’s basically recruited the players that make the class top 20. I don’t see that changing whether Satterfield is the coach or not.

And, changing coaches doesn’t have to, nor does it always mean, a set back. Hell, look at Satterfield’s first year as evidence.

You just can’t wait to get rid of this guy. Why?

 

[BPGhost]

You just can’t wait to get rid of this guy. Why?

Maybe because I’ve watched him in inaction for the last four years. The better question is - and, no talk about buyouts, etc. - why do you cling to him?

 

[Jimbo11]

Maybe because I’ve watched him in inaction for the last four years. The better question is - and, no talk about buyouts, etc. - why do you cling to him?

It‘s pretty clear Ghost that you‘ve had it in for Satterfield ever since I can remember. Your recent post for the first time, gave him credit for the Wake win and I thought you indicated that if we finish 7-5, you could accept not canning him.
I can’t see firing him at 7-5. You agree?

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

If he's 7-5 it's more likely he'd leave by choice than it would be he got fired.

 

[Jimbo11]

If he's 7-5 it's more likely he'd leave by choice than it would be he got fired.

Not with the 2023 recruiting class he has coming in.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Not with the 2023 recruiting class he has coming in.

Just never know but it seems firing him if 7-5 is unlikely. I'm taking this team one game at a time though 😅😅🤣🤣

 

[HedleyLamarr]

Nine of our opponents, this season, have been (at some point) ranked in the top 25. We are 3-2 against them, thus far, with 4 more to play. Seven wins against that schedule is pretty good. More encouraging, to me, is that we are getting better as the year goes on. I hope we finish strong, nail down the recruiting class, and put this debate to bed for a while.

 

[BPGhost]

It‘s pretty clear Ghost that you‘ve had it in for Satterfield ever since I can remember. Your recent post for the first time, gave him credit for the Wake win and I thought you indicated that if we finish 7-5, you could accept not canning him.
I can’t see firing him at 7-5. You agree?

You’ll need to put a timeline on your memory - given that your 30 or so posts in at this point. I was all in on Satterfield - was hoping he was another Dabo but soured on him with the inartful flirtation with USCjr. Since that time, he’s done nothing to convince me that he’s the right guy for the job.

To answer your other question - no , I think that should he go 7-5, he would keep the job. With that said, should the 7-5 include eking out wins vs JMU & NC St. and getting pounded by Clemson and uk - that might change the calculus.

 

[Mike'sMarbles]

I don't think Satterfield will be fired regardless of how we finish. The only real question is how the fans will end up feeling about it.

 

[2330859]

Hiring a Head Football Coach is “a crap shoot”. Fickell looked like the savior when he arrived at UC, and he may very well be. “all that”, as time will tell. Yet, he lost in a close contest at UCF …… the same UCF team that we beat in Orlando.

it has been a strange season, and there are no definitives associated with terminating one HC and then hiring another. Tx A&M has more money, tradition and support than UL will ever have in its football program; and despite having a legacy hire from FSU …… it has failed to reach the results they expected.

I do not know the future for Satterfield, but he is our coach, and making any change right now, or at the end of this season would be a huge mistake.

 

[Thecycle27]

We all get hung up on wins and losses. Is 8-4 or 7-5 or 6-6 really that different. This season they are 2 plays from being 7-1. They played well enough to be in that position. Are they really that much better of a team at 7-1? No we just all feel better about it.

The question is the program as a whole moving in the right direction?

They have beaten 2 top 25 teams
The defensive scheme will work, not something I thought I would say after the BC game. Add in more talent you can see it being great.
Offense is sound not flashy but solid with more talent has the ability to be dangerous.
Recruiting is best ever at Louisville. The 2024 class is getting traction.
The players play hard and physical. They like this staff.

It is moving in the right direction but it takes time to build a program.

 

[earsky]

I just want to see Sat become a better chess master. In the never ending battle of minds,just make the moves in game to counter what the other guy is doing so we are finishing these games the right way. 🙂

 

[2330859]

I remain convinced that precise error free execution by the players will make the coach look like a genius every time.

Prior to Evans‘ keen reading of the up front blocking and his sprinting off tackle for the TD run; I am sure there were some thinking it should have been a pass play.

 

[Thecycle27]

The only way to move up the ACC ladder is recruiting better players. It all start with the players. Better players better results will follow.

All the successful Louisville coaches had dudes. The coaches that failed didn’t build good rosters.

 

[2330859]

It really is that simple Cycle. In addition to attracting the talented recruits; it is equally critical to retain them on the roster. This transfer portal is a huge opportunity to gain, but it is also a chance to lose experienced talent. If we can keep this 2023 class intact, we have a good chance to become relevant in the ACC conference championship.

Syracuse serves as an example of having a HC “on the hot seat”, who stayed the course and overcame huge odds in returning to a position of relevance in the ACC.

 

[BPGhost]

It really is that simple Cycle. In addition to attracting the talented recruits; it is equally critical to retain them on the roster. This transfer portal is a huge opportunity to gain, but it is also a chance to lose experienced talent. If we can keep this 2023 class intact, we have a good chance to become relevant in the ACC conference championship.

Syracuse serves as an example of having a HC “on the hot seat”, who stayed the course and overcame huge odds in returning to a position of relevance in the ACC.

It really is that simple Cycle. In addition to attracting the talented recruits; it is equally critical to retain them on the roster. This transfer portal is a huge opportunity to gain, but it is also a chance to lose experienced talent. If we can keep this 2023 class intact, we have a good chance to become relevant in the ACC conference championship.

Syracuse serves as an example of having a HC “on the hot seat”, who stayed the course and overcame huge odds in returning to a position of relevance in the ACC.

Lol - Babers didn’t stay the course - he hired a top flight OC to remake his ineffective offensive scheme. Do you read anything factual or simply go with your feelings 100% of the time?

 

[Thecycle27]

The main point with Syracuse is they held the roster together somehow. Their Oline, QB and RB came back. Their defense returned a bunch with some high end veteran guys. A defense that was pretty good last year. They fade during the year because of their depth issues.

They have good veteran players. Anyone in country would take Tucker and Gadson on offense. Same goes for Jackson and Williams on defense.

Their coach gets credit for keeping his veteran players in this world.