Ragin Review LIVE: Q&A w/ Cajuns LB Andre Jones

[JMV JustMyView]

What does that mean exactly? He’s their friend? Define players coach as opposed to non players coach.

It's somebody that probably played, so they understand how your body feels, what it's like to go through the season, gives you extra rest, and is generally your friend. It's somebody who goes easy on you, it's somebody that's been there and knows how it feels and knows how you feel. A players coach is known for giving his players more latitude, trusting them to police themselves. The idea behind this management style is to create an encouraging environment where players are free to be themselves and excel in the game.

The disciplinarian (non player coach) is considered an old-school style of boss. This authority figure takes no nonsense from anyone, makes his rules crystal clear and comes down hard when his rules are broken. The idea behind this management style is to operate the team like a well-oiled machine, where everyone plays their role and no excuses are made. Some disciplinarians take it a step further and believe that you have to rule with fear. This can include raising one’s voice and even taking away player privileges if certain goals aren’t met.

[Turbine]

Not true. That’s been my assessment since he was announced for the job and I heard kids initially reaction. It’s that way with several players and appears to be the same 10 months in.

The luxury of having an existing relationship.

[Turbine]

I have also heard from a few different players and it's all over social media from many different players. Mike is a players coach that is not a secret.

Players of a players coach are motivated to Excellence.

Players of a boss are motivated not to mess up.

[Million$Mullet]

These “kids” need a “father” as a head coach not a brother. They have 100 other brothers out there. My kids are my best friend until schitt goes sideways. Then the dad and the disciplinarian comes out.

[JMV JustMyView]

These “kids” need a “father” as a head coach not a brother. They have 100 other brothers out there. My kids are my best friend until schitt goes sideways. Then the dad and the disciplinarian comes out.

This man gets it.

[KajunKrazy]

IMO. It is more important for a head coach to be respected with a healthy level of fear around him, than it is for a head coach to liked with a complete level of relaxation around him.

[Turbine]

Mike was a disciplinarian as a player.

He has a transition method. Chill.

[ManAboutTown]

IMO. It is more important for a head coach to be respected with a healthy level of fear around him, than it is for a head coach to liked with a complete level of relaxation around him.

Listen to Dre's answer when I asked him this specifically. He said they are motivated to play hard for Des because they love the man and don't want to let him down. They played hard for Billy because it was expected and if you didn't, you weren't playing on Saturday's.

There is more than one way to skin a cat. Will it work out? We'll see. But coaches have been successful with many different management styles. Our culture just prefers the Ole Ball Coach style.

[CajunVic]

Listen to Dre's answer when I asked him this specifically. He said they are motivated to play hard for Des because they love the man and don't want to let him down. They played hard for Billy because it was expected and if you didn't, you weren't playing on Saturday's.

There is more than one way to skin a cat. Will it work out? We'll see. But coaches have been successful with many different management styles. Our culture just prefers the Ole Ball Coach style.

If one listens with a clear mind, this is what you heard. If not, it’s the agenda spewed above that was heard.

[RedTails]

With the transfer portal, I’m thinking hard-nosed coaching will probably be diminished across the board. Even Tom Coughlin mellowed out at the behest of his veterans in the locker room.

[CajunVic]

Oh no, unless CMD carries and big stick and actually uses it, he is soft.

[ManAboutTown]

A "players" coach, Josh Heupel, just took the Tennessee Vols into BR and SPANKED a "disciplinarian" in Brian Kelly.

Again, what matters is the fit. Does Mike's style fit the roster that we have and the roster that he's building. BK is a perfect example of how the different styles only matter if the fit is right.