We are so damn lucky to have him here with other programs throwing that kind of money at him. This speaks volumes about what the rich tradition and values of the Aggie football program mean to him. IMO, this place is as good as it gets...Aggie Pride baby!

also a benefit of hiring alumni. While it can lead to close minded thinking at places like Oregon State or UCLA, it also helps tie them here. Knowing that money is a factor also.

Quality of life matters to Plough. He gets to watch and coach his kids play baseball in the off-season, among other benefits. How many people would love to work and live in their small college town? He's in a great spot, and has earned it

In response to Plough"s comments about his mustache, this is always an uplifting message regarding the importance of quality hair maintanence/grooming. Not mustache-specific, but still relevant.

https://youtu.be/E1qCYhjRX94?si=6VznIZTpBEwmKL_d

Is the pod off Spotify. Saw it a few days ago but now it’s gone

Not showing up for me either, but is on youtube

Yeah, sorry y’all. It’ll be back on Spotify ASAP. They don’t have our clear list for music we have purchased that is featured in the podcast. We’ve provided them the rights but it takes awhile they say.

Good interview with Coach Plough. Let's be clear that he was solicited as a potential HC finalist, not six HC offers.

His viewpoinrs are honest and refreshing, I'm sure players and parents appreciate that. Hopefully we got a few guys rested for the final push.

The quote: "full transparency, there's been six jobs that they've reached out to me and like 'Hey, you interested? You want this job?'

To be contacted 6 different times to interview (assuming FBS) is a big deal.

Its good he's talking about "5, 7 to 10 years out at Davis"

Plough has done a superb job, but every year we get the "best Aggie team ever".

This year is very promising, but we're young. Our wide receiver group appears to have depth, but are untested. Better than last year's crew, or the days of Doss? Same for TEs. Two stud RBs, but better than Larison? Defense has taken a beating.

Go Ags!

I think as a team we were better last year. Full of seniors. I think we’re more talented this year and if you keep this nucleus we can become a serious contender.

Yes. Plug the defensive studs / holes who graduate w all the grad transfers... Psyk a rare find. Maybe a lengthy receiver, and special teams.

I wonder how we got Psyk to come over… definitely a move from being on the east coast

Psyk himself has stated culture, Plough, and the energy/ambition around the program was big driver

he’s also said the guarantee to play that “bigger” schools couldn’t guarantee was very important

He also said that the opportunity to earn a degree rather than a certificate was a factor. With the new NCAA rules I suspect some schools are offering grad students just a semester scholarship. Some schools have no program offering a masters degree in a year.

Sac State probably has a ten year program.

Hero Sports: Coaching Candidate: Tim Plough, UC Davis

https://herosports.com/fcs-coaching-candidate-tim-plough-uc-davis-ksks/

Chryst would be a good hire but not a splash hire. He's better connected, especially with the alums, and he has deep Riley ties to the program. He is not delusional and would understand what he is getting into.

The other guy is a good football coach, especially as an OC, and has a long way to go as a HC to match Chryst's resume. However, he would make a lot more noise and bring more attention to the program.

It would be very funny if Marion left after 1 year... A real house of cards over across the causeway

Nothing motivates a mediocre squad like hearing your HC is fielding other positions before the last leg of the season...

What else could go wrong if he left. Its like this entire endeavor was never going to work.

If he leaves it says a lot about how he feels about Wood. I would argue Wood has made things more difficult for him, not easier.

Actually sad.

idk is it? Marion is a habitual job jumper. He's never stayed in 1 position for longer than 2 seasons. I really wouldn't at all be surprised if he leaves especially given his more recent comments about Wood's loud mouth

Agreed. If Marion gets the chance to elevate his brand and gets what he wants, he will GO-GO in a heartbeat. I can't imagine Oregon State pulling the trigger on that one though, I really can't. Chryst and the staff he can assemble represents stability and NW ties. That's the vibe I get from OSU in all their past hires, including Bray. Riley had ties, Erickson was a NW legend, Smith and Bray played there. Chryst coordinated there, seems a lot more logical than a journeyman coordinator with 3/4 of a season of HC experience under his belt.

Might be hard for Marion to land anything during / after this season. He is linked to the Sac circus as of now. Not a lot of programs are going to want to bring in someone tied to such instability. Especially right after being fined by his conference.

With that said, if he's offered close to a million bucks in the FBS I bet he jumps before Causeway even kicks off.

He recruited a lot of players quickly to Sac. Also depends upon how much pressure to 'diversify' their OSU staff.