Sparky Woods

[huskie3]

Didn't Nittmo marry Sparky's daughter? I was at App for Mack's one year and then for Sparky. Seemed like a decent guy and good coach. I worked in dorm security at a girl's dorm- sweet gig, and I recall one occasion where two (big) football players were in the dorm past curfew. They begged me not to let Coach Woods know. Led me to believe he had pretty good control and respect of his players. Like everyone else I hated to see him go. If I am not mistaken didn't we have an incredible home record during his time? Maybe we can also get Bobby Cremins to come back as an assistant bb coach. I know a lot of the suggestions about Sparky as a ST coach are tongue in cheek but do we really think that ST's are THAT bad and won't get corrected easily with some of the redshirted kids that will be playing next season? My understanding with college football is that coaches are limited with practice time and with that being said they simply can't devote as much time to aspects like ST's. Whenever I read writeups from practices it seems like ST situations are usually done at the end of sessions. Could be wrong.

Bjorn married Roachel Laney's daughter. Lost track of him years ago, but last time we spoke, he was a general contractor in Florida. Yes, special teams are usually handled at the end of practice, but I know with some coaches, Sparky for sure, if he or another coach saw it was needed, may spend over half a practice focusing on it. I'm willing to bet that Scott has spent some extra time there. Just a thought, think we could get the guy from Charlotte, Dan Orner (?), that worked with Sam Martin before the draft to come during the off-season and work with the kicking corps? Would be $ very well spent, IMHO.

Just get Julian Rauch to come up, I'm sure he would be glad to work with them. He did/does a terrific job with the local HS kickers in Gaston area.

[JTApps1]

Nittmo married Jim Garners daughter not Laney. The Roach didn't have a daughter.

[bcoach]

I don't know if Sparky and Coach Scatt know each other. I don't know if they would get along. I don't know if Coach Scatt would want him on staff. I'm not sure Sparky would be a team player.

I'm sure he would do a fine job as special teams coordinator. A lot of coaching staffs have one or two old guy/has-beens. It can be good to have that perspective around and have mentor-like figure for a young head coach. He also has some NFL experience which is nice to have around too.

He's been working VMI so it's not like we couldn't afford him.

My best guess is that if you told him you were looking for an old guy/has-been he probably would not be interested.

[ASUMountaineer]

Nittmo married Jim Garners daughter not Laney. The Roach didn't have a daughter.

It seems we have confirmed that he married someone's daughter.

[bigdaddyg]

Is it just me or do some of these threads just wander off into stupid town? Reminds me of the game we played as kids where you whisper something in the ear of the person next to you and pass it down. The last person says what they were told and rarely is it the original message.

[firemoose]

Is it just me or do some of these threads just wander off into stupid town?

Definitely not limited to this board....and YES.

[Rick0714]

Nittmo married Jim Garners daughter not Laney. The Roach didn't have a daughter.

I stand corrected. Hell, we all ran around together and I still had it messed up in my head. The years have not been kind.

[AppinVA]

Is it just me or do some of these threads just wander off into stupid town?

Definitely not limited to this board....and YES.

Well, Lameley's did come up.