Page 1 of 1

Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 1:36 am
by asu66
Bobby Lamb is out at Mercer after posting a 40-39 W/L record including a 4-8 record this season, punctuated by an humbling 56-7 thrashing at UNC-CH Saturday afternoon.

https://mercerbears.com/news/2019/11/24 ... -ways.aspx

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:47 am
by NavyApp
So I was a bit curious about how the Mighty Bobby Lamb fell so hard. I whole heartily believe the thrashing he took at KBS in 2006 was the beginning of the end for him. He never beat us again and his records took quite a nose dive. Do I believe that a mid season beat down zapped a really good coach of his coaching prowess? Yes I do and I love it.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:55 am
by hapapp
NavyApp wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:47 am
So I was a bit curious about how the Mighty Bobby Lamb fell so hard. I whole heartily believe the thrashing he took at KBS in 2006 was the beginning of the end for him. He never beat us again and his records took quite a nose dive. Do I believe that a mid season beat down zapped a really good coach of his coaching prowess? Yes I do and I love it.
If that makes you feel better. I doubt a loss 13 years ago ruined his career and, if so, I see no reason to celebrate it. Moreover, his "contribution" to our FBS success was pretty important. If he hadnt been Furman's coach, we probably don't get his son to come to Boone.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:00 am
by NavyApp
hapapp wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:55 am
NavyApp wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:47 am
So I was a bit curious about how the Mighty Bobby Lamb fell so hard. I whole heartily believe the thrashing he took at KBS in 2006 was the beginning of the end for him. He never beat us again and his records took quite a nose dive. Do I believe that a mid season beat down zapped a really good coach of his coaching prowess? Yes I do and I love it.
If that makes you feel better. I doubt a loss 13 years ago ruined his career and, if so, I see no reason to celebrate it. Moreover, his "contribution" to our FBS success was pretty important. If he hadnt been Furman's coach, we probably don't get his son to come to Boone.
My post was in jest. Sorry it wasn't more obvious.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:16 am
by NewApp
asu66 wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 1:36 am
Bobby Lamb is out at Mercer after posting a 40-39 W/L record including a 4-8 record this season, punctuated by an humbling 56-7 thrashing at UNC-CH Saturday afternoon.

https://mercerbears.com/news/2019/11/24 ... -ways.aspx
They won't do any better.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:38 am
by appstate77
I got to know the Lamb family during Taylor's days in Boone. This saddens me.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:04 am
by NattyBumppo'sRevenge
Perhaps Napier will pick him up for special teams coach.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:10 am
by CVAPP
NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:04 am
Perhaps Napier will pick him up for special teams coach.
If not he will land somewhere else.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:17 am
by HkyMtneer
CVAPP wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:10 am
NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:04 am
Perhaps Napier will pick him up for special teams coach.
If not he will land somewhere else.
Odds are, we'll have a few openings this off-season...

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:18 am
by Yosef84
I feel for the Lamb family. The life of a college football coach is stressful. I wonder if Mercer is really committed to doing "what it takes" to develop a winning program. I tend to agree that they will probably get more of the same.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:17 am
by Stonewall
Fine man. Very good coach. Tough profession.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:44 am
by appstate77
Something tells me South Carolina might change up their coaching staff. Taylor may can help his Dad out.

Re: Mercer Fires Bobby Lamb

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:44 am
by Rick83
I remember him stating at a press conference something like he was "coming to Armanti's graduation ceremony to make sure he walked across that damn stage."