Several years ago we were called The Bullies of the BIG TEN. We enforced our will onto other teams. So what has changed?
IMO, we miss Doyle more than people want to admit. I’m not trying to start trouble, just would like to see what people think.
Doyle absolutely was a big loss. You don’t replace the guy who helped envelop the ‘development program’ mindset. Doyle was one of the top strength coaches in the country. It’s why he was Kirk’s right-hand man. He spent the most time with the players and turned countless 220 pound kids into NFL players.
So many former players credited Doyle for getting them on the right path and preparing them for the NFL.
To not think Doyle’s departure is related to the overall state of the program is a massive over site.
Doyle’s experience and proven track record are exactly why Urban Meyer came calling as soon as he got the job with Jacksonville.
One of my good friends is a coach at one of the DSM metro schools and often went to campus to see and hear Doyle. He said it’s amazing how Doyle would personalize each player’s body and workouts that best fit their frame. In his words: “Losing Doyle will absolutely have a big impact on the program in the near future.”
We know the accusations and Doyle’s departure, etc. But to think he didn’t have a huge impact on what we witnessed for so many years is discrediting how influential and knowledgeable he is in the field of strength training.
I’m not saying Doyle’s departure is THE reason for our recent struggles … but he sure as hell was a big reason why we were the bullies of the Big 10. And his absence is absolutely a big reason why our O and Dlines are struggling to own the line of scrimmage.
Captain Obvious here … but we know the offense needs an overhaul and it starts with a new OC and new OLine coach.
But boy, we sure do miss Doyle.