Pete Richardson's coaching and impact on SU


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I remember Pete coming from a D-2 back in 93 and turned SU around overnight. Was it because he had one hell of a coaching staff or the former coach recruited well? Same with Anthony Jones.

is it the right coach or the folks he was surrounded with since they are stepping up?
 
Honestly it could be either or both. Even the dumbest of head coaches can mask his deficiencies by hiring the best assistants. When W. C. Gordon (he wasn't a dummy) coached at JSU, he had the best staff. Houston Markham and Cardell Jones handling the offense, James "Big Daddy" Carson running the defense. Those 3 later became head coaches and won SWAC titles. Gordon literally sat back and let them run the show. If you don't have an EGO, you can take this approach.
 



I know several former and current coaches from Richardson staff and they all tell me basically the same thing about Pete Richardson...he's a stern taskmaster. Pete is very demanding of his coaches and works the hell out of them. However, they all agree that Pete works hard for them and does what he can to help them become better coaches.

One thing that they expressed pleasure about was that Pete doesn't turn on a coach based on public opinion. However, if he doesn't think a particular coach is up to his standard...he will let them go. But most of the coaches I talked with felt that Pete taught them a lot. Even in a conversation with Johnny Cole (shortly after Pete fired him for insubordination), Cole felt that Pete was a good coach in terms of teaching his coaches and knowledge of the game.

The only grumblings I have received concerned some displeasure that Pete didn't go to bat hard enuff for coach's pay raises etc, tickets for spouses, and other minor stuff. Actually a lot of that might be out of Pete's hands...
 
Originally posted by MikeBigg
I know several former and current coaches from Richardson staff and they all tell me basically the same thing about Pete Richardson...he's a stern taskmaster. Pete is very demanding of his coaches and works the hell out of them. However, they all agree that Pete works hard for them and does what he can to help them become better coaches.

One thing that they expressed pleasure about was that Pete doesn't turn on a coach based on public opinion. However, if he doesn't think a particular coach is up to his standard...he will let them go. But most of the coaches I talked with felt that Pete taught them a lot. Even in a conversation with Johnny Cole (shortly after Pete fired him for insubordination), Cole felt that Pete was a good coach in terms of teaching his coaches and knowledge of the game.

The only grumblings I have received concerned some displeasure that Pete didn't go to bat hard enuff for coach's pay raises etc, tickets for spouses, and other minor stuff. Actually a lot of that might be out of Pete's hands...
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I was at Southern when he got there and had alot of friends on the football team. I asked them, what's the difference in last years team and this years team. He said, "The coach, his philosophy and his system." Everyone that plays and works for him, believes in all three. Alot of Southern's players turns out to be good coaches(Eric Randall-Southern Lab and Mike Green-Shreveport's Woodlawn) and good citizens also.

He's a great coach!!
 
During the Bayou Football game we watched Pete's reaction after every play. The man is in the ballgame the entire time. When players came off the field, he would get after them. Some tried to get away from him when they came off the field and he would go after them.

Jones is quiet, and I don't know if he will change, but during the game it is my belief that some of Pete and Doug tactics need to be considered to win highly competative games.
 
Various coaching styles can win. Bill Parcells, Bobby Knight and Jimmy Johnson gets into player's faces. Bill Walsh was not as loud. Tom Landry was a quiet disciplinarian. Don Shula was a louder disciplinarian. John Madden had only three rules for his teams. All except for Knight have won Super Bowls. Knight won three NCAA championships.

Tom Coughlin and Tony Dungy have won in the NFL. But both have completely different coaching styles. Remember. Dungy, whom Johnson said was a great coach, helped build the Bucs into a winner.
 
EB, style has a lot to do with winning championships. Knowing what a player can tolerate is the key to coaching. Most players start playing sports around 6 years old and they have seen many situations by the time they get to college.
 
Originally posted by MightyDog
During the Bayou Football game we watched Pete's reaction after every play. The man is in the ballgame the entire time. When players came off the field, he would get after them. Some tried to get away from him when they came off the field and he would go after them.

Jones is quiet, and I don't know if he will change, but during the game it is my belief that some of Pete and Doug tactics need to be considered to win highly competative games.
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Wait a minute! I know this is about Pete as a Coach (and he's a good coach) but let me touch on something here. Are you or are you not saying Pete gets rather animated on the sidelines? Some of the jags have been telling me how Doug comes on the field and gets after the officials. I tell them there's nothing wrong with that and points out that Pete does it also. For some reason they tell me he does not. Is that what you're saying?
 
Originally posted by MikeBigg
Wait a minute! I know this is about Pete as a Coach (and he's a good coach) but let me touch on something here. Are you or are you not saying Pete gets rather animated on the sidelines? Some of the jags have been telling me how Doug comes on the field and gets after the officials. I tell them there's nothing wrong with that and points out that Pete does it also. For some reason they tell me he does not. Is that what you're saying?
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He comes out on the field. I saw both he and Doug do it at the BC. However, Doug's presence was more animated and bold. Pete, kinda blended in...didn't really seem to stand out as much. ???
 
Yup, Pete will get after the officials on occasion, but doesn't make the specticle of it that Doug does. Sometimes I think Doug just does it to draw attention, he can't think that all that will make the offical change his mind.
 
Pete does it but the main thing I like about Pete is that he seems to know what is going on with every play being called and yes he does get a bit animated. I still recall him putting all of his players down on one knee during Bayou Classic 1999 when the made that huge comeback. Pete don't play...neither does Doug or LC. Hughes only knew to argue if the first down marker was off....I'm so glad he is gone.
 
Originally posted by Ms. Jag4Jag
He comes out on the field. I saw both he and Doug do it at the BC. However, Doug's presence was more animated and bold. Pete, kinda blended in...didn't really seem to stand out as much. ???
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Actually, I think it's perception. Because of the difference in size, skin tone (I'm serious), and off field persona Doug comes across as being more intimidating and imposing. Folk's personal perception of Doug influences how he is perceived on the field.
 
Originally posted by MikeBigg
Wait a minute! I know this is about Pete as a Coach (and he's a good coach) but let me touch on something here. Are you or are you not saying Pete gets rather animated on the sidelines? Some of the jags have been telling me how Doug comes on the field and gets after the officials. I tell them there's nothing wrong with that and points out that Pete does it also. For some reason they tell me he does not. Is that what you're saying?
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Yes, Pete get into it just as much as Doug during the game. There is no difference in their demeaner. When you talk to either one of them in person, they are easy going, but on the sideline they get into it. The reason a few SU people say Pete does not get animated is that they are not watching him.
 
Originally posted by MightyDog
EB, style has a lot to do with winning championships. Knowing what a player can tolerate is the key to coaching. Most players start playing sports around 6 years old and they have seen many situations by the time they get to college.
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The coaches I named had varying styles. They all have won. No one style is the only way that a coach must coach in order to win.
 



Originally posted by EB
The coaches I named had varying styles. They all have won. No one style is the only way that a coach must coach in order to win.
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The one thing I learned about coaching is that when you call time out you better have something to tell your team.

When you see your team taking a whipping and you cannot come up with anything but accusing the players of not executing, you will not win very many ballgames.
 
Pete is a little more easygoing off the field instead of Doug from my experiences, he speaks the straight truth and will tell a joke without smiling.

Doug is alright also, will speak the truth.
 
With Coach Jones' system the assistant coaches are more involved in my opinion. If you have a good supporting staff you need to let them work their magic every now and then. Especially if it's not the normal defensive scheme you're accustomed to running. All coach needs to do is get the players focused.
 
Don't faint, hea?

Originally posted by MikeBigg
Actually, I think it's perception. Because of the difference in size, skin tone (I'm serious), and off field persona Doug comes across as being more intimidating and imposing. Folk's personal perception of Doug influences how he is perceived on the field.
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I absolutely agree, even with the skin tone issue. Darker skin tone and larger bodies are not BEAUTIFUL in this society. Darker and larger people as not portrayed as attractive by the media (just look at videos by rappers, are there any dark skinned women in this world? :rolleyes: )

So Doug is large and dark skinned is viewed as a big ole bully, yelling and screaming and Coach Rich is smaller and medium brown skinned and he is viewed as just a coach getting the job done. And the off the field persona makes it worse for Doug too. Coach Rich is happily married and from all appearances is faithful to his wife. Doug has been married many times and rumors fly all around that he whores around big time especially with students.

Another thing, during the Bayou Classic broadcast, they show Doug more than they show Coach Rich. I noticed last year they cut the mikes off on Doug though. THANK GOD! :emlaugh: Doug uses profanity when he is coaching, and Coach Rich does not.
I feel you MikeBigg. And I am one Jagfan that ADMITS that Coach Rich "goes off" on that field and I love to watch him when he does! :lmao:

I like both coaches, I know one personally, and I think they both do a fine job coaching their great teams. I am proud that they represent the Louisiana schools in their own STYLES in a BIG WAY!
 
Being someone who on the sidelines on a regular basis I can assure usually when Pete is on the field he talking to his players not the Ref that's the difference I see Coach Pete will chew on a Ref but he does it at certain times Doug tends to dispute more calls while coach rich will call a ref to him or catch him when he is on or near the sideline while Doug will go on the field.
 
Good points SS and Bigtyme.

I think they show Doug more because he's more well-known than Pete. Doug was MVP in one of the SUperbowl's, wasn't he? That's probably why. I think Pete played in the NFL too, but peeps don't remember him. He didn't get the attention that Doug gets.

They're both great coaches though, and have proved themselves worthy of such praise.
 
Originally posted by Bigtyme69
Being someone who on the sidelines on a regular basis I can assure usually when Pete is on the field he talking to his players not the Ref that's the difference I see Coach Pete will chew on a Ref but he does it at certain times Doug tends to dispute more calls while coach rich will call a ref to him or catch him when he is on or near the sideline while Doug will go on the field.
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When the GSU Player intercepted that pass in the BC and ran it back for a touchdown; are you telling me that Pete didn't say a few choice words?

SS, thanks for puttting it in legal terms:D

SU finest finally made a good post, add back ten to your overall count.:D
 
Originally posted by MightyDog

SU finest finally made a good post, add back ten to your overall count.:D
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Hey MD, me, unlike others can and will speak the truth. Ya may not always like it, but I says it. :D
 
Originally posted by SU's Finest '93
Hey MD, me, unlike others can and will speak the truth. Ya may not always like it, but I says it. :D
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What happened to Storm-SU? She was pretty good until she got into it with Suge and GR. Did she leave the boards?
 
Originally posted by MightyDog
What happened to Storm-SU? She was pretty good until she got into it with Suge and GR. Did she leave the boards?
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uuum no, no one's gonna run no SUnites away from here. She was on vacation for the holidays. She's back. :D
 
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