Blitz,

Timing is everything, whether the discussion is pass plays ... or coaching changes.

Coach Solich's original receivers coach was Derek Mason. Coach Mason's opportunity to "ascend" to an NFL role (Minnesota Vikings) happened in the same time frame that Chuck Amato got whacked at North Carolina State.
 
Among Amato's assistants was Dwayne Dixon, whom Amato had become very familiar with when he was an assistant at Florida State and Dixon was the right-hand man of first Steve Spurrier and then Ron Zook at Florida. The "Zooker's" demise at Florida coincided with Amato's needs for a seasoned assistant at North Carolina State.

Without those events happening when they did, OUr program would not have been blessed with Dwayne Dixon. He was a Gator guy through and through, first as a player and then as a coach/mentor/leader who could be counted on ... and who developed great players in Gainesville.

I hold my breath every time coaching changes take place at high-profile places, because Dwayne is a prize. That we have had him for five years has been a genuine blessing. Only things I can figure are that the family likes OUr environment a whole lot (Dwayne is, in addition to being a coach, very much a family man) and that there is a very good vibe around Coach Solich and his program.

Just a hunch here: We got ourselves another winner with the arrival of Ron Collins. I could be all wrong about this, but when you look at his resume, you do have to appreciate there is something special that "We Got Frank"!

Last Edited: 12/28/2011 6:33:55 AM by Cat4ever

Last Edited: 12/28/2011 2:27:03 PM by L.C.