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(12-21-2019 08:42 PM)T-Mac Wrote:  I went to a luncheon with Rahne last week. Here's my takeaway:

1) He's big on culture. Obviously changing a culture is a long process. He said when he and Franklin arrived at PSU the culture didn't fully change until they had almost all their recruits in there. This will take time.
2) He's committed to all the guys currently on the roster. He asked them to blindly buy into him from Day 1 in order to maximize their working time together. He's reciprocating that attitude towards them. He's not looking to bring in guys who fit his system and running guys out who don't. Again, this will result in slower progress, but hopefully a much more sustainable longterm future.
3) He's detail oriented. He cares about EVERY. LITTLE. DETAIL. This is important and should reap the most significant short term returns.
4) He's invested in the students and the fans. He truly cares about reciprocity. He'll be at every ODU sporting event he can attend and will encourage his players to do the same. He wants to build a fanbase who cares ALL the time, not just when we're good. This will also take time.


I came away from the luncheon thinking he's just what ODU needs longterm. However, I told my wife that his approach isn't going to reap the short term success that many of the fans want to see. Give him time and support, and I think Monarch Nation will truly love him.