[NU Sports] Terps go down...again (fwd)

[Mike Nolan]

> Picking Vanderlinden to replace Walker would be a stroke of genius not 
> likely to happen.  Not only would Vanderlinden be a great pick, but he 
> could groom Fitzgerald as  his replacement when he got ready to retire,  

Vanderlinden may be one of those coaches who makes a much better DC than 
a head coach.  (See Wannstedt, Dave.)

Based on what I heard about his years at Maryland, he flubbed that 
opportunity and alienated himself from the fans and the administration 
before his on-the-field results could overcome his off-the-field 
weaknesses.

What is there that makes you think he would succeed as a head coach if 
given a second chance?

Why could Vanderlinden do a good job of grooming Fitz and Walker not
do the same thing?  I think Fitz is a few years away from being ready
to move up to DC.  Unfortunately, I don't know if Walker can wait that
long to do something about the quality of his defensive teams.

> YOur observation that Walker doesn't want a threat to him around is 
> right on.

On what do you base that statement?

This is a discussion list, you have to give the reasoning behind your 
arguments for them to be persuasive.
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Mike Nolan