Billings
Excited for Scotty and his opportunity
In his 40 years of coaching, he has never been around a situation like this.
Billings found out yesterday afternoon and was asked by Scotty to lead the team.
This is not what he wanted to do or be, but this is about the kids and what they need and he is here for them.
He is the only guy who has been here since Hop was hired, that gives the kids continuity. They don't need anymore change at this point and they aren't changing a thing now.
The team was hurt early, but after Walden spoke to them, they understood plus the other coaches stepping up and talking to the kids, they felt much better.
He feels like the team is getting better offensively and young guys have really stepped up. He feels they are getting better at stopping the run, but have to improve the secondary and limit big plays.
The kids are a lot more resilient than most think they are. This will make them come together. Team controls their own destiny.
He is excited and happy to be the HC, but he knows he is not going to be the HC. He just wants to lead this team and help them win.
Jack Abraham:
He found out about Walden on Twitter, not good to find out like that.
He thought the team meeting was positive and liked what the coaches said.
Practice was really good today.
Team is optimistic about season, every goal attainable.
Billings is not as energetic and rah rah as Walden. He is not sure if they will miss the rah rah.
Jack said he feels great and will play Saturday.
Rice defense and plays hard and very similar to what they do.
Did not have terrible symptoms. He felt like he had a cold.
Offense will not change with Walden gone.
Saw the field goal at the end of Rice game, it was wild, never seen anything like that.
No concerns about returning from Covid.
Excited for Scotty and his opportunity
In his 40 years of coaching, he has never been around a situation like this.
Billings found out yesterday afternoon and was asked by Scotty to lead the team.
This is not what he wanted to do or be, but this is about the kids and what they need and he is here for them.
He is the only guy who has been here since Hop was hired, that gives the kids continuity. They don't need anymore change at this point and they aren't changing a thing now.
The team was hurt early, but after Walden spoke to them, they understood plus the other coaches stepping up and talking to the kids, they felt much better.
He feels like the team is getting better offensively and young guys have really stepped up. He feels they are getting better at stopping the run, but have to improve the secondary and limit big plays.
The kids are a lot more resilient than most think they are. This will make them come together. Team controls their own destiny.
He is excited and happy to be the HC, but he knows he is not going to be the HC. He just wants to lead this team and help them win.
Jack Abraham:
He found out about Walden on Twitter, not good to find out like that.
He thought the team meeting was positive and liked what the coaches said.
Practice was really good today.
Team is optimistic about season, every goal attainable.
Billings is not as energetic and rah rah as Walden. He is not sure if they will miss the rah rah.
Jack said he feels great and will play Saturday.
Rice defense and plays hard and very similar to what they do.
Did not have terrible symptoms. He felt like he had a cold.
Offense will not change with Walden gone.
Saw the field goal at the end of Rice game, it was wild, never seen anything like that.
No concerns about returning from Covid.
