Quote:Well then is Irvins endorsement of him merit related or "U & M homeboy" related?

 

Quote:My question would be, what makes Irvin's endorsement mean anything in terms of Fisch's success in Jacksonville?  That's about as biased of a viewpoint as you can get.

 

I respect your opinion Bullseye and understand where you're coming from but Irvin's opinion doesn't hold water to me.  What worked in college doesn't necessarily work when you go up to the next level.

 

Well, prior to last year, any endorsement of Fisch by Irvin could not have been merit based if we are looking at what he had done in the NFL as a coordinator because, to the best of my knowledge, Fisch was not a coordinator at the NFL level prior to being named coordinator here.

 

My take on this is relatively simple. 

 

I respect Michael Irvin's football knowledge.

 

Irvin thrived under one of the great offensive coordinators of the last 30 years in Norv Turner.  Having been a HOF receiver, he knows what works at the NFL level.  I don't think it is a stretch to apply what he saw in Fisch's schemes to what he experienced in the NFL and predict success with those philosophies.

 

 

I do not recall Irvin endorsing any other UM coaches (i.e. Dennis Erickson) for NFL coaching success simply due to their ties to Miami.

 

I was uncertain about Fisch when he was named.  Irvin's endorsement made me a little more comfortable with the hire and, that, combined with the vast inexperience of the offense, allows me to give Fisch the benefit of the doubt.

 

This does not last forever, however, and Irvin's endorsement does not insulate Fisch from the obligation to produce an effective offense once the guys get experience.

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