If any other organization was run as poorly as the NCAA, it would be out of business. There's a lack of leadership around the biggest issues, and it's the wild west.
The only way things get fixed is if the power football programs break away and put the right structure in place
.
@CoachJoeMoglia
says his biggest issue with NIL in college sports isn't that players are getting paid. It's the lack of structure and organization, and the lack of leadership from
@NCAA
I can't thank you enough for all the love, support and dedication that you have given to me, my family and the Coastal Carolina football family over the last seven years.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of All-American running back, 4th round draft pick for the
@Ravens
, Captain and MVP, Lorenzo Taliaferro. “Zobot” was compassionate, warm and gracious and a leader in life. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
#RIP
I had the opportunity to stop by and see some of the guys at
@CoastalFootball
today. It was important for me to show up & let them know how well they're doing, especially after that spectacular game. The audio may be tough to hear but the message is clear. I couldn't be prouder.
#ThrowbackThursday
Here I am with Bo Pelini at
@HuskerFBNation
. This was my first job back in football after being in business, and I loved my time in Lincoln. Incidentally, I also worked with our new
@CoastalFootball
head coach, Tim Beck. You never know where life will take you.
It doesn't surprise me that Coach Chadwell would be one of the names linked with the Nebraska job, or any other top job for that matter. I was contacted a couple weeks ago by someone close to the decision making process and was asked my thought with regard to a replacement (1/2)
I have a lot of respect for Trev Alberts and Scott Frost, but Scott did not get the job done at Nebraska and everyone knew that. I well know that Nebraska almost has unlimited money for football, but it’s irresponsible to pay 15mil when you could wait a few weeks and save 7.5.
Yesterday's game against Army was a great win, and a great day for the
@CoastalFootball
program.
@CoachChadwell
and
@chadstaggs
drew up a great defensive game plan against a tough opponent, and the stadium was standing room only. I'm so proud of our guys and the student body.
This is
@CoastalFootball
's first bowl win. What a great career our seniors have had.
In 2017, people doubted whether or not we belong to the FBS.
We never doubted.
I think everybody would agree with that now 😊
Enjoy this,
#TEALNATION
I'm passionate about
#football
, about coaching strong teams and building great players. And I’m passionate about financial literacy.
LAF: Life After Football was a program we developed at
@CoastalFootball
because one day the game ends and there’s a path to forge ahead.
I'm honored to be recognized by an institution that has given me so much. Even sweeter that it came with a big
@CoastalFootball
win on national television. Thank you to
@michaeltbenson
and the entire
@CCUChanticleers
family, it’s a privilege to be a Chant.
#TealNation
I look forward to being back on Rose Hill tomorrow with my friends, family and
#RAMILY
.
For
@FordhamNYC
to name their
@FordhamRams
Football and Soccer stadium after me is certainly one of the greatest honors of my life and I could not be more grateful.
Maybe a bit late to the party, but I'm so happy to see our new
@coastalfootball
indoor facility get the green light. The last few years have been transformational for our program, and this is just one more step in the process of becoming a premier program:
I'm grateful
@CCUChanticleers
took a chance on a guy who hadn't coached in 30 years. Coaching
@CoastalFootball
has been the highlight of my football career. Great leadership asks for no recognition -- just the reward of what others could accomplish with a solid foundation.
I'm very proud of the
@CoastalFootball
team, coaching staff, and entire
#CCU
community. We are in unprecedented times. We came together, overcame real adversity, and got a big W against a
#powerfive
school. I couldn't be prouder.
#BEL1EVE
#TEALnation
Five years ago, I announced that I'd be stepping down as
@CoastalFootball
coach. I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss it some days, but I felt good about where I was and where we were as a program. As hard as a decision as it was, sometimes the hard choice is the right one.
So glad football is back after a hard 2020. People are enjoying getting out and rooting for their team—college or pro—and we’re getting near sell-out crowds each game and tremendous enthusiasm. And by the way,
@CoastalFootball
is also the 15th ranked team in the nation! 😉🏈
I will always be appreciative of
@CCUChanticleers
and David DeCenzo for putting their belief in me. Now I couldn’t be prouder of
@CoachChadwell
and his staff, and I’m humbled to work with our new president
@michaeltbenson
. This is really a small way for me to say thank you.
Enjoyed a night out with family on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theater in New York last week. MJ, a tribute to Michael Jackson. Great cast, all around very entertaining.
I'm honored to be recognized as Chanticleer of the Year at the
@GoCCUsports
CAF Gala this upcoming weekend. Coastal gave me my shot to be a coach when nobody else would, and I'm eternally grateful for that. I'm excited to celebrate with friends and family this weekend.
The no. 1 trait I look for when scouting talent in the corporate world or on the football field is how the person performs under stress. Everyone does well when things are good, but the great players thrive under stress. You want to know how they do when things are terrible.
Some folks have noted that
@Coachtimbeck
finished with the same record I did in my first season. Well, he had a strong first season, and the team got stronger as the season went on. That’s the sign of a good coach.
@CoastalFootball
has a bright future with him.
Honored to be Inducted into the
@FordhamRams
Hall of Fame and to be presented with the Victory Bell Award. Honored to receive this recognition from an institution that has given me so much over the years. Thank you to everyone for this honor.
I'm excited to welcome Tim Beck to
@CoastalFootball
. I've known him for a long time and he has a great track record not only of on field success, but of taking care of his players and helping them develop into men. He's the perfect person to lead our program forward.
This weekend, I had the immense privilege of being inducted into the
@GoCCUsports
Hall of Fame. It was a beautiful occasion, and I was surrounded by friends, family, and some of the many folks who've helped make my time with
@CoastalFootball
so special and rewarding.
Tough to exaggerate how far this team has come in 4 years as an FBS school. I'm so proud to play a small part in
@CoastalFootball
's success and appreciate everyone who's come on this journey with us.
I want to share my appreciation for an important (and possibly greatest) asset of our
@CoastalFootball
program,
@JillKingston4
. Jill’s contributions go beyond what can get be said in a few sentences. She is a great asset to the entire program.
I said Jamey has done a great job for us at Coastal Carolina, I love him, and we would not want to lose him, but he would absolutely get the job done at Nebraska (2/2)
Years ago, I turned down the opportunity to coach at Miami to stay near my family. It wasn't easy, but it allowed me to take a hard look at what is really important. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. My family means everything to me. Happy Father's Day!
A quote for the weekend I always appreciated from my friend and colleague Warren Buffett:
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
No matter where you are in life, don't forget where you came from and be grateful for what you have.
Last week, I was on vacation with my family. As busy as I like to keep myself, unplugging is just as important. And any time I can spend with my grandson is a plus.
So incredibly proud of our guy,
@CoachChadwell
, for earning his 4th National Coach of the Year award.
#BAM
#BEL1EVE
2020 Associated Press Coach of the Year ✅
2020 Walter Camp Coach of the Year ✅
2020 Sporting News Coach of the Year ✅
2020 CBS/247Sports Coach of the Year ✅
May is
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
& it serves as a good reminder to ensure we all practice selfcare. As a former
#CEO
, Coach, Chairman of the Board & a current executive advisor across sectors, I recognize how important
#mentalhealth
& wellness are.
My latest article was just published in
@Forbes
and it covers a topic that is near and dear to me: self-awareness. Properly assessing your strengths, weaknesses and surroundings can help you maximize your potential. I encourage you all to check it out!
Ndamukong
Thank you for those words
I appreciate our relationship and I am proud of what you are doing from a financial perspective, I love you budgets 😊‼️
Lucky for me
@CoachJoeMoglia
intervened.
He sat me down early and walked me through everything I needed to know.
His
#1
piece of advice? Budget religiously.
Know how much you're spending on every category in your life.
I still use the spreadsheets I stole from him.
It's a privilege to have played a role in making our
@CCUChanticleers
indoor practice facility a reality. This is a true game-changer for all our
@GoCCUsports
programs, and the whole campus community.
I could not be prouder of what
@McCall_Grayson
has done for us as an athlete, but especially as a leader at
@CoastalFootball
. He has been a difference maker for us on and off the field.
I joined
@CoastalFootball
practice the other day to congratulate the team on a strong spring. We've got a big season ahead and I'm excited for the fall, but success in the fall starts with taking care of business in the spring.
#BALLATTHEBEACH
|
#FAM1LY
|
#TEALNATION
The transfer portal is great for players, but it creates an auction system that turns the rules on their heads and rewards teams that use NIL deals for inducements.
We need a system that provides stability, predictability and transparency for all parties.
1,183 FBS football players have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal during the 2023-24 window, per
@PeteNakos_
🚨
It’s just past 10 PM Eastern on the first day of the 30-day portal window👀
I’m deeply honored to be recognized by
@FordhamNYC
& to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Since I attended Fordham as a student, this esteemed academic institution has held significant meaning for me-I am grateful to those who have remained an important part of my life
In our coaching search, we wanted to make sure we found someone who didn't just want any job, but wanted the
@CoastalFootball
job specifically, and wanted to build on our foundation and winning trajectory. We also wanted someone who had the guts to make a decision and stick to it
Vacation is a chance for reflection. Take some time to look inward. Study what makes you happy. Write about it. Put it away for a few weeks. Read it again. Write it again. Make it a habit. It’s never failed me. Self-awareness pays dividends & makes life happier, more fulfilling.
Exciting to see
@NCAA
make
#ElectionDay
a mandatory day-off for Div 1 college sports. In 2016,
@CoastalFootball
was the only college
#football
team to be bussed to a polling place. As a first-generation American, I know voting's a privilege no one should take for granted.
#vote
It was a great night at
@CoastalFootball
, we welcomed the new coaches and support staff. I shared my leadership principles as we launch into a new season.
#CHANTSUP
What a well-coached and played game by the Chants. So proud of the
@CoastalFootball
team. The victory is great, but what’s greater is the hard work and teamwork that got you there.
#GoTeal
!
There are few feelings that can match the excitement before the first game of the season. Wishing the best of luck to
@CoachChadwell
, the staff and the players tonight. Go get 'em
@CoastalFootball
.
Congratulations to all our
@CoastalFootball
alums who took the next step of their journeys to the NFL last week. Having worked with so many of them from the start of their college careers, it brings me such joy to see them achieve the dreams they've worked so hard to achieve.
Thanks to
@DanWolken
at
@USATODAY
for highlighting my story. It's an honor to be able to influence and impact others in their journey. My
#leadership
philosophy is and always has been: supporting others' success is critical to my own.
“These guys are playing for a purpose bigger than themselves and when they do that special things happen.” “The win captured the imagination of the football watching country”. “Coastal Football is here to stay!”
#BAM
#BEL1EVE
#STS
Congrats to
@sila_SK_elly
and the other
@CoastalFootball
grads. The rigorous schedule of a student
#athlete
is demanding. Some of them are graduating in 3 years, some with a 2nd degree or Master's degree. Wherever they go from here, I am confident they will find
#success
.
Coach is right. Moving to FBS was a challenge, but one we knew we could meet with the right plans in place.
@SunBelt
was a great landing spot for us, and will be for JMU, too.
"James Madison’s life will change immediately."
Caught up with former Dukes coach Mickey Matthews, who was DC at Coastal Carolina when it made the jump to the FBS and into the Sun Belt, to learn more about the transition process and what JMU can expect -
I regularly give myself breaks where I can get out into nature, and our Tuesday game last week gave me the chance to relax a bit this weekend. As much as I enjoy the rigor of the season, it's important to unplug and make time for what matters.
I had a great time over the weekend at the
@CCU_CAF
Gala, and it's a great honor to be named Chanticleer of the Year again. It's not something I would have expected when I first got to campus! It's been a long and bumpy ride, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Not the way we wanted to finish the regular season Saturday, but lots to look forward to in a bowl game.
Hats off to
@JMUFootball
on an impressive season.