What should fans expect from Ken Niumatalolo?

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Enough chit-chat. Let’s get into it.

Ricky Delgado (@RickyDe70535587): “How much of a leash would u personally give the new guy before hitting the panic button?”

Personally, I’m using one of those really long, retractable leashes. 

I’m not expecting much the first two seasons. Hopefully he could win 4-6 games so fans and the donor base don’t lose belief in him. But let’s face it. Niumatalolo is running a completely foreign offensive scheme with an offensive coordinator he’s never coached with before and several of SJSU’s best players have either graduated or hit the transfer portal. 

Recapping today:
– Chubba Purdy decommitted from SJSU and transferred to Nevada
– RB Quali Conley hit the portal
– LB Bryun Parham hit the portal
– DE Tre Smith hit the portal
– DL Soane Toia hit the portal

— matt weiner (@mattweiner20) January 22, 2024

 

If he doesn’t make a bowl game by year three and players are leaving in masses because of him, then get that panic button. 

ksa (@ks_a49): “Are we screwed?”

No. Leadership transition is always a hectic thing. Those same players who hit the portal could realize they won’t find a better opportunity than SJSU and be back in San Jose by next fall. Plus, Niumatalolo has built a career on developing under-recruited talent and did so under stiff academic restrictions, too. 

Sep 10, 2022; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen head coach Ken Niumatalolo walks through the bench during the first half against the Memphis Tigers at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit:…

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Publish date : 2024-01-23 05:12:51

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