TCNJ offense is real deal.  Will not be as productive versus some of the better teams in the league, but will still be explosive.  OC has done a great job of creating the offense that fits the skill that he has.  Defense gave up 467 yds (240 in first half when first team D was still in).  Still needs to prove itself.  Will run into some issues against teams with good defenses that can get stop TCNJ's offense!

Quote from: thementor on September 10, 2009, 06:38:37 PM
mwafb,

    you seem to have a lot of first hand knowledge regarding the tcnj program & coach hamilton....very interesting..... so do i..... my real name is joe serino, i graduated from tsc, i played football for 3 yrs, i was an a 1st team njac offensive lineman , i wore #68 & the only 2 guys that i can think of that have attended more tsc/tcnj games, attended more football alumni reunions, football golf outings over the past 40 yrs  are coach bones & coach hamilton... there see how easy it was for me to tell everyone my real name ..... not its your turn... whats your name ?

Congratulations Joe, I am not sure why it is important for you to know who I am.  To be totally honest I don't recognize your name and I am sure that there have been about a 20 - 30 guys who have worn that number since you left, likely our paths have crossed if you're as big a fan of the program as you indicate- I was part of that program and saying who I am serves absolutely no purpose at this point.  Regardless, that is not what the blog is about.  What I have presented are facts and my opinion.  As part of a blog that is generally the concept - if you take exception to the nature of this - well too bad.  What I strongly urge is not to have blind loyalty, but I would suggest that to honor your committment to the program demand that the athletes who are playing are provided with the same level of committment that was there when you played.  I have pointed out issues for discussion, it is not a pissing contest.  There are many things that most people are not aware of.  I am just adding some food for thought.  Nothing wrong with some discussion is there?

clandfan,  I can understand the doubt.  In time you will see.  He was also the DC last year when TCNJ averaged giving up 400 yds a game.  Players were told by the AD that he would not be back, unfortunately he did not tell the truth.  Its a shame what has happened to a proud program.  However, on the bright side the offensive coordinator is very good and they are doing things offensively that hasn't been seen in a while in that program.  One of the big things is that they are not trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.  The offense is taking advantage of the skill position kids they have.  Not much of an offensive line, but sitting in the shotgun and running the spread minimizes a weak offensive line.  Defense is simply sad.  When they start playing the upper echelon teams in the conference (kean, rowan, cortland) they will be exposed in a big way.

Phil - you are wrong on everything that you have posted.  Alercio wanted to stay because of his family and the only reason he went to Castleton was when Hamilton told him that there was no way that he would ever let him be the head coach.  The DC is still at the college as a professor and was a former NFL player and was greatly respected by the players and staff.  Money had nothing to do with him not staying part of the program.  Hamilton got rid of him to allow his son to take over.  Regarding the rave review the one way that you get rid of someone is to say what a great guy he is so you can get someone to take him off your hands - that is exactly what happened. 

The NJ budget cuts had nothing to do with what has happened to the TCNJ program.  Speak to coaches around the league about what has happened.  You are clearly passionate about TCNJ - that's nice but your facts are 180 degrees from the truth.  I was part of that program during this time period and know the information from inside.  Not from the stands or from a post.  I just wanted people to realize what is happening.  Its become clear to me that there is no accountability for what happens.  I find that sad.  Last year 10 players quit that could have helped that program succeed and repeat as Champs.  I suggest that you examine this without the rose-colored glasses.  If you love the program, then demand accountability from those that run it. 

At the TCNJ/Buff State game.  Buff state was simply terrible.  TCNJ's offense can compete but their defense is horrible.  I am surprised that no one has gotten on Hamilton's case for bringing in his son as Def coordinator.  The guy is clueless!!  This is a classic case of nepotism that should have been stopped by the AD.  Unfortunately the guy is a stooge!  Last year kids were quitting and yelling at him to just coach!  He has no clue, the problem is the head coach is trying to set his kid up to be the head coach, unfortunately the only job that the kid has had is a manager of a liquor store after taking 10 years to get his degree.  The best thing that the old man could have done is set him up as a GA in another program to learn something.  After the 2007 playoff season Hamilton got rid of the two coordinators for no reason - I heard that he told Alercio that he would die before he allowed him to be the head coach at TCNJ.  Those two hadn't gotten along in years.  Not sure what his problem with the DC was, but got rid of him as well.  That defense was nationally ranked (top ten) the previous two years.  Unfortunately that program will be only mediocre as long as Hamilton remains the head coach.   Too bad for the kids.