11-05-2018, 11:58 AM
I came across an article that's about Urban Meyer and the 2018 Buckeyes/2010 Gators and the similarities of the two but there's an interesting bit towards the end about Teryl Austin/ Schiano comparison.
That point about talent being misused, or not living up to its full potential, may be the strongest bond between Ohio State now and Florida then. With Luke Fickell at the helm of the defense, it always felt like Ohio State’s D was playing up to their ability, and it was the same thing at Florida with Charlie Strong. However, when Fickell was replaced by Greg Schiano, and Strong by Teryl Austin, the issues of underperforming started to creep in.
https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2018/11/4/18044290/ohio-state-florida-urban-meyer-comparisons
That point about talent being misused, or not living up to its full potential, may be the strongest bond between Ohio State now and Florida then. With Luke Fickell at the helm of the defense, it always felt like Ohio State’s D was playing up to their ability, and it was the same thing at Florida with Charlie Strong. However, when Fickell was replaced by Greg Schiano, and Strong by Teryl Austin, the issues of underperforming started to creep in.
Quote:“When they players on that team [2010] and the personalities on that team were loyal to a coach or a coordinator, you were really able to get the best out of them, and Teryl Austin was not able to get the best out of that unit,” Johnson said.
https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2018/11/4/18044290/ohio-state-florida-urban-meyer-comparisons