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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 08-31-2010, 07:33 AM:

Looks to be a good move.

In his meeting with the media, Joker Phillips also gave some insight into how the dynamic between himself and offensive coordinator Randy Sanders will play out. Phillips said that Sanders will be in the booth calling the offensive plays. As one of the many who has been frustrated with the play calling of Phillips at times the past couple of seasons, this is definitely a positive sign. But, I think this goes beyond just the actual plays being called. One of the biggest reasons that I believe Joker Phillips is going to be a very successful head coach is because I think the position plays to his strengths. In the positions that he’s been successful in the past, most notably as a recruiting coordinator, he’s been able to be more of an organizer and a manager, coordinating the objectives and plans and allowing those there to support him to maximize their abilities. It seemed like calling the plays was a little outside of his comfort zone. But, strategically putting key assistants in place (as he did this off-season) and developing a scheme and mentality (i.e. Operation Win) is what he does best. By trusting a guy like Sanders, who is more than qualified himself, to make those decisions - within his overall scheme, of course - Joker is again empowering himself and his assistants to be successful. That’s what makes a great leader and I have the utmost faith that a great leader is exactly what Kentucky has in Phillips.

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