Will Webb: A Coaching Legend is Born

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OOC: I have started to realize I kind of dig writing from the perspective of one instead of general ESPNish reports on games. That being said, as I was reading through the dynastys, such as kblu54's and a bunch of others have led me to decide on a "Coaching Road to Glory". No one is going to get their first job at a top school like Texas, so I will start at the bottom, and only take jobs at schools that offer me a position. With that being said, I present you Will Webb. This being said, I may end up going into the pros at some point.

Florida International Hires New Head Football Coach
February 21, 2009

After a disappointing 5-7 season under Mario Cristobal, Florida International announced the hiring of former New Mexico State offensive coordinator Will Webb. With an all-time record of 21-57, Florida International has yet to achieve any success in collegiate football.

Webb's offense's at New Mexico State have ranked at or near the top of the WAC in his two season stretch as offensive coordinator. Before that Webb was the quarterbacks coach at Oregon State. Webb, 29 becomes the youngest head coach in college football history, an honor not lost on the new football coach.

"I feel honored to become the youngest football coach in the history of the NCAA, but that's where that stops. Today Florida International has turned over a new leaf. We will not step down from any team or any challenge. We will go bowling every season I am here. That is a promise. If that doesn't happen, I coach for free that year. It's my job to get this program on the map, and if I'm not doing it I don't deserve to be paid."

With his promise of donating his salary back to the school if his Panthers don't make it to a bowl game, Coach Webb has given more than just bulletin board material to the rest of the Sun Belt Conference, but a swagger not seen on the campus of Florida International.

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I hate Press Conferences | Posted by Webb 2.22.09

I don't know how many of you saw my press conference with Florida International. I honestly hate getting up in front of the press. It doesn't scare me or anything like that, but they tend to alter your message. That's all fine and dandy for them, but I'm a big fan of getting the truth out there and getting it straight.

Now that its over, I have a lot of work to do at Florida International. There aren't many jobs in college football where you get a chance to be around at the beginning of a program. There is a great base here, but I know this is going to be an uphill struggle. From what I've seen on film, this team is headed in the right direction, and it's my job to guide them there.

I've never really been too involved in the recruiting process at either Oregon State or New Mexico State, but I have a pretty good understanding of what must go on, and what we need here in terms of athletes at FIU. We have a lot to offer student athletes being in Miami. I know that was one of the big reasons why I even interviewed here. Well that, and the fact they were the only program to invite me in for an interview.

Well, I think that's more than enough for now. I'll be back later on with some more updates about the recruiting process and other things.

Keep it Loose

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Coaching Career

Record | 3-0
Longest Winning Streak | 3
Record v Top 25 | 0-0
Record v Rivals | 0-0
Record v Conference | 0-0
Bowl Record | 0-0
National Championships | 0
Conference Championships | 0
Winning Seasons | 0
Shools Coached | Florida International

Coaching Style

Offense Style | Spread
Aggressiveness | 60
Run v Pass | 60

Defensive Style | 4-3
Aggressiveness | 75
Run v Pass | 55

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2009 Schedule
* Denotes Conference Game
Denotes Rivalry

9.12.09 @ Buffalo | W35-21

9.19.09 @ Rutgers | W26-17

9.26.09 v Toledo | W42-6

10.3.09 @ UL Monroe *
10.10.09 @ Western Kentucky *

10.17.09 v Troy *

10.24.09 @ Arkansas State

10.31.09 v UL Lafayette
11.7.09 @ Mid Tennessee State *

11.14.09 v North Texas *

11.21.09 v Elon Univeristy

12.5.09 v Florida Atlantic

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2009 Starters
* Denotes Impact Player

Quarterback
Paul McCall Senior(RS) 84 OVR
Runningback
Daunte Owens Senior 78 OVR
Fullback
John Ellis Senior(RS) 66 OVR
Wide Receiver
Ty Hilton Sophomore 85 OVR *
Greg Ellington Junior 80 OVR
Junior Mertile Sophomore 78 OVR
Elliot Dix Senior 78 OVR
Tight End
Eric Kirchenberg Senior(RS) 70 OVR
Jonathan Faucher Sophomore 63 OVR
Left Tackle
Ula Matavao Senior 82 OVR
Left Guard
Andy Leavine Senior 79 OVR
Center
Brad Serini Junior 77 OVR
Right Guard
Mario Caraballo Junior(RS) 77 OVR
Right Tackle
Cedrick Mack Senior 80 OVR


Left End
Armond Willis Senior 70 OVR
Defensive Tackle
Jonas Murrell Senior(RS) 72 OVR
Andre Pound Freshman(RS) 69 OVR
Right End
Reginald Jones Senior(RS) 70 OVR *
Left Outside Linebacker
Scott Bryant Senior 81 OVR
Middle Linebacker
Tyler Clawson Senior 75 OVR
Toronto Smith Junior 74 OVR
Right Outside Linebacker
Aaron Davis Sophomore 74 OVR
Cornerback
Anthony Gaitor Junior 84 OVR *
Dezariah Johnson Senior 72 OVR
Emmanuel Souarin Freshman(RS) 70 OVR
Franklin Brown Sophomore 70 OVR
Free Safety
Ashlyn Parker Junior(RS) 76 OVR
Strong Safety
Jeremiah Weatherspoon Senior(RS) 75 OVR


Kicker
Dustin Rivest Senior 82 OVR
Punter
Jack Griffin Freshman 77 OVR

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2009 Recruiting

FB Steve Chase 6'2 220 LBS Anniston, Alabama | *

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Trophy Room

2009
Preseason All-Sun Belt 1st Team
Anthony Gaitor CB
Preseason All-Sun Belt 2nd Team
Brad Serini C
Mario Caraballo RG
Justin West DT
Scott Bryant LOLB

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Statistical Leaders

Passing
Paul McCall 39-64 549 Yards 3 Touchdowns 2 Interceptions
Rushing
Darriet Perry 59 Carries 312 Yards 4 Touchdowns
Receiving
Elliot Dix 9 Catches 100 Yards
Ty Hilton 4 Catches 111 Yards 1 Touchdown
Tackling
Tyler Clawson 22 Tackles 1 Tackle for Loss 1 Sack 1 Forced Fumble 1 Fumble Recovery
Interceptions
Two Tied 1 Interception
Kicking
Dustin Rivest 4-4 FG 43 Yard Long 13-13 XP
Punting
Jack Griffin 11 Punts 457 Yards 37.3 Net 5 Inside 20
Kick Returns
Anthony Gaitor 2 Returns 107 Yards 53.5 Average 1 Touchdown
Greg Ellingson 2 Returns 115 Yards 57.5 Average 1 Touchdown
Punt Returns
Elliot Dix 4 Returns 31 Yards 7.7 Average