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"Wow, we're going to win." - Tim Albin
That was a hell of a statement to start from Tim Albin. We heard similar statements from Biff Poggi's presser, but there is far less bravado, as well as a winning history at this level. Albin was clearly emotional during the presser, especially when Hunter Bailey (Charlotte Observer), asked him about how hard it was to leave Ohio.
"You take the city with this wonderful, passionate fanbase, you take the recruiting base in this area, you take this great conference, it's time for a new chapter."
— Matt Alquiza (@malquiza8) December 9, 2024
- Albin on why Charlotte and why now
Some immediate reactions/thoughts
- NIL. NIL. NIL. CharlotteNIL.com. Want to win "quick-quick", it'll take resources. While Charlotte wasn't at the top of AAC with NIL, they were competitive, and Albin won at Ohio with "one-tenth" of what CLT had, according to Mike Hill.
- Did I mention resources and NIL? If you can help, please do. We need to be All In with Albin (cheesy, but lets go!).
“The NIL thing is huge, and we’re gonna come knocking.” - new @CharlotteFTBL HC Tim Albin
— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) December 9, 2024
- He's meeting with DeShawn Purdie later, along with some other players, and sounded pretty excited about meeting them.
Tim Albin on quarterback:
— Hunter Bailey (@Hunter_Bailey45) December 9, 2024
“We’re starting here, first. I have a meeting later today.”
You can guess who that is with.
- Offensive philosophy starts with running the ball, and the OL. Not afraid to run the QB.
Albin on his offensive philosophies: "The big thing for us is finding a way to run the football. Time of possession is huge in this league."
— Matt Alquiza (@malquiza8) December 9, 2024
"Especially in the second half about rush yards it's a mindset."
- Fully expected a heavy staff influence from those that worked under him with the Bobcats, it was clear how important his staff and their families are to him and his wife. Sounds like expect some here by Friday, which will likely mean official visits for portal targets will start this weekend (at the earliest).
