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Former ASU WR Kerry Taylor Calls For Dennis Erickson's Ouster

This story is a classic example of how quickly information can spread over the internet.

Kerry Taylor was a wide receiver at ASU for four seasons. I met him when he was a freshman and I was a junior when I worked at the ASU student-athlete computer lab. He was actually very nice and genuine when other athletes were more abrasive.

According to Taylor's twitter account, he recently completed an interview with channel 3 in Phoenix to discuss Dennis Erickson and other issues surrounding the Sun Devils.

Take a look at the tweet below:

Just did an interview about the problems of ASU football and why Dennis Erickson is NOT the right man for the job.less than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet Reply

 

Then, he goes on to say this:

I want ASU to win Pac12 Championships, all us ASU fans do. But in order for that to happen we need a new Head Coach. That's all I'm saying.less than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet Reply

 

This type of distraction is hardly what the team needs, and after Taylor's younger brother plans to attend the University of Washington rather than ASU, you can't help but wonder if this is just a case of sour grapes or if his issues are valid.

Until the interview airs, we cannot say for certain. In my opinion, it was poor form for Taylor to come forward on the internet before the full interview aired, as it would allow for us to draw our own conclusions based on his entire story, rather than just on his brief tweets.

Years ago, this would never have happened. Taylor might have had his day on the news, but the rampant speculation and unwarranted attention would have been minimized. 

But still, a local product badmouthing his former team? It's never a good thing.

UPDATE, 2:15 PM Sunday: Tim Ring of 3TV has tweeted about the interview as well:

A lot of people are asking about the Kerry Taylor interview. This will NOT air on Ch 3 tonight. Coach Erickson will get time to respond.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

And:

The interview will be properly vetted with both sides getting a fair chance to have their say. The piece tentatively will air NEXT Sunday.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

 

From the looks of things, Kerry must have made some strong accusations. Until this is aired, all we can do is wait.

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Could it be recruiting violations?

They seem quite fashionable these days. Street agents? Confusing dress codes, ask us.

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by Famous Duck on Jun 26, 2011 7:12 PM MST reply actions  

Get'cha popcorn ready...

…running fast and loose with a program in concerns to discipline and you won’t have a solid foundation to build a program on. I bet that is one of the problems.

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

Maybe next year the Ice Surface at Jobing.com should be frozen with the tears of Winnipeg. - TimmyHate of FiveForHowling to a troll after it was alleged Coyote fans do not know how to ice skate.

by AlabamaJammer on Jun 27, 2011 5:41 AM MST reply actions  

Should be at least interesting

But I can’t help but think it’s going to be one of those “sour grapes” situations…

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by Cory Williams on Jun 27, 2011 7:18 AM MST up reply actions  

We do have to see until the 3TV piece comes out and judge from there.

I just hope a) this isn’t a scandal accusation i.e. Auburn, OSU, that results in major sanctions, or b) if this is a scandal that it is able to be isolated to HCDE and not the program. With what has happened with the baseball program a LOIC ruling would be devastating to the program.

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

Maybe next year the Ice Surface at Jobing.com should be frozen with the tears of Winnipeg. - TimmyHate of FiveForHowling to a troll after it was alleged Coyote fans do not know how to ice skate.

by AlabamaJammer on Jun 27, 2011 6:52 PM MST up reply actions  

I prefer this one.

Nothing against Sparkey, but I hope there is something here. I am bored again.

"Be polite to everyone you meet, but be prepared to kill anyone"-tc16cav

by otisnixon'sparty on Jun 27, 2011 1:06 PM MST up reply actions  

I was searching frantically before work to find that one...

…and settled.

To be honest, as an ASU season ticket holder I do not want anything here that can damage the program. Personally I would like Erickson to DIAF.

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

Maybe next year the Ice Surface at Jobing.com should be frozen with the tears of Winnipeg. - TimmyHate of FiveForHowling to a troll after it was alleged Coyote fans do not know how to ice skate.

by AlabamaJammer on Jun 27, 2011 6:53 PM MST up reply actions  

Agreed

I want bowl games! P12 TITLE GAMES!

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by Cory Williams on Jun 27, 2011 7:08 PM MST up reply actions  

If I get the chance to purchase...

PAC12CG tickets this year, I’ll personally go up to coach and apologize. Not like he’d get it.

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

Maybe next year the Ice Surface at Jobing.com should be frozen with the tears of Winnipeg. - TimmyHate of FiveForHowling to a troll after it was alleged Coyote fans do not know how to ice skate.

by AlabamaJammer on Jun 27, 2011 8:09 PM MST up reply actions  

Couldnt it raise a bunch of dirt and get coverage without bringing any real problems, and then ASU could storm through the PAC 12 this year, thus entertaining me now and later?

"Be polite to everyone you meet, but be prepared to kill anyone"-tc16cav

by otisnixon'sparty on Jun 28, 2011 4:53 PM MST up reply actions  

It is hard to find.

"Be polite to everyone you meet, but be prepared to kill anyone"-tc16cav

by otisnixon'sparty on Jun 28, 2011 4:57 PM MST up reply actions  

sour grapes? I don't think so

Unless my memory is failing me Taylor was a starter for two years. Not sure why he could be bitter about anything. My guess is that DE has completely blown it with local recruits and Kerrry Taylor is calling DE out for it.

by sundevils on Jun 27, 2011 6:36 PM MST reply actions  

Well, you may be right

It wouldn’t make a whole lot of sense for Kerry to make a big deal over nothing, right? Right?

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by Cory Williams on Jun 27, 2011 7:08 PM MST up reply actions  

Especially being the leading receiver, and a go-to guy for all but the first game of the year.

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

Maybe next year the Ice Surface at Jobing.com should be frozen with the tears of Winnipeg. - TimmyHate of FiveForHowling to a troll after it was alleged Coyote fans do not know how to ice skate.

by AlabamaJammer on Jun 27, 2011 8:10 PM MST up reply actions  

Cal Fan (& 49ers)

I doubt this has anything do to with any violations of any type, I’m guessing he just doesn’t think he’s a good coach. I tend to concur, as he was abysmal with the Niners; wasn’t the last time he was good anywhere was at the U? (You can’t count OSU, he ran with what Mike Riley had built).
Anyway, you may well win with him as HC, but I don’t see you winning because he is the coach.

Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?

by Cugel on Jun 27, 2011 7:53 PM MST reply actions  

…interesting bringing up HCDE’s success at OSU and the ‘absence’ of a Bama boy, Mike Riley. Mirrors a bit of what happened with Erickson’s first year.

Talent built by others + some coaching ability + ? = Profit

It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.

Maybe next year the Ice Surface at Jobing.com should be frozen with the tears of Winnipeg. - TimmyHate of FiveForHowling to a troll after it was alleged Coyote fans do not know how to ice skate.

by AlabamaJammer on Jun 27, 2011 8:13 PM MST up reply actions  

Yeah, that’s how I see it. He’s hardly the worst coach ever (Holme?), but it’s been roughly 30 years since he was all that.

Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?

by Cugel on Jun 27, 2011 9:28 PM MST up reply actions  

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