Okay, folks, let’s talk about Lance Leipold. I’ve been following this guy for a while now, and I gotta say, it’s been a wild ride.
I first heard about him when he was kicking butt at Wisconsin-Whitewater. I mean, six Division III national championships? That’s insane! Naturally, I started to pay attention. I dug into his past, found out he started as a quarterbacks coach there back in ’87, then moved to wide receivers. A true home-grown talent.
Then he moved on to Buffalo. Now, Buffalo isn’t exactly a football powerhouse, but Leipold managed to do some good things there. 37-33 record, not too shabby. I remembered watching some of their games, thinking, “This guy’s got something.”
And now he’s at Kansas. When he took over, let me tell you, it was rough. I read articles saying his first year was “miserable”. They even lost to a D-II team! But I kept my eye on him. I knew he had it in him to turn things around. They lost the first games, and then they started winning some important games. They even beat Oklahoma, which was huge!
- Tracked his career from Whitewater to Buffalo to Kansas.
- Observed the initial struggles at Kansas.
- Witnessed the gradual improvement and eventual success.
I started seeing signs of improvement. It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows, but they were getting better. And then, boom! They started winning more consistently. I saw them beat UNLV in a bowl game last December. The commentators were talking about winning a Big 12 championship! Can you believe it?
The Turning Point
Now, some folks might say it’s too early to call it the “Lance Leipold Era.” But I disagree. I’ve seen this guy work. I’ve seen him build programs from the ground up. I followed his journey and watched every single game, so I believed in him. And now, I am so happy I was right. This is his era!
So, what’s the takeaway? Well, for me, it’s about patience and perseverance. Leipold’s story is a reminder that success doesn’t always come overnight. It takes hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of grit. And sometimes, you just gotta trust the process.
I continue to follow his career, and I’m excited to see what he does next. I believe he’s going to do great things at Kansas, and I’ll be right here cheering him on.
Keep an eye on this guy, folks. He’s the real deal.
