Seems like a really odd choice (zero track record, never called plays ...), but then again it’s statistically impossible for our offense to get any worse.
So ... yay?
No I don't but I also don't know how the new guy is going to do on offense. He may be able to cordinate an offense that scores 31 points a game, we simply don't know yet.
Great points. I am elated that Stoops went to the NFL for someone to run our offense. The LA Rams have one of the best in the league. There is no reason to believe Coen will have a problem in the SEC.
I love all the "I enjoy watching winning, even if it's 3-0 every game" crowd telling us "Back in my day we won games 2-0 in the snow uphill both ways and we liked it!" Look, no one is saying winning isn't the most important thing. But if you're honest with yourself, the great majority of people would rather see a 30-21 or 35-24 win than they would 10-7 or 14-3 win.
I think, at least from my standpoint how does anyone know that we didn't just get that, entertaining offense? The hand wringing about the offense yesterday and today seems like hyperbole to me. None of us know what the offense will even look like next year. He has a background in qb development, that alone, seems like a great start to me.
Definitely, I'm not for or against the hire. I don't know much about him and will take a wait and see approach. Just from what I've read though, this hire seems to have good potential. We'll see I guess.
Like I posted earlier. The Rams don't want Coen and the OC to get in a situation where both are quarantined together. To me that says that he is an integral part of the Rams on game day.
Maybe he’s seen the light . I’ve heard some credible whispers that we were going to lose a ton of skill players to the transfer portal thus Stoops hand was kinda forced into making a change. Sometimes a guy has to be hit in the face with something before he sees it . Plus, some people tease you about your quote, but I guarantee Stoops heard Sabans comment, and it may have gotten his attention. We’ll just have to wait and see.
If Stoops were to think as some think he thinks..... Why get rid of Gran? He's a buddy, similar age, probably a ton of common interests to chew the cud about. Arguably one of the better run coordinators in the game. I'm just failing to see any logic in that...... Help me understand.
Same reason Alabama emphasizes the run game . They have an excited passing game but it plays off of and is set up by their running game . You can see the difference in the sec championship game when Alabama trounces Florida [who doesn’t emphasis the run enough imo].
Looking at their stats, the only thing they have more of rushing than passing is attempts. Seems just a chance to let receivers catch their breaths.
some of the last couple years recruiting classes that are “supposed “ to be talented. Regardless, you have to have bodies and a mass exodus on the offensive side of the ball is a huge red flag to future recruits and evidently, the head coach.
One of those guys got a head coaching job, another was here for 5 years and had some pretty good success and another was a dud. Dan Mullen went through 6 defensive coordinators at MSU. Saban has gone through 7 offensive coordinators at Alabama. Malzahn went through 4 offensive coordinators at Auburn. The list goes on and on. It’s more common that not that coordinators change pretty often for one reason or another.
So...you're saying they don't emphasize the run bc the only statistic they have more rushing than passing is attempts?
Mostly because it wasn't working. We just couldn't go into next year running the same game plan. From a perception standpoint alone. We would have likely lost recruits and possibly even lost some to transfer. You had to change even if it were nothing but a change of faces.
UK QB calling signals next year: "Lobsta 28, Lobsta 28...(checks off) Chowda! Chowda 18! Chowda 18 ! Hut!"Seems like a really odd choice (zero track record, never called plays ...), but then again it’s statistically impossible for our offense to get any worse.
So ... yay?
It's a diversion from the passing game that generates the yards, 1D's, & scores.
I think there was pressure on a Stoops to do something but Slugger & others overplay the 4 OC thing. Neal left for his first head coaching gig, Dawson was a bad fit personality wise that manifested itself quickly when things went south on the field too in just one year so no surprise when that change was made. & Eddie had a good run with Stoops as long as most OCs tenures in this league. So the narrative that he somehow ran off 3 others is a little overdone.
1. They have more rushing tds than passing tds this season.
Gran was apparently a good man, but really how many SEC programs would tolerate offenses ranked in the bottom half of the country every year. Putting butts in the seats is going to be very important post covid and if Gran came back then we were probably once again the least fun team to watch play in the SEC outside of maybe Vandy . They set off fireworks for a reason after we score. Should be a nice stockpile left for the new guy .
I’m pretty sure you‘re talking to a guy that doesn’t know much about football . I’m thinking he just wants to argue .
