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The academic information helped out a lot, Malone said. That was one of the things that we didnt get to get since we only went up there for the game against Stanford, so it was one of those things I was looking forward to. Just see how the campus moved around and the lifestyle up there.
The spring game was great, Malone said. I saw how they like to go vertical in the offense. I was just trying to see and I was just looking at the sets and everything they were running and how many wide receivers they had on the field. Really it was very useful to get up there for that spring game.
I look at that a lot because I want to be an instant impact, Malone said. Really I just want to get in and play because I know the opportunity to go pro is really not sitting down. Its really on the field.
I feel like they stand well, Malone said. I dont know where theyre at right now but I feel like they stand well. Theyre gonna be a team to watch in the future, just how they are and how the offense moves the ball up and down the field.
Kelly's offensive ideology is definitely a vertical one. Got exposed against Saban, too.
A lot of offenses do against him, though, so there's that.
Maybe there was some scheme issues for ND, but the overwhelming issue that they could not overcome was talent differential. It was not close. ND was a good college team. Alabama was an NFL development league team.
With the mother reportedly wanting him to attend school out of state, despite Malone really liking the Vols, concerns me. In the end, I have to wonder if he ends up a Vol.
While this guy definitely knows his x's and o's... everyone should remember that this was written after Butch's first year, when his team struggled a bit. This would be the equivalent of one of us evaluating Dooley's offense after his first year, or any year for that matter. He definitely seems to favor Brian... but at that point in time who wouldn't?
Not too sure how I feel about this one either. Mom is tough - no doubt - she doesn't allow him to have a Facebook, Twitter, accept phone calls, etc. So, know that he will not have any say-so as to where he plays in college.