Dooleys future depends on fixing one big problem...

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The one problem that has to be resolved this off season is finding a running game and CDD's future probably depends on it. We would have a good offense with Bray, Hunter, Rogers, etc. if we were a threat to run the ball. If you look back thru history every year we were good, we could line up and run the ball.

So we will see what he does to improve the running game. Does he hire a running backs coach? Will the O-Line coach be retained even though the O-Line played below expectations? Can he sign an elite back? Will M. Lane and T. Smith step up? Will any of the three commits we have come in and be able to help?
 
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Not saying all these will happen next year, but watching LSU last night confirmed for me just how bad we are in three areas:
1) Running game - as you well state above
2) Kicking game
3) Quality depth on the defensive line - LSU rotated 10-11 guys on the defensive line. We are a long way from being able to do that. But to hang with the big dogs, I think it is a must these days.
 
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Not gonna win much in the SEC if we don't run the ball. I watched LSU yesterday and they have 4 guys who run hard and hit the line. Seen on Rivals that the 4 star running back that is commited to Florida was here and looking at us. Maybe we have a chance with him.
 
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Could be a significant part of why Baggett and Chaney had issues... and why Dooley sided with Chaney. The WR's didn't block well. That was likely a major point of contention.
 
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We can't run the ball because our QB does not know or want to know the plays. He is trying to get by on a big time arm.
 
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Even if we do hire a dedicated, qualified RB coach, does anyone think our run game can improve significantly with Hiestand coaching the O Line? I'm sorry, but our lack of a run game does NOT fall on the WRs IMO. I'm sure they made their fare share of mistakes, but I can't count the number of times our backs were taken down 3 yards behind the LOS by interior D-Linemen. That falls squarely on center/guard/tackle.
 
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Carlitovol said:
Even if we do hire a dedicated, qualified RB coach, does anyone think our run game can improve significantly with Hiestand coaching the O Line? I'm sorry, but our lack of a run game does NOT fall on the WRs IMO. I'm sure they made their fare share of mistakes, but I can't count the number of times our backs were taken down 3 yards behind the LOS by interior D-Linemen. That falls squarely on center/guard/tackle.
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The ol coach is part of the problem and so is Chaney's scheme.
 
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Carlitovol said:
Even if we do hire a dedicated, qualified RB coach, does anyone think our run game can improve significantly with Hiestand coaching the O Line? I'm sorry, but our lack of a run game does NOT fall on the WRs IMO. I'm sure they made their fare share of mistakes, but I can't count the number of times our backs were taken down 3 yards behind the LOS by interior D-Linemen. That falls squarely on center/guard/tackle.
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According to a well respected poster the issues in our line were: scheme, technique and fitness. All of these are correctable with the current staff and players.
 
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mtvols said:
The one problem that has to be resolved this off season is finding a running game and CDD's future probably depends on it. We would have a good offense with Bray, Hunter, Rogers, etc. if we were a threat to run the ball. If you look back thru history every year we were good, we could line up and run the ball.

So we will see what he does to improve the running game. Does he hire a running backs coach? Will the O-Line coach be retained even though the O-Line played below expectations? Can he sign an elite back? Will M. Lane and T. Smith step up? Will any of the three commits we have come in and be able to help?
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I've said this more than once this year, and I stand by it. Pass blocking is more about technique, run blocking is attitude and toughness. Our OL is soft, it's not all the coaches fault. CHH has put many OL in the pros, so he knows how to coach the OL. If you don't think Marcus Jackson ( a true freshman) being the strongest OL on the team (when he got here) is a major problem, then i don't know what to tell ya.
 
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YorkVol said:
Link? or are you just making stuff up?
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seriously, that stuff cracks me up.. I think it's funny to assume that if the QB checks into the right play, it's an automatic big-gainer. Contrarly to popular belief, our run game was only marginally better with Simms @ QB.

The bottom line is that we have not showed the ability (even against the likes of Montana and MTSU) to line up toe-to-toe and run smash-mouth power football straight up the gut. That is a major red flag, and without some major changes, I don't see it improving that significantly.
 
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I agree with the OP. Dooley sticks around if he can get a running game going.

I like Dooley. Sadly (from the lack of news) it appears he is keeping JC and HH. By not replacing those two, I fear he will have sealed his fate for a departure after next year.
 
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YorkVol said:
According to a well respected poster the issues in our line were: scheme, technique and fitness. All of these are correctable with the current staff and players.
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don't forget being lazy, which most of therm are. that goes back to coaching and getting on their ass, or benching them for someone who is willing to work hard !!!
 
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The other thing about a good running game will be less time our defense spends on the field. With all the young guys that played on defense and a good running game, we could be a top 10 defense. I think Tiny needs to play, at least list him as a starter to challenge Thomas or James.
 
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I think it is a combination of the backs, the OL and the scheme.

I hope we scrape the wildcat.

And I really hope we scrape the sprint draw scheme. Let's get back to letting the OL surge forward on the snap. That promotes more nastiness and we need that.
 
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westennvol said:
Look at the difference when Simms was QB and that was against a team like LSU. Not only that but Poole, I think, was speaking of not only DR but TB also.
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I heard this discussed on a pre-game radio show and they said there was no evidence to suggest Simms was checking to other plays. Basically I believe they stick with the run more when Bray doesnt play. When Bray plays they try the run and give up on it cause hes usually succesful throwing it.
 
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He has to get players. He is probably talking to coaches also now till signing day is his crunch time.
 
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westennvol said:
Look at the difference when Simms was QB and that was against a team like LSU. Not only that but Poole, I think, was speaking of not only DR but TB also.
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Chaney, Dooley, and even Bray were quoted as saying Bray makes stuff up on the fly on a consistent basis. With Palardy having problems & your "star" QB a pandora's box, Dooley and Chaney were probably going crazy. Rather than calling a TO when he doesn't understand the play, Bray "wings it." Not exactly effective in the SEC to have your quarterback saying just run X route and I will try to get it to you. Also not comforting to me to hear Worley puts in alot more film time than Bray. What confidence will this instill in your OL, OC, TB, HC, etc?

There are several posters alluded to other issues distracted Bray off the football field. I place alot of blame of KY on Bray and Doolander.
 
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hixsonvol said:
I agree with the OP. Dooley sticks around if he can get a running game going.

I like Dooley. Sadly (from the lack of news) it appears he is keeping JC and HH. By not replacing those two, I fear he will have sealed his fate for a departure after next year.
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My sentiments exactly !!!
 
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I think it is really sad that we will be dealing with this same question again next season if this staff is essentially the same next season.
 
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