Please... No more SPREAD coaches.

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TommyOler

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Been watching old Oregon games... recent TCU and Iowa State games... they all have the same themes / scenarios playing out.

Spread offenses... quick strikes... quick three and outs... season ending injuries to key players.

Iowa State has pulled some big upsets. However, they also lose to teams they shouldn't because they are so thin. They are on their third quarterback. About the time he gets in a groove, he will get hurt. They have had games where the starting MLB had to take snaps at QB.

TCU lost to a depleted Iowa State team.

Other than Tennessee and Mississippi St (before Dan Mullen,) Oregon got beat by every SEC team they played.

The Vols need a tactician... not a system coach. Being tactical, in the SEC, requires an offensive style that takes into account the health of the team over the course of a physical conference season. That means... POSSESSING THE BALL... and reducing the number of snaps played.

Aggressive offense... yes. No-huddle, speed spread, sideways BS... no more.

So, please... no Campbell, no Kelly, no Patterson.

Mullen - yes. Gruden - Yes. Fuente - Yes. Cutcliffe - yes.
 
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TommyOler said:
Been watching old Oregon games... recent TCU and Iowa State games... they all have the same themes / scenarios playing out.

Spread offenses... quick strikes... quick three and outs... season ending injuries to key players.

Iowa State has pulled some big upsets. However, they also lose to teams they shouldn't because they are so thin. They are on their third quarterback. About the time he gets in a groove, he will get hurt. They have had games where the starting MLB had to take snaps at QB.

TCU lost to a depleted Iowa State team.

Other than Tennessee and Mississippi St (before Dan Mullen,) Oregon got beat by every SEC team they played.

The Vols need a tactician... not a system coach. Being tactical, in the SEC, requires an offensive style that takes into account the health of the team over the course of a physical conference season. That means... POSSESSING THE BALL... and reducing the number of snaps played.

Aggressive offense... yes. No-huddle, speed spread, sideways BS... no more.

So, please... no Campbell, no Kelly, no Patterson.

Mullen - yes. Gruden - Yes. Fuente - Yes. Cutcliffe - yes.
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no, and no. give me kiffin
 
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TommyOler said:
Been watching old Oregon games... recent TCU and Iowa State games... they all have the same themes / scenarios playing out.

Spread offenses... quick strikes... quick three and outs... season ending injuries to key players.

Iowa State has pulled some big upsets. However, they also lose to teams they shouldn't because they are so thin. They are on their third quarterback. About the time he gets in a groove, he will get hurt. They have had games where the starting MLB had to take snaps at QB.

TCU lost to a depleted Iowa State team.

Other than Tennessee and Mississippi St (before Dan Mullen,) Oregon got beat by every SEC team they played.

The Vols need a tactician... not a system coach. Being tactical, in the SEC, requires an offensive style that takes into account the health of the team over the course of a physical conference season. That means... POSSESSING THE BALL... and reducing the number of snaps played.

Aggressive offense... yes. No-huddle, speed spread, sideways BS... no more.

So, please... no Campbell, no Kelly, no Patterson.

Mullen - yes. Gruden - Yes. Fuente - Yes. Cutcliffe - yes.
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You do understand that all the coaches you want run the spread right? :eek:lol: Except Gruden who hasn't run an offense in 10 years :yikes:
 
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VOLnMiami said:
You do understand that all the coaches you want run the spread right? :eek:lol: Except Gruden who hasn't run an offense in 10 years :yikes:
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I should have said "hurry up," as opposed to "spread."

(I'm old... old farts misspeak.)

Spread plays and spread concepts work... as long as the scheme includes vertical routes.

I'm referring to controlling the tempo of the game. if you can control the tempo, and not get blown off the ball or turn the ball over... you always have a chance to win and have a better chance to get through a season with all your key players healthy enough to compete.
 
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TommyOler said:
I should have said "hurry up," as opposed to "spread."

(I'm old... old farts misspeak.)

Spread plays and spread concepts work... as long as the scheme includes vertical routes.

I'm referring to controlling the tempo of the game. if you can control the tempo, and not get blown off the ball or turn the ball over... you always have a chance to win and have a better chance to get through a season with all your key players healthy enough to compete.
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Thanks for the additional information. Now I get it, and agree. Though it may be more difficult to recruit to that type system these days. Everyone want's instant gratification, even on a football field.
 
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Mike Riley runs a pro style offense, but seeing as how he's on his way out from Nebraska, I don't know if it's a good idea to get him.
 
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TommyOler said:
Been watching old Oregon games... recent TCU and Iowa State games... they all have the same themes / scenarios playing out.

Spread offenses... quick strikes... quick three and outs... season ending injuries to key players.

Iowa State has pulled some big upsets. However, they also lose to teams they shouldn't because they are so thin. They are on their third quarterback. About the time he gets in a groove, he will get hurt. They have had games where the starting MLB had to take snaps at QB.

TCU lost to a depleted Iowa State team.

Other than Tennessee and Mississippi St (before Dan Mullen,) Oregon got beat by every SEC team they played.

The Vols need a tactician... not a system coach. Being tactical, in the SEC, requires an offensive style that takes into account the health of the team over the course of a physical conference season. That means... POSSESSING THE BALL... and reducing the number of snaps played.

Aggressive offense... yes. No-huddle, speed spread, sideways BS... no more.

So, please... no Campbell, no Kelly, no Patterson.

Mullen - yes. Gruden - Yes. Fuente - Yes. Cutcliffe - yes.
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Post of the year.
 
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I can't stand spread offenses, but they are running spread in the pros. I can't stand it but its the way of the world. I was looking back at our offense in the early 2k and man I miss it.
 
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I don't want to start any fights, but IF Gruden ends up being the guy, what offense will will he run? He's been out of coaching so long I don't have a clue what his current preference would be. Anyone have a read on this?

I asked this in the Gruden thread, but they are busy with other stuff.
 
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TommyOler said:
I should have said "hurry up," as opposed to "spread."

(I'm old... old farts misspeak.)

Spread plays and spread concepts work... as long as the scheme includes vertical routes.

I'm referring to controlling the tempo of the game. if you can control the tempo, and not get blown off the ball or turn the ball over... you always have a chance to win and have a better chance to get through a season with all your key players healthy enough to compete.
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Ok fair enough..I'm old too so I understand lol
 
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Seattle Hillbilly said:
I don't want to start any fights, but IF Gruden ends up being the guy, what offense will will he run? He's been out of coaching so long I don't have a clue what his current preference would be. Anyone have a read on this?

I asked this in the Gruden thread, but they are busy with other stuff.
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Gruden will install the Wishbone..We will run the ball 97% of the time and dominate the line of scrimmage :crazy:
 
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