Luke Wells

[KMAC_ATTACK]

.....very interesting. Looking at the coach's bio's, one thing that jumps out at me about Mess is that he has never coached at a D1 level prior to ISU. May be a good position coach, but not an OC at this level (yet). But Sturdy has that experience (not a lot, but some) at this level. If he was going to promote from within, I would agree, he would be the guy. Very interesting, SponkaneCY......

If this were to happen - are you saying the following would shake out:

Sturdy - Offensive Coordinator - QB
K. Pope - Running Backs Coach
C. Mess. - Tights Ends and Recruiting Coordinator
B. Bliel - OL
Open - Wide Receiver (this is where you plug in Campbell)

Not sure on all this...in reading up on Sturdy's offensive philosophy, he sounds a lot like Messingham and Herman. Control time of possession and rely on balance with it slightly tipped in favor of the passing game. IMO our offensive strategy of short routes and crossing patterns is not maximizing our players ability. Which one of our receivers is physical enough to win in bump and run coverage and cross the middle like harper did over and over last night for KSU? Which one of our receivers has the flat out speed to get open on a flat cross? Furthermore, this article takes an interesting evaluation of the system the two lines used for pass protection. Its a very interesting read to say the least. Not sure you can utilize wider splits like Leachs Air raid when you intend to run the ball as much as we would. But, i love the idea of our guys not being confused by their pick ups and responsibilities. To me in watching replays of negative yards, it was our offensive line not being dominated but out schemed. It was manipulating our line to get their blitz package to work without us being able to defeat it (see tulsa).

Anyhow, take a read on the cougs evaluation of Sturdy after half of a year of Leach....interesting....

How is Mike Leach's offense different from Todd Sturdy's? - CougCenter

 

[Cyclophile1]

.....very interesting. Looking at the coach's bio's, one thing that jumps out at me about Mess is that he has never coached at a D1 level prior to ISU. May be a good position coach, but not an OC at this level (yet). But Sturdy has that experience (not a lot, but some) at this level. If he was going to promote from within, I would agree, he would be the guy. Very interesting, SponkaneCY......

He's already the co-offensive coordinator and we could (emphasize could) see a switch that is a below-the-radar move to help save face in which Sturdy takes a larger role and at some point CPR drops a throwaway line in an interview about "Sturdy and Mess" calling a great game. A low-key transition to Sturdy calling the plays. Probably won't happen, but I could see it going down that way to help ease the "demotion" feel.

Cheers

 

[Tre4ISU]

If this were to happen - are you saying the following would shake out:

Sturdy - Offensive Coordinator - QB
K. Pope - Running Backs Coach
C. Mess. - Tights Ends and Recruiting Coordinator
B. Bliel - OL
Open - Wide Receiver (this is where you plug in Campbell)

Not sure on all this...in reading up on Sturdy's offensive philosophy, he sounds a lot like Messingham and Herman. Control time of possession and rely on balance with it slightly tipped in favor of the passing game. IMO our offensive strategy of short routes and crossing patterns is not maximizing our players ability. Which one of our receivers is physical enough to win in bump and run coverage and cross the middle like harper did over and over last night for KSU? Which one of our receivers has the flat out speed to get open on a flat cross? Furthermore, this article takes an interesting evaluation of the system the two lines used for pass protection. Its a very interesting read to say the least. Not sure you can utilize wider splits like Leachs Air raid when you intend to run the ball as much as we would. But, i love the idea of our guys not being confused by their pick ups and responsibilities. To me in watching replays of negative yards, it was our offensive line not being dominated but out schemed. It was manipulating our line to get their blitz package to work without us being able to defeat it (see tulsa).

Anyhow, take a read on the cougs evaluation of Sturdy after half of a year of Leach....interesting....

How is Mike Leach's offense different from Todd Sturdy's? - CougCenter

I truly don't believe scheme or playbook is our problem. I think it's adjustments and play calling.

 

[Cyfan4good]

So you're saying there is a chance?

That's how i'm reading it.
And by the way....your avatar cat's assault weapon is likely to be banned soon.

 

[pikecy10]

That's how i'm reading it.
And by the way....your avatar cat's assault weapon is likely to be banned soon.

And now this was just tweeted...

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN
Montana State OC Kevin McGiven named Utah State OC/QB coach

Thats 1 position off the Utah State coaching staff

 

[Cy$]

listened to the radio and they said Luke Wells was fired, not left on his own.

Thought everyone said he left on his own, so not sure what it is.

 

[Cyclophile1]

I truly don't believe scheme or playbook is our problem. I think it's adjustments and play calling.

Agree and I would add fundamentals and assignment soundness to our list of problem areas - in multiple position groups - but we know that the scheme works when coached and taught well and properly called and executed in-game.

 

[Cyclophile1]

listened to the radio and they said Luke Wells was fired, not left on his own.

Thought everyone said he left on his own, so not sure what it is.

It's very common face-saving tactic in business to give someone the chance to find something else, so it's not a really too bad of a black mark on the resume.

 

[exCYtement]

If this makes a difference, we are friends of the Wells family and they told us they are selling their house and moving. I didn't hear about it being Utah St, and I wasn't gonna ask, but I'm assuming that is it. He may not have been a fantastic coach in terms of what he produced, but Luke is great man and we will miss their family greatly.

 

[Tre4ISU]

If this makes a difference, we are friends of the Wells family and they told us they are selling their house and moving. I didn't hear about it being Utah St, and I wasn't gonna ask, but I'm assuming that is it. He may not have been a fantastic coach in terms of what he produced, but Luke is great man and we will miss their family greatly.

From what I've heard Luke Wells was one of the nicest guys on the staff.

 

[SpokaneCY]

This theory...I like it!

Wanna stress I have absolutely ZERO info on this at all! It could make sense to me since it seems Sturdy is being under-utilized based on his experience.

I don't think he's co-OC as someone mentioned, but he does have the title passing game coordinator...

 

[pdxclone]

Not official announcements but seems to add up:
Utah State football bringing in new offensive coaches | Aggieville: USU Sports | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah State football officially adds Kevin McGiven as offensive coordinator | Aggieville: USU Sports | The Salt Lake Tribune

 

[CycloneVet]

Disagree. He is likely to get plenty of PT. We aren't recruiting him to be a practice player. This guy looks good.

I have a kid who plays backup qb there in the family, he said that he is VERY good.

 

[tyler24]

Unfortunately I don't think Sturdy will become our OC. I feel like he would have been the QB coach if he was going to be the OC of the future. We would want our QBs to learn under the future OC, at least thats what I would think. I think he will probably end up continuing to help call our passing game.

 

[scyclonekid]

I wish Luke the best of luck wherever he ends up. On to the OC position Sturdy should get a hard look on being the OC not co OC or hire outside of the program. Do whatever it takes to get this offense going.

 

[Luth4Cy]

He's already the co-offensive coordinator and we could (emphasize could) see a switch that is a below-the-radar move to help save face in which Sturdy takes a larger role and at some point CPR drops a throwaway line in an interview about "Sturdy and Mess" calling a great game. A low-key transition to Sturdy calling the plays. Probably won't happen, but I could see it going down that way to help ease the "demotion" feel.

Cheers

He's not Co-OC he is Passing Game Coordinator, which essentially means whatever you want it to mean. I believe Sturdy may have more of a hand in the offense already than most people seem to think he does.

 

[pdxclone]

Not sure about all the speculation, but, i can tell you that i did see someone is out there i would love to have on our staff. Rumors are floating in the Rag that Erik Campbell fro EIU is no longer on staff...


Not sure if you know him or not, but, he is a very good WR coach who has also coached the TE at iowa...furthermore, he is a great recruiter and currently has two prized recruits possibly re-opening their recruitment with his release. He developed McNutt and DJK (in football at least). If Wells is gone, this would be a great get for our staff.

Gone Baby Gone: Erik Campbell Leaves Iowa Coaching Staff - Black Heart Gold Pants

Per Coaching Search Ticker:
Iowa: According to ESPN, wide receivers coach Erik Campbell is leaving the program and could be on the verge of joining the staff at Eastern Michigan.

 

[zach]

LW Officially gone.

http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/...tball-wells-to-utah-state-is-official/article