Mark my words, when Herman gets the talent of Ohio State, his offenses will score and often.
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Mark my words, when Herman gets the talent of Ohio State, his offenses will score and often.
I'm looking for a strong OC who will improve the scheme's of the OL, while developing a QB that can handle the Big 12.
We need another teacher like Burnham.
We need another teacher like Burnham.
Maybe we'll hire a non-splash guy this time. Herman was an up and comer/successful at lower level.
Hire some old dude that has seen it all. Hell hire tony Franklin... I'd be happy
Hire some old dude that has seen it all. Hell hire tony Franklin... I'd be happy
I'd be very happy with Franklin. I was actually just reading up on him, and sounded like he took over one of the worst offenses in the conference and turned it into a top one right away. QB's have been very successful in his system, but I think we might need someone else to be the QB coach.
I say we hire Ron Zook as O.C. even though hes a defensive guy just let him recruit and prepare and have someone else call the plays.
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I say we hire Ron Zook as O.C. even though hes a defensive guy just let him recruit and prepare and have someone else call the plays.
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you may be on to something there. seriously
Ok, just so I understand: Herman is a great OC and the reason his offenses sucked here is because it is ISU.
So explain why Wally Burnham isn't having the same problems? Sure, our defenses don't have gawky stats, but considering the schedules, he's done incredible.
Tom Herman is going to OSU to be the QB coach with an OC title. Good luck to him. He'll make good money before the next round of violations are made in columbus.
So explain why Wally Burnham isn't having the same problems? Sure, our defenses don't have gawky stats, but considering the schedules, he's done incredible.
Tom Herman is going to OSU to be the QB coach with an OC title. Good luck to him. He'll make good money before the next round of violations are made in columbus.
I believe you are right on the money, we know what we get in Wally, and the last 3 years have been phenomenal defensively considering where we started. It has gotten better. This year it looked like we had BCS talent defending the football. Minus Leonard we likely upgrade next year assuming underclassmen getting better stalwarts like Knott and Klein at least staying the same and incoming talent/redshirted talent starting to make names for themselves. One thing is for certain with as many quality bodies we have we shouldnt get worn down.
If we can add a consistent offense to that mix look out.
Also, don't know what kind of offense he runs, but Jay Johnson has Iowa connections and had some good years as OC at S Miss and a good year this year for the Ragin Cajuns.
Ragin Cajuns Athletics - 2011 Football Coaching Staff
Player Bio: Jay Johnson - SOUTHERNMISS.COM - The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site
EDIT: Looks like they run a spread option and try to equalize pass/run for the most part.
Ragin Cajuns Athletics - 2011 Football Coaching Staff
Player Bio: Jay Johnson - SOUTHERNMISS.COM - The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site
EDIT: Looks like they run a spread option and try to equalize pass/run for the most part.
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If we are going to have issues "because we are ISU" it would happen to the defense first. Defense is much more reactionary within the course of play and therefor relies more on talent. Wally has overcome some disadvantages by teaching and putting schemes together that make it harder for us to be exposed. The same can be done on offense with the right guys and time.
Any chance we could steal Todd Fitch from USF? He was very good at relating to QB's. He had Arnaud developing nicely until Herman ruined him.
