http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12153370/arkansas-razorbacks-oc-jim-chaney-leaving-same-position-pittsburgh-panthers
This post was edited on 1/12 10:20 AM by Hedgerunner
This post was edited on 1/12 10:20 AM by Hedgerunner
Arkansas OC going to PITT.
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Well, that is interesting.
This guy is known for the passing game. And clearly Bielemma (sp - who cares) is more run focused.
The fact that Narduzzi, a defensive guy, wants a pass happy offensive coordinator, runs counter to what you would think most defensive minded coaches want in an offense. A ball control, grind out the clock a bit, type offense.
I wonder if Pitt has the roster for this kind of attack -- they've produced some daggone good RB's and WRs in the past for sure. But it will be interesting to see how quickly they can implement this kind of attack.
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This guy is known for the passing game. And clearly Bielemma (sp - who cares) is more run focused.
The fact that Narduzzi, a defensive guy, wants a pass happy offensive coordinator, runs counter to what you would think most defensive minded coaches want in an offense. A ball control, grind out the clock a bit, type offense.
I wonder if Pitt has the roster for this kind of attack -- they've produced some daggone good RB's and WRs in the past for sure. But it will be interesting to see how quickly they can implement this kind of attack.
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A defensive coach really wouldn't want the old three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense today. With all the spread offenses, it's too easy to score. With a ball control offense, your defense would be under pressure to get a stop nearly every possession, because if you get behind 10+ points, your offense probably can't come back. Best thing for a defense nowadays is to have an offense that scores a lot, so that you can play from ahead and make the other team one-dimensional.
A defensive coach really wouldn't want the old three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense today. With all the spread offenses, it's too easy to score. With a ball control offense, your defense would be under pressure to get a stop nearly every possession, because if you get behind 10+ points, your offense probably can't come back. Best thing for a defense nowadays is to have an offense that scores a lot, so that you can play from ahead and make the other team one-dimensional.
You need to rethink that post. When Arkansas holds the ball for 5 to 8 minutes (which they do), the DC is doing back flips because his defense in on the bench resting. It's when the spread offense goes 3 and out, that the DC has concerns.
You need to rethink that post. When Arkansas holds the ball for 5 to 8 minutes (which they do), the DC is doing back flips because his defense in on the bench resting. It's when the spread offense goes 3 and out, that the DC has concerns.
Yeah Charlie Strong had the same philosophy.
I am not that big a fan of that strategy but it can work, certainly.
I am also not a big fan of the "Baylor" type strategy either -- way heavy on the pass, and an "outscore you" kinda philosophy. But you can't argue their success either.
I'm partial to the balanced offense, and aggressive defense, that may give up a big play or two, but hopefully makes several plays of their own off setting what they may give up.
There are lots of ways to slice the onion for sure
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