But one way or another there are dues to pay
What dues did Miles Smith pay?
But one way or another there are dues to pay
None whatsoever, that's why everyone, even inside the program, was so angry that he got the job.What dues did Miles Smith pay?
You're suggesting that a P5 program should fill their coaching staffs with former players who have no coaching experience "because they have to get their start somewhere"?Where else should former players begin their coaching career?
I wouldn't be surprised if some come from the NFL.I’m certain BB is hitting the ground running, but I wonder when we will start to hear actual names? There have been some listed here worth getting excited about for sure. I’d think this week, but hopefully someone connected to the program can keep feeding this addiction I have going.
This doesn't feel like the right time to take that gamble.Does Scheelhaase have enough time in the saddle to be the OC?
It would be a gamble. I'd rather see him as either WR or RB for another year or 2.Does Scheelhaase have enough time in the saddle to be the OC?
I would think he’s got basically NO CHANCE of convincing BB to hire him as OC . Maybe he could be a QB or RB or WR position coach - but I have to imagine he’s happy in Ames at Iowa St.It would be a gamble. I'd rather see him as either WR or RB for another year or 2.
Agree- where are the resultsIll informed hot take! Is doesn’t matter if you are a legend. There is a time when change is needed. Where are the results from this legend? Our guys out there get physically manhandled and the lack of speed development is clear. I see guys running with awful mechanics all over the field. Yesterday when one of the penn state receivers was running down the sideline for a touchdown, I saw three defenders getting blown by. All three were over striding and had excessive back side mechanics
I hope that’s not the case unless they had a strong history of being a good recruiter as a college coach.I wouldn't be surprised if some come from the NFL.
The element that everything else is going to need to flow from is making a decision on IW.I’m certain BB is hitting the ground running, but I wonder when we will start to hear actual names? There have been some listed here worth getting excited about for sure. I’d think this week, but hopefully someone connected to the program can keep feeding this addiction I have going.
IW will be a tough call. For the first 10 minutes yesterday he looked great. He is an electric player. I just don’t know if he is the answer at QB.The element that everything else is going to need to flow from is making a decision on IW.
IW is the most talented player on the team, and he will return next year for his third college season as a FRESHMAN quarterback. He also could not have played quarterback for any previous Bielema team, period, full stop.
If IW is Bielema's guy, the OC choice has to flow from that, and it most likely means stepping away from everyone I named earlier. Retaining CPatt may be a non-negotiable part of that as well. Say goodbye to Peters and go get a transfer that fits as well.
If Bielema needs a more traditional QB, job #1 would be finding a suitable QB in the transfer market AND looking for a prep one for February to develop AND recruiting Peters to stay. It is crucial that he immediately fills his QB room with options that can execute what he wants to do, and critically, run his stuff for the entire roster in practice. Lovie's failure to do that was devastating to the development of the entire offense. They literally didn't have guys to adequately practice stuff with WR's.
And if it's the latter option, we all know it ends with IW transferring. Is ripping the band-aid now the best option? What does that mean for CPatt? What does CPatt mean for the St. Louis market? Would they stick around for a year to try things out at WR? Would that just make everyone miserable and poison your culture?
A lot of new coaches come in and there's a heavily recruited starting QB in the center of the locker room they need to take a position on. For that player to be returning as a freshman, and to be totally incompatible with your historical offense, makes for a pretty unprecedented conundrum.
I just really hope there isn't a lot of flowery, coachspeak pretending that IW can be Scott Tolzien. That would be a terrible waste of precious time in Bielema's tenure and guarantee total uncompetitiveness next season.
The issue with retaining strength coaches is the following. When a new head coach comes in, they are not really allowed per ncaa to do much in the months of Jan-March. Those months are all strength and conditioning contact hours. There needs to be a new tone and direction set by the strength coach that mimics the wants and desires of the new head coach. This simply does not work with keeping the old crew around. The lack of speed in the last several years has been a huge issue that is not mentioned that frequently.Agree- where are the results
I missed one!
George McDonald is NC State's AHC/Co-OC/WR coach. He was also Bielema's WR coach on his first Arkansas staff, before be hired away by Syracuse as OC. He's an Illinois alum (known then as George McDonald-Ashford) and was a teammate of Whitman's. Bielema knows Dave Doeren very well from Wisconsin, and they run an offense that would suit what Bielema is talking about. McDonald is also highly regarded as a recruiter, particularly in Florida.
If we're really dreaming here, Enos and McDonald as co-coordinators would be a home run from a resume and recruiting standpoint. Does Bielema have the juice (not to mention the money) to make that happen? Can it work in terms of who calls the plays?
The element that everything else is going to need to flow from is making a decision on IW.
IW is the most talented player on the team, and he will return next year for his third college season as a FRESHMAN quarterback. He also could not have played quarterback for any previous Bielema team, period, full stop.
If IW is Bielema's guy, the OC choice has to flow from that, and it most likely means stepping away from everyone I named earlier. Retaining CPatt may be a non-negotiable part of that as well. Say goodbye to Peters and go get a transfer that fits as well.
If Bielema needs a more traditional QB, job #1 would be finding a suitable QB in the transfer market AND looking for a prep one for February to develop AND recruiting Peters to stay. It is crucial that he immediately fills his QB room with options that can execute what he wants to do, and critically, run his stuff for the entire roster in practice. Lovie's failure to do that was devastating to the development of the entire offense. They literally didn't have guys to adequately practice stuff with WR's.
And if it's the latter option, we all know it ends with IW transferring. Is ripping the band-aid now the best option? What does that mean for CPatt? What does CPatt mean for the St. Louis market? Would they stick around for a year to try things out at WR? Would that just make everyone miserable and poison your culture?
A lot of new coaches come in and there's a heavily recruited starting QB in the center of the locker room they need to take a position on. For that player to be returning as a freshman, and to be totally incompatible with your historical offense, makes for a pretty unprecedented conundrum.
I just really hope there isn't a lot of flowery, coachspeak pretending that IW can be Scott Tolzien. That would be a terrible waste of precious time in Bielema's tenure and guarantee total uncompetitiveness next season.
Gun to my head I would guess the same, but IW does have special raw talent.I am thinking there will be a completely new look moving forward.
You comparing IW to Murray? He played a national schedule and never lost a high school game in Texas. IW is a great athlete but it’s no comparison.Gun to my head I would guess the same, but IW does have special raw talent.
And it's not 2008 anymore, he's sitting around today watching Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa excelling at the QB position and thinking why not me?
Murray was a bit IW-like as a true frosh at Texas A&M. And developed into a stone cold strike-thrower. It's not likely, but it's possible.
You comparing IW to Murray? He played a national schedule and never lost a high school game in Texas. IW is a great athlete but it’s no comparison.
IW isn't accurate enough throwing the football. But then Peters got in and didn't look any better.IW will be a tough call. For the first 10 minutes yesterday he looked great. He is an electric player. I just don’t know if he is the answer at QB.
Let’s be fair to Peters. What did he do to walk into the game and get basically benched? How focused could he really be with coaches clearly having a hidden agenda?IW isn't accurate enough throwing the football. But then Peters got in and didn't look any better.
I wouldn't be surprised to see BB try to get a transfer QB for next year. With that being said, BB has to find a way to get IW on the field. He's an incredible athlete.
I agree. Peters did get thrown to the wolves.Let’s be fair to Peters. What did he do to walk into the game and get basically benched? How focused could he really be with coaches clearly having a hidden agenda?
OAN IW maybe the best corner on the team. Played a heck of a corner in high school.