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Post by dsqa on Sept 3, 2007 9:12:46 GMT -6
You can do what we did. You give him one band for his non-throwing arm, and thread a second one through his belt on his pants. This way he doesn't have his throwing arm affected by the band, but he still has the second band available.
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Post by dsqa on Aug 31, 2007 22:49:12 GMT -6
Combination of wrist band and signals. Signal number on the band, or signal a play. Have a key to tell him which way the play will go. Ie. Tip your cap for the band, followed by the number on the band, etc. Or, you signal the formation and play. I have done a little running to the sideline with that, but the mix is easy, and keeps the other team from picking up too much.
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Post by dsqa on Oct 15, 2007 16:13:44 GMT -6
This isn't over by a long shot. LSU dropped to number 4 only. I don't see the top 3 hanging in there personally.
Props to KY, they just did not do a lot wrong, and LSU drops 9 passes(1 for a TD), underthrew a sure TD, and played less than inspired defense.
I think(hope) in the end, LSU, OR Oklahoma, will play for the National Championship - might play each other.
Sorry USF, and BC fans. They are good teams, but each has beaten over rated teams early. I think it is great that they get to benefit from the "knock down drag out pit fight" going on in the SEC and PAC-10, but it is a long season. OSU hasn't played the meat of their schedule yet, so if they run the table, they belong in the title game, but...................I don't see it this year.
LSU still has some work left with Alabama, Arkansas, and the SEC (Redux with Florida, if Tenn. loses somewhere) championship. There are so many good teams in the SEC this year, the only team to survive will probably only have 1 loss. It is just amazing to watch week in and week out.
It really looks like a "free for all." Fun to watch, but fans need to step back and take a chill pill and really consider what is happening here. It isn't that teams are bad, it is just the opposite this year, there are some great football teams and coaches in college this year - and they are matching up with some epic battles.
IT IS A GREAT TIME TO BE A COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAN!
It is just sad that possibly one of the teams that makes it to the Championship game, will have had a relatively easy path, while the other will have had to play their hearts out. IE. LSU v. USF BC v. OK., USF v. LSU, etc. Take your pick - I think LSU and OK should play for it at this point.
Just my opinion as always. I am not even sure why I am predicting anything, I am so busy these days, I won't even care 10 minutes after I hit enter, but oh well.
We are just so used to the best team rolling each week, that just isn't the norm anymore.
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Post by dsqa on Oct 13, 2007 19:33:50 GMT -6
You replay that game, it was won and lost at the LOS - OL for Kentucky, DL for Kentucky. LSU's vaunted defense lost this game. Sorry.
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Post by dsqa on Oct 13, 2007 19:24:55 GMT -6
I don't disagree totally.
I do think converting 3rd and 18 and 3rd and 11 with his feet were two pretty big plays late. I think the rub is in the fact that I have not seen anyone for LSU make big plays on offense - YAC just hasn't been great. There have been some tough runs by Hester.
Brandon Lafell drops as many as he catches. Tolliver pushes off a DB on a 48 yard perfect fade strike tonight, and then lines up illegally. Doucet, the "big play" maker hasn't been on the field. I just am not entirely sure where the big play have been. It just seems they have shot themselves in the foot quite a bit, and Matt is certainly not exempt from a few bad plays.
I think it is important to come clean that I wouldn't say Matt has torn it up, and there are a lot of contributing factors. Some personal, some situational. I will continue to believe he is still the strongest leader they have right now, . I just think it isn't fair to lay the deal at his feet, when he is getting subbed, hobbled, pressured, and still keeping the offense moving. I still believe he hasn't done anything to lose any games.
I have spoken to the TV more than once during his season, and we have spoken personally about some of his throws during the season. Two pretty wet games, and some missed chances, I have seen them all. I think for 7 total starts in his college career, he is still pretty good.
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Post by dsqa on Oct 13, 2007 18:47:01 GMT -6
Flynn's ankle wasn't 100% until this week, so they used Perilloux for the QB running part of the offense.
I am not defending everything he has done, but the in and out stuff has to be tough. I have played in that type of situation as a QB, and it is difficult.
Don't even get me started on the horrific O-line play tonight, he was pressured a great deal all day.
It was a very discouraging loss for sure.
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Post by dsqa on Oct 13, 2007 18:43:47 GMT -6
Are you saying he lost the game brophy? I watched the game too, but I wouldn't go there.
The defense played horrible, absolutely horrible.
6 dropped passes including a TD to a TE.
Other than the horrific pick he threw short on the deep ball, I didn't see anything worthy of dropping the loss on him.
the penalties by Tyson JAckson, Beckwith, Taylor, zero pressure on the QB, getting run on by a track athlete, and that awful DB #19 Zenon, I would have to say you we will disagree on this one.
He may not have pulled the game out on his own, but I am not sure why you are so sick of him. Please enlighten me.
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Post by dsqa on Feb 11, 2008 22:13:44 GMT -6
Ty, I ran into your QB coach at the Atlanta clinic. He was great to have involved. I really appreciated his response and help.
How is everything going? I hope well. Give me a call when you have a chance.
Darin
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Post by dsqa on Jan 29, 2008 19:51:23 GMT -6
I have been gone, but I did enjoy this banter. Lots of great points made and I cannot improve on them, except to say that this conversation would not be in play if VY was producing at a level consistent with the expectations. He was rookie of the year last year, and this year his position coach gets fired. It just seems scapegoatish to me, but what do I know...I wasn't there. In terms of what system VY/MV they will thrive in? It appears for MV it will be the "federal penal" system for a little while, and for VY, it would appear that any system designed to reduce the field and open running lanes for him to escape is preferred. He is a great athlete, and to expect that athlete to live in the pocket is a tough sell in my opinion, at until he slows down as many have prophesied he will. Until then, leverage his mobility, cut down the field where you can, and leave some room for him to create. He isn't going to change, he doesn't have to. The home office promised him he wouldn't have to, so he doesn't. So, you bring in someone with that bent, and watch them win again - at least for a little while until defenses do what they did to Vick and force him back to the pocket. Whatever...I am trying to sound like I have watched these guys every week and know just what they need...yeah right, I'm done blabbing.
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Post by dsqa on Jan 17, 2008 14:02:37 GMT -6
I agree that this is simply a "No-fit" situation between Chow and Young, and Fisher has to make a call. It is on him to lead and decide what MUST be done to rectify the pressure on VY because of Chow's system. Internally, it doesn't strike me as a hard thing to do. Your star is struggling with the system. Find him one better suited to his skill set. Give Norm Chow an out that gets him paid, knowing he will land on his feet. This will always be about the players, not the coach.
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Post by dsqa on Nov 17, 2006 8:18:38 GMT -6
Harv-al does a good job as well, forgot them.
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Post by dsqa on Nov 17, 2006 7:07:25 GMT -6
best uniforms made, in my experience - Sportsbelle. Johnny Macs Sporting Goods, 1-800-962-8347, and they can point you in the right direction on this. Ask for Mike Furrer, or Melissa Grace, and they will get you going. Tell them Darin Slack said to call. They last a long time and retain their appearance. I have had tremendous success with my set, and have had a lot of experience with teams when I was selling, that still use them 5 -7 years after purchase and they still look good. You have to order early, January, early Feb, to get the best discounts, but definitely the most bang for your buck. Russell makes a good uniform and Johnny Macs has special pricing available, just don't get caught up with their fancy material uniforms, get something that will last. Tricot mesh, fitted with lycra inserts, etc. Their are new rules coming for the Away jersey(White, Penn State like look), keep that in mind. Reebok makes a good one, but pricey. Rawlings has the best value for the money, but you get what you pay for. Nike is made by Powers, and they make a good one, but you have to get in early, but there stuff is pretty basic. Adidas is made by Betlin, and that is a good uniform company. But selection is limited as they have only been in it a little while. Just don't be enamored by the label of Nike or Adidas, etc. They don't make their own stuff. Sportsbelle is an in-house manufacturer and they do their own stuff. I don't sell anymore, but if I were, it is all I sell, it is just proven stuff, to me and the guys I sold to.
Darin Slack
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Post by dsqa on May 2, 2006 12:11:03 GMT -6
grudensdisciple, I would be happy to discuss options with you through the Darin Slack Quarterback Academy. Click on the banner above or go to this website www.quarterbackacademy.com. I believe I may have what you are looking for.
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Post by dsqa on May 28, 2007 16:18:10 GMT -6
We use all kinds of objects to throw at the QB during his drops, and you can try to get him to flinch using colored objects thrown just as he is getting ready to throw, but nothing that disrupts his actual throw, or arm. These are all great ways to reduce the QBs need for personal space. I recommend 10 minutes of blitz pickup for QBs at least 1 time a week to get him used to hanging in there.
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Post by dsqa on Jul 2, 2007 6:23:34 GMT -6
Coaches, Thank you for your comments, they are so helpful in the middle of some exhausting days. Utchuckd, I know we didn't have the starter, but I thought the boys responded well and did a great job, please say hello to them for me, and to your Dad (I was very impressed with him, I hope I have that level of passion when I am his age ). Thanks for having me, and thanks for being willing to let my son Michael(15 year old ) work with you - that is a testament to your class that you didn't blow him off. He really enjoys helping where he can, and working on his courage to lead makes it easier when you have folks willing to respond like you and the others did. Thanks again.
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Post by dsqa on Aug 10, 2006 20:31:51 GMT -6
I began each program I referred to above using the DW system, it is easy for sure and can produce some quick results. The only problem is that if you don't have athletes up front, then you are going to struggle with penetration. I know I will get slammed for that, but guys I have run the DW for 6 years, it is a good offense, but like any good offense, it needs personnel, and the DW can be prohibitive when you don't have a line of any kind - regardless of your skill players. I run a multiple spread, I, and 3 X1 and 2 X2 attack, but still use the DW infrastructure as the rules for runs, etc. Rules based offense is the way to go IMO.
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Post by dsqa on Aug 10, 2006 20:14:13 GMT -6
Lots of encouragement. Use your seniors as mentors for the new guys to help them acclimate to the game. Use creative scrimmages to help bring thet new guys along, and let the older guys have some fun. We will play 8 on 8 games with the QBs calling their own plays. This gets the coaches out of the kids faces, and lets the guys bond. We let them play for pride and extra conditioning for the losing team, etc. But, it will allow you to let your older players bring the younger along, without the coaches having to drive it all. They keep score and down and distance.
We play 3 men on the line, and the rest is pretty much made up. We will do it once a week in the preseason, and maybe a few times during the season. Just some thoughts.
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Post by dsqa on Feb 7, 2006 0:28:36 GMT -6
chorizo, The thoughts that have been shared are very good. I enjoyed knighter's list very much. Well said.
I have a few things off the beaten path...
Couple of thoughts having set up two new staffs myself. In a reduced staff situation, regardless of how many "volunteers" you may have, you need at least one other guy who really knows football at the minimum. He needs to be strong, where you are weak. It is a rare thing to have a coach equally knowledgeable on both sides of the ball. I can call defenses, but I don't think like a defensive person. I am a QB. I have called both sides of the ball, and to be honest, I don't think it served either side, because when I should have been looking at ways to exploit one side or the other between possessions, I was having to switch hats. Very difficult. I was forced to do it, and would not suggest you do that. Not for any other reason, than it doesn't give you time to think and adjust, which are two of the weapons a coordinator must wield during a game.
If you are hung up on common responsibilities, start with your weakness and fill that position first. In other words, find your strongest opposite, and set that guy first. From there, the other two will find their places by need. The other thing, if you have a lot of two way players and cannot two platoon, is to make sure everyone coach both sides of the ball somewhere. That way, you force everyone to keep learning. You are developing coaches, too. We play ironman ball, and having to do that, I make everyone coach both sides, either as a primary, or assistant, position coach. Rip a page out of your own playbook. You don't expect your linemen to run the ball, or your QB to block like a lineman. Find the strengths of each guy, and work through their weaknesses, by overlapping responsibilities coaching both ways. If you must two platoon, and have the kids to do it, you need to delegate at least one coordinator position away, and preferably two(offense, defense, special teams). If these guys don't know football enough to gain your confidence, then find a guy who does. However, don't hesitate to do it either way. If he knows enough, he can learn a lot in a hurry. You won't do everything, so it isn't going to be that difficult. Keep in mind, these are 14 year old kids, and there will be some latitude in the knowledge requirements.
I know you know the following, but indulge me for a moment as I overstate something I feel strongly about:
In my opinion, you have a bigger challenge with "volunteers", than where they will coach position wise. You cannot think short term with a staff. You have to be committed to build football coaches, just like football players.
You will need to express to them your goals and vision for this team, and challenge them to do their homework on their position. Skills in a position can be learned quickly, but being a coach of a 14 year old kid with parents requires input, practice, and accountability.
Making them responsible for a scheme on your team isn't nearly as critical, as not monitoring the impact they have on the individual player and parents. Now, certainly scheme matters, but you can be the most knowledgeable coach in the world, but if you can't get it across to the kids because you aren't a "coach", you are in trouble.
You aren't in this for the coaches happiness( it plays a role, but not as great), you are here for the kids. If you have a high maintenance coach from day 1 whose only goal is to establish his dominion or to "spread the wealth of his knowledge," tell him thanks for volunteering and show him the door.
Your greatest challenge isn't keeping the coaches "happy", its getting them to love and serve those kids and parents. Having them be a coordinator will seem a small deal compared to the hornet's nest stirred up by an egotistical coach.
One of the biggest mistakes I see Head coaches make is not setting the expectations for their coaches people skills from day 1.
We are friends yes as coaches, but while we are in this context we are here to hold one another accountable to why we are here. Like it or lump it, it's the kids. Not the scheme. I hear it all the time, its not the X's and O's, its the Jimmys and Joes. That couldn't be more true than when you are putting together a staff. It is why I had the booster club spend 3,000 on a good set of headsets. What else can you do with them when you are down by 30, other than hold each other accountable to not going on a rampage. We take turns helping each other some times. It is always a challenge. My guys have full freedom to hold me accountable as well. No one is exempt.
There were times I was willing to sacrifice some football knowledge to get certain guys in and around my kids, because of what they brought to the mix. Now, they had their role, and they understood it due to their limited knowledge, but I was just as careful with the highly knowledgeable ones. The problem with the ego of the coach, is that they take it personally when the 14 year old screws up their scheme, and if they lack self-control in their mouths, they can undermine what you are trying to build.
Not a single kid who ever walked on a field in his right mind, ever tried to make the mistake they made, but you would think they woke up that morning seeking to screw up that coach's day the way some coaches jump on them from the very first failure.
Getting after a kid for repeated mental mistakes is one thing, but immaturity and lack of athletic talent is rampant among 14 year olds, and that is not worthy of the verbal beatings I see handed out time and again on that level.
I would set the tone early with any guys jockeying for positions on your staff. Heck, make them all coordinators if you want, or none, just let them know that the more responsibility you give them, that they will be held more heavily accountable for the way they handle the kids and parents.
You know the days of "coach any way you want and the kids and parents have to deal with it" is over. I have never respected a coach who thinks like that anyway. I am a parent of 5 children, and a grown man. I don't want some condescending coach avoiding me, like he is some unapproachable magistrate, especially if he lacks civility. That is gutless cowardice, and lacks basic respect for the people who brought your players into the world.
See, I knew I would get carried away, but I have just seen it so much as an AD and Head Coach.
Now, I have had that philosophy tested up the ringer with some of the most ridiculously selfish parents you have ever seen, but I have never backed away from a parent, a phone call, or a criticism that was valid. Nor have I failed to be honest with a parent, when I felt like they were being unreasonable and pushy.
I am clear at the beginning with my coaches and parents, encouraging and communicating throughout with a "no go" policy on discussing playing time(that is between me and their maturing young man), and appreciative at the end.
Even for the parents who think they know more than me. Those guys will always be a jerk anyway you slice them, but you don't have to be one back. You can slow them down with a little proactive effort, and communication, where appropriate.
I am not suggesting you live in fear of parents or live to please them, but keep in mind, that these are their kids, and they do appreciate it if you would help their son be a better man by being fair, being consistent, and being honest. Position your coaches based on these attributes as well, if the knowledge is equal. Maturity and self-control in your assistants will always get you better calls on the field and off the field.
In all my years of working to develop coaches into coordinators, and delegating jobs to coaches, I have never struggled with their passion to make the right call at the right time. They always seemed to surprise me with their show of skills in scheme in some of the most difficult times.
However, I have never had to work so hard, as I have had to educate those same "volunteer" coaches on how to handle kids and parents under pressure, and how to work us out of some unbelievably difficult situations they put me in because of their egos.
Take heed what you are building coach. A staff of men who want to build young men and know some football schemes, or men who who want to build football schemes, but know little about young men.
Just something to watch for in your guys. You will do great, because you do care already to seek out input.
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Post by dsqa on Jan 9, 2008 12:02:22 GMT -6
This is why it is so doggone important to continue to simplify the QBs reads and progressions - that is why we are working so hard on this new project called R4. You've seen the C4, but R4 is going to help with this...it should be fun!
Quite frankly, there are QBs who read what is going on, and can actually make decisions, then there are those who have cannons who delete the competition through velocity of flight and location. You just put the ball to a spot hard enough and fast enough, your decision looks good as the player is able to get it. Ala, the athlete at QB. I am not suggesting that isn't great, but it isn't practical to the game, it will catch up with you.
As the game gets faster, the QB training has to meet the need.
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Post by dsqa on Jan 9, 2008 8:34:17 GMT -6
Just as a follow up. OSU will belong in those games in the next few years mind you. They are young. I know the program a bit, because a staffer of mine bleeds Buckeye. He was more surprised than anyone they were there at this stage in their growth.
The thing that makes them good is their ability to diminish the big play. Their zone blitz package was very effective at taking away the back breaking big play. What they could not do was stop the run on 3rd down, which surprised me. The zone blitz package is devastating to QBs who do not understand that it is essentially "false pressure." The blockers are there to pick it up, but the QB has to have the discipline to stand in there and not react to the frantic nature of the attack.
It is actually quite brilliant. You are still only sending 4 or 5, but the line, back, and QB have to have the resolve and flexibility to pick it up and not "pucker" up. When the passing schemes have multiple significant vertical stems(like many do in the Big 10), the availability of receivers is diminished, and this can psychologically impact the QBs sense that he has options.
It becomes important to build into the package, routes designed to address the zone blitzing backers, but are away from the pressure so that the dropping defender doesn't steal the hot route throw. Most QBs are taught to throw into pressure, but the zone blitz is designed to get QBs to throw the pressure and into the waiting arms of the defender who replaced the blitzer. Nasty stuff. The short passing game Matt was able to consistently hit, made it possible to keep drives alive. No defense, like no offense, can be expected to stop everything, you just hope you disrupt things enough to force the QB into a mistake, and the only one LSU made, was when the receiver turned inside in the 3rd qtr, instead of outside and Matt ended up with a pick.
Brophy, you are right it wasn't flashy, but it was effective. That is Tom Brady all the way.
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Post by dsqa on Jan 8, 2008 19:32:02 GMT -6
Actually, it is kind of funny, an associate of mine shared with me that Matt's parents are holding the line on me working with Matt in prep for the league, and the agents are scratching their heads wondering who I am - they've got the agents spinning tales of all kinds of stuff with me included, to win Matt over. Who knows...maybe they will actually do it. I still think OSU did not belong in that game last night. LSU may have been bloodied, but they played a ton of ranked teams. OSU played a much lighter schedule. What a weird year! I am praying to the BCS gods for a playoff!
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Post by dsqa on Jan 8, 2008 18:59:00 GMT -6
I am not sure this is allowed, it isn't Xs and Os, but I wanted to share this, because I felt it relevant to say something in light of all that has been said here about him...then I will make my observation on Xs and Os! I was sitting at home last evening, and watching Matt Flynn, a young man I have coached in the offseason for the past 2+ years, deliver an MVP performance on a National stage. I still have never understood the mentality so many seem to have in overlooking Matt throughout the season. He regularly engineered comebacks that had he not done so, last night would not have been possible. No doubt he has had his moments this year, where I said, HUH? but, a man is not known by how he starts, rather by how he finishes. One of the privileges of my unique job is that I don't just train young QBs. I become a part of the process, and in some cases, a part of the family. Alvin and Ruth Flynn, Matt's parents, have been so willing to include me in Matt's development and life. They are some of the most wonderful parents I have ever been associated with in my 21 years of coaching QBs. I have been able to witness the life of a big-time SEC QB, with all of its ups and downs, and I can tell you it is no picnic. I remember the days of waiting for Jamarcus to decide if he was leaving, working Matt through a mechanics change that removed the shoulder problems he had each fall, enjoying Matt's stellar performance in the 2005 Peach Bowl over Miami, FL 40-3, watching him weather an early 2007 season severe ankle sprain, and him having to deal with those who thought he shouldn't be given the full opportunity at LSU that he rightly deserved. I have to say that this experience has certainly made me appreciate the measure of anonymity I enjoy in my life. What a pressure cooker Matt has been in this season, and what a demonstration of character in the BCS National Championship! Coming off a shoulder separation in the Arkansas game(1st quarter) where he had to bring the offense to the rescue to keep the overtime alive. Having to take the entire bowl prep time to heal, and upon doing so, he calmly overcomes an early OSU surge of momentum and 10 points, dropping 31 unanswered points on the nation's #1 defense. He would end the night with 4 TD passes, the MVP honors, the appreciation of the LSU faithful, and the respect of this coach. I am proud of Matt Flynn, not because I have been able to train him, but because I have had the privilege to know him. That is an honor few will have as his stock continues to rise, and I count myself blessed because of it. Thank you Alvin, Ruth, and Matt, it has been an honor. Okay, so how about that post throw he made in the face of the zone blitz in the second quarter! The OSU defense seemed committed to rolling in and out of zone packages all night with a zone blitz that seemed to be neutralized by the quick passing game of LSU. Hats off to Crowton for not forcing the ball down the field in the face of the consistently dropping OSU secondary, and moving the chains! The Jacob Hester 3rd and 1 conversion factor was the key to the LSU offense staying on the field. OSU just did not penetrate in those situations.
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Post by dsqa on Mar 29, 2008 21:51:21 GMT -6
for what its worth, don't forget about Matt Flynn. His pro day went very well last week, and he has a chance to do well. Some are calling him the "sleeper of the draft." Just grapevine stuff.
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Post by dsqa on Oct 20, 2006 12:37:14 GMT -6
I really appreciate the thoroughness of the answers to this thread! Well stated by all.
I just have a comment on setting philosophy of scheme..
Aside from my obvious bent to throw the ball...I am forced by situation and players, to scheme around weaknesses in various positions(at times even changing blocking schemes because of my knowledge of who is being called upon to block), and that has forced me to really work hard at creating a flexible scheme, that allows me to do that, but keeps the kids interested and excited about our offense. The other complicating issue I face is not having a line coach, who has the experience to dial in the schemes as tightly as I would like.
I think this is a common challenge to the understaffed and underfunded, and in that case i would recommend you stay rules based as much as possible, but not be limited by any one scheme such as Wing T, or Double Wing exclusively. Or at the very least, have a built in second option that relieves the pressure off the base scheme. This isn't a slam on guys who love particular schemes, I see genius in many of the most common ones,(I am a base DW system guy that runs shotgun double wide and spread) I am only suggesting that one reason is that the ability to adjust to defensive changes becomes more difficult.
Another reason is that in order to get the ball to your athletes in different situations, you have to have the ability to flex the scheme within a fairly simple set of rules that supports that. Now that is easier said than done, I know, but that is where the hard work is done.
I have observed coaches who run a particular scheme, Wing T, Option, and when they attempt to add special pass plays to their "athletes", have a difficult time doing it in any real effective way outside of a fade, or sweep, because they have so limited themselves by their scheme. they can't get a new play called, much less get it installed, and run it, because they are so limited in their rules set.
There are many coaches who have been very successful in a "hybrid" scheme because they creatively linked concepts so as not to conflict, but compliment each other. Some of the best examples of this are Urban Meyer, Rich Rodriguez, Norm Chow, Mike Leach, and the Air Raid gang.
In each of these cases, it appears to me that these coaches began with a philosophy that their scheme would serve their athletes, not their athletes would serve their scheme, and the results have been fabulous.
Just my two cents. Well said guys, really.
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Post by dsqa on Nov 27, 2006 12:28:59 GMT -6
Coach blair, I appreciate your struggle as a qb coach, offensive coordinator, and a head coach myself. I wear multiple hats. There are plenty of great head coaches that would love to have a loyal assistant like what you are describing, and I think that letting people know you are up for a HC job at some point, leaves the door open for you to change your mind. One thing I will say about doing both. I can hire what I need around me to let me work with my QBs. I also am able to have more say in what is done offensively to benefit the QBs I am training. It is tough on a QB coach to have developed him to be multi-dimensional as a player, only to continually have a one dimensional OC calling plays over the top of you. I am not saying that is guaranteed to happen, but over time, you may find your desires changing to include a lot more creative input to the system you are building a QB for, and as a HC, you do have a pretty strong vote. Just suggesting that you grow in confidence as a QB coach, and you will find the right timing for what is next. You will know. I respect your love of this position. I do share that sentiment. All the best. Darin Slack www.quarterbackacademy.com
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Post by dsqa on Aug 31, 2005 6:55:39 GMT -6
Huey and tog, You guys have done a great job with the new board. It is well designed and conceived, I look forward to participating. Darin Slack www.quarterbackacademy.com
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Post by dsqa on Dec 31, 2007 20:23:49 GMT -6
I realize I am thoroughly unable to be neutral on this issue, but I think it is important to consider a camp's commitment to development of intangibles, character, and leadership, as well as the mechanics. I am not suggesting you forego quality of mechanics teaching for this, but in today's very difficult pursuit of the heart of the athlete, I find this to be an important part of the process in the offseason development. Just my suggestion to consider a camp's commitment to partnering with you in those things that are important to you for your athletes off the field as well.
For what its worth.
Happy New Year.
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Post by dsqa on Nov 13, 2007 8:59:43 GMT -6
LOL
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Post by dsqa on Nov 12, 2007 20:11:08 GMT -6
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Post by dsqa on Sept 29, 2007 5:49:25 GMT -6
While I agree in principle with the idea the EVENTUALLY all mechanics succumb to duress in some way. Hence the reason for the blitzes the QB's see. I don't necessarily agree that mechanics go to pot under pressure EQUALLY in players. I think that is kind of the point in comparing them. I do think Romo may be better than Rex, but not as good as others for sure. The pressure reveals whose mechanics weaknesses tend to show worse when the heat is on...Footwork, arm mechanics, timing, anticipation, etc.
I think with just those two guys, Romo has made some better decisions and kept his composure a little better under pressure, and delivered better throws. Rex had throws where he didn't have pressure, and just mechanically broke down and missed people.
He was way late on a out route, the DB had clearly broken on - pick.
He missed a deep cross too far inside, due to slashing. His stride got too wide, weight didn't transfer, elbow was unable to elevate properly, forced an early release, ball hung high and right - pick. No pressure, just mechanics.
Maybe I missed the point as well, but I am just taking what I observed in this game.
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