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Post by brophy on Jan 28, 2014 15:04:17 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Jan 25, 2014 8:24:27 GMT -6
at the end of the day, these benchmarks may correlate to wins, but are not grounds for causation. These make for great articles/reading material but none of it matter until you can demonstrate how you apply it. Considering the source is not a coach, it ultimately is a "just run more touchdown plays" type of assertion www.sbnation.com/authors/bill-connellyRespectfully, anyone could throw ncaa stats into a table and aggregate off of it (a computer can do this all on its own). The real story/work would just be to examine WHY a team lead a such-and-such stat category.
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Post by brophy on Jan 20, 2014 8:03:11 GMT -6
it was a rather ridiculous episode, though probably not far removed from what 80% of the population believes what "real football" is about (particularly the middle aged guy watching NFL). Anyone else get the impression that the Broncos Coach Chavarria was a REMF pog?
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Post by brophy on Jan 17, 2014 16:05:17 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Jan 15, 2014 11:12:26 GMT -6
Ultimately, it is Coach Strong's decision. The danger is thinking that THIS WAY is the only way or the needed way. Coaching is about control. It may be overboard, but Strong is at least doing what he can to control all the variables that would jeopardize his position as Texas Football CEO.
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Post by brophy on Jan 15, 2014 10:51:10 GMT -6
I love that we're all on board for keeping the kids accountable, but when it comes to holding the position coaches accountable we collectively lose our {censored}Who is doing that? I've said about 4 times in this thread that accountability isn't the issue. It's the ridiculous and petty manner that they're held "accountable." Is the threat of getting fired not enough? Is including bonuses into the coach's contract regarding class attendance and grades not "hard a$$" enough? I suppose if you have to wait around until contract time to take punitive action, then you're already under water. You gonna fire your DL assistant in week 3 because you have a nose who repeatedly can't make it to class? Oh well, these guys are more than compensated for their trouble of making sure the kids they recruit mature and take advantage of the opportunities given to them. Better to come in with a hammer on this class than try to be their friend and have them stab you in the back down the road.
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Post by brophy on Jan 15, 2014 10:26:55 GMT -6
I love that we're all on board for keeping the kids accountable, but when it comes to holding the position coaches accountable we collectively lose our {censored}
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Post by brophy on Jan 15, 2014 8:30:04 GMT -6
I think I'd skip some lifting sessions just so I could make Coach Mad Dog Madden run
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Post by brophy on Jan 15, 2014 8:19:42 GMT -6
it is interesting the responses on a coach's board..... Who's football program is it, though? Is it the University's or the players that chose to go to that school? Doing this in a high school is a different animal than doing it in a multi-million dollar DI program. What do you guys think happens after the second player reprimand, when the entire position group is held accountable? . Isn't there something much more productive a position coach could be doing than running the steps of Darrel K. Royal Stadium? like what?
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Post by brophy on Jan 15, 2014 7:27:53 GMT -6
I like it. High Expectations. Too each his own I guess. We have the rule of no earring while wearing our stuff. Jerseys on game days, work out gear, etc. I don't mind it. Says your about the team not yourself. I don't think it's overkill at all. Telling 21-23 year old kids that they have to move back into the dorms and making guys in their mid 50's run gassers seems to be overkill. You can have "high expectations" without these kind of things. all the more reason those 50 year old coaches need to hammer their players and check up on them before it becomes an issue I don't see how you'd get a player skipping class again after he made his whole position group run. Positive peer culture
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Post by brophy on Jan 7, 2014 13:48:57 GMT -6
all they needed was 2-3 coaches (don't need to show them, either) processing each down and commenting on series, kind of like Mystery Science Theater 3000 for football Now, if they would just put a station up with a live feed of the game and no commentary, I'd be all for that. THEY DID.....ESPN3 (online) aired the entire game from the wire with nothing but what could be heard from the camera. It was marvelous, see the entire game and matchups without the fluff. During the first timeout by Auburn the camera is over Malzahn and you're hearing him call the next play (subsequent huddles were purposely panned away).
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Post by brophy on Jan 7, 2014 13:08:46 GMT -6
Just came off as a bunch of people trying to talk over each other. Noisy, no rhyme or reason why they did certain things, totally disorganized. I thought it was horrible. How often do you need someone to talk about what a great play something was? all they needed was 2-3 coaches (don't need to show them, either) processing each down and commenting on series, kind of like Mystery Science Theater 3000 for football
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Post by brophy on Jan 7, 2014 12:25:03 GMT -6
I watched it for about 10 mins. I thought it was terrible. I was excited to check this out after reading about the interactions last night, I felt like I was missing out. I don't do cable so I only had ESPN3 feed.
I watched the film room and was utterly disappointed (available on ESPN.com). Sumlin, Chryst and Addazzio were all it needed. If I needed two mopes in Speilman and Millen to quip inane clichés and vague generalities as definitive statements, I could've gone down to a sports bar.
Both of those guys I have tremendous respect for as players but that's it. Neither are able to articulate anything of value other than what is like as a player.
It was a step in the right direction
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Post by brophy on Jan 6, 2014 19:36:41 GMT -6
well, this'll do NO COMMENTARY, NO COMMERCIALS camera and sound from the game (including coaches in the huddle)
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Post by brophy on Jan 6, 2014 19:04:15 GMT -6
I find myself watching the game so analytically that it is sometimes not enjoyable THIS I find that I get too invested in watching a game at times on each snap and assessing the formation, D&D, matching coverage shell and predicting the outcome of the snap before it happens, that it becomes a chore and I can't just sit back and enjoy it. I really don't watch football Aug - mid November anymore. The NFL isn't much until the post-season and even then its normally not until the second half until the pros wake up and try to earn their paycheck. College game is far more interesting at the end of November. Forget about going out and watching games with fans...I find they don't start paying attention to the game until about 2 seconds after the ball is snapped (wtf are you watching??!)
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Post by brophy on Nov 13, 2013 9:35:39 GMT -6
also stress the fact that games usually come down to 2 or 3 really big plays that determine the outcome and most times they can come from any aspect of the game (i.e. punt/ko return, 1 explosive offensive play, a takeaway).
These plays don't have to be generated by a stud, either. Largely, these plays will fall into the lap of teams that just are hustling more. So, on paper....yeah, they are a better team.
To win a game doesn't necessarily mean you have to whip the tar out of them for a full 60 minutes. Play smart, don't make errors, give the opponent a fight....and if you hustle more, you can steal wins through one (or two) big plays when they aren't ready for you.
If you never quit, you can't get beat.
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Post by brophy on Nov 12, 2013 9:32:07 GMT -6
Easy.....do the math. How many basketball schollys are available each year? How many football schollys are available each year? What are the chances of getting an athletic scholarship between the two?
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Post by brophy on Nov 10, 2013 13:41:42 GMT -6
more than just winning games on your schedule? Winning is a lot easier if you have recruitable kids. so are you suggesting that for schools in districts where kids can realistically choose between Everybody Else High and Super Studs High, they can choose the latter and that if programs don't actively advertise their numbers, they will end up with crappy talent? I do understand that dilemma, certainly not discounting the importance of efforting for your kids, but I'm questioning the amount dedicated to a position relative to it's maximum return. I totally understand the regional dynamics at play here, but even in TEXAS, I would find this position/title ridiculous Is it good to have relationships with local colleges to keep your kids interested in academics (through athletics)? yes Is there real value to having a maxpreps.com hype man on staff to influence your yearly W/L? I'd say no I would go as far (and my reason for questioning) that the overall numbers would serve the coach's ego more than the program's actual (not perceived) need. a recruiting coordinator? {censored} no itemizing plays on HUDL for exposure to colleges? part of the job for any assistant
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Post by brophy on Nov 10, 2013 9:51:31 GMT -6
If you're in an area that has school choice having a track record of sending players to college can help you recruit or retain players. more than just winning games on your schedule?
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Post by brophy on Nov 10, 2013 9:18:43 GMT -6
doesn't this beg the question, what level of resources used for 'recruiting' actually benefits your HS/program?
Let's say we get 10% of our senior class looking at DIII schools this year, what help does that provide our program into next year or 5 years from now?
Is it to point to how many of our former players went on to play at the next level to garner more underclassmen? If a public school, your kids are coming from your feeders largely because they have to, I imagine.
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Post by brophy on Nov 2, 2013 11:59:06 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Oct 31, 2013 11:37:01 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Oct 23, 2013 23:26:35 GMT -6
How to make competitive kids?
Compete!
*throughout the off season in everything. The off season is practice for regular season practice.
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Post by brophy on Oct 23, 2013 11:49:14 GMT -6
Skip that board hierarchy crap.....there was a reason THIS board was created in 2005. I havent read rnsguru's posts....but if you put effort into explaining something, make sure you have a backup. That information could be useful to someone whether or not people get their feelings hurt
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Post by brophy on Oct 23, 2013 9:57:48 GMT -6
this is why coaches blog..... if you are putting effort / resources into a response or offering, it would be best you can control the hosting of the content you are providing. Plus, why continue to repeat yourself when the same questions get asked over and again.
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Post by brophy on Oct 17, 2013 10:26:02 GMT -6
That is right out of tony franklin air raid system. from 6 years ago..... even he doesn't use that stuff anymore
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Post by brophy on Oct 17, 2013 8:59:45 GMT -6
there is no right or wrong way....if you want to use something like the old WC vernacular (which is just carry over from the wing-t series stuff....which lead to route trees....which lead to multiple different motions...etc). Go for it.
But IMO you open yourself up to a greater liability of retention. We all struggle with getting our kids to process football, so this would be true no matter what system you use. However, segmenting your system into various moving parts creates great multiplicity, but at the cost of time and learning/retention. Is that cost worth having dozens of variations? Is a dozen types of sprint out needed or can I live with just one?
It is entertaining to pick at that old Coach Huey board scab ("Route Tree vs Concept"), but route trees are a big result of why terminology is so complex.
To pick on Gruden, whom I have the utmost respect for the amount of dues he eventually paid, but doing things because thats the way we've always done it may provide some type of affirmation (look at me, I am dedicated and hardcore because I learned all this the hard way!!), but it comes at the expense of adapting and gleaning the vital elements of a play. Strip that {censored} down, play fast and focus on execution.
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Post by brophy on Oct 17, 2013 6:44:00 GMT -6
is blue flip open to long a formation call? how about blue flip open 92 switch x post? is that to long? yes particularly if that is what is needed to call every play we need our kids to run a play to attack the opponent not play Simon before the snap
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Post by brophy on Oct 16, 2013 18:49:54 GMT -6
coulda shoulda maybe.... If you need 100 different plays for Friday night, I'm thinking you're doing it wrong.
Boot can speak to everyone....the same as "FALCON" can tell everyone on defense is a Field fire zone that sends the Sam and Mike with the line pirating away. I could have 60 different blitzes for the season then I really don't know what the hell I'm doing.
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Post by brophy on Oct 16, 2013 18:09:15 GMT -6
so why not just call it Brown Boot Rt? How retarded is it to keep such a verbose add-on vernacular? Why not just consolidate (simplify) what you run?
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