Short List For OC

[Pork Twain]

No matter who is hired here, you are going to have the annoyingly vocal minority complaining about it.

[Mike Irwin]

I would say 80% of our playbook is already in place regardless of who we hire as the OC.  Wienke is a smart guy and I'm sure he handle it.

So you think a new OC is going to come in and work out of Chaney's playbook with Chaney's terminology? That might happen but generally the new OC brings in his own playbook. The offense might not change a bunch but specific plays and how they are blocked might be a lot different.

Guess we will see.

[Darren DeLoach]

So you think a new OC is going to come in and work out of Chaney's playbook with Chaney's terminology? That might happen but generally the new OC brings in his own playbook. The offense might not change a bunch but specific plays and how they are blocked might be a lot different.

Guess we will see.

I think he believes CBB dictates 80% of the play book

[younghog]

So you think a new OC is going to come in and work out of Chaney's playbook with Chaney's terminology? That might happen but generally the new OC brings in his own playbook. The offense might not change a bunch but specific plays and how they are blocked might be a lot different.

Guess we will see.

yes we will see.. I would think the WHAM play and other key plays that were a staple would be kept.

[Huckleberry Pig]

Ya Mike pretty sure he's saying CBB already has 80% of the play book decided, which wouldn't surprise me.   New OC would be coming in and learning CBB's system, not Chaney's

[Kevin]

I don't think it was ever chaney's playbook. I think cbb is like Alvarez, this is what the offense is going to look like

[Huckleberry Pig]

Agree Kevin

[HogMantheIntruder]

If we really want a high powered offensive game we need to hire Paul Petrino from Idaho.  He's proven he can run an offense and be successful.

Link?

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

Would y'all rather have:

Norvell oc/qb and Smith wr or
Norvell oc/wr and Weinke qb or
Weinke oc/qb and Smith wr or
Weinke oc/qb and Norvell wr?

[scruf]

Would y'all rather have:

Norvell oc/qb and Smith wr or
Norvell oc/wr and Weinke qb or
Weinke oc/qb and Smith wr or
Weinke oc/qb and Norvell wr?

#2

[ShaneHog]

If it's John Shoop I will have a fit. He was OC for the Chicago Bears and sucked. Always call WR screen on 3rd and long

[1HourToHogville]

Is there a legitimate short list yet?  I've heard wishes, dreams, and fears in 17 pages.
Who is really in the running?

[Kevin]

If I had to choose, Weinke gets on the staff, anyway they can.  Take him as oc if you have to.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Would y'all rather have:

Norvell oc/qb and Smith wr or
Norvell oc/wr and Weinke qb or
Weinke oc/qb and Smith wr or
Weinke oc/qb and Norvell wr?

2

[Wildhog]

2

[Vcloudv]

FWIW

From RD's latest article
(iPads not letting me post link..... )

Arkansas linebacker commitment Derrick Graham said he's always been solid to the the Hogs, but the visit with defensive coordinator Robb Smith today reconfirmed his pledge.

He said Randy Shannon leaving made him want to know who would coach linebackers and Smith told him he would coach the linebackers if push came to shove. He said he was always sold on the Hogs.

I wonder if the Norvell/Weinke talk could be more than just a hogville myth???

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

FWIW

From RD's latest article
(iPads not letting me post link..... )

Arkansas linebacker commitment Derrick Graham said he's always been solid to the the Hogs, but the visit with defensive coordinator Robb Smith today reconfirmed his pledge.

He said Randy Shannon leaving made him want to know who would coach linebackers and Smith told him he would coach the linebackers if push came to shove. He said he was always sold on the Hogs.

I wonder if the Norvell/Weinke talk could be more than just a hogville myth???

Even if robb smith coaches linebackers, they'll still hire another defensive coach.

[1HourToHogville]

I'm hoping to be surprised by Mike Norvell.

[Mike_e]

Weinke > Gruden. 

QB coach only though,  He'd have to prove too much in the off season to justify an OC spot.

Even though a kid can drive a go-cart you don't want to turn him loose with the Hummer until he's shown he's not going to bend it.

[Tim Harris]

So you think a new OC is going to come in and work out of Chaney's playbook with Chaney's terminology? That might happen but generally the new OC brings in his own playbook. The offense might not change a bunch but specific plays and how they are blocked might be a lot different.

Guess we will see.

I don't consider changing what a play is called a new play.  I'm basing this over what I saw throughout the years of Bielema at Wisconsin and then his first 2 years here.  Chaney's offense looked very similar to what Matt Canada did at Wisconsin which was very similar to what Paul Chryst did when he was the OC there.  Anyone we hire will add his own wrinkle but I would be very surprised if we see any drastic changes.

[yankeefaninHOGland]

I don't consider changing what a play is called a new play.  I'm basing this over what I saw throughout the years of Bielema at Wisconsin and then his first 2 years here.  Chaney's offense looked very similar to what Matt Canada did at Wisconsin which was very similar to what Paul Chryst did when he was the OC there.  Anyone we hire will add his own wrinkle but I would be very surprised if we see any drastic changes.

Interesting, I have heard that CBB has a run/pass philosophy based on down and distance that his OC has to stay inline with but they are offered a significant amount of freedom after that.  I see CBB as a CEO type coach that gives the freedom to call plays within the guidelines of his philosophy...

[jm]

They could move Lunney to coach the QB's and bring in whoever they want as OC/TE coach. I don't know if Lunney is capable, but it seems that a OC/TE coach would be a good idea because TE's are kind of unique in that they work directly with every position group and could be considered a lineman, receiver, or in the backfield depending on the formation/play called.

[texas tush hog]

They could move Lunney to coach the QB's and bring in whoever they want as OC/TE coach. I don't know if Lunney is capable, but it seems that a OC/TE coach would be a good idea because TE's are kind of unique in that they work directly with every position group and could be considered a lineman, receiver, or in the backfield depending on the formation/play called.

Imagine Allen, Allen, Peavy, and Storey trying to throw left handed. LOL

[DeltaBoy]

We are having too much fun speculation on this one.

[Peter Porker]

Marcus Arroyo.

[Wildhog]

Marcus Arroyo.

Just noticed that tweet.  Says he interviewed for a P5 OC job a few days ago.

[WriterWrong]

Would y'all rather have:

Norvell oc/qb and Smith wr or
Norvell oc/wr and Weinke qb or
Weinke oc/qb and Smith wr or
Weinke oc/qb and Norvell wr?

Definitely 2.

Norvell would be a really good fit at OC and Weinke would be one of our very best options coaching QB's.

Not saying he does a bad job or anything, but can anyone pinpoint the pros of Smith as our WR coach? Maybe he's an excellent recruiter and I just haven't seen it. But, so far, I have seen very little improvement out of our WR's and he hasn't seemed to have made a big impact on the recruiting trail. Just my thoughts.

[hawgjr]

Just noticed that tweet.  Says he interviewed for a P5 OC job a few days ago.

Whose tweet?

[Wildhog]

Whose tweet?

FootballScoop

[hawgjr]

Hmmm, interesting.

[Wildhog]

Hmmm, interesting.

What's more interesting is that there are only three FBS OC openings that I'm aware of.  Us, Utah, and Utah State

Arroyo's a west coast guy, so either Utah school wouldn't be a shock.

[Tim Harris]

What's more interesting is that there are only three FBS OC openings that I'm aware of.  Us, Utah, and Utah State

Arroyo's a west coast guy, so either Utah school wouldn't be a shock.

Is Utah St in a power 5 conference?

[Wildhog]

Is Utah St in a power 5 conference?

Oops.  I was thinking FBS for a minute.  Yeah, so it's probably Utah.

From what I've read on him, I don't think we want him.

[Tim Harris]

Oops.  I was thinking FBS for a minute.  Yeah, so it's probably Utah.

From what I've read on him, I don't think we want him.

If Utah's website is up to date they already have a RB, OL, QB, and WR coach on staff.

[Wildhog]

If Utah's website is up to date they already have a RB, OL, QB, and WR coach on staff.

Greg Auman ‏@gregauman  14m14 minutes ago
Two openings I've heard as possible landing spots for former Bucs QBs coach Marcus Arroyo: OC jobs at Utah and Utah State.

[Tim Harris]

Greg Auman ‏@gregauman  14m14 minutes ago
Two openings I've heard as possible landing spots for former Bucs QBs coach Marcus Arroyo: OC jobs at Utah and Utah State.

Well damn...now we have to start all over again trying to figure this thing out.

[Wildhog]

Well damn...now we have to start all over again trying to figure this thing out.

[Jackrabbit Hog]

Whoever the new OC turns out to be, I hope he doesn't have that one play in his playbook that Chaney constantly had BA run this year.  I'm not sure what he called it, but it's the one where BA took the snap, rolled out to his right, then started sort of side-stepping, shuffling toward the right sideline, then threw the ball into the third row of the bleachers.  I don't think we made a first down running that play all year long even though we'd run it 4-5 times a game, so I hope the new OC junks it.

[CDBHawg]

Marcus Arroyo.

More than likely headed out west.

[PigTimePlayer]

I hope Marcus Arroyo remains a potential candidate long enough to hear Randy try to say his name on DTS.

[woodrow hog call]

I hope Marcus Arroyo remains a potential candidate long enough to hear Randy try to say his name on DTS.

I nearly shot Mt dew out my nose just then, lol
I can promise he would get the rrrrrrrrr part.

[Wildhog]

FootballScoop Staff ‏@FootballScoop  1m1 minute ago
Per source, former Oklahoma WRs coach Jay Norvell will join Texas' staff http://FootballScoop.com/the-scoop

[ricepig]

FootballScoop Staff ‏@FootballScoop  1m1 minute ago
Per source, former Oklahoma WRs coach Jay Norvell will join Texas' staff http://FootballScoop.com/the-scoop

I think you missed the politics forum, lol. 

[Scott7703]

Did anyone hear who Trey Schaap was dropping hints about all show? Heard him building up to it all show then missed where he named someone.

[TrueBlue]

Whoever the new OC turns out to be, I hope he doesn't have that one play in his playbook that Chaney constantly had BA run this year.  I'm not sure what he called it, but it's the one where BA took the snap, rolled out to his right, then started sort of side-stepping, shuffling toward the right sideline, then threw the ball into the third row of the bleachers.  I don't think we made a first down running that play all year long even though we'd run it 4-5 times a game, so I hope the new OC junks it.

All in all, it was a pretty consistent outcome every time we ran that play. The only difference would be sometimes it went into the fourth or fifth row. BA just needs to work on his mechanics a little to keep it in the third row. 

[HogMantheIntruder]

All in all, it was a pretty consistent outcome every time we ran that play. The only difference would be sometimes it went into the fourth or fifth row. BA just needs to work on his mechanics a little to keep it in the third row.

This.  If he can improve another 1-2 rows this year, we're golden.

[Jackrabbit Hog]

This.  If he can improve another 1-2 rows this year, we're golden.

Maybe if we just didn't call it as often, it would work better.  Element of surprise might help. 

[Hogarusa]

I feel we have made a lot of progress with the short list over the past 48 hours

[SwineGrind]

I kinda liked the play where BA throws to the 3rd row. It was the end and around with AJ Derby that baffled me.

[CDBHawg]

Did anyone hear who Trey Schaap was dropping hints about all show? Heard him building up to it all show then missed where he named someone.

Anybody?