Todd Graham's high-octane offense going to ASU
by JazzyUte on Dec 14, 2011 1:16 PM MST
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PrintArizona State has made a hire and it's not Kyle Whittingham.
The Sun Devils, who had shown interest in Utah's coach last week, surprisingly hired Todd Graham - after he spent only one season with the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Of course, Graham's Panthers, and their supposed high-octane offense, were essentially shut out in a 26-14 loss to the Utes earlier in the season. Jon Hays would be making only his second start.
With this hire, and of course the fact Whittingham is in line for a raise, I can officially move us to WHITCON 5.
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Seriously
Out of all the SB nation blogs you have to be the worst. Nobody takes shots at opposing teams for no reason quite like you do.
You’re seriously sportsbybrooks but the Utah version.
Oh and btw take off the self shot pic of yourself with glasses on inside, you’re not 14.
What a hack
What article are you reading?
Only line in this piece that could even marginally be called a shot was the one about how this coach prior team did against us. And you’ve got pretty thin skin even if you are this actual coach.
Unless this is satire too fracking convoluted for even a Zoobie.
Jazzy does a good job and trolls like you are free to crawl back under your bridge.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women. - Conan the Barbarian
It's funny because this article from "Building the Dam" has quite a few lines that I would consider "shots":
ASU Completes Pac-12 New Coach Array With Todd Graham
Since ASU tried to poach Coach Whit, any shots we take at ASU are fair game, in my opinion.
Really?
Wow. Just, wow. Take a midol…
by BetterasIgetolder on Dec 14, 2011 2:23 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Way off base
Out of all the SB nation blogs you have to be the worst.
Everyone knows the fine folks over at Bruins Nation have held this prestigious position for years.
by spencer peaty on Dec 14, 2011 2:47 PM MST up reply actions
What are you talking about?
This is an informational post, letting us ute fans know that ASU isn’t hiring our coach, they’ve hired a different one. What problem is there?
I’m probably just feeding a troll, aren’t I? Sorry.
Everyone hates a pink-shirt-wearing communist.
by displacedute on Dec 14, 2011 3:47 PM MST up reply actions
That knocking you hear at your door...
Is natures “monthly gift” come early. Please refrain from posting while your hormones are raging.
-Signed, Men Everywhere
by RunninUtes30 on Dec 14, 2011 6:16 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Take a chill pill
So Cal Trojan, just cause you lost to ASU this year which kept you out of the top 5, don’t take it out on us….
by bzutefan on Dec 14, 2011 6:41 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Wow
What hostility!
You’re accusing the author of this blog of having the mentality of a 14-year-old? Your crude, hate-filled remark indicates to us all that you’re likely 10 or younger.
I don't read the script. The script reads me.
Out of all the SB nation blogs, eh?
How many have you regularly read? Your page says you just joined today…
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THIS is a true welcome to the Pac-12 right here. This is your typical trojan fan. Enjoy them for the next forever…
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I don't think Todd Graham knows much about offense.
He’s a former defensive coordinator. When he’s had good OC’s, he’s had good offenses. In 2007 and 2008 he had Gus Malzahn, who has been the OC at Auburn the last 3 years and helped them win the 2010 BCS championship. In 2010, he had Chad Morris as his OC; he moved to Clemson in 2011 and their offense jumped to 33.6 points per game (up from 24.0 in 2010.)
Otherwise, Graham’s offenses have been anemic. As a Utah fan, I love this hire. Despite his defensive background, as a head coach, his teams have given up 29.24 points a game.
Agreed...
Though he should have a better offense to work with at ASU than he did at Pitt, especially with Brock Osweiler.
I think most Sun Devils fans want a defensive-first coach and I guess, the fact Graham was a DC, that might be why this hire makes sense.
Even so, his Tulsa teams were not really known for their defenses.
I for one would like to thank ASU...
Their poaching attempt of Coach Whit, actually was able to stir some life into this blog that is suffering with a terrible Basketball team, and a football team practicing for a bowl still a couple weeks away.
Now it's time for a Chowcom watch.
"It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word" - Andrew Jackson
It's Odd You Bring That Up...However It Seems Norm Has Thrown His Hat In The Ring At Hawaii
Toward the bottom of the page under Hawaii:
Yeah, that was reported yesterday...
But I’ve heard it’s unlikely he gets the job or is even a serious candidate.
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