A pro-style/spread hybrid and other random musings....
by BigBenSportsGuy on Feb 2, 2012 10:24 AM MST
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-Like many of you, I have followed twitter a lot this morning as news has come out of the Brian Johnson promotion. On twitter, I caught a back and forth between @jazzyvandalute and @Dan_Florence (who is a frequent contributor to Block U). They were discussing something that the radio guys had put forth, that Utah would be running a pro-style/spread hybrid.
Interesting thought. Utah has so many receivers that it would be foolish to not utilize them. There should be some 4 and 5 wide sets. But, Utah also the makings of a good pro style team, with improving tight end and full back play. (As a side note, Shawn Asiata was the reason we won the Sun Bowl. We need to keep utilizing fullbacks.) If we can find a successful blend, can you imagine what a NIGHTMARE that would be to defend against?
A lot of this depends on a competent QB being at the helm. If Jordan Wynn stays healthy, this could be a scary offense.
Of course, it could also confuse the heck out of our own players and it might be a train wreck. I think it has potential for greatness though and I cant wait to see how it does.
-An aspect of the coaching staff restructure is that Sharrief Shah is now a coach, as opposed to a sideline reporter. I think this can have a nice impact on recruiting. I have no idea how it will be from a technique perspective because I don't remember Shah as a player. I do know that it will be bad for the radio broadcasts.
Look, I love Bill Riley. He is passionate about the Utes and he works hard. I appreciate Frank's enthusiasm (although the yelling out of "oh!" and then the long pause drive me nuts). But Shah was such a great sideline reporter. Don't know who they will get to replace him, but I can't imagine they will be as good as Shah.
This probably doesn't concern too many. It does to me. I don't have cable and thus will have to listen on the radio. I just hope they can find someone good.....
-What a job by Kyle to maintain the key pieces of his staff in this. I think that this will work out well in the long run. Can't wait for UTE FOOTBALL!
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I just don't see it as a huge risk
Maybe we lose this year, maybe we lose next year. In the long run, though, we’ll either go out and find a new OC or Johnson will be excellent.
The upside, on the other hand, is tremendous. We could wind up with 5-10 years of a top-shelf OC. If we went out and got the hot item, he’d be gone in 3 years at the outside and we’d be looking again.
I said a while ago that Kyle was looking for ‘the next big thing’ instead of ‘the last big thing’. Maybe he’s found it, right here at home.
by Joseph Silverzweig on Feb 2, 2012 11:14 AM MST reply actions
We could have a great OC and a great next head coach
I like it and I am betting my fortune in cat hair that is currently deposited on my suit coat that he pays dividends in recruiting.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."--John Heisman
"I'm not upset about the U allegations," tweeted Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez, who pitched at Miami. "I'm mad we didn't win anything while we were cheating."
Tom Cella Has Said
Chase Hansen is to Jordan Wynn as Tebow was to Chris Leak
And he doesn’t think Hansen will take a mission.
Just as long as Wynn never, ever runs an option play. Ever.
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Exactly
And you can win games with a tossing team, and you won’t disappoint your wide receivers doing it and that takes pressure off the running game.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."--John Heisman
"I'm not upset about the U allegations," tweeted Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez, who pitched at Miami. "I'm mad we didn't win anything while we were cheating."
With Jordan Wynn Healthy
We won some games but the offense was only “scary” when we were running over dud teams.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."--John Heisman
"I'm not upset about the U allegations," tweeted Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez, who pitched at Miami. "I'm mad we didn't win anything while we were cheating."
Shah
Was a three year captain as a player.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."--John Heisman
"I'm not upset about the U allegations," tweeted Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez, who pitched at Miami. "I'm mad we didn't win anything while we were cheating."
Shah was a beast. He would have gone pro if he didn’t get hurt (neck injury if I remember right).
by Jeren Canning on Feb 2, 2012 7:54 PM MST up reply actions
BigBen...
You’re more than welcome to come over to my cave for the games. 106" of pure high def UTAH FOOTBALL!!!!
Thoughts:
Like Bill Riley said, I think the Shah hire could be a slam dunk move: He has lots of passion, knows the game and the position well plus he could end up being huge in recruiting.
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