January 8th, 2014 at 6:33 PM ^
I just want someone young, hungry and innovative with the offense. There's talent there and it could be a special group next season even with a still young line.
January 8th, 2014 at 6:37 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:49 PM ^
Wow -- this is an incredible point. I'm sure the allure of this being a stepping stone to being Michigan's HC someday would be very attractive to a young hot-shot OC.
January 8th, 2014 at 7:23 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:35 PM ^
I am tired of Michigan always looking like the dumb team. Get someone who will have us one step ahead instead of two steps behind. We don't need an NFL retread who is steeped in that static culture. My ideal candidate is a relatively young guy with OC experience and the ability to create winning quarterbacks.... but most of all he must bring us into the 21st century with tempo, toughness and smarts. We want people to marvel at how innovative and creative are those guys in the winged helmets. Play to WIN.
January 8th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
Clap. Clap
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Wait... wrong blog.
January 8th, 2014 at 7:45 PM ^
that would have been my perfect world 3 years ago. RR stays on as OC, bring in new HC and DC+staff.
January 8th, 2014 at 8:14 PM ^
Me as well ... I've thought about that many times over the years. If we just had RR's offense, Mattison's defense, and Hoke's recruiting ... good night B1G.
January 8th, 2014 at 7:52 PM ^
Fritz Crisler
January 8th, 2014 at 6:35 PM ^
Am I wrong for being intrigued by Seth Littrell?
The production they've been able to put up at IU the past couple seasons with less-than talent has been impressive.
January 8th, 2014 at 7:27 PM ^
it was generally verboten to poach coaches in the conference? Maybe someone with more encyclopedic/wikopedic coach trivia can confirm or refute.
January 8th, 2014 at 8:10 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 8:15 PM ^
Kevin Wilson runs the offense at IU.
January 8th, 2014 at 6:36 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:37 PM ^
Not sure if I'm serious.
January 8th, 2014 at 6:38 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 7:38 PM ^
I'd like to second this suggestion. ASU just promoted him to Deputy Head Coach, whatever that means.
January 8th, 2014 at 7:50 PM ^
Then we can give him a cooler made up title if he wants. Vice President of Coaching, Executive Director of Offensive Operations.
January 8th, 2014 at 8:27 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 7:39 PM ^
He was rumored to be a candidate for the Florida OC job too.
January 8th, 2014 at 6:38 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
http://ballstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=67658&SPID=7633&DB_LA…
Earned four letters at quarterback for Ball State from 2003-06 . . . graduated as one of the most prolific passers in Ball State history . . . completed 391-of-613 passes for 4,292 yards with 37 touchdowns and a .638 career passing percentage . . . completed his career ranked second in Ball State’s record books for career passing percentage and tied for first with six games of 250 or more yards passing . . .
all State Cardinals Career Passing Leaders - Since 1970
RK | NAME | FRM | TO | GP | AT | CM | % | YDS | TD | INT | Y/A | Y/G | RAT |
1 | Nate Davis | 2006 | 2008 | 39 | 1124 | 678 | 60.32 | 9233 | 74 | 22 | 8.2 | 236.7 | 147.13 |
2 | Keith Wenning | 2010 | 2012 | 35 | 1144 | 716 | 62.59 | 7254 | 57 | 35 | 6.3 | 207.3 | 126.17 |
3 | Mike Neu | 1990 | 1993 | 44 | 970 | 580 | 59.79 | 6271 | 43 | 40 | 6.5 | 142.5 | 120.48 |
4 | Talmadge Hill | 2000 | 2003 | 45 | 910 | 529 | 58.13 | 5902 | 44 | 42 | 6.5 | 131.2 | 119.34 |
5 | David Riley | 1986 | 1989 | 44 | 670 | 398 | 59.40 | 4730 | 25 | 26 | 7.1 | 107.5 | 123.26 |
6 | Wade Kosakowski | 1985 | 1987 | 33 | 691 | 407 | 58.90 | 4550 | 21 | 29 | 6.6 | 137.9 | 115.85 |
7 | Joey Lynch | 2003 | 2006 | 29 | 612 | 390 | 63.73 | 4291 | 37 | 12 | 7.0 | 148.0 | 138.65 |
8 | Brent Baldwin | 1993 | 1996 | 45 | 597 | 342 | 57.29 | 4256 | 35 | 20 | 7.1 | 94.6 | 129.82 |
9 | Dave Wilson | 1976 | 1979 | 44 | 486 | 280 | 57.61 | 4099 | 36 | 23 | 8.4 | 93.2 | 143.44 |
10 | Neil Britt | 1981 | 1985 | 44 | 588 | 336 | 57.14 | 3830 | 16 | 42 | 6.5 | 87.0 | 106.55 |
In 2013, Ball State finished 12th in the nation in passing offense, 79th in rushing offense, and 15th in scoring (38.5 ppg).
January 8th, 2014 at 6:51 PM ^
I think we want someone who's a bit better on the ground. Going from an abysmal rush offense to hiring a guy with the 79th ranked offense at Ball State (i.e. rushing against MAC defense all year), isn't confidence inspiring. The passing game is not the issue at all
January 8th, 2014 at 6:59 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:40 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 7:01 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:41 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:41 PM ^
away from the mad hatter in LSU?
January 8th, 2014 at 6:46 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:58 PM ^
Where did you hear this?
edit: Nevermind, found some sources. Interesting, to say the least. http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/16/report-lane-kiffin-helping-to-evaluate-alabamas-offense/
January 8th, 2014 at 7:02 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 8:21 PM ^
There is a god and he loves Michigan football!
January 8th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
Jesus people. No coach in their right mind would leave their head coaching position to be the offensive coordinator at Michigan.Regardless of league or confrerence. Let's get our heads in the right place.
January 8th, 2014 at 8:22 PM ^
Actually, I think Bob Stitt would take the right OC job. (He first gained some notoriety when Holgorsen credited him after the 2012 Orange Bowl as the inventor of the Fly Sweep, when WVU put up 70 on Clemson.) It would be like a Malzahn hire, when he jumped to the OC ranks of an FBS school. Not saying Michigan will consider it, but some smart program should interview him.
January 8th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^
He's been the OC there since 2005, and yet he's still only 41 years old. They aired it out a ton this year, but he has also had a better running game when the roster allowed. He seems to be a good fit for our current roster but is also innovative enough to keep us ahead of the game. He also coaches QBs and seems to have done well with Mannion, Katz, etc. His top receiver Cooks won the Bielitnikov this year. Not sure if Hoke knows him or not, but Brady does have the Corvallis connection. Might be a good fit, who knows. I like the idea of bringing in a PAC12 guy because they seem to know how to score points.
January 8th, 2014 at 6:57 PM ^
And Brady Hoke has some Oregon State coaching heritage himself.
Of course, the Beavers were running the wishbone back then with HC Jerry Pettibone.
January 8th, 2014 at 7:51 PM ^
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January 8th, 2014 at 6:57 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:56 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 6:57 PM ^
The numbers say it is the way to go...
January 8th, 2014 at 6:57 PM ^
I've heard that MSC is clearing her schedule, and could be a Dark Horse contender!
January 8th, 2014 at 6:57 PM ^
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January 8th, 2014 at 7:09 PM ^
January 8th, 2014 at 7:11 PM ^
Tip: if you expect Loeffler and it isn't Loeffler, it will be a pleasant surprise.
January 8th, 2014 at 7:52 PM ^
But what if it is Loeffler? Then it's an unpleasant unsurprise. Doubly bad.