The new way?

[sarge87]

If I had to guess what the offensive scheme will be here next year, I would look at what the Baltimore Ravens did in 2000.

1. QB throws the ball 15-25 times/game
   
2. RB with hands that can run the ball 20-30 times/game
   
3. May bring back the FB position.
   
4. Big surehanded TE's who can run block
   
5. Big bruising O-Line
   
6. Couple of good possession receivers who can catch 4-6 balls per game.
   

 

[Hskr86]

s'pose our AD may be involved in this 'remake'?... just a little bit?...

I doubt it. Bo has been moving in that direction for a while now. Osborne was the one who retained Watson when the rest received their pink slips in 07.

That's what I'm thinking too, and I'm also thinking that TO may actually be asked to plug in a little bit... (i.e. commenting to Wats at halftime, "you've got that route".)

Like any other business, while you've still got the emeritus 'old bird' around, the new partners are foolish not to seek advice from time to time.

Think it would be a very smart move by Bo.

 

[SOCALHUSKER]

If this is true, and we are going more toward a power run game, why is Joe Ganz interning as a QB's/Offensive coach? Nothing against the guy (I thought he did great), but I don't think Ganz is going to know much about quarterbacking that kind of offense.

I just have my doubts as to the possibilities of returning to a power-run offensive philosophy. Do we have the kind of athletes on the offensive line or in the backfield to be successful with it?

Just because the offensive philosophy changes doesn't necessarily mean the mechanics or understanding of the quarterback position itself changes. A running quarterback still needs to make defensive reads, audible if needed, have proper mechanics when throwing, and make the proper progressions. I'm sure Ganz can work with any quarterback on those, though maybe keep the tongue action, when throwing, to himself!!

 

[knapplc]

If this is true, and we are going more toward a power run game, why is Joe Ganz interning as a QB's/Offensive coach? Nothing against the guy (I thought he did great), but I don't think Ganz is going to know much about quarterbacking that kind of offense.

I just have my doubts as to the possibilities of returning to a power-run offensive philosophy. Do we have the kind of athletes on the offensive line or in the backfield to be successful with it?

Just because the offensive philosophy changes doesn't necessarily mean the mechanics or understanding of the quarterback position itself changes. A running quarterback still needs to make defensive reads, audible if needed, have proper mechanics when throwing, and make the proper progressions. I'm sure Ganz can work with any quarterback on those, though maybe keep the tongue action, when throwing, to himself!!

True, and Jeremy's question also presupposes that Joey Ganz is a one-trick pony, which we have no evidence of.

 

[husker B-rent]

we all know we have problems on the O side of the ball. i think Pelini needs to take charge, unless Oz has told him to work with Wats. between Wats and Cotton, i don't think they have a clue, i really don't, so i am not surprised Gabbert has walked on Wats.......this is not good.

word is that WE walked on gabbert.......

And Watson just waited for Gabbert to call, right?

you have your "facts" backwards bro!

keep reading little snipets of what the media tell you and you will continue to believe what you want, but actually read the articles and you will start to know what is really going on.....

 

[MUTigerFan]

we all know we have problems on the O side of the ball. i think Pelini needs to take charge, unless Oz has told him to work with Wats. between Wats and Cotton, i don't think they have a clue, i really don't, so i am not surprised Gabbert has walked on Wats.......this is not good.

word is that WE walked on gabbert.......

And Watson just waited for Gabbert to call, right?

you have your "facts" backwards bro!

keep reading little snipets of what the media tell you and you will continue to believe what you want, but actually read the articles and you will start to know what is really going on.....

Where are my facts backwards? St. Louis TV stations reported the Gabbert wanted to take an official visit to Mizzou this weekend, his father told him not to while he was committed to NU. Gabbert called Watson to discuss his concerns with the offense, told him he was visiting Mizzou and Watson told him that NU's offense was going in a different direction.... what ever that means. Gabbert then decommitted.

That's the facts. Prove me wrong.

 

[Vince from ShamWOW]

How cool would it be to see an Oregon style offense here at Nebraska. Ummmmmm....dominate the run game, time of possession, and have the best defense on the field day-in day-out. Smells like championships to me.

+1

Since Frost is the receivers coach at Oregon. He might have a few insights he can bring to the NU table.

 

[knapplc]

Where are my facts backwards? St. Louis TV stations reported the Gabbert wanted to take an official visit to Mizzou this weekend, his father told him not to while he was committed to NU. Gabbert called Watson to discuss his concerns with the offense, told him he was visiting Mizzou and Watson told him that NU's offense was going in a different direction.... what ever that means. Gabbert then decommitted.
That's the facts. Prove me wrong.

Look at who we're drafting. Find a big-time WR we've picked up. Find pass-blocking linemen. Find WCO RBs. That'll tell you (like it told Gabbert) that we're not headed in his direction.

You can say Gabbert made the decision on his own. But he did it after the impetus of our recruiting made it clear where we're going. It's a chicken-or-the-egg debate.

 

[Fuzzy]

So wait, did Gabbert decommit as well?

 

[captain obvious]

I think the expression is "in like Flynn."

 

[knapplc]

So wait, did Gabbert decommit as well?

Yep. Curtis Carter and Tyler Gabbert decommited in the last few days.

 

[get huskin!]

I think the expression is "in like Flynn."

No, no, I thought that too, but it IS actually; "in like Flint" from the late 60's movie title...

Unless I've missed an earlier reference...

 

[Spartness]

If we are truly going to a running offense, wouldn't we now be recruiting shorter OLs, like we had during Osborne's days? Aren't they able to attack the defense lower to the ground? We just received a commitment from a 6 7 OL. Isn't he a pass-blocking OL? I'm no football expert. Some of you know a lot more than I do. Please give me your insight. :dunno

 

[missouri_husker24]

If I had to guess what the offensive scheme will be here next year, I would look at what the Baltimore Ravens did in 2000.

1. QB throws the ball 15-25 times/game
   
2. RB with hands that can run the ball 20-30 times/game
   
3. May bring back the FB position.
   
4. Big surehanded TE's who can run block
   
5. Big bruising O-Line
   
6. Couple of good possession receivers who can catch 4-6 balls per game.
   

And some designed QB runs if Green is in, IMO.

But the question is, if we are indeed tweaking our offensive philosophy, do you think one off-season will be enough time to show at least some improvement?

When we changed to the WCO it seemed to take forever for they players to catch on. However, the WCO seems like a freaking cryptex in terms of being able to execute it well. Hopefully the new offensive would lend itself to faster learning. That way we could get young talent on the field without the 2+ year down time of learning the system.

 

[Touchdown Tommie]

I believe that McKinnie and Loadholt for the Vikes are that big and they are blocking for one of the best RBs in the NFL...yet blocking for a legend passer. They can do both if they are coached correctly. The bigger question is, can Barney coach them correctly? After this year, it did not look great.