Saunders Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Mike Riley is the kind of coach that this analysis really favors, and with good reason. Among programs in FBS AQ conferences there are few that could be argued are more disadvantaged than Oregon State’s (Washington State, Duke, Wake Forest and Kansas State and maybe a few others). Riley has to be Mr. Do-More-with-Less for Oregon State to even remain respectable, let alone finish a year nationally ranked, which the Beavers have in four of the last seven seasons. What is probably most interesting is that the Riley’s success at Oregon State hasn’t been driven by any cutting edge offensive or defensive schemes. On offense the Beavers run a fairly standard one-back "pro style" scheme. On defense, they run an aggressive 4-3. Riley gets it done the "old fashioned" way. What his program is really all about is superior talent evaluation and strong player development. The raw materials Oregon State has to work with aren’t generally considered great, or even very good. The bulk of Oregon State’s recruits over the past decade or so have been ranked two stars by Rivals and Scout. And the Beavers’ biggest impact players, as measured by NFL draft selections, have most often come out of nowhere in terms of recruiting evaluations. http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2013/9/3/4690620/college-football-best-coaches-mike-riley 2 Quote Link to comment
Bowfin Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 The best part of hiring Riley is that at 5-7 he won't get caught up in all that awkward bowl preparation stuff that Nebraska would have to ride out if they would have hired a coach with a winning record. 4 Quote Link to comment
Kernal Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Mike Riley is the kind of coach that this analysis really favors, and with good reason. Among programs in FBS AQ conferences there are few that could be argued are more disadvantaged than Oregon State’s (Washington State, Duke, Wake Forest and Kansas State and maybe a few others). Riley has to be Mr. Do-More-with-Less for Oregon State to even remain respectable, let alone finish a year nationally ranked, which the Beavers have in four of the last seven seasons. What is probably most interesting is that the Riley’s success at Oregon State hasn’t been driven by any cutting edge offensive or defensive schemes. On offense the Beavers run a fairly standard one-back "pro style" scheme. On defense, they run an aggressive 4-3. Riley gets it done the "old fashioned" way. What his program is really all about is superior talent evaluation and strong player development. The raw materials Oregon State has to work with aren’t generally considered great, or even very good. The bulk of Oregon State’s recruits over the past decade or so have been ranked two stars by Rivals and Scout. And the Beavers’ biggest impact players, as measured by NFL draft selections, have most often come out of nowhere in terms of recruiting evaluations. http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2013/9/3/4690620/college-football-best-coaches-mike-riley Perfect! I can't wait to see what he does with some resources and recruiting cachet. 1 Quote Link to comment
irafreak Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Kansas State has managed to win their conference during Snyder's do more with less... 2 Quote Link to comment
Flood Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 In Sean We Trust! I trust that SE got us what he thinks is the best man for the job. At first I was a bit flummoxed, as were many. I am still undecided regarding where I think this ends up in terms of W/L records and so on. He's OUR coach now, and I will support the man and cross my fingers that this turns out well. And where ARE all the people that claimed ANYONE was better than Bo, that ANYONE AT ALL could win 9 games with our talent and schedule? Suddenly they seem to have reconsidered that stance, at least some of them. I believe Riley will work out just fine. Will his 'fine' be good enough? I have no idea, but I hope so. 1 Quote Link to comment
NoLongerN Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Good stuff Flood. Quote Link to comment
NoLongerN Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 This presser kinda reminds me of the previous coach ... along with the team played. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20fGk5sMwQ0 As a Missouri boy ... he is really gonna have to "show me". I was already fainthearted with Bo and the B1G. I think I would rather feel uneasy with Frost for a few years. Oh well, he's an old guy so my guess it won't be for too many years. Quote Link to comment
Eagle1 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 In Sean We Trust! I trust that SE got us what he thinks is the best man for the job. At first I was a bit flummoxed, as were many. I am still undecided regarding where I think this ends up in terms of W/L records and so on. He's OUR coach now, and I will support the man and cross my fingers that this turns out well. And where ARE all the people that claimed ANYONE was better than Bo, that ANYONE AT ALL could win 9 games with our talent and schedule? Suddenly they seem to have reconsidered that stance, at least some of them. I believe Riley will work out just fine. Will his 'fine' be good enough? I have no idea, but I hope so. So true. The reality is there was no chance we'd land any of the big names floating around, but like you said, it's funny how many of the Bo-Leavers are freaking out. Hey, Bo is gone, anyone has to be better, right? Regardless, I'll support the new guy and the players. However, I will admit I was REALLY hoping we'd see a return of fullbacks, tight ends, option, and sweeps, but gonna have to settle I guess. Quote Link to comment
NU41SB Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If what I feel is going to happen, people will like the way the staff turns out. Quote Link to comment
tattooedhusker Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 If what I feel is going to happen, people will like the way the staff turns out. At this point, I am about to abort my optimism Quote Link to comment
QMany Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I for one am enraged Coach Riley isn't like that coach who doesn't exist who hires total strangers as assistants. #Nepotism 1 Quote Link to comment
NUpolo8 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I for one am enraged Coach Riley isn't like that coach who doesn't exist who hires total strangers as assistants. #Nepotism I don't think Riley has hired a relative or started one at center. But you learned a new word today! 4 Quote Link to comment
QMany Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I for one am enraged Coach Riley isn't like that coach who doesn't exist who hires total strangers as assistants.#NepotismI don't think Riley has hired a relative or started one at center. But you learned a new word today! nep·o·tism ˈnepəˌtizəm/ noun noun: nepotism the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. But you learned a new word today! 3 Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I for one am enraged Coach Riley isn't like that coach who doesn't exist who hires total strangers as assistants.#NepotismI don't think Riley has hired a relative or started one at center. But you learned a new word today! nep·o·tism ˈnepəˌtizəm/ noun noun: nepotism the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. But you learned a new word today! Burn. 2 Quote Link to comment
NUpolo8 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 With friends it's favoritism. I can edit dictionary posts too. It's widely accepted family=nepotism. But hey whatever, Lets argue semantics some more because Mike Riley isn't hiring family members. 1 Quote Link to comment
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