EastHallApp wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:22 pm

This thread needs to get back to its intended purpose: name-dropping every 20-something former App player and every elderly high school coach in NC to be in charge of our offense next year.

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:24 pm

I'll throw a name out there that might be worth a look. I haven't really paid much attention to Kent St.'s offense so not sure if it would be a great fit for App's personnel but OC-Andrew Sowder shows promise. The Golden Flashes went from 127th of total offense in 2018 to 64th in 2019. That's quite the jump especially considering Kent St. played Arizona St., Auburn and Wisconsin last year.

Through 4 games this year (yes not a great sample size), Kent St. ranked 1st in total offense, ranking 1st in scoring, 3rd in rushing and 10th in passing. I realize they only played MAC teams but the only loss was to Buffalo where the Golden Flashes gave up 70 points. Their defense allowed over 500 rushing yards and 10 rushing TD's

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:35 pm

He fits the criteria?

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:35 pm

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:24 pm

I'll throw a name out there that might be worth a look. I haven't really paid much attention to Kent St.'s offense so not sure if it would be a great fit for App's personnel but OC-Andrew Sowder shows promise. The Golden Flashes went from 127th of total offense in 2018 to 64th in 2019. That's quite the jump especially considering Kent St. played Arizona St., Auburn and Wisconsin last year.

Through 4 games this year (yes not a great sample size), Kent St. ranked 1st in total offense, ranking 1st in scoring, 3rd in rushing and 10th in passing. I realize they only played MAC teams but the only loss was to Buffalo where the Golden Flashes gave up 70 points. Their defense allowed over 500 rushing yards and 10 rushing TD's

He fits the criteria?

AppfaninCAALand wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:19 pm

AppAlum1 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:14 pm

Ok so if i understand your position, you think it is a good idea to hire two OCs so that we can lose some games and then we will win the war in some elephantine fashion by firing everyone and bringing in some new faces. Did i state your position correctly?

Thats nuts.

My only serious point is that two leaders do not work. For anything. The battle of Canar (notice i did not say a war against the Romans) is a perfect example.

That is certainly not my position, re football hiring. Chill out. I was simply making lame attempt at a sarcastic comment in the "hey, I get that reference" vein. Your point on football staff is spot on.

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:47 pm

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:35 pm

He fits the criteria?

Based on a quick search, looks like Sowder makes $126k and TP was making $200k.

Rekdiver wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:11 pm

I’ll save all my comments so I can criticize the hire

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:55 pm

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:47 pm

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:35 pm

He fits the criteria?

Based on a quick search, looks like Sowder makes $126k and TP was making $200k.

After some enhanced due diligence on the lad, I am going to retract my previous statement and say that he doesn't check all the boxes. He only has a couple of years as a QB coach which I don't expect to be enough for CSC. Secondly, he runs a spread offense. We are a running team and I don't know that he would want to acquiesce his play calling strategy to our style. For the record, I wouldn't be opposed to the hire. I just don't think that he fits the criteria.

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:55 pm

After some enhanced due diligence on the lad, I am going to retract my previous statement and say that he doesn't check all the boxes. He only has a couple of years as a QB coach which I don't expect to be enough for CSC. Secondly, he runs a spread offense. We are a running team and I don't know that he would want to acquiesce his play calling strategy to our style. For the record, I wouldn't be opposed to the hire. I just don't think that he fits the criteria.

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:32 pm

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:55 pm

After some enhanced due diligence on the lad, I am going to retract my previous statement and say that he doesn't check all the boxes. He only has a couple of years as a QB coach which I don't expect to be enough for CSC. Secondly, he runs a spread offense. We are a running team and I don't know that he would want to acquiesce his play calling strategy to our style. For the record, I wouldn't be opposed to the hire. I just don't think that he fits the criteria.

FTR, based on the small 2020 sample size, Kent St. was 3rd in rushing and ahead of App. Sounds like he’d be able maintain the run first mentality which I’m a huge proponent of while also boosting the passing game. I mean if he can make that kind of improvement at a place like Kent St., think of what he could do with App’s talent.

As much as I’d love to have a former player running the offense, IMO no one mentioned has enough experience to be the current OC at our alma mater. I was just trying to throw out a legitimate name that seems to improve his team, is a current FBS OC and someone App can actually afford.

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:24 pm

I'll throw a name out there that might be worth a look. I haven't really paid much attention to Kent St.'s offense so not sure if it would be a great fit for App's personnel but OC-Andrew Sowder shows promise. The Golden Flashes went from 127th of total offense in 2018 to 64th in 2019. That's quite the jump especially considering Kent St. played Arizona St., Auburn and Wisconsin last year.

Through 4 games this year (yes not a great sample size), Kent St. ranked 1st in total offense, ranking 1st in scoring, 3rd in rushing and 10th in passing. I realize they only played MAC teams but the only loss was to Buffalo where the Golden Flashes gave up 70 points. Their defense allowed over 500 rushing yards and 10 rushing TD's

Woodstovegang wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:35 pm

As I've said before, if it's not the next man up in the program; then Buffalo OC ANDY KOTELNICKI or ANDREW SOWDER from Kent State. Both have experience in our climate and expand recruiting footprint. We could sell these as a step up to next offer. Sowder especially could help the QB coaching next year. We could afford both compared to current $

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:11 pm

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:32 pm

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:55 pm

After some enhanced due diligence on the lad, I am going to retract my previous statement and say that he doesn't check all the boxes. He only has a couple of years as a QB coach which I don't expect to be enough for CSC. Secondly, he runs a spread offense. We are a running team and I don't know that he would want to acquiesce his play calling strategy to our style. For the record, I wouldn't be opposed to the hire. I just don't think that he fits the criteria.

FTR, based on the small 2020 sample size, Kent St. was 3rd in rushing and ahead of App. Sounds like he’d be able maintain the run first mentality which I’m a huge proponent of while also boosting the passing game. I mean if he can make that kind of improvement at a place like Kent St., think of what he could do with App’s talent.

As much as I’d love to have a former player running the offense, IMO no one mentioned has enough experience to be the current OC at our alma mater. I was just trying to throw out a legitimate name that seems to improve his team, is a current FBS OC and someone App can actually afford.

All cogent points. Based on the criteria set forth for the hire, I don’t find that he is ideal. Not necessarily out of the realm of possibility, but his lack of QB development works against him.

Yosef10 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:48 pm

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:11 pm

moonshine wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:32 pm

AppSt94 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:55 pm

After some enhanced due diligence on the lad, I am going to retract my previous statement and say that he doesn't check all the boxes. He only has a couple of years as a QB coach which I don't expect to be enough for CSC. Secondly, he runs a spread offense. We are a running team and I don't know that he would want to acquiesce his play calling strategy to our style. For the record, I wouldn't be opposed to the hire. I just don't think that he fits the criteria.

FTR, based on the small 2020 sample size, Kent St. was 3rd in rushing and ahead of App. Sounds like he’d be able maintain the run first mentality which I’m a huge proponent of while also boosting the passing game. I mean if he can make that kind of improvement at a place like Kent St., think of what he could do with App’s talent.

As much as I’d love to have a former player running the offense, IMO no one mentioned has enough experience to be the current OC at our alma mater. I was just trying to throw out a legitimate name that seems to improve his team, is a current FBS OC and someone App can actually afford.

All cogent points. Based on the criteria set forth for the hire, I don’t find that he is ideal. Not necessarily out of the realm of possibility, but his lack of QB development works against him.

Lincoln Riley was a GA for a year and a WR coach for 3 years at TT before being hired at ECU as their QB coach and OC. I’m not saying this guy is Lincoln Riley, but I’m saying you miss out on quality hires with the kind of thinking.

I also wouldn’t say he lacks QB development, he gets to claim Dustin Crum and that’s a pretty nice skin to have on the wall.