New OC in Theory....

djsimp · « **on:** November 30, 2015, 11:19:06 AM »

Who would you want and who would be realistic?

Based on Auburn football in the past, my assumption is that Rhett Lashlee will be coaching elsewhere next season based on the offensive production. As we all know, typically after a season like this year, one will be the fall guy depending on what side of the ball sucked worse.

Jumbo · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2015, 11:24:16 AM »

Chad Morris or Tom Herman.

djsimp · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:01:07 PM »

Quote from: Jumbo on November 30, 2015, 11:24:16 AM

Chad Morris or Tom Herman.

As O.C.? I mean, that would be awesome but it looks like these guys are more interested in being a head coach.

Jumbo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:02:59 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on November 30, 2015, 12:01:07 PM

As O.C.? I mean, that would be awesome but it looks like these guys are more interested in being a head coach.

I think we can get both.

jmar · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:15:40 PM »

Give me Mike Shula. I have Cam Newton and we are a zone blocking, run/play action offense. We run pace with particular emphasis on the read option. Stop us if you can.

RottenBottom · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:19:37 PM »

Getting away from Gus's style would be a start.

djsimp · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:20:01 PM »

Quote from: Jumbo on November 30, 2015, 12:02:59 PM

I think we can get both.

Well, if that happened, I think most AU fans would be ecstatic. I mean, money talks, but lawd of mercy, that would one heckova combined salary for the coordinators alone. Would be well worth it i would think but a serious long shot.

jmar · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:26:34 PM »

Quote from: RottenBottom on November 30, 2015, 12:19:37 PM

Getting away from Gus's style would be a start.

Baylor is considered a system and Auburn's is to to a degree considering the blocking style with pace. I just like the attacking style of Briles over the fight from your back/win it in the end style of Gus. And if we can keep building a defense it's everyone's hope to put that to the test.

jmar · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:33:12 PM »

Seriously though, Gus isn't going to have anyone he isn't comfortable with because of what he had to deal with at Tulsa, Arkansas and Auburn.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:36:51 PM »

Maybe you recruiting gurus can help me here: How well is Craig recruiting for us?

If he's doing well, then move him to QB coach. If not, let him go.

Hire the best receiver's coach money can buy.

We had a lot of issues with drops. Granted, drops can sometimes be caused by a bad rhythm and bad balls from the QB. But a championship caliber program makes most of their catches.

Gus is the OC. Always will be as long as he's the head coach. Might as well own it and hire more position assistants.

JR4AU · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:40:30 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on November 30, 2015, 11:19:06 AM

Who would you want and who would be realistic?

Based on Auburn football in the past, my assumption is that Rhett Lashlee will be coaching elsewhere next season based on the offensive production. As we all know, typically after a season like this year, one will be the fall guy depending on what side of the ball sucked worse.

Most realistic? Lashlee...he's not going to be fired.

jmar · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:42:10 PM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on November 30, 2015, 12:36:51 PM

Maybe you recruiting gurus can help me here: How well is Craig recruiting for us?

If he's doing well, then move him to QB coach. If not, let him go.

Hire the best receiver's coach money can buy.

We had a lot of issues with drops. Granted, drops can sometimes be caused by a bad rhythm and bad balls from the QB. But a championship caliber program makes most of their catches.

Gus is the OC. Always will be as long as he's the head coach. Might as well own it and hire more position assistants.

Ah the receiver coach that can teach a lad to catch is rare indeed.

jmar · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:42:39 PM »

Quote from: JR4AU on November 30, 2015, 12:40:30 PM

Most realistic? Lashlee...he's not going to be fired.

Agree.

CCTAU · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:46:53 PM »

Quote from: Jumbo on November 30, 2015, 12:02:59 PM

I think we can get both.

Sure. We would just have to fire what we have now. That would be an intelligent move...

djsimp · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:50:05 PM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on November 30, 2015, 12:36:51 PM

Maybe you recruiting gurus can help me here: How well is Craig recruiting for us?

If he's doing well, then move him to QB coach. If not, let him go.

Hire the best receiver's coach money can buy.

We had a lot of issues with drops. Granted, drops can sometimes be caused by a bad rhythm and bad balls from the QB. But a championship caliber program makes most of their catches.

Gus is the OC. Always will be as long as he's the head coach. Might as well own it and hire more position assistants.

I agree with this mostly. I'm not sure how willing Gus is by letting go the play calling completely. The WRs have dropped a lot the last several years.

jmar · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:53:28 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on November 30, 2015, 12:46:53 PM

Sure. We would just have to fire what we have now. That would be an intelligent move...

The answer is attaining the right QB to fit what you do best.

djsimp · « **Reply #16 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:53:36 PM »

Quote from: JR4AU on November 30, 2015, 12:40:30 PM

Most realistic? Lashlee...he's not going to be fired.

Its just a theory based on what we have seen in the past with Auburn. Auburn has a bad season, heads roll. Like I said, I highly doubt Gus is will to let go of the offense completely which means IF Lashlee goes and another OC is hired then it would have to be one that is willing to accept that. This would tell me a hire from within.

djsimp · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:57:48 PM »

Quote from: jmar on November 30, 2015, 12:53:28 PM

The answer is attaining the right QB to fit what you do best.

That, I think is the only way Gus saves Lashlee from PTB. Gus would basically have to put all bets on next year and guaranteeing success with a new QB running the show.

JR4AU · « **Reply #18 on:** November 30, 2015, 01:05:37 PM »

Quote from: jmar on November 30, 2015, 12:53:28 PM

The answer is attaining the right QB to fit what you do best.

While the conventional wisdom is Gus needs a dual threat QB to make things go...I still don't think it's true, it just makes things that much better when he has that, but he can absolutely function at a high level with a guy that can be a QB within the Run/Play Action passing scheme. Conversely, no offense functions well with the likes of JJ at the controls.

RottenBottom · « **Reply #19 on:** November 30, 2015, 01:10:25 PM »

Quote from: jmar on November 30, 2015, 12:26:34 PM

Baylor is considered a system and Auburn's is to to a degree considering the blocking style with pace. I just like the attacking style of Briles over the fight from your back/win it in the end style of Gus. And if we can keep building a defense it's everyone's hope to put that to the test.

The main problem I have with the offense Gus runs is I don't think it is designed to come from behind. When it dominates a game it is a thing of beauty! But how many times have you felt helpless when we do fall behind.