I addressed this in another post, but I think those unhappy with Campbell have/had reason to be. I feel strongly that he has loosened his grip on the offense and let our new coaches come up with schemes etc and it shows. It’s NOT the same offense as we started with and struggled with last season. I don’t think it’s an ego thing, I think it’s a stubborn thing that he finally saw had to change.
The Coaching Turnaround Has Been Drastic
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I think Clanton has had the results that Campbell has to listen to him. The last line coach started as a GA with us so Campbell didn’t need to respect him.
Seemed like last year he opted to open it up more early without working through the tougher parts and the result was flatlining.
Maybe that was the egos of players etc. too which also seems to be better this year from my couch view.
I think Gunner is semi-seriously sarcastic, to varying degrees, in some or most cases.
The gambling issue may have actually been a positive for this program. Lots of young guys growing quickly. The future is bright.
I’ve heard that the locker room is much different, in a better way.
I need to eat lots of crow. I'm glad this team and CMC are figuring some things out.
It was all about Rocco today. Getting him involved in the running game was huge. It kept a couple drives moving and created another variable for the defense to account for. Also, how are we not talking more about that pass to Higgins? That was NFL caliber precision. He missed a couple high, but he also threw some laser beams on the run. Rocco was turned up a little last week and a little more this week without going too far and turning the ball over. Rocctober indeed.
This year SOME of the youth is attributed to the gambling probe and SOME is attributed to attrition.
However, what if our NIL disparity means we are always young?
We cannot wait to get it figured out four or five games into each season. I believe CMC can get it figured out if that is the case but it wouldn’t hurt to chat with TJ.
Even in the earlier rougher games this year things were far less 'eggshells' vibes from what I could tell.
Our TEs havent yet been as good as advertised. Brahmer should have reeled that first TD pass in. He did the hard part snagging it with one hand. I think he tried to go for style points instead of steadying it with his other hand. Glad Brahmer got a 2nd chance later in the game. He's going to be a good one. He's one of our best weapons in the red zone. Klotz also came up with a big TD catch to seal the victory.
Dean is a little clumsy out there. Seems like his average YAC is close to zero. Not sure about Moore either.
Dean is a little clumsy out there. Seems like his average YAC is close to zero. Not sure about Moore either.
It's so good to see a thread like this, this time of year. The alternative was not looking good.
Congrats to the coaches and the culture of this particular team!
The first part of the season was a set up for that one play. I'm not saying it was a good set up, but it worked.
Yes, the calls are better, the timing is decisive, or more so, and it's great to keep the defense guessing. It opens the run game, and the blocking is improving. Maybe teams are not pressing the box as before. They are not sure if we are going to run or pass. Love that. Being more unpredictable works!
And does it seem (it 'sounds' like on the radio) like there is less control (over-control) from the sideline this year, and more pace, decisiveness?
I haven't replayed (need to get busy) the last 3 games yet, but it seems like the players are being allowed to play to their strengths now, a lot better. It is showing in the stats and scoreboard.
Let's give the defense credit again too. Last 3 games have been big there!
