Opinion: Hiring an OC would be putting a band-aid over a bullet wound

[Gsugradcanefan]

Sure it seems like a quick fix to get the offense going, but the problem is that any OC hired would ultimately still be running Richt's outdated offense. There may be a few new wrinkles here and there, but unless richt is willing to completely abandon/innovate his offensive philosophy it will continue to be the same old thing. The team had this issue under Golden. Everyone wanted No'D gone (rightfully so) but the defense he was running was essentially golden approved. As long as you have an ineffective coach at the helm not much is going to change. Also, richt still wants to call plays, which will not attract quality offensive coordinators. Playcalling is where coaches really make a name for themselves and audition for future head coaching gigs. So as long as Richt remains the stubborn over the hill coach who insists on doing everything his way, then hiring an offensive coordinator won't do much. This is just my opinion, so of course I could be completely wrong.

 

[pumbaa]

I believe when we keep calling for an OC it is to install their offense and call the plays.

 

[Gsugradcanefan]

I believe when we keep calling for an OC it is to install their offense and call the plays.

But Richt wants to keep calling plays so that is likely to create a conflict.

 

[pumbaa]

But Richt wants to keep calling plays so that is likely to create a conflict.

That's why everyone is so frustrated, because it wont happen.

 

[Gsugradcanefan]

Need more Jimmys and Joes more than Miami need more Xs and Os.

In today's cfb world you need both. The game has evolved on both sides of the ball so simply out talenting the opposing team will only work against mid level teams. Once you get to the top tier you better be able to out-scheme the other guy. Even bama has modernized their offense. Yeah they still have top players but saban also realized you can't just line up and play old school smash mouth football weak in and week out.

 

[OrangeBowlMagic]

Totally wrong.

Hire Kendal Briles in January, keep Manny Diaz, and I guarantee Miami is a Top 10 team next season.

 

[88]

Bobo was the last bandaid. The bullet wound was still infected.

 

[DTP]

We already have an "offensive coordinator" who doesn't have his own offensive playbook nor calls plays. Why would they hire another one?

If they do decide to bring in a real OC, he would be bringing his own offense.

 

[Tee3000]

I believe when we keep calling for an OC it is to install their offense and call the plays.

See Richt at UGA...didn't work then either.

 

[AlaskaCane]

If we get a play calling OC it will be understood that they would be coming in cause Richt couldn't cut it... we wouldn't be running Richts scheme if we brought one in