Insider post about Coach Z

#28
#28
I like what I am hearing...

I played CB back in the day, and a WR who could block well was my worst nightmare.. just saying.. play making ability is nice, but it is not the only skill they need to have.

I do highly doubt he said anything about getting Marlin any amount of yards, the guy just made it back on the team. How could they be counting on him? I just don't see it.. but hey, plenty out there know better then I do.
 
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UT_Tix79 said:
Just found this post, and not sure what to think about coach Z, he was known for only wanting blockin( WR's when he was at Florida also...I don't just want our WR's to be blocking dummies...


I got a buddy who is a recruiting intern and he is assigned to work with coach azzani. his job is to review recruits game film and find guys who he thinks are the best prospects and then he will send their film up to coach z. he was looking at the film of travis rudolph earlier in the year and he really liked him because of his play making ability and his speed and body build. so my friend sends his film to coach z. he and coach sat down and talked about rudolph and my friend was telling him everything he liked about it and coach z said i i see what you are saying but can he block? my friend was caught off guard because film doesnt always show that part of the game, so he said im not sure but its undeniable that this kid can do some pretty special things and coach just said i do not care if he can run a 4.3 or has a 45 in veritcal i want guys who can block and help marlin get a couple thousand yards this year. my buddy just couldnt believe he would pass on rudolph because he didnt know for sure he could block. i told him get used to it lol. just thought id share this with you guys. caoch azzani eventually offered him btw
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He's doing the same thing most NFL scouts do when they look at college WR's. There are whole bunches of guys out there who can "do special things" at WR. I see absolutely nothing wrong with demanding they do they grunt work of blocking for their teammates also.

What if UT only required RB's to "do special things" with the ball? How well would WR's fair if the QB had no time to pass?
 
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Lane is the one back currently on the roster with a chance to be the premier RB in 2014... I have no trouble believing he said it or that he said it. The goal should always be for your #1 RB to run for 2000 yds.
 
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VOLINVONORE said:
If a WR can not block, he should not have a position on the team no more than a WR who can block but not catch the ball. It takes both to play the position for a team who wants to win Championships.
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THIS! I can remember when our receivers were not only fast, but tough as nails and would flatten some DBs with their blocking.....kudos to Coach Z! :salute:
 
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Actually, " Can he block?" should be the first question asked about any offensive player. ...And "Can he tackle?" should be the first question asked of any defensive player. They are still most basic fundamentals of the game and, interestingly, when successful programs ( or coaches ) start struggling to be successful, the smart ones go back to these basics to right the ship.
It amazing how athletic players appear to be when everyone is doing their job and working selflessly together.
 
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UT_Tix79 said:
Just found this post, and not sure what to think about coach Z, he was known for only wanting blockin( WR's when he was at Florida also...I don't just want our WR's to be blocking dummies...


I got a buddy who is a recruiting intern and he is assigned to work with coach azzani. his job is to review recruits game film and find guys who he thinks are the best prospects and then he will send their film up to coach z. he was looking at the film of travis rudolph earlier in the year and he really liked him because of his play making ability and his speed and body build. so my friend sends his film to coach z. he and coach sat down and talked about rudolph and my friend was telling him everything he liked about it and coach z said i i see what you are saying but can he block? my friend was caught off guard because film doesnt always show that part of the game, so he said im not sure but its undeniable that this kid can do some pretty special things and coach just said i do not care if he can run a 4.3 or has a 45 in veritcal i want guys who can block and help marlin get a couple thousand yards this year. my buddy just couldnt believe he would pass on rudolph because he didnt know for sure he could block. i told him get used to it lol. just thought id share this with you guys. caoch azzani eventually offered him btw
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Cool story bro. Loose lips sink ships. Tell you "insider" to leave work at work and you should not be a part of what the coaches talk about.
 
#42
#42
i've all ways liked receivers who can lay a good block against the defensive players,helps the running backs,when they get past the line
 
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#43
Not only does a good blocking WR improve the running game, but it also makes the WR better overall because they will find it easier to get open on some of their routes. A CB who isn't worried about being blocked by a WR will be all over him off the line and in coverage. But if the WR has shown the ability to lay blocks on the CB and keep them from making plays, then the CB will tend to provide more of a gap in coverage making it easier for the WR to get open on quick routes.
 
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I don't know much about recruiting talent for football, but I would assume that the standout WR in highschool is not doing any blocking at all. Most likely they are one of the best players on that team and they need to get the ball as much as possible. I think blocking is somewhat taught in their college careers.
 
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I think basically he is looking for the combination and not just one side of the skill set. Plus, Jones will be focusing on the run so he needs receivers who can block. If we were a pass hungry offense we would focus less on blocking but more on speed, vertical, and route running. However, since Butch will throw the ball a bit, Coach Azz is looking for playmakers with the ability to block unless the kid is a freak of nature.
 
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dcm3w said:
I think basically he is looking for the combination and not just one side of the skill set. Plus, Jones will be focusing on the run so he needs receivers who can block. If we were a pass hungry offense we would focus less on blocking but more on speed, vertical, and route running. However, since Butch will throw the ball a bit, Coach Azz is looking for playmakers with the ability to block unless the kid is a freak of nature.
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This.
 
#49
#49
Well, we've tried the finesse offense, with a big arm and tons of athleticism at WR. I'll take a new approach. We'll never win more than 8 games running an offense from the BigXII.

Physical WRs who can play to their size and not back down from 5'10 corners, I'll take it.

Think about if Hurd gets here and contributes early, and starts making it to the 2nd level. It would be great to have guys down there blocking for him.
 
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