You are the HC of UT....

#29
#29
g8terh8ter_eric said:
How do you start fixing our depth problems, how do you send out offers (before or after evaluating), and how do you plan for the future??

Just figured it would be fun to see some of the responses.

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The first thing is what do we need right now. If a couple of guys go down at certain spots, how bad will this hurt us? So you have to look at what's out there in JUCO land on the DL and OL. Are there a couple of those who can come in and play or be back-ups NOW.

The second part is build strength in your middle...on both sides of the ball. Center, DT,(if 4-3 is your base) OG, OT, DE and LB's, FB's or TE's depending on the offense.

The third part, QB...We should strive to sign a top flight QB every year, this helps bring other skill position guys along.

Finally, Speed...the skill guys... fast backs, fast db's, fast wr's, return specialist's

In terms of offers, I think you have to really evaluate first, then play the game. Who do you really want? Then put the offers out there in a way that hopefully sets the game in your favor.

All easier said than done, I know.
 
#30
#30
Must evaluate talent. It worked for Saban because he had the power to recruit studs from day one, a luxury Dooley doesn't have yet. Just getting big bodies because they are big helps nothing... gotta dig around and come up with some playmakers that get overlooked, particularly on the DL. Once order is restored you can get more agressive IMO. Need a pair of playmakers on offense to give you just enough.
 
#32
#32
If i had 4 years to build a competitive team, id take the first year to really upgrade my Defense first,then add 5 or 6 OL.I think your Defense holds you in more games while you build Offensive strength.
 
#34
#34
volwarrior33 said:
Get our name in the news anyway possible.
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#35
#35
I'd sign 6 OL with at least 1 JUCO and 8 DL. Plenty of LBs, and I'd abuse the greyshirt.
 
#36
#36
This is what I would do....

1. Throw the depth chart out the window, in fact, never use it this year. I would make starting and even being listed as a player available for the game, a product of practice and team workouts. Those who lead by example, lead on the field.

2. Take your time evaluating AND making sure you are getting the right players for your system, regardless of ranking. We have had too much attrition at this point, and we need kids who WANT to be here and BLEED orange for 3+ years. This means, taking kids that aren't ranked highly right now, and trying to find natural born leaders that play non-stop to the whistle. I think that the OL/DL is important, and I would probably focus about 50% of my time on recruiting those players, get them committed and solid, and then go after some skill guys in the end.

3. Network, network, network. Being the news is good stuff, but being in it negatively can hurt your team. Basically preach the building of relationships between my recruiting office and certain HS in each state that produce larger amounts of D-1 talent each year. Constantly check in with the coaches, and make sure you are always asking about kids on their rosters, FAR in advance of them being juniors. I would even probably hire some extra people in the recruiting office to serve as message board and recruiting service watchers to make sure every rock is unturned. That's about the greatest thing that O did, and he was damn good at it. That's probably the only thing I miss about him.

I'm sure most of this is being done anyways, but we can't see it right now. I think we will be fine in the future.
 
#37
#37
g8terh8ter_eric said:
This is what I would do....

1. Throw the depth chart out the window, in fact, never use it this year. I would make starting and even being listed as a player available for the game, a product of practice and team workouts. Those who lead by example, lead on the field.

2. Take your time evaluating AND making sure you are getting the right players for your system, regardless of ranking. We have had too much attrition at this point, and we need kids who WANT to be here and BLEED orange for 3+ years. This means, taking kids that aren't ranked highly right now, and trying to find natural born leaders that play non-stop to the whistle. I think that the OL/DL is important, and I would probably focus about 50% of my time on recruiting those players, get them committed and solid, and then go after some skill guys in the end.

3. Network, network, network. Being the news is good stuff, but being in it negatively can hurt your team. Basically preach the building of relationships between my recruiting office and certain HS in each state that produce larger amounts of D-1 talent each year. Constantly check in with the coaches, and make sure you are always asking about kids on their rosters, FAR in advance of them being juniors. I would even probably hire some extra people in the recruiting office to serve as message board and recruiting service watchers to make sure every rock is unturned. That's about the greatest thing that O did, and he was damn good at it. That's probably the only thing I miss about him.

I'm sure most of this is being done anyways, but we can't see it right now. I think we will be fine in the future.
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Agreed. Relationships. He could go from job to job because he's at least 3 years ahead in evaluations, that's his gift. He can hit the ground running.
 
#38
#38
The only thing I would do is put Rod Wilks on the field and tell him the other team was making fun of him. Problem solved.
 
#39
#39
I would try to keep all the players you have so far and making sure the ones you do get stay in school. That said, start at the lines and move out. Also, I think you need that one stud linebacker who can stop the run and defend the pass. Just one nasty guy you want the other team to fear. Then a shutdown corner and a good safety or two. On offense, a good oline is crucial. Then a QB. You need a good QB to manage the game and attack the defense. Next keep a good stable of running backs. this is just off the top of my head. I am sure it's much harder and more complex in reality.
 
#40
#40
Three Things:

1. The first two years, get as much talent as possible. If they are Ramar Smith, obviously you pass, but if they have a little headcase in them, take the chance, because we have to have the talent. Talent>Character every...single...day.

2. If you don't think Bray is the future at QB (which I have no idea if he is or not), you get a big-name QB. When you get the big-name QB, offensive skill players will follow.

3. Obviously, beef up the O-Line position and DT. You can find DE's everywhere. Look at Chris Walker (was a LB first). The dominant DT's are hard to find.
 
#41
#41
Agree with much of what's already been posted. I'd also focus heavily on special teams and try to pick up a Dexter McCluster, Randall Cobb type of prospect to help keep me in tough ball games and maybe even win some.
 
#42
#42
* The team that makes the fewest mistakes will win.
* Play for and make the breaks and when one comes your way - SCORE.
* If at first the game - or the breaks - go against you, don't let up... put on more steam.
* Protect our kickers, our QB, our lead and our ball game.
* Ball, oskie, cover, block, cut and slice, pursue and gang tackle... for this is the WINNING EDGE.
* Press the kicking game. Here is where the breaks are made.
* Carry the fight to our opponent and keep it there for 60 minutes.
 
#44
#44
I would dial Ambles on a blocked number. When he answers, just laugh as hard as I could for about 10 seconds then scream VOLS, B and hang up the phone.
 
#46
#46
I'd wait until the Rivals rankings come out, then go down the list one by one offering all the 4 and 5 star players
 
#48
#48
I'd drink heavily because it's going to take a bit to fix the problem....and try and sign as many OL and DL as I could, recruiting 3/4* players....this is what we can expect year one and two IMHO
 
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