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Jimmy Serrano said:
I don't think it's bait. I actually think he believes most of the stuff he posts. I let a lot go by without eating.
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I do believe that Dario Highsmith could make UCONN's QB depth chart as a Preferred walk on, especially in a run oriented system. I say this knowing full well that the staff is thinking of him more as a special teams player or running back but I still think giving him consideration in a run oriented system is possible.

"Highsmith was being looked at as a running back and a guy who could contribute as a returner on special teams. Other teams viewed him as a defensive back while Army could have him be a quarterback in the triple-option offense."

When defending my stance and rational it may appear that I am a big fan of Highsmith and the truth is, I am not. My position is based on 2 things, 1. lack of depth at the QB position and 2. the fact that everyone has been talking about running the ball 70 % of the time.

If he is not included on the QB depth chart, I will be the first to say I was mistaken. In any event don't be surprised if you see some other fast athlete who may have played QB in high school on the QB depth chart.

Considering how anemic our offense has been we need to keep all options open.
 
whaler11 said:
Anytime you can try and replicate Weis' college teams you have to take that opportunity.

Guy had a huge schematic advantage.
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The whole purpose of posting the article was Weiss changing his philosophy on the value of drop back QB vs. a dual threat in college. The article states that he wouldn't recruit Tom Brady in today's up tempo college game. He claims that drop back QB's are too easy to defend.

Yes, no doubt Weiss has had a dismal college head coaching record but he is saying he had to change his philosophy to adjust to today's up tempo college game.
 
Confident Carl said:
The whole purpose of posting the article was Weiss changing his philosophy on the value of drop back QB vs. a dual threat in college. The article states that he wouldn't recruit Tom Brady in today's up tempo college game. He claims that drop back QB's are too easy to defend.

Yes, no doubt Weiss has had a dismal college head coaching record but he is saying he had to change his philosophy to adjust to today's up tempo college game.
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The best answer if you are a college football coach to the question:

How did Charlie Weis influence you?

"Who? Never heard of him."
 
Confident Carl said:
Since Vertucci is a student of Weiss's offensive philosphy, we can expect that Verducci will favor more of a dual threat quarterback (the reason why Adazio bailed on Tim Boyle). Having said that if Sherriff and even Davis present a significant edge, dual threat wise, as advertised, don't be surprised if Verducci and staff lean more towards the most effective dual threat rather than a drop backPro Style QB. I also expect seeing Dario Highsmith on the QB depth chart as well.

As you can see from the link below, Weiss has changed and sees how the college game is more condusive to a qb who can run with the ball.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000366364/article/charlie-weis-thinks-dropback-quarterbacks-have-been-exposed
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It seems intuitive that a mobile quarterback would be more desirable in the College game, but I'm not sure a true dual-threat QB is absolutely necessary.

Due to how sacks are recorded in college (negative rushing yards as opposed to passing yards) it is tough to get a true read on the mobility of any given QB unless you watched a crap ton of college football, and none of us here are Mel Kiper.

Be that as it may, prior to Cozart (277 positive yards in 13 games over two years), Weis did not have a QB with positive rushing yards since Brady Quinn.

2013. Jake Heaps (-167 on 40 attempts)
2012. Danyne Crist (-66 /27)
2011. John Brantley (-120 /25)
2009. Jimmy Clausen (-95/59)
2008. Jimmy Clausen (-73/54)
2007a. Jimmy Clausen (-187/62)
2007b. Evan Sharpley (-95/38)

2006 Brady Quinn (Positive 71 yards on 82 attempts)
2005 Brady Quinn (Positive 90 yards on 70 attempts)

That said, pocket mobility and awareness are absolutely at a premium at both levels of today's game, but the ability to pull a Johnny Manziel or Seneca Wallace is more luck on a broken play than anything else. Don't get me wrong if either Sherriffs or Davis can become the next Russell Wilson, I'm all for it, but I'm not about to hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
 
whaler11 said:
The best answer if you are a college football coach to the question:

How did Charlie Weis influence you?

"Who? Never heard of him."
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You have a point. He may have been better off just evoking Hayden Fry. Being connected with Charlie Weis doesn't send a warm and fuzzy vibe to UCONN fans.

Again, the point is, Charlie Weis learned the hard way that a QB who can run is much needed in college football unless you can put together the massive depth at Offensive line that an Alabama can.
 
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Confident Carl said:
The whole purpose of posting the article was Weiss changing his philosophy on the value of drop back QB vs. a dual threat in college. The article states that he wouldn't recruit Tom Brady in today's up tempo college game. He claims that drop back QB's are too easy to defend.

Yes, no doubt Weiss has had a dismal college head coaching record but he is saying he had to change his philosophy to adjust to today's up tempo college game.
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The move screamed of desperation to me.
 
Husky25 said:
The move screamed of desperation to me.
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It screamed of reality to me. Weis's claim to fame was the tremendously successful NE Patriots offense so
it stands to reason that he would run with what made him successful. Obviously he know says the Pro
system doesn't always work in college. Let's hope that Vertucci and company can learn from Charlie's misfortune.
Sorry Charlie!
 
Confident Carl said:
It screamed of reality to me. Weis's claim to fame was the tremendously successful NE Patriots offense so
it stands to reason that he would run with what made him successful. Obviously he know says the Pro
system doesn't always work in college. Let's hope that Vertucci and company can learn from Charlie's misfortune.
Sorry Charlie!
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The heat was turned up under Weis's seat following the 2013 season. He had to try something different to save his job. Only former UConn "Coach" Pasqualoni was more opposed to change. It stands to reason though. Weis spent 15 years as an NFL assistant before getting the Notre Dame gig. Off the field, the two games are completely different.

There is a difference between a drop back passer and a dual thread QB, but there is also a difference between being mobile or a Dual-Threat QB. Tom Brady is absolutely a drop back passer, but he is also very mobile in the pocket. The two are not mutually exclusive either way.
 
Charlie Weis, Josh McDaniels, and Bill O'Brien.

Who are coaches that were made by Tom Brady, Alex?
 
Jimmy Serrano said:
Charlie Weis, Josh McDaniels, and Bill O'Brien.

Who are coaches that were made by Tom Brady, Alex?
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O'Brien has a winning record as a head coach (15-9 at PSU, 9-7 so far in Houston). You forgot Romeo Crennel and Bill Belichick for that matter.
 
Husky25 said:
O'Brien has a winning record as a head coach (15-9 at PSU, 9-7 so far in Houston). You forgot Romeo Crennel and Bill Belichick for that matter.
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Yeah O'Brien looks like he'll be good. Crennel was a DC and Belichick comes from a defensive background as well but the point is taken.
 
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