Josh Gattis: New Offensive Specialist

[oldpinepoint]

Analysts can actually coach now. The NCAA got rid of that rule 2-3 years ago. The only thing analysts can't do is visit recruits

Is that right or does it have to be a designated coach. So they can have 10 on the road but it doesn’t have to be specific position coaches

 

[sutomcat]

He was considered one of the top young minds in college football a couple of years ago but his career has stalled. It will be good for him to get exposed to the hottest offense in college football and good for the program to bring his knowledge, experience and contacts into the program.

This move is something Alabama would do in the days when Nick Saban was the head coach at Alabama. Emulating Saban is IMHO a very good thing. We are finally acting like a big time program.

I like it. A lot.

 

[UnknownOrange]

Schedule be damned we’re coming out firing going into 2025 and beyond

 

[djorange1989]

He was considered one of the top young minds in college football a couple of years ago but his career has stalled. It will be good for him to get exposed to the hottest offense in college football and good for the program to bring his knowledge, experience and contacts into the program.

This move is something Alabama would do in the days when Nick Saban was the head coach at Alabama. Emulating Saban is IMHO a very good thing. We are finally acting like a big time program.

I like it. A lot.

I will like this post 100 times. Well, I would if I could

 

[VA Citrus]

We've come a long way from grabbing OCs from McNeese State. It's nice to be ahead of the chains for once. Both Nixon and ERob are going to get poached at some point. Talented young coaches are going to want to come here.

 

[OburgCuse]

A lot of guys take that role these days. I think they're paid pretty well and have plenty of input. Didn't Marrone just do it at BC? Alabama always seemed to have a consultant army of former top HCs or coordinators. Could mean less headaches too, although I'm just spitballing on that.

He just got fired from Maryland and these days coordinators typically have multi year contracts (usually 2). It’s quite possible Maryland had to pay a decent buyout that would allow him to take a reduced pay role as an analyst type that could potentially serve as a stepping stone into our OC position in the near future.

 

[llandz]

This is a crazy good hire. Insanely good. I am psyched.

 

[BKCuse]

Why aren't we talking about this guy?

Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach at MD
UMD is currently Ranked #18 in YPG in the country
Hometown Durham NC
Played at Wake
Coached at UNC, Penn St, Vandy, Alabama, Mich, Miami and now MD
Broyles Award winner 2021
39 yrs old

Hits all of ADJW requisites.

Josh Gattis - Football Coach - University of Maryland Athletics

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This thread started in ‘23 to discuss Gattis as possible Cuse Head Coach.
Now we’re bringing him in as an offensive consultant / OC 2

We’ve come a long way as a program.

 

[The Viking]

Michigan fans seemed to have not liked him.

That might say more about Michigan fans than it does Gattis.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

That might say more about Michigan fans than it does Gattis.

I would generally agree but at the same time he has been fired twice in the last 3 years.

On the good side it seems like his O is similar to what we ran last year. Maybe a year under Nixon takes him to the next level.

 

[CusefanATL]

is GATTIS still happening?

 

[Frozen]

is GATTIS still happening?

Well, he’s retweeting Fran’s tweets. So that’s good.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Well, he’s retweeting Fran’s tweets. So that’s good.

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Maybe he likes food trucks?

 

[UnknownOrange]

is GATTIS still happening?

why wouldn't it be?

if you're looking for the hire graphic - they've been somewhat slow on those

 

[CNYGuy]

why wouldn't it be?

if you're looking for the hire graphic - they've been somewhat slow on those

100-percent.

If you see it from a media person with legit credibility, you can count on it until someone says otherwise. Schools have to wait for the red tape of hiring processes and background checks before they can confirm.

 

[cusefan88]

 

[JarHeadJim]

 

[BillSU]

A bit more on our new coach: CONGRATULATIONS COACH GATTIS WELCOME TO THE FRANCHISE!

Josh Gattis - Football Coach - University of Michigan Athletics

Josh Gattis is in his third season as the Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Wolverines. Michigan has averaged 30.6 poi...

mgoblue.com

Gattis Named Winner of 2021 Broyles Award

Josh Gattis is in his third season as the Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Wolverines. Michigan has averaged 30.6 points and 395.3 yards per game during his two seasons directing the offense.
In 2020, Gattis' unit averaged 28.3 points and 381.8 yards per game. The Wolverines gained over 350 yards of offense in four of six contests and went over 450 yards of offense three times. Running back Hassan Haskins averaged more than six yards per carry (No. 24, NCAA) and quarterback Cade McNamara provided a late-season spark. Four players averaged 10-plus yards or better per reception including receivers Ronnie Bell (15.4 yards per catch) and Cornelius Johnson (15.9).

In his first season, Gattis led the U-M offense to a 5,000-yard season (5,220 yards), averaging more than 400 yards of offense per game. The Wolverines averaged 31.7 points and 401.5 yards per contest buoyed by a stretch which saw U-M out-gain and out-score four league opponents and Notre Dame by a combined +1,101 yards and +114 points. Thirteen different Wolverines were named All-Big Ten on offense under Gattis.

Gattis coached wide receivers Nico Collins (37 catches, 729 yards, seven touchdowns) and Bell (48 catches, 758 yards, one touchdown) to career-best seasons along with quarterback Shea Patterson. Collins' 19.7 yard-per-catch average led the Big Ten Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (six touchdowns) was also a big end zone factor, and five pass-catchers registered at least 25 receptions each. Patterson became the third U-M quarterback to throw for 3,000 yards in a season (3,061), throwing for the third-most yards (384) and the second-most touchdowns (five) in a single game during the course of the year. U-M had two rushers over 600 yards in Zach Charbonnet (726 yards, 11 TDs) and Haskins (637 yards, 4 TDs) and Charbonnet's 11 rushing scores are a freshman record at Michigan.
Gattis spent the 2018 season as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at the University of Alabama, where he helped lead the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff and a National Championship Game appearance. While in Tuscaloosa, Gattis mentored All-American receiver Jerry Jeudy, the 2018 Biletnikoff Award winner, who caught 68 passes for 1,315 yards (19.3 avg.) and 14 touchdowns. In addition, he developed true freshman Jaylen Waddle, who earned first-team All-American honors by Pro Football Focus. The Crimson Tide had four receivers and a tight end surpass 500 yards receiving on the year.

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[CuseLegacy]

That squirrel gets around.

 

[kingtidge]

That squirrel gets around.

Needs a set of truck nutz.

 

[bnoro]

Understated how strong of a hire this is at an "Offensive Specialist". This is a Saban-type hire.

JW giving Fran everything he needs. Long may it continue.

 

[The Ack]

A bit more on our new coach: CONGRATULATIONS COACH GATTIS WELCOME TO THE FRANCHISE!

Josh Gattis - Football Coach - University of Michigan Athletics

Josh Gattis is in his third season as the Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Wolverines. Michigan has averaged 30.6 poi...

mgoblue.com

Gattis Named Winner of 2021 Broyles Award

Josh Gattis is in his third season as the Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Wolverines. Michigan has averaged 30.6 points and 395.3 yards per game during his two seasons directing the offense.
In 2020, Gattis' unit averaged 28.3 points and 381.8 yards per game. The Wolverines gained over 350 yards of offense in four of six contests and went over 450 yards of offense three times. Running back Hassan Haskins averaged more than six yards per carry (No. 24, NCAA) and quarterback Cade McNamara provided a late-season spark. Four players averaged 10-plus yards or better per reception including receivers Ronnie Bell (15.4 yards per catch) and Cornelius Johnson (15.9).

In his first season, Gattis led the U-M offense to a 5,000-yard season (5,220 yards), averaging more than 400 yards of offense per game. The Wolverines averaged 31.7 points and 401.5 yards per contest buoyed by a stretch which saw U-M out-gain and out-score four league opponents and Notre Dame by a combined +1,101 yards and +114 points. Thirteen different Wolverines were named All-Big Ten on offense under Gattis.

Gattis coached wide receivers Nico Collins (37 catches, 729 yards, seven touchdowns) and Bell (48 catches, 758 yards, one touchdown) to career-best seasons along with quarterback Shea Patterson. Collins' 19.7 yard-per-catch average led the Big Ten Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (six touchdowns) was also a big end zone factor, and five pass-catchers registered at least 25 receptions each. Patterson became the third U-M quarterback to throw for 3,000 yards in a season (3,061), throwing for the third-most yards (384) and the second-most touchdowns (five) in a single game during the course of the year. U-M had two rushers over 600 yards in Zach Charbonnet (726 yards, 11 TDs) and Haskins (637 yards, 4 TDs) and Charbonnet's 11 rushing scores are a freshman record at Michigan.
Gattis spent the 2018 season as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at the University of Alabama, where he helped lead the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff and a National Championship Game appearance. While in Tuscaloosa, Gattis mentored All-American receiver Jerry Jeudy, the 2018 Biletnikoff Award winner, who caught 68 passes for 1,315 yards (19.3 avg.) and 14 touchdowns. In addition, he developed true freshman Jaylen Waddle, who earned first-team All-American honors by Pro Football Focus. The Crimson Tide had four receivers and a tight end surpass 500 yards receiving on the year.

"The Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator"?

What gives? Does UM offer naming rights to coaching positions?

 

[richmondcuse03]

Understated how strong of a hire this is at an "Offensive Specialist". This is a Saban-type hire.

JW giving Fran everything he needs. Long may it continue.

100 percent. We’ve stepped up in terms of how much we spend on our staff and the program. We know how important it is to retain a seat at the big kids table.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

"The Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator"?

What gives? Does UM offer naming rights to coaching positions?

Some schools have the luxury of endowments that pay off the athletic director and coaching salaries every year.