Make sure to watch Shafers press conference

[Moontan]

Didn't watch the presser, did he happen to mention the direction they were going to be taking in finding a new OC? Or are we sending Lester to the same places McDonald went last year to learn about offenses around the country?

No comments were made about the staff.

 

[Finwad32]

How about some intensive strength and conditioning or something that might have a chance of reducing the avalanche of injuries, or how to block on punt returns so that the punt receiver has a chance for a run back, or maybe some other fundamentals?

Injuries are like thieves in the night. They strike when they want, where they want.

There's a lot of theories out there that lend themselves to reduced injuries via a method of S&C. I'm sure the staff has at the very least broached the subject. Overall though, it doesn't matter because it's not quantifiable. There is no, "if I do X, then Y number of injuries will reduce Z %."

As far as the fundamentals go. That's on how the ST Coordinator would like to divvy up his allotted practice time. I've sat there and watched the drills they do, specifically for the unit you've referenced. They are very fast paced, very physical, doing their best to replicate game situations. Play design and execution are two different things and execution comes first. Know thy fundamentals and the rest will fall into place.