What to expect if Frost is the guy.

[dooey139]

Seems like "we didn't win the NC because of slightly suspect play calls" rather than the "guy is a bum and can't coach offense"...

Yeah I think he's a little put off by this seasons results so that plays a part in his opinion. And is there a fan base that doesn't hate their OC outside of the NC contenders?

 

[CuseOnly]

Nah, he played 1963-1967 right in the heart of the Bear Bryant, Frank Broyles, Darrell Royal, Ara Parseghian, Duffy Daugherty era.

He won the Heisman in 1966, and was 1st team All American '65 and '66.

 

[Quazzum69]

How many head coaches were QBs that have won NC?
I can't think of any, but if I am missing anyone the list is tiny.

Jimbo Fisher
Jim Tressel
Bobby Bowden

just from the BCS.

 

[RoysRunts]

Scott Frost will run an offense similar, if not identical to Oregon's. I am sure he will, over time, put his own stamp on it, but for openers expect to see the following:

• spread zone read offense
• no huddle
• up tempo but not frenetic pace (about 70-75 plays per game)
• very aggressive but balanced play calling
• THE BUBBLE SCREEN WILL RETURN AS A STAPLE OF THE OFFENSE!

The Oregon offense scores 40+ points per game with a balanced attack of approximately 55%-45% run-pass ratio. They have a very good passing offense and a great running one. The Ducks are number one in rushing in the PAC 12 by over 50 years per game (7th in passing).

The Ducks gain nearly 5.7 yards per rushing attempt and 9+ yards per passing attempt giving them an overall average per play of 6.5+.

The offense is built around the Inside and Outside Zone Reads, which are run to perfection. They don’t try to fool you with these plays, but they will react to the defense overplaying them. As a matter of fact, they are counting on it. The Ducks stretch you out by lining up with about a yard gap separating linemen and then run the Zone Reads at you to see how you will react. Once they have you going where they want you, they will eat you alive with play action and double options to the opposite side of the ZR plunge.

It would seem that Dungey and the incoming QBs will fit the new system as it is imperative to throw well on the run as well as being a threat in the ZR. Fredericks should be an ideal RB (Oregon calls them tailbacks).

Oregon’s leading pass catchers always include their RB’s so maybe our HB’s will fit nicely as well. Oregon's formation for the Outside Zone Read has the RB lined up even with, but quite a distance from, the QB (more like a HB in a wing postion). Oregon's TEs combined catch about 40-45 passes per season, so they need to have good hands as well good blockers.

Lineman, as with any spread offense, need to be agile and mobile.

This offense has some similarity to Hackett's 2012 offense. It does not appear to be as radical a change as I originally feared it might be.

If it really is going to be Scott Frost, this could get fun in a hurry.

 

[cuseman404]

Does it mean anything the assistants have to clear their offices by Monday?

 

[PAcuse]

Does it mean anything the assistants have to clear their offices by Monday?

I would assume that's normal for any out going staff

 

[Crusty]

Jimbo Fisher
Jim Tressel
Bobby Bowden

just from the BCS.

No, no, no - who were QBs that won NC as a PLAYER and later became a coach.

 

[Cusefan78]

Spurrier won as a coach

 

[Marroniac]

Harbaugh was really close.

 

[jekelish]

Yeah I think he's a little put off by this seasons results so that plays a part in his opinion. And is there a fan base that doesn't hate their OC outside of the NC contenders?

Well, he should be pissed at the defensive coordinator. It wasn't Frost's offense that surrendered 62 points to Utah and 45 points to Washington State.

 

[Chris02M]

Well, he should be pissed at the defensive coordinator. It wasn't Frost's offense that surrendered 62 points to Utah and 45 points to Washington State.

or 42 to oregon state yesterday