Footballs in the Making...Literally!

Got this in an email the other day, and thought it to be quite neat and thought I'd share.

Later,

Duece

Coaches by the Numbers take on Ron Zook



"I'm not sure how I got this rich...but I look good doing it...right?

This is the BEST analysis of a truly terrible coach (go here to read it)!  I totally think the read is worth it, and the numbers don't lie.  I'm very much like the author though, how has this guy been able to earn the money he has in the time he's been a head coach.  For you Florida fans, Zook was not the instigator of the "dark years" (as many Gator fans call it), yet it was good ol' non-Spurrier re-hiring Athletic Director Jeremy Foley.  Foley is the one who thought Zook was such a "great hire", when he was basically unproven, and had been demoted and then fired under then head coach Steve Spurrier.  Anyhow, enough of my Ron Zook/Jeremey Foley rant, for more, check out Coaches by the Numbers, this has been a very insightful website.




This guy got things done!


Other News
I have had a lot of emails about the 4-2-5 and blue coverage and so forth, some being very specific.  The topic that stands out the most is how this defense attacks the flexbone offense.  I'm working some stuff up now addressing this very topic, so keep your shorts on! 

Also, have had a lot of questions about the 4-3 Scream and Splatter defense.  I'm working on getting things scanned, but don't expect much outta me for either topic prior to Memorial Day...remember, I'm on hiatus baby!

For those finishing up spring ball and starting summer workouts, don't let the grass grow under your feet, now is when championships are made!!!




Eyes on the prize...eyes on the prize...


Duece

New Website and Latest Musings

Got invited to join this site, and with only a few minutes of time to look over it, I LIKE IT!!!  If you are in to statistical analysis, then check out Coaches By the Numbers.  Please check it out, register and open up a whole world of data at your fingertips.

Brophy's rant (which can be read here) on the NFL draft could not have hit any closer to home for me.  I cannot believe just how WRONG the so-called "experts" were on a majority of these pics.  Since 1999 I've watched draft day coverage with the sound muted on my T.V.  I'm not for rants usually, but in Brophy's case, this one was well warranted!

Coach Iannucci's got an excellent post on creating and eliminating indecision in the triple option quarterback's mind (go here to read more, and visit his blog, the 3 Back Option Football Spot for great readings on triple option football).  I read the article and found that in my early years as a quarterback's coach, I did more to put indecision my quarterback's heads than the opposing defense!  Ouch!  A great article on how we, as coaches, can sometimes "over-coach" our players.

Coach Hoover does an excellent job (once again) describing the Follow Pivot passing concept.  Check it out here to read more.

Lastly, the Option Football Society is a great place to discuss ideas (for FREE...hint...hint) on option football.  The site is new and still in its infancy, but it already has a wealth of knowledge that's sure to grow.  Check it out and become a member, it doesn't cost a dime to share some good information on the best kind of football there is...OPTION FOOTBALL (man, I should have drank less caffeine).

Hope all is going well with spring ball, this retirement stuff is growing on me though...


Later Gatorz,

Duece