When Coach Mac was here we were amazingly balanced in both yardage and number of plays (throwing it versus running the ball). We began to shift some when Kiffin got here, and I think that CNS began to focus more on explosive plays as a stat that mattered. This past year we had the Alabama offense of all Alabama offenses, breaking every passing record out there, but we lost the damn national championship game with crazy play calls in the red zone doing most of the damage to our ability to score.
So does the loss of four very important guys off of our offensive staff preclude a change in philosophy back to controlling the ball, controlling the clock, and grinding out wins rather than dazzling with amazing pass plays? Until Enos left I would not have thought so, but now? Does CNS actually blame the offense for losing that game, or is it just a matter of guys leaving for more prestige or money?
We have the potential to have a road-grader level offensive line and some really good backs next year. It is possible that is what's in Coach Saban's mind when he picks the new staff. We will see.
I was darn sure looking forward to a little continuity around here.
rtr
So does the loss of four very important guys off of our offensive staff preclude a change in philosophy back to controlling the ball, controlling the clock, and grinding out wins rather than dazzling with amazing pass plays? Until Enos left I would not have thought so, but now? Does CNS actually blame the offense for losing that game, or is it just a matter of guys leaving for more prestige or money?
We have the potential to have a road-grader level offensive line and some really good backs next year. It is possible that is what's in Coach Saban's mind when he picks the new staff. We will see.
I was darn sure looking forward to a little continuity around here.
rtr