Saban interviews 3 Bama coaches

I'm sort of puzzled at the logic that sort of leaves the position coach out of the S&C equation. That leaves the HC in the position of trying to monitor the entire squad, and that's just not realistic. The way it works everywhere is that the position coaches have the primary responsibility for the guys they supervise and they are the ones supposedly keeping logs. Shula's method left the S&C coaches on an island - three of them in a row, all of whom could do a decent job. To be blunt, the problem goes back to Price and his 9-5 approach. His staff, or at least some of them, bought off on that and they were the last ones you'd expect to see down at the weight room on their "off-hours" making sure their charges were working out. The overall effect wasn't much different from the Dubose era, when we were ridiculously out of shape. In fact, one could make a good argument that our OL was in better shape the first two years CMS coaches because of carry-over habits from Fran's approach (yuck)...
 
I remember that Coach Fran had a "Night of Champions" in the spring which got the players competing in various strength categories and seemed to be well-received. Did that leave with him? (Or did it leave after Fran's S&C coach left a year or two later?)
 
I'm sort of puzzled at the logic that sort of leaves the position coach out of the S&C equation. That leaves the HC in the position of trying to monitor the entire squad, and that's just not realistic. The way it works everywhere is that the position coaches have the primary responsibility for the guys they supervise and they are the ones supposedly keeping logs. Shula's method left the S&C coaches on an island - three of them in a row, all of whom could do a decent job. To be blunt, the problem goes back to Price and his 9-5 approach. His staff, or at least some of them, bought off on that and they were the last ones you'd expect to see down at the weight room on their "off-hours" making sure their charges were working out. The overall effect wasn't much different from the Dubose era, when we were ridiculously out of shape. In fact, one could make a good argument that our OL was in better shape the first two years CMS coaches because of carry-over habits from Fran's approach (yuck)...

Sounds logical. In fact, I felt that had Croyle not gotten hurt in 04(?) we would have been the team to beat. We had plenty of skill players and a better than average Oline. Defense was solid. Water way over the dam now.
 
That particular over-hyped event left, but I do think there was an amount of carryover with the players, which dissipated over time, when it became clear to the kids that S&C wasn't all that high on the priority list of incoming staff...
 
If Connelly does not believe in S&C, I can't see him fitting into Coach Saban's philosophy at all. Any coach with the even slightest knowledge of offensive line play should be an absolute fanatic about S&C. There were also some revelations following the Auburn game of Capps carelessly signaling the play (run or pass) to Auburn's DL prior to the snap with his stance (weight in his stance forward on runs, rearward on pass plays). If accurate, that revelation is another severe indictment of Connelly's ability as an OL coach.

Sparky Woods is an excellent recruiter with a wealth of football knowledge who IMO would mesh very well with Coach Saban.
 
this is scary news about connally. i do know that during the bowl season, and watching the better teams in the NFL. the majority of the nfl and better college teams are using zone blocking by the offense. however, it brings up the big question. is it just that we are so weak on the offensive line or is his coaching the problem. maybe some each. i do know if i see capps starting next year, hopefully britt was a senior this year, and wont be back, that i would be hard pressed to expect the offense to do well. we wont even have any proven running backs next year.

I think we ought to sit back and wait and see on this one. If hired, Connelly will not be deciding what type of blocking scheme to use and the O line's playbook. I doubt Saban will tolerate much mediocrity on the O-line. I wouldn't worry about that.
 
Having known a few of the OLineman Fran left Shula I would say their workout habits were derived from a combination of Fran's system, their personal character and their NFL aspirations. Once guys who didn't have some of these aspects in their makeup started playing the drop off began.
 
I think we ought to sit back and wait and see on this one. If hired, Connelly will not be deciding what type of blocking scheme to use and the O line's playbook. I doubt Saban will tolerate much mediocrity on the O-line. I wouldn't worry about that.
Exactly.

Why does everyone think they know better than Saban on this? If CNS hires CBC I'm certain it will be fine. CNS knows more about assembling a great staff than anyone here does - we're paying him the big bucks, now let him do his job.

Or have we already forgotten his request from the PC?

Think positive, support his decisions, and watch him take us back to the top.
 
If Connelly does not believe in S&C, I can't see him fitting into Coach Saban's philosophy at all. Any coach with the even slightest knowledge of offensive line play should be an absolute fanatic about S&C. There were also some revelations following the Auburn game of Capps carelessly signaling the play (run or pass) to Auburn's DL prior to the snap with his stance (weight in his stance forward on runs, rearward on pass plays). If accurate, that revelation is another severe indictment of Connelly's ability as an OL coach.

Sparky Woods is an excellent recruiter with a wealth of football knowledge who IMO would mesh very well with Coach Saban.

Dead on 100%. IF--and this a big if--IF I was going to retain ONE person from the dismal Shula years, it would be Sparky Woods.(disclaimer and full disclosure--I am not related to and have no relationship whatsoever to Coach Woods)
 
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Perhaps the Dolphins and LSU fans were right-maybe Saban isn't the coach we all thought he was. And apparently no one told him to consult with the TideFans posters before interviewing and hiring assistants.

Can you at least give CNS a chance?
 
There were also some revelations following the Auburn game of Capps carelessly signaling the play (run or pass) to Auburn's DL prior to the snap with his stance (weight in his stance forward on runs, rearward on pass plays). If accurate, that revelation is another severe indictment of Connelly's ability as an OL coach.

Not to beat a dead horse on this subject, but I hate to break the news to some of you but for decades (yes decades) our opponents have known exactly what play we were about to run...the problem was, they couldn't stop it! This whole topic about giving away the play to the defense based on an OL stance is just silly. If we execute the play as it was designed, we could have the QB yell out the play to the defense and it shouldn't matter.
 
One thing that's as sure as God made little green apples. Whoever is O-Line coach, will have a set of expectations, and will be absolutely held to those expectations.
 
... If we execute the play as it was designed, we could have the QB yell out the play to the defense and it shouldn't matter.
... and while we are on the subject of "above the realm of reality"...

... i'll offer this:

... if it weren't for friction perpetual motion would be a breeze :wink:
 
Why the uproar over keeping Connelly? Somebody`s got to take water out to the boys during timeouts.

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Dead on 100%. IF--and this a big if--IF I was going to retain ONE person from the dismal Shula years, it would be Sparky Woods.(disclaimer and full disclosure--I am not related to and have no relationship whatsoever to Coach Woods)

I agree. We should keep CSW. His coaching and relationships with the players was one of the few bright spots..(disclaimer and full disclosure--I am not related to and have no relationship whatsoever to Coach Woods):BigA: RTR
 
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