tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post7764661572182448141..comments2023-12-28T17:21:26.528-05:00Comments on The Joe Cribbs Car Wash: Gus Malzahn: the Tony Franklin we got, or the Tony Franklin we wanted?Jerry Hinnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15097537044668238939noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-61657987927653725512009-06-15T08:39:00.974-04:002009-06-15T08:39:00.974-04:00Every fan of Auburn University should be highly ec...Every fan of Auburn University should be highly ecstatic that they have Gus. being from Northwest Arkansas I have seen him more on the High School level then on the collegiate level. For those who don't know, Gus wrote a book on the spread offense " literally ". I assure you that he is no scrub when it comes to the spread offense. If Houston Nutt would have him do his job at Arkansas an run the offense for the " whole " season then he would still be there and I think as a head coach, but no, Nutt had to run him off and then coward out to leave to Ole Miss. And now he is acting like he brought some " Wild Rebel " offense there When in reality he has no Idea how to run it to its most full ability. Nutt is a joke and you should glad to have Malzahn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-84401910944933139622009-06-07T15:53:43.737-04:002009-06-07T15:53:43.737-04:00Malzahn only ran his HUNH offense once at Arkansas...Malzahn only ran his HUNH offense once at Arkansas. It resulted in an five-play 80 yard touchdown drive against USC. Houston Nutt was so jealous of Malzahn he never allowed the HUNH again even though several players went on record as saying they were excited about its potential. Instead Malzahn went about adapting certain plays from his offense to Nutt's uninspired "run off-tackle, throw an occasional 11 yard turnaround" attack.<br />It's a well know fact that Arkansas ran off seven straight wins before Nutt stepped in before the South Carolina game and told Malzahn he was taking back control of the offense. From that point on Arkansas went 3-3.<br />Malzahn is a focused, no nonsense work-a-holic. He flat out-works and out-thinks opposing coaches.<br />He had very little talent to work with at Tulsa and produced wonders with those players.<br />He will do the same at Auburn. You people just got the steal of the century provided Chizik stays out of his way.maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665889139776153766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-38871557364868387792009-06-07T09:55:47.160-04:002009-06-07T09:55:47.160-04:00Hmmm, Tony Franklin is no Gus Malzahn and the only...Hmmm, Tony Franklin is no Gus Malzahn and the only problem Auburn and Chizik will have with Malzahn is keeping him from being a D1 head coach very soon. Gustav? whoever winds up with him will call him by whatever name he choses. Gustav? Did Notre Dame have any problem with Knute?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-3444484277637127912008-12-30T15:53:00.000-05:002008-12-30T15:53:00.000-05:00JCCW said:"...that Houston Nutt and then-QB coach ...JCCW said:<BR/><BR/>"...that Houston Nutt and then-QB coach David Lee (who took the Wildcat to Miami, as you probably know) are pretty sharp offensive minds in their own rights..."<BR/><BR/>Nutt was forced to hire Malzahn against his will and there was much resentment on the Arkansas staff of him (sound familiar?). David Lee didn't arrive until after the 2006 season. His hire is the reason Malzahn went to Tulsa. Nutt told Malzahn that David Lee would be the new OC and that Malzahn would just be the receivers coach. Yes, Houston Nutt is THAT stupid. Malzahn left with class and has never publicly commented one how he was ridiculed and handcuffed by the Nutt staff.<BR/><BR/>Neither Nutt or Lee brought the Wildcat to Arkansas. That was Malzahn's idea, which Nutt and then Lee co-opted. However, Malzahn is much more than just that offensive set. He is a brilliant mind, that if allowed to do his thing will produce serious benefits for Auburn.<BR/><BR/>If Arkansas' head coaching position comes available in the future, Malzahn will be at the top of the list. Enjoy him while you have him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-71610324015577798712008-12-30T15:02:00.000-05:002008-12-30T15:02:00.000-05:00Also, the longer we go with no DC, the more I thin...Also, the longer we go with no DC, the more I think Chiz is gonna do it himself, which if that means going back to the 2004 version (which truly was a "nerver-ending chain of demons"), then count me as on board.<BR/><BR/>WDEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-77663207425799992452008-12-30T14:48:00.000-05:002008-12-30T14:48:00.000-05:00Now we need some RECEIVERS! Because we don't real...Now we need some RECEIVERS! Because we don't really have any that can beat anyone virtically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-30627930122284499562008-12-30T14:29:00.000-05:002008-12-30T14:29:00.000-05:00On the recruiting front, I have a feeling if he's ...On the recruiting front, I have a feeling if he's willing to get out there and pound the bricks, recruiting will take care of itself. Like Jerry said, offering skill players the opportunity to touch the ball more than any other team can offer is a pretty big deal - especially if he's successful putting up points in '09. That said, how he fares against Saban's machine is entirely unknown.<BR/><BR/>I wasn't real happy w/ Franklin from the start. I don't understand why a team like Auburn needs to run a 100% spread offense. Bringing Franklin in smelled too much like change for the sake of change. Sure, the offense needed a refresh, but Franklin seemed like the wrong fit from the start. Don't forget, but for solid defense and an excellent play by Kodi at the end of the game, Auburn would have lost the Peach Bowl (screw Chick-Fil-A).<BR/><BR/>If what I'm reading is right, I like what Chizik might be trying to do. Installing a Carroll/Stoops/Meyer-type system at Auburn might be a better change than the faied method of:<BR/>1. Throw a spread guru in with a bunch of power/ace/smash-mouth guys<BR/>2. ???<BR/>3. Profit!Doophyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023300549294707888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-64918584081466656482008-12-30T13:58:00.000-05:002008-12-30T13:58:00.000-05:00Tulsa stole a major QB commit from freaking Michig...Tulsa <A HREF="http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/football/index.ssf/2008/12/michigan_loses_qb_recruit_shav.html" REL="nofollow">stole a major QB commit</A> from freaking <I>Michigan</I>. It was before Malzahn agreed to come to Auburn, too. How much of that is Malzahn and how much is Todd Graham, I'm uncertain. But it's at least some proof you asked for, Anon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-59730518432988958462008-12-30T10:53:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:53:00.000-05:00I notice there's nothing said about the quality of...I notice there's nothing said about the quality of his recruiting. Hard to gauge coming from Tulsa, and the Arkansas situation was sui generis, but do we have any thoughts on that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20559458.post-80959853537470372052008-12-30T10:49:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:49:00.000-05:00I like your take on the Malzahn hire. Biggest poi...I like your take on the Malzahn hire. Biggest point being he will be given free reign to install it and operate it as he sees fit. No short leashes. <BR/><BR/>I <I>cringed</I> when I heard we were hiring another spread guy. But I am probably like a lot of other fans that gets caught up thinking the <I>spread</I> is a system rather than its true meaning as only a formation. I like his balance with run vs. pass. I would have not been happy with the <I>Air-Raid</I> version though. <BR/><BR/>I'm willing to give him a chance - hell - I gave Franklin a chance.... Until this hire, no way I would have been watching the Tulsa game on the 6th.... Will be now.<BR/><BR/>BTW, got turned on to your blog a month or so back and find it highly entertaining and informative!! Keep up the good work....<BR/><BR/>WDE!!<BR/><BR/>LTLoganville Tigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427877835505705458noreply@blogger.com