cdj's NCAA Football 12 Coaching Carousel Journey [Archive]

cdj

07-13-2011, 01:15 AM

With rosters out (thanks, BigWY!), I am going to start my Coaching Carousel journey in NCAA Football 12.

Career Record (OC): 10-6
Career Record (HC): 0-0

Year
School
Pos
Record

2011
Utah State
OC
6-6

2012
Baylor
OC
4-0

This year, I am going to try and make the ultimate journey - go from a 1-star program to a major program and win the National Championship.

I enter this with no set rules on the jobs I can or cannot take. My belief is that I will have my own dilemma in deciding whether to stay at a program to establish a legacy or jump job to job towards a big program.

Right now, I am using 7-min quarters on AA. The journey will begin at Utah State. Their DC (Bill Busch) also has Nebraska as his Alma Mater so it will be fun to monitor his career as well.

My Contract Goals with Utah State:

Fail Impact|Goal|Pass Impact
:3redarrow:|500+ rushing yards each season|:3greenarrow:
|Win 8 games in one season|:3greenarrow:
|2000+total offensive yards each season|:3greenarrow:
:3redarrow:|7+ passing TD in one season|:3greenarrow:
|10+ points per game in each season|:3greenarrow:
:3redarrow:|2400+ total offensive yards in one season|:3greenarrow:
:2redarrow:|Win 4 games in one season|:1greenarrow:
:6redarrow:|2000+ total offensive yards in one season|

Fail Impact
Goal
Pass Impact

:3redarrow:
500+ rushing yards each season
:3greenarrow:

2012 Contract Goals for Baylor:

Feel free to post any comments.

cdj

07-13-2011, 01:28 AM

Utah State 21, FCS MW 11

Aggie Stats
Total Offense: 335
Rushes-Yards-TD: 31-111-1
Passing: 9 of 20, 224 yards, 2 TD
3rd Down: 2 of 11 (18%)
Turnovers: 2 (1 Fumble, 1 INT)
Total Yards: 388

It was a struggle, but USU was able to grind out a W.

cdj

07-13-2011, 02:27 AM

Utah State 34, FCS West 7

Aggie Stats
Total Offense: 451
Rushes-Yards-TD: 29-141-1
Passing: 15 of 27, 310 yards, 4 TD
3rd Down: 4 of 7 (57%)
Turnovers: 4 (1 Fumble, 3 INT)
Total Yards: 557

Despite the picks, it felt like my offense finally got into a rhythm in the second half of this one.

psusnoop

07-13-2011, 07:58 AM

Looks like the passing game started to click a little bit that second game.

texacotea

07-13-2011, 08:01 AM

Something registered there. Big jump, and a little balance in the O too.

cdj

07-13-2011, 12:18 PM

The funny part is that my best player (RB) got hurt on the very last play of game one for four weeks, so game two came with a back-up RB.

JBHuskers

07-13-2011, 12:29 PM

The funny part is that my best player (RB) got hurt on the very last play of game one for four weeks, so game two came with a back-up RB.

Guess you know who to bench now :D

Iron Dragon

07-13-2011, 04:25 PM

You only had 24 yards of passing week one? :D

cdj

07-13-2011, 06:33 PM

Colorado State 31, Utah State 28

Aggie Stats
Total Offense: 462
Rushes-Yards-TD: 26-157-2
Passing: 17 of 32, 305 yards, 2 TD
3rd Down: 4 of 12 (33%)
Turnovers: 3 (1 Fumble, 2 INT)
Total Yards: 554

The run game stalled out in the second half, but the passing attack kept USU in it. A couple dumb passes killed drives that could have ended in FGs either forcing a tie or giving USU the win. A tough loss to take.

cdj

07-13-2011, 06:48 PM

You only had 24 yards of passing week one? :D

I meant to look last night and right now and forgot. I'm pretty sure that's a typo. My passing struggled in game one, but it wasn't that bad!

cdj

07-14-2011, 03:48 PM

You only had 24 yards of passing week one? :D

224. :)

Next game is at 0-4 BYU. The loss to CSU gave me a slight fail impact for losing to a lower ranked team. It dropped me :1redarrow: but the DC :3redarrow: and HC :6redarrow: went down by much more.

cdj

07-14-2011, 04:35 PM

BYU 35, Utah State 21

Aggie Stats
Total Offense: 345
Rushes-Yards-TD: 25-116-1
Passing: 15 of 26, 229 yards, 2 TD
3rd Down: 6 of 10 (60%)
Turnovers: 3 (0 Fumble, 3 INT)
Total Yards: 363

Again, some bad passes doom USU despite the offense looking solid at times. I may start playing my mobile back-up QB more and try to open things up that way.

cdj

07-14-2011, 09:14 PM

cdj

07-15-2011, 10:59 AM

Fresno State 24, Utah State 21

Aggie Stats
Total Offense:296
Rushes-Yards-TD: 41-202-2
Passing: 5 of 15, 94 yards, 0 TD
3rd Down: 3 of 13 (23%)
Turnovers: 2 (0 Fumble, 2 INT)
Total Yards: 353

Pretty encouraging, but disappointing loss.

Before the game, I did some work to my custom playbook - adding in some new formations and taking out some unused plays. The run game opened up as a result (especially in the second half), but the passing game was pitiful. USU rallied from 21-0 down to tying the game on a 2-point conversion with less than a minute to go. Unfortunately, FS drove down to nail the GW FG with :01 remaining.

JBHuskers

07-15-2011, 11:11 AM

Ouch....tough one. That would have been a landmark win in your first season as OC.

texacotea

07-15-2011, 11:21 AM

Big jump in your rushing, you running mostly from SG?

cdj

07-15-2011, 11:48 AM

Big jump in your rushing, you running mostly from SG?

Actually added Maryland I which helped. Shotgun Short Snap also has some nice run plays.

texacotea

07-15-2011, 11:53 AM

Actually added Maryland I which helped. Shotgun Short Snap also has some nice run plays.

prob should replace 1 of my 4 I formations with the Maryland I, I dont use it a whole lot but mix it in some. I have done most my running out of the SG or pistol in my CC dynasty.

cdj

07-15-2011, 12:30 PM

Utah State 24, Louisiana Tech 3

Aggie Stats
Total Offense:291
Rushes-Yards-TD: 49-202-1
Passing: 6 of 11, 89 yards, 1 TD
3rd Down: 3 of 13 (23%)
Turnovers: 0 (0 Fumble, 0 INT)
Total Yards: 317

I'm slowly (OK, maybe quickly) evolving my offense into a two-back power rushing attack. The passing game had been committing too many turnovers and some new formations are opening up the ground game.

JBHuskers

07-15-2011, 12:39 PM

cdj

07-15-2011, 03:13 PM

Hawaii 14, Utah State 10

Aggie Stats
Total Offense:283
Rushes-Yards-TD: 35-108-1
Passing: 11 of 19, 175 yards, 0 TD
3rd Down: 4 of 11 (36%)
Turnovers: 3 (0 Fumble, 3 INT)
Total Yards: 360

Turnovers and stalled drives killed USU. Five red zone trips, only one score (TD).

JBHuskers

07-15-2011, 03:18 PM

You're hammering through the season! I'm hoping to do so this weekend.

cdj

07-15-2011, 05:42 PM

Utah State 20, San Jose State 17

Aggie Stats
Total Offense:327
Rushes-Yards-TD: 40-309-2
Passing: 2 of 13, 18 yards, 0 TD
3rd Down: 4 of 11 (36%)
Turnovers: 3 (0 Fumble, 3 INT)
Total Yards: 421

Rallied from 17-0 to win 20-17.
My Passing game has gone in the tank. I think I am gunshy after tossing so many picks to start the year.
Winning 2 out of the final three games will get USU to 6-6 and bowl eligibility.

HC Gary Andersen is #1 on the Hot Seat with just 44% Job Security. Fortunately, I think he'll hit enough contract goals to keep his job.

Iron Dragon

07-15-2011, 07:11 PM

You rushing game is great, your passing game on the other hand..

cdj

07-15-2011, 08:35 PM

You rushing game is great, your passing game on the other hand..

I know it....it started out OK, but has gone in the tank. I'm not helping my own cause with it, that's for sure.

CLW

07-16-2011, 03:46 PM

I'm following man. I really wanna see how everyone's career turns out. :nod:

SmoothPancakes

07-17-2011, 01:38 AM

Some tough losses there man. Great games it looked like based on score, but definitely tough. Can't wait to see how the rest of the season turns out for you.

cdj

07-17-2011, 09:07 AM

Utah State 24, Idaho 3

Aggie Stats
Total Offense:320
Rushes-Yards-TD: 34-75-0
Passing: 16 of 23, 245 yards, 3 TD
3rd Down: 7 of 11 (63%)
Turnovers: 1 (0 Fumble, 1 INT)
Total Yards: 340

Received :1greenarrow: for beating a higher ranked team.

Aggies move to 5-5. A win against either #11 Nevada or at New Mexico State University will get USU bowl-eligible.

cdj

07-17-2011, 03:40 PM

Nevada 38, Utah State 10

Aggie Stats
Total Offense: -
Rushes-Yards-TD: -----
Passing: - of -, - yards, 0 TD
3rd Down: - of - (-%)
Turnovers: - (- Fumble, - INT)
Total Yards:

My Game Recap doesn't appear to have uploaded correctly so I'll have to get stats off the console.

After a scoreless first quarter, Nevada outscored USU 21-0 in the second including a long TD pass on the final play of the game where the ball bounced off a Nevada WR & USU DB and another Nev WR dove in to catch the ball in the end zone.

Utah State 38, New Mexico State 6

Aggie Stats
Total Offense: -
Rushes-Yards-TD: 45-216-4
Passing: 9 of 12, 204 yards, 1 TD
3rd Down: - of - (64%)
Turnovers: 0 (0 Fumble, 0 INT)
Total Yards: 479

The win ends the regular season at 6-6. With two FCS wins, I doubt I'll get a bowl invite. The good news is that HC Andersen is no longer #1 on the hot seat and I think appears safe. I'm looking forward to offseason recruiting and hopefully building up both sides of the ball.

cdj

07-17-2011, 09:11 PM

cdj

07-17-2011, 09:22 PM

Carousel:

- Offered OC job at Baylor - ACCEPTED

Joining me at Baylor is new DC Paul Rhoads who was fired as Iowa State head coach after a 2-10 season.
The previous Baylor OC (P. Montgomery) is the new Iowa State HC.
Coincidentally, Paul Rhoads Alma Mater is Utah State.
USU replaced me with Darryl Jackson, former OC of FAU

George O'Leary retires from UCF. OC Taaffe promoted
Utah State renews HC Gary Andersen for three years
USU DC Bill Busch hired as head coach of UNLV

Washington State fires Wulff
Akron fires Ianello
MTSU fires Stockstill
NMSU fires Walker
UNLV fires Hauck
Wyoming fires Christensen
Navy and Tulsa swap OCs.

cdj

07-17-2011, 09:29 PM

First day on the job, had to spend 60 minutes on keeping Robert Griffin III (98 OVR) from going to the draft. Fortunately, he decided to stay.

Back-up QB Brody Trahan couldn't be convinced to stay as he is transferring to UNM.

cdj

07-17-2011, 09:48 PM

cdj

07-17-2011, 09:52 PM

Walking into the start of off-season recruiting, Baylor is 70th nationally with 10 :3star: and 3 :2star: with needs at FB, C, and P. I pretty much revamped their offseason board to try and land the biggest fish possible versus the CPU strategy of focusing solely on needs.

CLW

07-17-2011, 10:28 PM

Robert Griffin cheese FTW! :nod:

cdj

07-18-2011, 06:56 AM

Robert Griffin cheese FTW! :nod:

All's fair in love, war and a one-man Coaching Carousel. ;)

Iron Dragon

07-18-2011, 08:56 AM

Baylor is a huge step up. Nice.

JerzeyReign

07-21-2011, 06:22 AM

All's fair in love, war and a one-man Coaching Carousel. ;)

So should I just expect to see a 2,000 yard passing/1,000 yard rushing season out of Mr. Griffin? :)

CLW

07-21-2011, 06:45 AM

So should I just expect to see a 2,000 yard passing/1,000 yard rushing season out of Mr. Griffin? :)

Nah the over/under is 2,500/2,500. 5 WR run around like a chicken with your head cut off cheese. :nod:

JBHuskers

07-21-2011, 08:38 AM

Nice recruit pool being in Texas. I honestly would not mind spending 60 mins if it meant to keep Griffin.

cdj

07-29-2011, 04:37 PM

Started the off-season by re-arranging conferences with TCU to Big East and Nevada, Hawaii, Fresno to the MWC.

Baylor 45, SMU 37 (3OT)

Bears Stats
Total Offense: 350
Rushes-Yards-TD: 48-232-3
Passing: 9 of 15, 118 yards, 2 TD
3rd Down: 11 of 15 (73%)
Turnovers: 1 (0 Fumble, 1 INT)
Total Yards: 419

Set a school record rushing with Salubi - 222 yards.
Still getting used to having a mobile QB.

cdj

07-29-2011, 04:39 PM

Baylor 43, UL-Monroe 13

Bears Stats
Total Offense: 430
Rushes-Yards-TD: 44-350-4
Passing: 6 of 13, 80 yards, 0 TD
3rd Down: 6 of 11 (54%)
Turnovers: 1 (0 Fumble, 1 INT)
Total Yards: 589

cdj

07-29-2011, 07:04 PM

Baylor 31, Texas 17

Bears Stats
Total Offense: 413
Rushes-Yards-TD: 41-235-2
Passing: 6 of 8, 178 yards, 2 TD
3rd Down: 6 of 9 (66%)
Turnovers: 0 (0 Fumble, 0 INT)
Total Yards: 481

Texas was 2-0 coming into this game in Austin. For beating SMU, I received a :1greenarrow: boost for defeating a better team. We didn't get that for beating Texas. It also did not get BU ranked.

cdj

07-29-2011, 07:07 PM

Baylor 38, Rice 14

Bears Stats
Total Offense: 433
Rushes-Yards-TD: 44-220-1
Passing: 13 of 17, 213 yards, 4 TD
3rd Down: 9 of 12 (75%)
Turnovers: 0 (0 Fumble, 0 INT)
Total Yards: 479

Back-to-back BYE weeks. In the second BYE week, Baylor cracks the rankings at #25. Next match-up is at home against #7 Oklahoma State.