Powerhouse OD - General Discussion Thread

[Oneback]

It should say something along the lines that the Longhorns have the best defensive backs playing quarterback for other teams... I'm sure it's somewhat well known by now but Brown & company wanted both Griffin III & Manziel to play DB for them.

Just another reason why I think its time for Brown to go. That being said it looks as though Harsin and Applewhite have been a lot better as of late.

[JeffHCross]

While I know what you mean OB, staffs not recognizing talent isn't exactly new. Look at Bear trying to get Bo to wait in line at Alabama. Troy Smith was the last scholarship offer for Ohio State.

[Escobar]

People forget the value of athletic quarterbacks. Look at Barry Switzer's interview on CFB Daily. He said had a conversation w/ coach Stoops about the value of athletic qb's, and the OU offense will look very different next year That was the only thing stopping me from running an OD with them

[JeffHCross]

I don't think people forget their value, per se. But I do think there is a struggle to assess their value, especially in comparison to players that are already on campus. I would imagine that the Texas staff looked at Manziel, and then looked at David Ash and Case McCoy. All three were prospects. Obviously, hindsight is 20/10 on that one. Manziel was ranked behind others including Teddy Bridgewater and Auburn's Kiehl Frazier. In fact, not only were all three s, but they all had very, very similar ratings according to Rivals.

[psusnoop]

I don't think people forget their value, per se. But I do think there is a struggle to assess their value, especially in comparison to players that are already on campus. I would imagine that the Texas staff looked at Manziel, and then looked at David Ash and Case McCoy. All three were prospects. Obviously, hindsight is 20/10 on that one. Manziel was ranked behind others including Teddy Bridgewater and Auburn's Kiehl Frazier. In fact, not only were all three s, but they all had very, very similar ratings according to Rivals.

I kinda of enjoyed watching Bridgewater this year more the Manziel but that is simply because I struggle watching the love fest of the SEC

[nykia31]

ND-Oregon

[JeffHCross]

Snoop, Bridgewater's good, no doubt. My point was more that we weren't talking about an obvious talent difference.

[Papa LoneStar]

I just noticed the SEC is back at A+ for conference prestige....hopefully we enjoy the "poll boost" in the rankings next season.

[JeffHCross]

I just noticed the SEC is back at A+ for conference prestige....hopefully we enjoy the "poll boost" in the rankings next season.

I don't recall if it was Week 14 or 15 that I noticed, but the difference was like 0.1 average. Crazy. Not sure if I like that the conference prestige is a regimented A+, A, B+, and not a relative rating based on how close your Avg is. If one conference is 10.0 and one is 10.1, shouldn't they both have the same rating?

[psusnoop]

Snoop, Bridgewater's good, no doubt. My point was more that we weren't talking about an obvious talent difference.

Oh I wasn't really commenting on your posts as much as I was just throwing out something completely random that I felt like typing

[psusnoop]

Just messing with yeah. Yeah there wasn't much difference talent wise. Agreed

[JeffHCross]

So, I went into Practice Mode tonight and it actually brought my custom PB in with me. When did that start?

[Papa LoneStar]

I noticed in week 1 of 2015.

[ryby6969]

I have tried it multiple times and it has not worked for me.

[JeffHCross]

Depending on when you last tried, ryby, I'd say try again. Worked several times for me last night.

[gschwendt]

Depending on when you last tried, ryby, I'd say try again. Worked several times for me last night.

I can't figure out the combination but it has something to do with offseason and presumably getting a new Offensive Coordinator. I'm wondering if it doesn't happen whenever you get a new system-generated coordinator... they just inherit your custom playbook.

I can't say for certain but pretty sure it happened last year in one of my ODs as well after several years.

[ryby6969]

Depending on when you last tried, ryby, I'd say try again. Worked several times for me last night.

I just tried yesterday.

[JeffHCross]

Not to burst your bubble, G, but my OC is not system-generated.

[ryby6969]

Just a thought, but how would everyone feel about doing an awards vote? We could do a preseason one to try to guess the Heisman and others before the season and then do one after the season for players and coaches and whatever else we want.

[Oneback]

I'm game.