Gerad Parker - Troy Head Coach :)

[Grahambo]

We need this “identity check” for Porker sooooooo badly

GP trying to identify the Mike during film session.

 

[Giddyup]

People would be losing their shit if we had PSU’s or OSU’s score right now.

 

[PutuporShutup]

People would be losing their shit if we had PSU’s or OSU’s score right now.

We did when we were in that game

 

[DillonHall]

If you have time, I'd recommend listening to the ISD power hour that was released after the USC game. Jamie U and Mike Frank delve into the fundamental problems with the offense, particularly the lack of pre-snap movement/adjustments. When you call a play and run it no matter what the defense shows, you're literally just guessing. It's pathetic that there isn't more nuance built into the offense with a 6th year QB

 

[StPaul_Irish]

I’m presuming with his experience Hartman is reading this, so why doesn’t he call audibles at the line of scrimmage? Are we really this stuck into a play based on perceived personnel and has this strategy been revoked?

Because he rarely if ever had to read a D pre snap. They were meshing no matter what. Snap it read what the D does and make a decision.

I love Sam, but I don't think he knows what he is looking at.

 

[DillonHall]

The ISD guys seemed to think most of it was due to Parker's lack of experience, which is really quite unacceptable at this level. I guess we'll see if anything changes after the bye week, but it's already too late. All of our tough games are behind us

Stupid stupid scheduling too BTW. Two byes in a month? If our hands were tied because of our ACC affiliation, we need to revisit the details.

 

[Hammer Of The Gods]

I was at the OSU - PSU game yesterday and I don't know if I feel better or worse...The play calling was absolute trash by both teams. It was BRUTAL to watch in person.

 

[ColinKSU]

Just a reminder to whoever in South Bend needs to know that it’s possible.

 

[Huntr]

Somebody send this to Garbage Playcaller:

 

[tko]

Somebody send this to Garbage Playcaller:

Seams all game long

 

[FWIrish4]

Somebody send this to Garbage Playcaller:

Hartman could run that with his eyes closed after 5 years of the slow mesh at WF

 

[Rizzophil]

The ISD guys seemed to think most of it was due to Parker's lack of experience, which is really quite unacceptable at this level. I guess we'll see if anything changes after the bye week, but it's already too late. All of our tough games are behind us

Stupid stupid scheduling too BTW. Two byes in a month? If our hands were tied because of our ACC affiliation, we need to revisit the details.

I thought the receivers didn’t understand most of the playbook. And literally didn’t want them running anymore then needed without any subs thr last two games.

And a walk on freshmen has been a top target too

 

[DillonHall]

I thought the receivers didn’t understand most of the playbook. And literally didn’t want them running anymore then needed without any subs thr last two games.

And a walk on freshmen has been a top target too

Yeah but it's ridiculous that you can't audible out of an inside run to throw a quick WR screen against an 8-man box

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

I still think it is fair to say that with Rees or Ludwig ND beats Ohio State. If they don't beat UL, they likely do not lose in shit show fashion.

I am still not totally certain Ludwig's buyout would have been worth it, but you see the job he's done without Rising particularly in the last couple of weeks and you've gotta wonder. He would absolutely be the experienced steady hand that Freeman needs.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

I still think it is fair to say that with Rees or Ludwig ND beats Ohio State. If they don't beat UL, they likely do not lose in shit show fashion.

I am still not totally certain Ludwig's buyout would have been worth it, but you see the job he's done without Rising particularly in the last couple of weeks and you've gotta wonder. He would absolutely be the experienced steady hand that Freeman needs.

IDK, Rees wasn't exactly quick to perceive and account for the weaknesses in his offense in 2022.

I worry that the real problem is that Freeman is enamored with phone booth football. Did ND end up with Parker because most of the outside OC candidates would have wanted more autonomy or to throw the ball more?

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

IDK, Rees wasn't exactly quick to perceive and account for the weaknesses in his offense in 2022.

I worry that the real problem is that Freeman is enamored with phone booth football. Did ND end up with Parker because most of the outside OC candidates would have wanted more autonomy or to throw the ball more?

I get that impression. If the reports about Sean Lewis are true, that's concerning to me a bit. Even Saban opened up his offense. You have to adapt with the times a bit.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

I get that impression. If the reports about Sean Lewis are true, that's concerning to me a bit. Even Saban opened up his offense. You have to adapt with the times a bit.

Yeah, Freeman reportedly turning down Lewis is what has me concerned.

I will say that at least in the particular case of Lewis, he runs an exceptionally wide open offense.

 

[stlnd01]

I get that impression. If the reports about Sean Lewis are true, that's concerning to me a bit. Even Saban opened up his offense. You have to adapt with the times a bit.

You would think, given the caliber of QBs and WRs that we have been recruiting, that Freeman would be more open to spreading it out. But yeah he seems to be a big believer in complementary football, shortening the game, multi TE and RB sets, and all that stuff which translates into turning every game into a low-scoring rock fight.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Yeah, Freeman reportedly turning down Lewis is what has me concerned.

I will say that at least in the particular case of Lewis, he runs an exceptionally wide open offense.

He does, and I can understand maybe why Freeman looked at Ludwig and Klein as better fits.

Lewis came up under Dino Babers. There are some serious drawbacks to that offense in the long term.

You would think, given the caliber of QBs and WRs that we have been recruiting, that Freeman would be more open to spreading it out. But yeah he seems to be a big believer in complementary football, shortening the game, multi TE and RB sets, and all that stuff which translates into turning every game into a low-scoring rock fight.

I do think he's looking for a lot of balance. Sean Lewis doesn't necessarily give you that. Shadeur has over 300 passing attempts right now. They have about 200 rushing attempts. That isn't necessarily balance in most offensive contexts. They've taken a couple of beatings, yeah, but you don't want that either.

I think Marcus Freeman is smarter and more aware than we're giving him credit for to think he wants to play like it's the 1950s. Still, two of his more well known mentors are Jim Tressel and Lou Holtz, so who knows. I just think he wants to be more balanced than slinging the ball 3/5 of the time.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Just a reminder to whoever in South Bend needs to know that it’s possible.

The guy is a weirdo to where there were off field factors that played into this and it's going to cost them about $3M.

Arkansas is 2-6 after starting 2-0.

 

[ColinKSU]

The guy is a weirdo to where there were off field factors that played into this and it's going to cost them about $3M.

Arkansas is 2-6 after starting 2-0.

So what I’m hearing you say is someone needs to find some off-field factors.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

So what I’m hearing you say is someone needs to find some off-field factors.

I think you're hearing multiple things in that head of yours.

 

[ColinKSU]

I think you're hearing multiple things in that head of yours.

You’ll get there. I have faith in you.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

You’ll get there. I have faith in you.

I picture "there" as a middle tier Big 12 message board hell that I truly want no part of.

 

[ColinKSU]

I picture "there" as a middle tier Big 12 message board hell that I truly want no part of.

Ooo la la … someone’s getting laid in college.

 

[Katzenboyer]

The guy is a weirdo to where there were off field factors that played into this and it's going to cost them about $3M.

Arkansas is 2-6 after starting 2-0.

Was also widely loathed at Miami and barely lasted the season there as well.

 

[Katzenboyer]

I get that impression. If the reports about Sean Lewis are true, that's concerning to me a bit. Even Saban opened up his offense. You have to adapt with the times a bit.

Colorado averages 86 rushing yards per game. Granted, their OL is not great, but his scheme is very pass heavy. I don't think that would equate to success at ND, and it would have been an awful fit for this year's team.

I'm fine with Freeman not wanting to pursue Lewis, I was fine with his top 2 choices (Klein and Ludwig), but a change needs to be made this offseason. Parker should not be the OC for this team come 2024.

 

[Huntr]

I debated posting this, but wth.

 

[ColinKSU]

I debated posting this, but wth.

I think he’d have been a poor fit at Notre Dame.

 

[Irish8248]

I think he’d have been a poor fit at Notre Dame.

He's 4-6 vs .500 teams or better in two years. That means more than half the teams they play are sub .500. Could it be those stats are a little inflated?

I'm not upset he didn't come here based on that chart