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Yurcich, eh....
 

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Yurcich, eh....

The more I think about it, the more I might move him to the top of my list. I don't know a TON about PSU's offense other then they seem to be pretty balanced/pro style. AND, he is like 50 years younger then Ludwig, seems to have a pretty good track record.
I have not looked up their Pts per game or anything like that.
 

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The more I think about it, the more I might move him to the top of my list. I don't know a TON about PSU's offense other then they seem to be pretty balanced/pro style. AND, he is like 50 years younger then Ludwig, seems to have a pretty good track record.
I have not looked up their Pts per game or anything like that.
According to his Penn State bio, he leads all offensive coordinators in college football over the last decade in yards per play and 50+ point games? I’m sure there’s some wiggle room in there (how many guys have spent ten years as an OC?) but that’s impressive, as is his overall resume.

 

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Yurcich hasn't been mentioned anywhere beyond the "flight tracker" thread on 247 so if it's actually him, it would be safe to say Freeman successfully patched the leaks in the program.
 

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what, you don't like 5 yard routes on 3rd and 8?
More like 3 yard digs, you know, anything designed to be running opposite to the line to gain.
It's comical bf wasn't canned this year. Anyone bitching about nepotism with regard to Rees can at least make themselves feel better when looking at the Ferentz debacle....
 

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Yurcich's PPG and YPP seem to be great. Does like to take shots down the field. Has coached and recruited some big guys.

He loves to go fast with his offense. That seems like the biggest negative for me. Could he/would he change that aspect of his O? PSU did struggle mightily running the ball in '21. They were putrid. Possible red flag? I don't know. Could be an outlier.

In addition to QB's, he's coached RB and WR's before. Which I think is a big plus for a coordinator in their overall understanding of the O, as well as preaching and incorporating your philosophy down the ranks to your position coaches.

He's 10 1/2 years younger than Ludwig (which is fairly irrelevant, but was mentioned prior).

Has a ton of PA roots. The random flight tracker info seems to be the only link to him at ND.

A part of me would like MF to get him just for the simple fact of, F&#! James Franklin.

There's a lot to like about him, but I don't know, I can't help but get some Sloppy Seconds feelings about him. He's been around some big programs and been an OC for awhile, but doesn't seem to be a guy that gets a lot of respect or attention from other programs. Doesn't seem to have much "star" or "next head coach" vibe to him. I realize that's not the end-all, be-all and may not even be the case, but Ludwig seems like he could be the better option as "veteran" than him. This is more gut-feeling type of stuff.
 

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So is this real intel or some slop put out by the typical suspects? Is Yurcich really a legit candidate for this OC Job?

Great to take from Franklin.
 

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Yurcich's PPG and YPP seem to be great. Does like to take shots down the field. Has coached and recruited some big guys.

He loves to go fast with his offense. That seems like the biggest negative for me. Could he/would he change that aspect of his O? PSU did struggle mightily running the ball in '21. They were putrid. Possible red flag? I don't know. Could be an outlier.

In addition to QB's, he's coached RB and WR's before. Which I think is a big plus for a coordinator in their overall understanding of the O, as well as preaching and incorporating your philosophy down the ranks to your position coaches.

He's 10 1/2 years younger than Ludwig (which is fairly irrelevant, but was mentioned prior).

Has a ton of PA roots. The random flight tracker info seems to be the only link to him at ND.

A part of me would like MF to get him just for the simple fact of, F&#! James Franklin.

There's a lot to like about him, but I don't know, I can't help but get some Sloppy Seconds feelings about him. He's been around some big programs and been an OC for awhile, but doesn't seem to be a guy that gets a lot of respect or attention from other programs. Doesn't seem to have much "star" or "next head coach" vibe to him. I realize that's not the end-all, be-all and may not even be the case, but Ludwig seems like he could be the better option as "veteran" than him. This is more gut-feeling type of stuff.
Good points, and yes some could be red flags. Especially the run game. I’m sure MF will put his stamp of approval on the Offense before anything is rolled out. I’m sure he does the same with Golden and the Defense. I’m not too concerned who he hires because of his desire to be physical up front, and his emphasis on running the ball.
 

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So is this real intel or some slop put out by the typical suspects? Is Yurcich really a legit candidate for this OC Job?

Great to take from Franklin.
"Real intel" as in did it come from a beat reporter or source? No. But that's because the only true real intel is FLIGHT TRACKER.

Yurcich's wife was also checking out the South Bend schools this morning.
 

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"Real intel" as in did it come from a beat reporter or source? No. But that's because the only true real intel is FLIGHT TRACKER.

Yurcich's wife was also checking out the South Bend schools this morning.
And dare I ask how you know this??
 

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"Real intel" as in did it come from a beat reporter or source? No. But that's because the only true real intel is FLIGHT TRACKER.

Yurcich's wife was also checking out the South Bend schools this morning.

Pff is she trying local pizzerias tho


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It’s like every time I login there’s like three new pages,… what’s the doom and gloom? Legit guys saying no? Or we think legit guys might be saying no?? Or is it nothing yet and we are just in panic mode by default bc We Are ND!
 

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It’s like every time I login there’s like three new pages,… what’s the doom and gloom? Legit guys saying no? Or we think legit guys might be saying no??

Think it’s more the “list” here is pie in the sky and none of the names are even remotely linked or interested in the job.

We created an echo chamber of optimism that isn’t really there????

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Think it’s more the “list” here is pie in the sky and none of the names are even remotely linked or interested in the job.

We created an echo chamber of optimism that isn’t really there????

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This is the way!!:cool:
 

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It’s like every time I login there’s like three new pages,… what’s the doom and gloom? Legit guys saying no? Or we think legit guys might be saying no?? Or is it nothing yet and we are just in panic mode by default bc We Are ND!

There's no news positive or negative really. Beat trying to make stories out of stuff that doesn't really exist, and chicken little posters are acting as such.
 

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It’s like every time I login there’s like three new pages,… what’s the doom and gloom? Legit guys saying no? Or we think legit guys might be saying no?? Or is it nothing yet and we are just in panic mode by default bc We Are ND!
No one said no so far except Brian Johnson. And if you truly believed a guy who has a great chance to be an NFL OC was going to take the same job at ND with far more responsibilities and less pay, then bless your heart.. .
 

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"Real intel" as in did it come from a beat reporter or source? No. But that's because the only true real intel is FLIGHT TRACKER.

Yurcich's wife was also checking out the South Bend schools this morning.
She's wasting her time, according to Giddyup ALL teachers suck and all hope is lost for the American education system. She may as well home school
 

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No one said no so far except Brian Johnson. And if you truly believed a guy who has a great chance to be an NFL OC was going to take the same job at ND with far more responsibilities and less pay, then bless your heart.. .

I am not so sure on that. The quality of life is better because you don't have to recruit and coach teenagers but I think ND should be able to pay more than what most NFL teams will pay their OCs.
 
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