Gus Malzahn

[Arkyvarminter]

I'm not saying this because he's from Arkansas but this guy is a genius when it comes to coaching. Everywhere he goes the team does a 180 and starts winning. I don't know how hard it would be to lure him from the College ranks but he's someone to look at in the future. He has a book out about running an offense and its been said that many NFL teams have used some of his methods. I know the NFL is different but I just don't see this guy failing on any level. I'm sure Jerry knows him, I would just hate to see him get hired by another NFL team in the future and the Cowboys not give him a look..Thoughts?

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Thoughts on what? Red is our current head coach...are you asking us to speculate what the Cowboys and Gus may do in a year?

 

[Arkyvarminter]

Thoughts on what? Red is our current head coach...are you asking us to speculate what the Cowboys and Gus may do in a year?

Just wondering what the board thinks about Gus...Garrett isn't taking us anywhere and is only coaching because he has the luxury of a lousy GM....

 

[xwalker]

I'm not saying this because he's from Arkansas but this guy is a genius when it comes to coaching. Everywhere he goes the team does a 180 and starts winning. I don't know how hard it would be to lure him from the College ranks but he's someone to look at in the future. He has a book out about running an offense and its been said that many NFL teams have used some of his methods. I know the NFL is different but I just don't see this guy failing on any level. I'm sure Jerry knows him, I would just hate to see him get hired by another NFL team in the future and the Cowboys not give him a look..Thoughts?

College football is considering banning some of the things that he does in his offense. It definitely wouldn't be allowed in the NFL from what I understand.

One of the issues is OLinemen down field. Apparently he skirts the rules in this area. I don't know the specifics, but I heard a long radio segment about it the other day.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Yep, been saying the same for a while. We had a thread like this that got moved or merged somewhere, but anyway, I love that guy. Offensive genius and not just a pure Xs and Os guy, either. He'd be a lot like Chip Kelly, I'm sure.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Just wondering what the board thinks about Gus...Garrett isn't taking us anywhere and is only coaching mbecause he has the luxury of a lousy GM....

I think he's a brilliant offensive mind who fits in perfectly with the college game. I do not, however, think he would do as well in the NFL, and I don't think he's expressed any interest in the NFL.

 

[Future]

College football is considering banning some of the things that he does in his offense. It definitely wouldn't be allowed in the NFL from what I understand.

One of the issues is OLinemen down field. Apparently he skirts the rules in this area. I don't know the specifics, but I heard a long radio segment about it the other day.

downfield on runs isn't illegal? Any more clarification?

 

[xwalker]

downfield on runs isn't illegal? Any more clarification?

I don't know the specifics, but they went on and on about how other coaches are campaigning to clarify the rules in that area and that whatever he does wouldn't be allowed in the NFL.

I'll see if I can find some specifics.

 

[Leadbelly]

Arkansas connection is interesting. My impression of his offensive success was it comes off a QB who presents a run threat (not necessarily a running QB) and he would be a poor fit with Romo. But everything I read about Malzahn says he's the exact opposite and very willing to design around players' strengths.

Chip Kelly vs Gus Malzahn twice a year would be like watching a NBA game.

 

[Direwolf63]

Didn't Auburn just sign him to a new deal?

Any way, it doesn't matter. Garrett is our new Tom Landry. Jerry Jones says so.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

New blood is better than stale bread.

 

[Leadbelly]

Malzahn's No Huddle Goals, paraphrased

• Speed up the game - Accomplished by snapping the ball within 5 seconds of spotting it. This makes the offense the aggressor and takes the defense out of their routine of reading and adjusting to the formation.
• Lengthening the game - Making the game take longer to finish, and subsequently testing the conditioning of the defense. In his words, a 48-minute high school game involves only 7-8 minutes of actual playing time (a few seconds for each play). If you can lengthen this by 2-3 minutes, you are effectively making it a 5-quarter game. You go for it on 4th down, try onside kicks, and do anything you can to get the ball to your offense's hands.
• Mentally and physically wear down the opponent - a 5th quarter of game play plus the pressure of having to line up correctly within a few seconds will wear your opponent down both ways. The defense must maintain concentration for that extra quarter.
• You set the tempo of the game.
• Coaches can reset the play after noting the defensive alignment - meaning they'll line up and make you show what youre running, and change the play.
• Defenses cannot simulate it in practice - Your scout team is not going to be able to run at this pace and prepare your defense. Thus, your defense will need to spend extra time to prepare for it.
• More snaps for the offense means more possibilities for scoring, finding weaknesses, etc.

I admit, I really like a lot of the above. Romo would probably have a fit, not being able to use the entire play clock.

http://www.shakinthesouthland.com/2010/7/21/1555582/auburn-a-primer-on-the-gus-malzahn

 

[Gaede]

I would love to have an aggressive philosophy such as outlined above. We're still playing ball from 20 years ago. Things have changed, athletes have changed. We need to change too.

Probably my biggest gripe with JG. Refusal, or inability, to adapt.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

As a huge AU fan, I love this guy. Did things with that team this year no one could have expected, he is an amazing coach. His system seems to be best suited for college and I don't want him to leave AU anytime soon. He has taken 2 AU teams to the dance with two different types of QBs. He was the OC when AU won it with Cam and now with Marshall, he came very close. Leave him a lone and right where he is

 

[vicjagger]

I'm not saying this because he's from Arkansas ....

Not sure where this disclaimer comes from. Is Arkansas known for producing geniuses? Sure you're not thinking of Alabama?

 

[Idgit]

I *love* the philosophy, if we were in the market for a HC, I'd be all for it.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Malzahn's No Huddle Goals, paraphrased

• Speed up the game - Accomplished by snapping the ball within 5 seconds of spotting it. This makes the offense the aggressor and takes the defense out of their routine of reading and adjusting to the formation.
• Lengthening the game - Making the game take longer to finish, and subsequently testing the conditioning of the defense. In his words, a 48-minute high school game involves only 7-8 minutes of actual playing time (a few seconds for each play). If you can lengthen this by 2-3 minutes, you are effectively making it a 5-quarter game. You go for it on 4th down, try onside kicks, and do anything you can to get the ball to your offense's hands.
• Mentally and physically wear down the opponent - a 5th quarter of game play plus the pressure of having to line up correctly within a few seconds will wear your opponent down both ways. The defense must maintain concentration for that extra quarter.
• You set the tempo of the game.
• Coaches can reset the play after noting the defensive alignment - meaning they'll line up and make you show what youre running, and change the play.
• Defenses cannot simulate it in practice - Your scout team is not going to be able to run at this pace and prepare your defense. Thus, your defense will need to spend extra time to prepare for it.
• More snaps for the offense means more possibilities for scoring, finding weaknesses, etc.

I like this philosophy. Much better than Ginger Garrett's philosophy as best as I can figure after 3-1/2 years and summarized below:

• Process
• Stack
• Win in all three phases

 

[DEMARC0MURRAY29]

Chip Kelly and Gus Malzahn in the same division would be sweet

 

[bodi]

I'd take him as OC

 

[Pokeness]

Would do it in a minute if it meant Jerry was going to relinquish player personnel decision to Gus or to another one brought in as GM. Otherwise it's a moot point, Cowboys ain't going nowhere with Bozo the Clown picking the groceries!