Hudson Houck hired as offensive line coach, by NFL Network guys

[trickblue]

Bruce Read's job is safe. I agree with you because I don't like our coverage teams, but there's little to no chance he is replaced.

As things stand right now, all of the coaches will be back with the possible exceptions of Bowles and Pasqualoni. Sparano wants both to join him in Miami. He prefers Pasqualoni as his Defensive Coordinator which makes me wonder if Bowles will go. He might, but would you rather be DB Coach of a 1-15 Defense or a 13-3 one?

I expect both to make up their minds soon. I do not know yet who are being considered as possible replacements. Jerry Jones has made contract extension offers to all of the current coaches with expiring contracts.

Jerry and Wade are not asleep at the wheel.

Whatever happened to Frank Gansz?

I know he is probably in his late 60's now but he was as fine a ST coach as there was...

 

[superpunk]

Whatever happened to Frank Gansz?

I know he is probably in his late 60's now but he was as fine a ST coach as there was...

Let's have a few drinks and talk about my return, Jerry.

 

[iceberg]

Just curious, too. Does it really matter?

sure it does. if jerry had a hand in it he can bash jones for forcing coaches on wade.

the whole concept of teamwork is lost on those who bash and praise individually.

 

[burmafrd]

Our coverage on both punts and KO's, but especially KOs truly sucked most of this year. FIRE HIM!!!!

 

[YosemiteSam]

Both systems can be very effective, but I definitely think this team's talent is made for Houck's methods. Of course, that will depend on what Garrett wants to run in his offense.

With Houck coming in, I think Offensive Line mini-camps should start today! :

 

[trickblue]

Hell boys... buy me another beer and I'll spill my guts...

 

[Dave_in-NC]

I just got a hold of that transcript:

Jerry: "Wade, I am going to bring Hudson Houck on board"
Wade: "Golly gee... Sounds good to me"

The transcript I saw went more like this.

Jerry: "Wade I'm hiring Hudson Houck.

Wade" Uhhh 13-3"

 

[theebs]

I think joe juzsek's contract was up and tony ollison's too. I imagine both of them will return though.

 

[Hostile]

Whatever happened to Frank Gansz?

I know he is probably in his late 60's now but he was as fine a ST coach as there was...

He retired. His son, Frank Jr. was the Chief's Special Teams Coach a few years ago. No idea if he still is or not.

A blast fromt he past ST Coach I liked was Nolan Cromwell with the Rams.

 

[zrinkill]

The transcript I saw went more like this.

Jerry: "Bill I'm hiring Terrell Owens"

Bill "Uhhh 9-7"

 

[iceberg]

The transcript I saw went more like this.

Jerry: "Wade I'm hiring Hudson Houck.

Wade" Uhhh 13-3"

this one took me a second...but nc, you gotta admit, that's funny!

 

[YosemiteSam]

I think they should just hire Dave Toub and give him $3M/yr and name him assistant Head Coach. :laugh2:

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I will reserve judgement until I see the results on the field.

All too often, anyone who had a link to the 90's Dynasty gets the benefit of the doubt.

One has to understand that the level of talent in the 1990's were extremely high and there is even a book proclaiming one of those teams as the best that has ever played.

The 2008 Cowboys, particularily the Offensive Line will not be on the same level of talent on some of those great 1990's clubs. This Offensive Line has talent and ability, but this is an entirely different group of guys.

As with most professions, talent is often the deciding factor in determing whether a leader is labled labeled a Genius or a complete idiot.

But just because an individual had success with the organization in year's past, I will not expect lightining to strike twice.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I will reserve judgement until I see the results on the field.

All too often, anyone who had a link to the 90's Dynasty gets the benefit of the doubt.

Ok, skip the Cowboys of the 90s. Instead looks at the offensive lines of:

• Rams 1983 to 1991
• Chargers 2002 to 2004
• Dolphins 2005 to 2007

Hudson is the top of the offensive line coach food chain.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

this one took me a second...but nc, you gotta admit, that's funny!

Funny my butt. That was hilarious.

Touche Zrinn.

 

[superpunk]

I will reserve judgement until I see the results on the field.

All too often, anyone who had a link to the 90's Dynasty gets the benefit of the doubt.

One has to understand that the level of talent in the 1990's were extremely high and there is even a book proclaiming one of those teams as the best that has ever played.

The 2008 Cowboys, particularily the Offensive Line will not be on the same level of talent on some of those great 1990's clubs. This Offensive Line has talent and ability, but this is an entirely different group of guys.

As with most professions, talent is often the deciding factor in determing whether a leader is labled labeled a Genius or a complete idiot.

But just because an individual had success with the organization in year's past, I will not expect lightining to strike twice.

Just look at what he's done with other teams - with talent or otherwise. The only blue-chip prospect on that Miami line was Vernon Carey. Houck had them blocking VERY effectively last season, as Ronnie Brown was the top back in the AFC before he went down, and the backups (Chatman, Booker) still had success after that.

Houck's the real deal.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Uh, there was nothing reported on NFL Network about this. The only thing I've been able to find is a rumor on PFT. So far, that's all this is. Not that I doubt it's going to happen, but there's nothing official yet.

Check the Daily Zone, Kilyin. Reports from DC.COM, DMN and FWST are posted.

 

[Bach]

Houck's an Oline coach - not the son of god.

 

[Kilyin]

Check the Daily Zone, Kilyin. Reports from DC.COM, DMN and FWST are posted.

Yeah, I found those, but they all say 'a source claims' or 'will be hired quickly'. Like I said, I don't see anything that says he's officially been hired yet. Not trying to start an argument, just a clarification.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Just look at what he's done with other teams - with talent or otherwise. The only blue-chip prospect on that Miami line was Vernon Carey. Houck had them blocking VERY effectively last season, as Ronnie Brown was the top back in the AFC before he went down, and the backups (Chatman, Booker) still had success after that.

Houck's the real deal.

To follow up on that...


Checking out Houck
10:41 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink
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As Calvin had it earlier, the well-respected Hudson Houck is ready to replace Tony Sparano as offensive line coach, ending a retirement that lasted all of a couple weeks.

Maybe it was returning to the place of Houck's greatest glory that has the former USC Trojan center back in the fray. You could say all he had to do was steer the Ferrari, and avoid driving it into a wall, with one of the greatest collections of offensive line talent of all-time calling Texas Stadium home.

But even if that's the case, it's hard to ignore the fact that he helped six different players make it to a total of 22 Pro Bowls in nine years in Dallas (1993-2001). Nor is it easy to avoid the fact that LaDainian Tomlinson's first three 1,300-yard seasons came with Houck pulling the strings on his blockers, including a season (2004) in which he was breaking in five (not a misprint) new starters. And that was after he was responsible for setting up blocking for the record-setting Eric Dickerson with the Rams, which was after he coached Anthony Munoz and Bruce Matthews, among others, at SC.

Now, imagine this: Houck arrived in Miami, leaving the Chargers (he and Wade spent a year together there), because Nick Saban got Wayne Huizenga to pony up a three-year, $2.5 million deal to get him. That's for a position coach! I'll maintain that Tony Sparano's a huge loss here. But I'll also give the Cowboys credit for replacing him swiftly with a quality guy.