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New OL Coach - Al Johnson

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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by VimSince03 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:17 pm

Also has YouTube clips from his time at Wisconsin.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by catamaran » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:23 pm

He was the starting center for the Cowboys for a few years.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by vike_king » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:24 pm

I was just wondering about this open position this morning. Glad it is filled.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by TomCat88 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:26 pm

VimSince03 wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:13 pm
https://msubobcats.com/news/2023/1/27/f ... coach.aspx

Certainly is well qualified!
You can say that again. All Big Ten, All American as a player, successful head coach, successful assistant.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by DMMDCats » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:34 pm

Welcome Coach


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by Cat Grad » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:39 pm

Welcome to MSU Coach! Here's hoping for continued success smashing everybody into submission every game and you help bring some of that Wisconsin beef to both the OL and DL during your time with the Cats!

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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by nanacat » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:41 pm

Seems like a great hire! Exciting!

Do so we anticipate a change at DC?



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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

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nanacat wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:41 pm
Seems like a great hire! Exciting!

Do so we anticipate a change at DC?
No


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by AFCAT » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:50 pm

Wow! I was expecting someone not as experienced. Nice hire.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by Montanabob » Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:53 pm

Was the recent Running backs coach - that's interesting and helps with the offense.
Now the OL coach and I think we get three years out of him before he jumps to FBS coaching.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by HelenaCat95 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:18 pm

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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by PHAT CAT » Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:29 pm

Start going after some of those corn-fed boys out in the Midwest. Wonder if there's any drop downs from the Badgers, with the new coaching staff?



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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by superbobcat » Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:38 pm

VimSince03 wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 1:17 pm
Also has YouTube clips from his time at Wisconsin.
I recognized him from YouTube. Sounds like a great hire! I hope they let him recruit the Wisconsin area and Midwest, they have huge dudes there!



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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by grizzh8r » Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:53 pm

Have always admired the Wisconsin program. They consistently do more with less talent than any team in the Big Ten. And everyone knows they have consistently good O-lines and running games. And IIRC, they commonly run zone blocking schemes (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Sucks losing coach Army, but would never have thought we could attract someone with this pedigree/experience to MSU. On paper looks like an amazing hire! Excited to see how this the OL looks this fall!


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by VimSince03 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:39 pm

grizzh8r wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:53 pm
Have always admired the Wisconsin program. They consistently do more with less talent than any team in the Big Ten. And everyone knows they have consistently good O-lines and running games. And IIRC, they commonly run zone blocking schemes (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Sucks losing coach Army, but would never have thought we could attract someone with this pedigree/experience to MSU. On paper looks like an amazing hire! Excited to see how this the OL looks this fall!
Wisconsin is commonly known for their massive lineman and deployment of a gap blocking scheme with lots and lots of power. However, they have changed to zone to match personnel from time to time but they always stick to one throughout that specific season. Like I stated in another thread, the offensive line coach isn't hired to run his favorite scheme or a scheme he is accustomated to as hires at this level should know how to teach all schemes and techniques. For example, Housewright and Armstrong spearheaded the switch to outside zone last year because Army felt it would better fit his personnel. Our personnel has not changed and we were a top rushing team last year so I expect more outside zone in 2023.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by AFCAT » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:20 pm

Okay, 15 responses in on this thread and there are no contrarian opinions on the hire.

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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by Cat Grad » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:57 pm

AFCAT wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:20 pm
Okay, 15 responses in on this thread and there are no contrarian opinions on the hire.

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I wish the site had a like button as a few of the posts are really good. I totally agree with Phat Cat and hope this young man can bring a few of those rather hefty midwest linemen to MSU.



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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by GoCats18 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:35 pm

Waited, we are excited about someone that played for the Cowboys?? Just kidding. I think our o-line will be just fine with this hire.


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Re: New OL Coach - Al Johnson

Post by Lord Vigo » Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:39 pm

Perfect OL coach name



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