Re: New Montana State OC
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:33 pm
Most importantly the hiring process does a good job of vetting all aspects of the applicant and helps ensure good chemistry.
I agree a key concept that is very important to Coach Choate's success. You know he will bring in a team player and not a potential cancer.
I think with any job, especially a new role or a higher position, you naturally work harder. This might not apply to all professions, but in College Football, there work seems to never stop.
I can confirm that DeNarius McGhee and Matt Troxel (former Griz, Idaho State coach) also were interviewed for Montana State's offensive coordinator position.kennethnoisewater wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:55 amSounds like he really separated himself from the other three candidates who interviewed.
From what I've heard from people who matter and who really know what's going on, this is an outstanding hire. I have to admit there was a part of me that was hoping for some big splash hire where the whole country would say "whoa, MSU got HIM???", but that's not realistic.
I have a sneaking suspicion Udy will just run what Choate wants him to run. I think Choate wants a guy who knows how to call plays based on Choate's system. If Udy can draw some other stuff up and tweak things like tempo and personnel, that's a bonus. I just don't see him installing much of a new system.catsrback76 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:18 pmWell, his resume is not his strong point, so to win this OC position at MSU he would have had to had some strong people in his corner who spoke to his capabilities and his interview must have been a revelation. I trust Coach Choate to know what he will bring to the table. I loved Matt Miller and felt he was just beginning to hit his stride last season.
Curious to see what kind of Offense Udy wants to install at MSU. Another fun offseason talking point, and more grist for the mill!
I think you'll be surprised. The principles (power run) will be the same, but I think Udy will have some autonomy.kennethnoisewater wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:51 pmI have a sneaking suspicion Udy will just run what Choate wants him to run. I think Choate wants a guy who knows how to call plays based on Choate's system. If Udy can draw some other stuff up and tweak things like tempo and personnel, that's a bonus. I just don't see him installing much of a new system.catsrback76 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:18 pmWell, his resume is not his strong point, so to win this OC position at MSU he would have had to had some strong people in his corner who spoke to his capabilities and his interview must have been a revelation. I trust Coach Choate to know what he will bring to the table. I loved Matt Miller and felt he was just beginning to hit his stride last season.
Curious to see what kind of Offense Udy wants to install at MSU. Another fun offseason talking point, and more grist for the mill!
I think this is exactly correct and choate has said as much. He doesn’t want our style to change on that side of the ball whatsoever. It’s honestly why I didn’t put much thought into this hire. He was going to get a guy to run the offense exactly how he wants. And I’m totally fine with that.kennethnoisewater wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:51 pmI have a sneaking suspicion Udy will just run what Choate wants him to run. I think Choate wants a guy who knows how to call plays based on Choate's system. If Udy can draw some other stuff up and tweak things like tempo and personnel, that's a bonus. I just don't see him installing much of a new system.catsrback76 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:18 pmWell, his resume is not his strong point, so to win this OC position at MSU he would have had to had some strong people in his corner who spoke to his capabilities and his interview must have been a revelation. I trust Coach Choate to know what he will bring to the table. I loved Matt Miller and felt he was just beginning to hit his stride last season.
Curious to see what kind of Offense Udy wants to install at MSU. Another fun offseason talking point, and more grist for the mill!
Style and execution are two different things. The head coach dictates the style and the coordinator puts together an offense that executes that style. So yes, the style will be Choate's but I think how that is accomplished will definitely look different.ilovethecats wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:26 pmI think this is exactly correct and choate has said as much. He doesn’t want our style to change on that side of the ball whatsoever. It’s honestly why I didn’t put much thought into this hire. He was going to get a guy to run the offense exactly how he wants. And I’m totally fine with that.kennethnoisewater wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:51 pmI have a sneaking suspicion Udy will just run what Choate wants him to run. I think Choate wants a guy who knows how to call plays based on Choate's system. If Udy can draw some other stuff up and tweak things like tempo and personnel, that's a bonus. I just don't see him installing much of a new system.catsrback76 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:18 pmWell, his resume is not his strong point, so to win this OC position at MSU he would have had to had some strong people in his corner who spoke to his capabilities and his interview must have been a revelation. I trust Coach Choate to know what he will bring to the table. I loved Matt Miller and felt he was just beginning to hit his stride last season.
Curious to see what kind of Offense Udy wants to install at MSU. Another fun offseason talking point, and more grist for the mill!
Lot of variety at the position.superbobcat wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:33 amWe are going to be loaded with talent and ability at the TE position. We better use them for more than a blocking dummy. I am excited about this hire. My gut tells me he is going to be good.
You say that his resume wasn't his strong point, and also they you loved Matt Miller.catsrback76 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:18 pmWell, his resume is not his strong point, so to win this OC position at MSU he would have had to had some strong people in his corner who spoke to his capabilities and his interview must have been a revelation. I trust Coach Choate to know what he will bring to the table. I loved Matt Miller and felt he was just beginning to hit his stride last season.
Curious to see what kind of Offense Udy wants to install at MSU. Another fun offseason talking point, and more grist for the mill!