MSU's Next Offensive Coordinator

[Bocephus]

Uffda. Pretty inexperienced. Vigen must want someone he can mold it running his offense

Udy started out at Eastern Oregon (NAIA) as an offensive coach from 2011-2015. Was an offensive coordinator at South Dakota School of Mines for two seasons (2016 and 2017). Was an analyst for Matt Wells at Utah State in 2018 then Texas Tech in 2019 before being hired by Choate.

Housewright was an All-American Division II QB in 2012. GA'd at Miami (OH) from 2013-2014. Full-Time WR coach at a Div. III school (Whittenberg) in 2015. Then went back to his alma mater Ashland in 2016-2017 where he coached WR one year and DB's the next. Then he took an offensive GA role at Wyoming under Vigen in 2018, working with TEs and RBs. Then he was an offensive quality control coach at Mississippi State in 2019 and went to Oregon in 2020 as an offensive analyst.

I guess I don't see a world of difference there in experience other than Udy has OC experience at the Division II level (which does matter because any experience is valuable). I can't preach this to everyone enough: Vigen should be allowed to hire whoever he wants and if saw something in Houseright, let it rip with no regrets.

And everyone should really listen to that interview I posted in the OP. Taylor sounds like a great dude. His best advices for young football coaches trying to break into the business: "Don't do it for the money. It's a long road and takes a lot of work." Quite honestly sounds like a guy you can have a 5 hour conversation with about football and life over some beers in the backyard.

I am definitely rooting for him and you are right on the Matt Miller comparison.

Having your head coach be a seasoned OC will definitely iron out the wrinkles.

Young, hungry and brilliant guys make the best coaches.

[CodyCat]

Don’t know that I like the thought of Oregon’s weak ass finicky rpo offense being integrated with the power run game the team is designed for.

We were already an RPO-based offense that mixed both inside zone running and gap/power concepts based on various formations. Matt Miller already had an RPO offense established and Udy was installing some more of his wrinkles into it. We didn't really have a dual-threat QB to make it a true threat (for example, Dakota Prukop was great at it). I really don't think things are going to change all that much but if Wainwright has his own wrinkles, toss them in and see what you get.

Raw deal for Udy but him staying here was likely dependent on MSU hiring a defensive coach. I really don't think he'll stay so good luck to him.

I am aware the Cats and quite literally EVERY other high school and college team runs some type of rpo. I’m saying specifically that Oregon’s style rpo is weak and requires a different type of personnel. Unfortunate for Udy that he didn’t get an opportunity to make a single play call for the Cats.

Have you watched Oregon lately?

Really unsure why you haven’t changed your name yet?!?

[BigBruceBaker]

Don’t know that I like the thought of Oregon’s weak ass finicky rpo offense being integrated with the power run game the team is designed for.

We were already an RPO-based offense that mixed both inside zone running and gap/power concepts based on various formations. Matt Miller already had an RPO offense established and Udy was installing some more of his wrinkles into it. We didn't really have a dual-threat QB to make it a true threat (for example, Dakota Prukop was great at it). I really don't think things are going to change all that much but if Wainwright has his own wrinkles, toss them in and see what you get.

Raw deal for Udy but him staying here was likely dependent on MSU hiring a defensive coach. I really don't think he'll stay so good luck to him.

I am aware the Cats and quite literally EVERY other high school and college team runs some type of rpo. I’m saying specifically that Oregon’s style rpo is weak and requires a different type of personnel. Unfortunate for Udy that he didn’t get an opportunity to make a single play call for the Cats.

Have you watched Oregon lately?

Really unsure why you haven’t changed your name yet?!?

Agreed, seems like he’s kinda bitch’in out

[bobcat99]

Don’t know that I like the thought of Oregon’s weak ass finicky rpo offense being integrated with the power run game the team is designed for.

We were already an RPO-based offense that mixed both inside zone running and gap/power concepts based on various formations. Matt Miller already had an RPO offense established and Udy was installing some more of his wrinkles into it. We didn't really have a dual-threat QB to make it a true threat (for example, Dakota Prukop was great at it). I really don't think things are going to change all that much but if Wainwright has his own wrinkles, toss them in and see what you get.

Raw deal for Udy but him staying here was likely dependent on MSU hiring a defensive coach. I really don't think he'll stay so good luck to him.

I am aware the Cats and quite literally EVERY other high school and college team runs some type of rpo. I’m saying specifically that Oregon’s style rpo is weak and requires a different type of personnel. Unfortunate for Udy that he didn’t get an opportunity to make a single play call for the Cats.

Have you watched Oregon lately?

Really unsure why you haven’t changed your name yet?!?

Agreed, seems like he’s kinda bitch’in out

I don’t think it’s possible.

Hey btw, heard beards grow fast and long when you’re abstinent for a long time. Explains that muskrat you got hanging off your chin.

[Bocephus]

Good read on Joe Moorhead’s offense, hopefully that carries over with Housewright.

https://fishduck.com/2020/01/the-joe-mo ... ormations/

[Hawks86]

I wonder if Udy would stick around and coach WR's? Maybe give him a pass coordinator title like Frazier.

[Bozcat003]

I wonder if Udy would stick around and coach WR's? Maybe give him a pass coordinator title like Frazier.

That’s my hope.

Or maybe quarterbacks. The new offensive coordinator seems to have more experience with running backs and tight ends so maybe he’ll do the one of those plus OC

[Bocephus]

I wonder if Udy would stick around and coach WR's? Maybe give him a pass coordinator title like Frazier.

+1

[dayday]

He’s no coach Rosey/Pease experience wise but hey let the dude be the OC and see what he can do before criticizing it. I’ll be interested if it is more Wyoming/NDSU offense or more Joe Moorehead scheme based. I’d think it’s going to be more like Wyoming with a power run game but it is interesting.

[VimSince03]

I wonder if Udy would stick around and coach WR's? Maybe give him a pass coordinator title like Frazier.

+1

Gonna comfortably go with a no. I don't think Udy is going to be settled getting a roughly $40,000 pay cut for something out of his control. Even if he gets the passing game coordinator title, he is an OC/QB coach. I think he will pursue other opportunities whatever they may be.

[VimSince03]

I wonder if Udy would stick around and coach WR's? Maybe give him a pass coordinator title like Frazier.

That’s my hope.

Or maybe quarterbacks. The new offensive coordinator seems to have more experience with running backs and tight ends so maybe he’ll do the one of those plus OC

He was an all-american QB and has also coached the position along with others (much like McGhee).

[superbobcat]

What are we hearing about the other assistants?

[Team10]

Don’t know that I like the thought of Oregon’s weak ass finicky rpo offense being integrated with the power run game the team is designed for.

We were already an RPO-based offense that mixed both inside zone running and gap/power concepts based on various formations. Matt Miller already had an RPO offense established and Udy was installing some more of his wrinkles into it. We didn't really have a dual-threat QB to make it a true threat (for example, Dakota Prukop was great at it). I really don't think things are going to change all that much but if Wainwright has his own wrinkles, toss them in and see what you get.

Raw deal for Udy but him staying here was likely dependent on MSU hiring a defensive coach. I really don't think he'll stay so good luck to him.

I am aware the Cats and quite literally EVERY other high school and college team runs some type of rpo. I’m saying specifically that Oregon’s style rpo is weak and requires a different type of personnel. Unfortunate for Udy that he didn’t get an opportunity to make a single play call for the Cats.

Have you watched Oregon lately?

Watched em lose to Oregon State, Cal and Iowa State. Have you?

[Cat4LifeHouseDivided]

I love all the Oregon comments. The guy was an analyst, much like Kane at Washington. He likely had minimal effect on any game plan. Lets see what he brings to the table, maybe give him a game, before we start to complain about what kind of offense he may run.

[MSU01]

I love all the Oregon comments. The guy was an analyst, much like Kane at Washington. He likely had minimal effect on any game plan. Lets see what he brings to the table, maybe give him a game, before we start to complain about what kind of offense he may run.

Come on now, this is far too reasonable a take for Bobcat Nation over the last two weeks!

[coochorama42]

Thank you. I doubt the apple falls far from the tree on this one. Running 11 personnel that much will be absolutely fantastic in creating mismatches within the offense, especially when playing hurry-up. Sounds like an offensive game plan that will not only play well in the Big Sky, but also in the playoffs.

Good read on Joe Moorhead’s offense, hopefully that carries over with Housewright.

https://fishduck.com/2020/01/the-joe-mo ... ormations/

[coloradocat]

Maybe Vigen figured since he's going to call the plays anyway he might as well get a young guy he can mold for cheap. That way he has more money available for his DC.

[bobcat99]

Don’t know that I like the thought of Oregon’s weak ass finicky rpo offense being integrated with the power run game the team is designed for.

We were already an RPO-based offense that mixed both inside zone running and gap/power concepts based on various formations. Matt Miller already had an RPO offense established and Udy was installing some more of his wrinkles into it. We didn't really have a dual-threat QB to make it a true threat (for example, Dakota Prukop was great at it). I really don't think things are going to change all that much but if Wainwright has his own wrinkles, toss them in and see what you get.

Raw deal for Udy but him staying here was likely dependent on MSU hiring a defensive coach. I really don't think he'll stay so good luck to him.

I am aware the Cats and quite literally EVERY other high school and college team runs some type of rpo. I’m saying specifically that Oregon’s style rpo is weak and requires a different type of personnel. Unfortunate for Udy that he didn’t get an opportunity to make a single play call for the Cats.

Have you watched Oregon lately?

Watched em lose to Oregon State, Cal and Iowa State. Have you?

Yes. Don’t think I’d consider their OL, or their scheme, to be soft.

[rivercat]

Maybe Vigen figured since he's going to call the plays anyway he might as well get a young guy he can mold for cheap. That way he has more money available for his DC.

Maybe, and I'm just spitballing here, Coach Vigen thinks Housewright will help take this team to the next level. Maybe he understands that is what is expected and he will be accountable for. So just maybe Coach Vigen thinks this hire will help the Bobcat win. Like I said, just spitballing.

[coloradocat]

Maybe Vigen figured since he's going to call the plays anyway he might as well get a young guy he can mold for cheap. That way he has more money available for his DC.

Maybe, and I'm just spitballing here, Coach Vigen thinks Housewright will help take this team to the next level. Maybe he understands that is what is expected and he will be accountable for. So just maybe Coach Vigen thinks this hire will help the Bobcat win. Like I said, just spitballing.

I think you are disagreeing with me but we could both be right.