This, I think, was the first year under Carberry that the line stayed healthy. And the off-season weight program obviously helped. They got push this year. The past couple, they were not moving anyone. You can’t run if the d line is getting consistent penetration. This year, that did not happen. I doubt anything changed in coaching the line. (Although, admittedly I do not know.) They got bigger, stronger and healthier. And they stayed together as a unit.
I think we focus way too much on what position coaches do or do not do. Fact is, I don’t think many of us have any knowledge on that topic. Unless you are tied to the program.
Take QB development. How many out there can say what Pritchard does or doesn’t do with the QB’s. Or how he compares to (take your pick). And if you make that comparison, what is your basis?
I agree with Mutoo on the development of Mills. He got better and better. Had he played in 30 games, he would have been the next great Stanford QB. Alas, that did not happen. But I don’t know if his development has to do with coaching or just a normal maturation process coupled with a QB that is a major talent.
Another example is Akina. He was widely considered as one of the nations better DB coaches when he came to Stanford. His first few years here, he was being showered with praise. Now he gets blasted. He didn’t forget how to coach. The talent level dropped precipitously in the backfield. And they get no pressure on the QB. Which makes it worse.
Coaches matter, of course. But it’s Jessie’s and Joes first and foremost.
I think we focus way too much on what position coaches do or do not do. Fact is, I don’t think many of us have any knowledge on that topic. Unless you are tied to the program.
Take QB development. How many out there can say what Pritchard does or doesn’t do with the QB’s. Or how he compares to (take your pick). And if you make that comparison, what is your basis?
I agree with Mutoo on the development of Mills. He got better and better. Had he played in 30 games, he would have been the next great Stanford QB. Alas, that did not happen. But I don’t know if his development has to do with coaching or just a normal maturation process coupled with a QB that is a major talent.
Another example is Akina. He was widely considered as one of the nations better DB coaches when he came to Stanford. His first few years here, he was being showered with praise. Now he gets blasted. He didn’t forget how to coach. The talent level dropped precipitously in the backfield. And they get no pressure on the QB. Which makes it worse.
Coaches matter, of course. But it’s Jessie’s and Joes first and foremost.