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It wouldn't surprise me if Michigan has a few surprising "opt-ins".
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I think the Lindsey hire gives Moore an assistant that at the very least, has a better resume than Campbell did. As far as I know, this was Campbells' first appointment as a OC. He's always been a position coach before that. But, JJ McCarthy swears by him, so it wouldn't surprise me at all to see Campbell resurface somewhere, and coach QB's again, and do very well.
As far as Lindsey, I'd like to see him come in and coach Underwood the same way he'd coach a young Lamarr Jackson. Underwood is eventually going to be a guy who every time he touches the ball, can create big plays. I think we may have to grit our teeth a bit in Year 1, but after that, this kid is going to be special. Surround him with the best talent you can get, and then fasten your seat belt. The more this kid learns the game, the better he's going to be. But they can't make Underwood the "next" JJ McCarthy. That's not his game. As I said, I think the best approach will be to coach him like he's another Lamarr Jackson.I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, its usually my ankleComment
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Its still not official but I think there's enough chatter to say Chip Lindsey is Moore's pick to be his OC. His last gig was at UNC with recently fired HC Mack Brown. From what I'm reading, the hire isn't flashy that represents a major shift in Moore's offensive philosophy but, more a hire that's a good fit for what Moore wants to do and the offense we've been seeing for the last 3 years.
Lindsey, as an indication of offensive philosophy, heavily incorporates the downfield passing game. While limited by talent at the QB and WR positions, there was not much greater than zero downfield passing this year with Campbell at OC. That's going to change if M hits the portal hard picking the best from a long list of talented WRs that have entered the portal already.
Lindsey's offenses have been balanced between run and pass but he has rarely run plays with 12 personnel. He runs more 11 personnel plays. That is going to change with M's (Moore's) emphasis on the TE. That's an easy change. He also hasn't displayed a penchant for extra linemen in short yardage situations.
Clearly, Lindsey is going to need a good downfield passing QB with one year of eligibility ready to start or, if that QB has more than a year of eligibility, the willingness to become a backup to Underwood possibly in year one or definitely after that. Anyway, there's decent diary at mgo with a good rundown, based on his resume, of what kind of OC Lindsey is likely to be. The link below was part of that diary and is decent:
https://touch-the-banner.com/chip-lindsey-wolverine/Mission to CFB's National Championship accomplished. But the shine on the NC Trophy is embarrassingly wearing off. It's M B-Ball ..... or hockey or volley ball or name your college sport favorite time ...... until next year.Comment
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UNC’s starting QB suffered a season ending injury week 1 vs Minnesota if I remember it correctly… watching that game live. Always felt like UNC’s defense was Mack Brown’s achilles heel at UNC.
That said, nobody should give Lindsey credit for developing Drake Maye. He was a known product and a clear cut top 5 draft choice entering the 2023 season. That’s when I was posting here on the forum about being shocked how Maye didn’t transfer portal to a bigger school.
Hit the transfer portal hard at WR and I’ll feel great about the Underwood/ Lindsey offense.AAL 2023 - Alim McNeillComment
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The several articles I've read about Lindsey say that in each stop he's coached QBs or schemed the entire offense he's demonstrated a lot of flexibility and the capacity to adapt the offense to the skill sets of the players. He's also credited with understanding how to sequence his offensive plays correctly setting up appropriate counters - something that I think all of us that followed M's season felt Campbell was terrible at with M's 2024 offense chaotic. He doesn't have a history of using TEs other than blockers. Moore is going to change that given the reliance on TEs as pass catchers in 12 personnel formations in the successful components of Harbaughffense. He's also not an RPO guy. I expect RPOs to be a part of his offense with Underwood as QB who reportedly is already way ahead in making the reads to create a successful RPO offense.But they can't make Underwood the "next" JJ McCarthy. That's not his game. As I said, I think the best l will be to coach him like he's another Lamarr Jackson.Mission to CFB's National Championship accomplished. But the shine on the NC Trophy is embarrassingly wearing off. It's M B-Ball ..... or hockey or volley ball or name your college sport favorite time ...... until next year.Comment
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Ex-Fresno State QB Mikey Keene committed to M yesterday. He seemed very frisky vs M week 1 this season. Short and with a goofy throwing motion. Perhaps poor man’s and short Shea Patterson as a comparison? Some competition for Bryce Underwood. Maybe Underwood will take the DJ Lagway (Florida) route to starting by getting the job mid-season.
So did Jaydn Davis not enter the transfer portal? Also, does Davis Warren have 1 more season of eligibility? I’m confused with what’s going on with those QBs. The more depth, the better.AAL 2023 - Alim McNeillComment
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I don't think Jadyn Davis has entered the portal. Jayden Denagal did and has committed to San Diego State. That's confusing.
Here's another portal article that's pretty complete and updated.
Last edited by Jeff Buchanan; December 24, 2024, 04:33 PM.Mission to CFB's National Championship accomplished. But the shine on the NC Trophy is embarrassingly wearing off. It's M B-Ball ..... or hockey or volley ball or name your college sport favorite time ...... until next year.Comment
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Keeping a redshirt on Jaydn Davis was such a bizarre decision. Unless he is just a massively overrated bust.Comment
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It's time to give Alex Orji a year at linebacker or tight end.Comment
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I think he'd be good at TE.Comment
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I throw another possibility in there for Orji. I'd like to see him used like ohio state did with Ted Ginn. Put him in the slot, and back off the line. He doesn't have speed like Ginn, but it might be fun seeing him in the open field.
He played against Alabama, but I think he's still going to leave via the portal.I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, its usually my ankleComment
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I don't think anyone will want him to play QB so if's gonna move positions, he might as well stay here.Comment
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Rumors getting some traction that Wink is headed back to the NFL. You can read about them, if you haven't already, at the link below. There are a handful of contributors/posters at mgo that are worth reading their takes. Most however aren't. If you frequent mgo, you'll know whose posts are worth the read and who to just scroll past:
Mission to CFB's National Championship accomplished. But the shine on the NC Trophy is embarrassingly wearing off. It's M B-Ball ..... or hockey or volley ball or name your college sport favorite time ...... until next year.Comment
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