Kuhr Out - Erb In as RB coach
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Good, :) exchange the kiddy coral for some experienced coaches. I like what Ash is doing, the new hires look like huge upgrades. Ash made a good, quick decisive decision by flushing out boy wonder and his sidekick [thumb2]
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Two time Top 25 Recruiter and Special Teams coach as well...
I'm sure he did but our RB commits de-committed. I bet Erb is on the phone with Lovett and other RB recruits ASAP.
LOL. I have no idea. I guess you must relate well to recruits and their families and get them to come to your school.
http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lester_erb_844102.html
Played Football at Bucknell, graduating in 1991. Greg Schiano graduated in 1988. Wonder if they know each other.
Some insight why he left Iowa to go to Nevada after many years with Ferentz:
http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/...l-2013-running-backs-coach-lester-erb-leaving
Played Football at Bucknell, graduating in 1991. Greg Schiano graduated in 1988. Wonder if they know each other.
Some insight why he left Iowa to go to Nevada after many years with Ferentz:
http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/...l-2013-running-backs-coach-lester-erb-leaving
I was also looking at Iowa articles and came across this tidbit. C'est la vie.
C.J. Beathard is leaving, but freshman Nathan Stanley has long since been crowned the heir apparent. The bigger issue will be the remainder of the quarterback depth chart, where the players Stanley passed, particularly junior-to-be Tyler Wiegers, will be prime transfer targets. Redshirt freshmen Drew Cook and Ryan Boyle (who spent the year at wide receiver and didn't play, despite a complete lack of production among the other receivers) could also transfer for more playing time, but both players have the capability of moving to other positions and geographic (and, in the case of Cook, family) ties to the program.
C.J. Beathard is leaving, but freshman Nathan Stanley has long since been crowned the heir apparent. The bigger issue will be the remainder of the quarterback depth chart, where the players Stanley passed, particularly junior-to-be Tyler Wiegers, will be prime transfer targets. Redshirt freshmen Drew Cook and Ryan Boyle (who spent the year at wide receiver and didn't play, despite a complete lack of production among the other receivers) could also transfer for more playing time, but both players have the capability of moving to other positions and geographic (and, in the case of Cook, family) ties to the program.
Maybe he should call Tom Savage for advice, and that is no knock on Tom Savage. Or he could call Gio. He should hang in there and fight for reps and try to move up the depth chart.
From the linked article:
"Nevada was the only school in the nation with two running backs topping 1,000 rushing yards in 2015. That same season the Wolfpack also had arguably the best special teams in the Mountain West Conference, from kickoffs and punts to return yardage."
"Nevada was the only school in the nation with two running backs topping 1,000 rushing yards in 2015. That same season the Wolfpack also had arguably the best special teams in the Mountain West Conference, from kickoffs and punts to return yardage."
This is a FANTASTIC hire and, combined with our new OC, it's safe to say that Ash has "KILLed it" so far this off-season!
Yes they played together. Lester (and Jay Butler) were frosh when we were seniors.
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The upgrade in experience with the addition of Kill and Erb is outstanding.
Kill 32 years of experience compared to 2 for Drew.
Erb 25 years of experience compared to 3 for Kuhr.
That's 52 additional years of collective experience on the offensive side of the ball.
Kill 32 years of experience compared to 2 for Drew.
Erb 25 years of experience compared to 3 for Kuhr.
That's 52 additional years of collective experience on the offensive side of the ball.
didn't even know Kuhr left until just now....anyways great hire by Ash. Seems like a vastly improved staff in terms of experience, nothing against Drew and Zach
Apparently a lot of posters went to bed early; they'll be happy in the AM!
Ha, was thinking the exact same thing. Expect to wake up tomorrow to a 4-page thread : )
Looks like very good news!
This was a little out of the blue.
On reflection, running back was a position that did under-perform, but with as many issues on the line as there were, it was a little hard as an observer to say that there was definitely a coaching gap- at least in year one.
Definitely a good pickup; Erb turned Shonn Green into an NFL running back. Hopefully he will have continued success recruiting and coaching up our guys.
On reflection, running back was a position that did under-perform, but with as many issues on the line as there were, it was a little hard as an observer to say that there was definitely a coaching gap- at least in year one.
Definitely a good pickup; Erb turned Shonn Green into an NFL running back. Hopefully he will have continued success recruiting and coaching up our guys.
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See the links I posted above, from when he left Iowa and his bio. here:
http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lester_erb_844102.html
http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/...l-2013-running-backs-coach-lester-erb-leaving
Thanks, Knight Shift. I see that Bobby has new info as well. This is great!
Is Okruch not long for this world (which is not a bad thing if you ask me)?
Clear the way for Charlie Partridge, the ace recruiter of the State of Florida. Or just add him as the additional coach that will be allowed in the Spring. The staff upgrades have been fabulous this off season.
You know it's interesting, from the Dunleavy piece in NJ.com, he says "Rutgers struggled mightily in nearly all facets of special teams last season, and it is Ash's philosophy that different assistants take charge of different units. Kuhr had kickoff return."
So the first thing I thought, was well, if that's true, what the hell is Okruch's job?
No his job was to get the punt team on the field (he started calling punt on first down) not the execution part.
I would have understood if he had more patience but I'm glad he didn't. The experience on the offensive side of the ball was certainly lacking. Hopefully the choices make a big difference.
Good recruiter, good with RBs, and good with special teams? Seems like a home run to me.
It's also encouraging that someone with Erb's experience is willing to jump on the Ash train.
Yep. Same for Jerry Kill, who probably had the resume the be an OC at most P5 schools.
He was one of the authors of the Port Huron statement. He was also a member of the Seattle Seven.
I hope we stop that stupid arm swing on kickoffs.
Attended the Indiana game with a friend who is not a huge football fan, (and multiple games with my kids), and they all thought it was laughable.
Attended the Indiana game with a friend who is not a huge football fan, (and multiple games with my kids), and they all thought it was laughable.
