OC Drew Mehringer Postgame Press Conference - New Mexico
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It took until the 4th Quarter for you to think Laviano was "struggling"?
What about the first 3 drives that went 3 and out? He wasn't struggling there?
Dude needs to ride the bench ASAP.
I'd rather go out and get our ass kicked everygame trying to break in a new QB than see Laviano stroll out there every week struggle and never get better.
What about the first 3 drives that went 3 and out? He wasn't struggling there?
Dude needs to ride the bench ASAP.
I'd rather go out and get our ass kicked everygame trying to break in a new QB than see Laviano stroll out there every week struggle and never get better.
I think this young OC is struggling . Can't see what's so obvious to 25,000 fans in the stadium.
12 of 28, 5.4 yards an attempt
Back out the 75 yarder and it is under 2.9 yards an attempt
Really a complete fail on all levels.. Baffled why it took to the 4q to see that
If those are his stats against a bad team.,imagine what he will do against B10 defenses
Back out the 75 yarder and it is under 2.9 yards an attempt
Really a complete fail on all levels.. Baffled why it took to the 4q to see that
If those are his stats against a bad team.,imagine what he will do against B10 defenses
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Anybody watch Allen today? I know it was only one series, but it is not like we have a whole lot of options at QB. I do agree, however, with the notion that I'd rather see a young high potential guy who is a better fit for this system play, like Gio or Tylin, and live with the going pains.
If we put all 6 of them together could we come up with a workable Frankenstein?
It's not the OC struggling. The plays are there.
The passes... not so much.
The passes... not so much.
I think Ash has the potential to be a really good coach. But this hire speaks of RU cheapa$$ budget limitations. You go to Houston and you hire their OC to be your OC. You don't hire some kid overseeing the WRs to be your OC. IF Ash somehow gets the right pieces in place, Mehringer might have some success running his O. But he is showing no adaptability to tailor his system to the players he has.
What the hell are you talking about? If anything, Mehringer is being smart and SIMPLIFYING the offense. We don't have the overall talent yet. We will get there.
Yeah, yeah we don't have talent. BS - we don't have the right talent for his system. Well guess what? Adapt your system until you have the right players!
I generally like what DM is calling and trying to do on the field, but that 3rd and 3 call in the 2nd half where
they did the weird box step motion and then had Laviano try to throw to Goodwin in the flat (very poor placement of the ball as he often does) was a horrible call. Should have just lined in up in this offense's version of a power formation and run the ball.
Like many young OCs DM was thinking too much instead of just playing the situation at hand. I know he and Ash are
very much hampered by their quarterback situation, all the more reason to run the ball in short yardage situations.
And, I heard (didn't see the game) that the receivers were not getting much separation on many plays.
We have one of, if not the worst, QB in all of D1 ball and yet we still managed to score 37 points today. I'd say that Mehringer is the least of the worries. Give this kid the right pieces and i think we'll be a real tough team to play against.
That is not our problem. Our receivers get enough separation to catch a pass we just don't have anyone who can get it to them
in stride or in tight windows like most good college football teams do.
you dont know how recruiting works do you? So hes supposed to play prostyle while he recruits spread players? And do what-- show videos of other teams and how they run their spread?! Come on man. Be better than this.
Yes, since 1st grade in the early 70's. Use to love this place, not so much anymore. Good to see JPO with the big sack today.
I've lived there for the past year or so, and am bouncing back and forth between Florida and Montclair. I love the restaurants, but beyond that it's not my cup of tea. I'll be back in two or three weeks and will get together with a buddy at either Bistro 18, Scala del Nonna, or Fascino's. Montclair is great for all its BYOs at very good restaurants.
Regardless of the system, you have to block people, get open and throw accurate and timely passes.
The offense was not good last year in the pro style.
The hire was a potential hire...according to Tom Herman, Mehringer is one of the brightest young offensive minds in college. People need to get a grip here...our team was NOT GOOD last year. We won 4 games, probably should have only won 3. We do not have a QB or O Line. Flood could not recruit worth anything...Ash and his staff are young, they are learning, and they need more players. Hopefully, we see some improvement as the season goes on, and next year, and the year after that.
What kind of system can RU "adapt to" that will work with a QB who is 2-3 yards off target on simple out and slant patterns?
Ridiculous statement. Laviano missed at least 8 short "easy" passes that would have sprung players for significant YAC opportunities. This offense is about creating yards after the catch and spreading out our playmakers to create space BUT its reliant on a QB who can both run and consistently make the short throws to spring our playmakers. He was all over the place throwing the ball at players feet and behind them all day. IMO the offensive game plan and the playcalling was good enough to put our offense in a position to be successful. CL lack of execution is the problem. DM is bright with tremendous upside, nothing at all to do with "budget limitations."
So true. My guess is that if you look at the posting history of the people bashing the staff constantly, you will find Schiano, Flood and Golden guys who just.cant let go of their agendas.
This.
The staff has gone on the record and said Oden needs work in the passing game.
I think Gio would serviceable in the passing game and appears to be a legit running threat, but until he attempts a pass in a live game - we don't know what we truly have there. It's the same story with Allen.
Laviano needs ALL DAY to go through his reads and a deep enough drop to throw it more than 10 yards.
I think we will see another QB against Iowa. After 3 games, I think the staff knows what they have in Laviano.
I think they went with Allen late in the game, because they wanted to run read/option to chew up the clock. Our ground game works much better with a true running threat operating out of the gun. Although I didn't think the playcalling on that possession was very good.
Everybody is saying 'how do you adapt an offense to Laviano' - fine, if you can't then move on. I suppose it's unheard of to start or play a freshman quarterback, so you bring in a grad transfer QB, but not one who's attempted two passes in his career and sucked so much he got moved to WR. And what the heck have Gio and Dare been doing? If Laviano can't make 5 yard passes (which he had been able to do last year), can Gio/Dare/Rettig not do this either? We have a roster of QBs who can't run and can't pass. WTF are they good for? Why would you then go recruit a lightpost who can run, but can't make a 5 yard pass? And a grad transfer who can't do either? It just compounds the situation.
Play calling is probably fine. It's a read option which means the qb needs to decide. So it's probably a combination of the qb making wrong reads and less than optimal coaching or simulation in practice
You can't run this offense when the QB is not a running threat to some extent. When you add to it that he is a below average QB it will make it really hard to do anything. Perfect example was that Tebow like jump pass that they tried to Arcidiacono as NM did not bit at all because they know CL cannot run.
Cheap ass budget limitations? So then I'm sure you must be donating lots of money to the program to help fix the problem. Right?
Wow. It's just that simple,eh? I didn't know that. What dolts our coaching staff must be that they can't figure this stuff out.
Hopefully you'll put your name forward, along with what must surely be a very impressive D1 college coaching resume, next time RU is seeking a new head coach or offensive coordinator. I look forward to seeing the improvements you can bring to our program.
I have to disagree. I don't think he is struggling at all. I see a really impressive young guy. Smart as can be. We will be very lucky to keep him here for more than a couple of seasons. This guy will be a head coach soon.
I agree. He's surely making mistakes because he's young and he's learning and he's human. But he seems pretty damn good so far. I hope Ash finds the money to keep him here for awhile. But I think you're right. Probably gone for a head-coaching job or a higher-paying OC job after 2017.
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