Running Game Coordinator?

[Romes]

Eric Studesville was promoted to running game coordinator/running backs coach. What does that mean? He draws up the running plays?

Also, AVP was named QB coach and Kugler was named OL coach. No suprises there.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080116/SPORTS03/80116020

[justasportsfan]

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Well , I guess none of them would have a higher salary than Dick. The promotions would give them a $1.hr raise.

I was really hoping for Houck to be brought in as our OL coach but he would make $2/ hr more than Dick.

[EDS]

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I am glad the Bills were able to retain the nucleous of their offensive coaching staff so that they have some continuity to their highly effective offense.

[historypete]

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I just got a letter in the mail. I'm now VP for playcalling from my couch because I did such an excellent job of it last year.

I've never seen so many new titles handed out in one week that mean absolutely nothing.

[Jan Reimers]

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I know I'm an idiot for not being all pissed off and bitter, but I think all three promotions are well deserved.

Our offensive problems last year were caused mainly by lack of talent at WR and TE, injuries, Fairchild's playcalling, and the unsettled QB situation. AVP, Kugler and Studesville really shouldn't be blamed.

[eyedog]

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Well deserved ???? The offense has sucked for the last how many years ?

They were all promoted so Ralph didn't have to go outside, which means shelling out more money.

[Coach Sal]

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Eric Studesville was promoted to running game coordinator/running backs coach. What does that mean? He draws up the running plays?

It basically means he is responsible for breaking down the running plays from the previous game on game film and evaluating it/grading out players the same as an offensive coordinator would for an entire game.

He would also be responsible for developing the best running plays, and from what formations to use against the upcoming opponent based on their tendencies, fronts, etc.

He won't actually be calling any plays, but I'm sure he'll be a big part of gameplanning each week and even be there to discuss potential run plays for the upcoming offensive series on gameday.

[Jan Reimers]

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Well deserved ???? The offense has sucked for the last how many years ?

They were all promoted so Ralph didn't have to go outside, which means shelling out more money.

I wouldn't necessarily blame the position coaches for our lack of offensive success. Our running game has always been good under Studesville, even with the attitude-challenged McGahee. Kugler worked under McNally and did a really nice job with our tackles. And AVP is known to be a very good at breaking down film and helping with game preparations.

As I said, I think our offensive failures were due to other factors. It's not always fair to say, "Our offense sucked, so everyone associated with any part of it sucks."

[Romes]

Re: Running Game Coordinator?

It basically means he is responsible for breaking down the running plays from the previous game on game film and evaluating it/grading out players the same as an offensive coordinator would for an entire game.

He would also be responsible for developing the best running plays, and from what formations to use against the upcoming opponent based on their tendencies, fronts, etc.

He won't actually be calling any plays, but I'm sure he'll be a big part of gameplanning each week and even be there to discuss potential run plays for the upcoming offensive series on gameday.

cool. thanks for explaining.

[bigbub2352]

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This is the cheapest and simplest change, we will see the jury will defintly be out

[Mahdi]

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I just got a letter in the mail. I'm now VP for playcalling from my couch because I did such an excellent job of it last year.

I've never seen so many new titles handed out in one week that mean absolutely nothing.

QB coach and OL coach,,, whats so weird about that?

[Philagape]

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Sounds like they're basically admitting that Turk knows nothing about running a running game.

[Philagape]

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I just got a letter in the mail. I'm now VP for playcalling from my couch because I did such an excellent job of it last year.

I've never seen so many new titles handed out in one week that mean absolutely nothing.

The towel boy is now Towel Coordinator. No, wait, it's Vice President of Towels.

[mchurchfie]

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Sounds like they're basically admitting that Turk knows nothing about running a running game.

Or maybe they are admitting that Fairchild didn't have a clue and they don't want to go down that road again. I'm sure Turk will still be instrumental in calling run versus pass, maybe the other guy will have a little more time and leeway to be more creative with our runplays.

[Philagape]

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Or maybe they are admitting that Fairchild didn't have a clue and they don't want to go down that road again.

Does that mean they'll never again have an overall offensive coordinator under Ralph?