Mike Sewak

[BirdofParadise]

_ I can respect that, but is the best we can do a Co-Offensive Line coach from an ACC team that just went 6-6, who was fired from his only head coaching job?

Look, I can understand that he may be an incredible football coach. He may have also been screwed at Georgia Southern. And if he gets the job, I will be behind him 100%. But, on paper, he is not impressive, IMO. _

Yes, they went 6-6. But last year they were in a BCS bowl.

And, I'm not buying this business of changing the offense means we have to wait to recruit to win.

We'll need a different kind of offensive lineman with the option. But the offensive line we have wasn't great this year. In fact, recruiting offensive linemen has been IMO the weakest point of our recruiting over the last decade. Remember that two of our most decorated OL (Fisher and Bustle) were walkons.

Unless we have some really good redshirts, I question whether this offensive line can help us win regardless of the offense we're running.

We didn't pass block OR run block very well this year.

[SlappyCajun]

_ Yes, they went 6-6. But last year they were in a BCS bowl.

And, I'm not buying this business of changing the offense means we have to wait to recruit to win.

We'll need a different kind of offensive lineman with the option. But the offensive line we have wasn't great this year. In fact, recruiting offensive linemen has been IMO the weakest point of our recruiting over the last decade. Remember that two of our most decorated OL (Fisher and Bustle) were walkons.

Unless we have some really good redshirts, I question whether this offensive line can help us win regardless of the offense we're running.

We didn't pass block OR run block very well this year. _

Point taken. I don't think it will take us any longer with him as opposed to others. I just think that you will not be able to get any solid QB or WR recruits. Obviously, the other side of the coin is that you should be able to get good running backs.

I just think on paper, R. Bustle had a better resume when we hired him. Although, Ricky did not have head coaching experience, this guys head coaching experience led to his eventual termination.

Agree with your statement about offensive linemen. Quick question. Did Coach Bustle and staff recruit and sign to a scholarship, any all conference lineman, offensive or defensive besides B. Cox and Jesse Newman?

[CajunProud]

Yes, they went 6-6. But last year they were in a BCS bowl.

And, I'm not buying this business of changing the offense means we have to wait to recruit to win.

We'll need a different kind of offensive lineman with the option. But the offensive line we have wasn't great this year. In fact, recruiting offensive linemen has been IMO the weakest point of our recruiting over the last
decade. Remember that two of our most decorated OL (Fisher and Bustle) were walkons.

Unless we have some really good redshirts, I question whether this offensive line can help us win regardless of the offense we're running.

We didn't pass block OR run block very well this year.

Wow. I can't believe I'm actually agreeing with you on something.

Just my .2, but whomever is the next head coach, they should seriously consider bringing in Ted Davidson at Acadiana as an offensive line coach. That is what he specializes in, and you can't argue with the success he has had, especially considering the fact that the veer is dependent on the blocking of the O line. It would also give UL a much needed tie to local recruits.




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[ragin91cajun]

_ We weren't as one dimensional as 10 pass attempts per game. And who are we going to be throwing to? I doubt Sturgetn and Bulter stick around for Sewak's type of offense. _

I don't understand why people are so worried about the wide receivers. Do you think Texas Tech fans groaned at Mike Leach for not bringing the nation's #1 tailback to Lubbock when his teams were throwing for 300-400 yards per game?

Quick question for the big Hudspeth fans. I have heard that he already has 4 or 5 coordinators lined up if he gets the job. Does anyone know who these guys might be? Hudspeth's the passing game coordinator at Mississippi State, so I assume his offense would be pass heavy. If he has a guy like the offensive coordinator at SFA lined up for the OC position, I could become a Hudspeth fanatic pretty quickly.

[zephyr]

_ I don't understand why people are so worried about the wide receivers. Do you think Texas Tech fans groaned at Mike Leach for not bringing the nation's #1 tailback to Lubbock when his teams were throwing for 300-400 yards per game?

Quick question for the big Hudspeth fans. I have heard that he already has 4 or 5 coordinators lined up if he gets the job. Does anyone know who these guys might be? Hudspeth's the passing game coordinator at Mississippi State, so I assume his offense would be pass heavy. If he has a guy like the offensive coordinator at SFA lined up for the OC position, I could become a Hudspeth fanatic pretty quickly. _

I don't know if we can assume anything about his philosophy. Miss St. doesn't pass that much and while I know he is not their OC, I don't know if that will mean he turns us into a pass happy offense. Of course, if our line run blocks as well as it did last year, we will likely have to pass.....A LOT...

[zephyr]

_ Yes, they went 6-6. But last year they were in a BCS bowl.

And, I'm not buying this business of changing the offense means we have to wait to recruit to win.

We'll need a different kind of offensive lineman with the option. But the offensive line we have wasn't great this year. In fact, recruiting offensive linemen has been IMO the weakest point of our recruiting over the last decade. Remember that two of our most decorated OL (Fisher and Bustle) were walkons.

Unless we have some really good redshirts, I question whether this offensive line can help us win regardless of the offense we're running.

We didn't pass block OR run block very well this year. _

I simply don't want to run the triple option as our primary offense. While it works in some cases, I'd much rather develop a more balanced attack and tough, rugged defense that doesn't give up many points. I'd rather see us run some more traditional sets, multiple back sets and pro sets using bootleg and playaction mixed in with what we already do now.

[duggie85]

_ Remember that two of our most decorated OL (Fisher and Bustle) were walkons.

BOP, do you know if Bustle and Fisher were qualified for TOPS? I'm just curious as to if they took TOPS to save scholarships or if they were true walk-ons. Thanks.

[Boomer]

_ Yes, they went 6-6. But last year they were in a BCS bowl.

And, I'm not buying this business of changing the offense means we have to wait to recruit to win.

We'll need a different kind of offensive lineman with the option. But the offensive line we have wasn't great this year. In fact, recruiting offensive linemen has been IMO the weakest point of our recruiting over the last decade. Remember that two of our most decorated OL (Fisher and Bustle) were walkons.

Unless we have some really good redshirts, I question whether this offensive line can help us win regardless of the offense we're running.

We didn't pass block OR run block very well this year. _

Why would any decent o-lineman (with a chance at pro ball) go to a option type program?????? Why would any great receiver go to an option school---I remember a former great UL receiver that was recruited by Oklahoma in their wishbone days----When asked why he wasn't blocking well he said if he wanted to block he would have signed with Oklahoma!!!!!---And finally why would a future pro QB want to run the option???? I think that it cuts your recruiting down big time!!!!!

[raginsaints]

_ I don't know if we can assume anything about his philosophy. Miss St. doesn't pass that much and while I know he is not their OC, I don't know if that will mean he turns us into a pass happy offense. Of course, if our line run blocks as well as it did last year, we will likely have to pass.....A LOT... _

http://www.roarlions.com/Lion_Sports...2008_FBYTD.pdf

[J-Town Cajun]

_ BOP, do you know if Bustle and Fisher were qualified for TOPS? I'm just curious as to if they took TOPS to save scholarships or if they were true walk-ons. Thanks. _

Fisher was a walk-on because all other colleges backed off because of a HS injury from what i was told. Bustle got a scholarship or walked on at Southeastern as a DE. He then transferred to UL and after not producing as a DE he became a pretty good lineman.