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Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 01-10-2019, 11:35 PM:
 
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Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 01-11-2019, 12:05 AM:
 
I've really been hard on coach, but I'm glad he's staying.
 
Posted by boomdaddy (Member # 2644) on 01-11-2019, 01:22 AM:
 
My biggest pet peeve was not throwing 5-10 yard passes to the future pro tight end, giving the QB some confidence. Didn't see the progression of Wilson. Yes, they won. But next season, there is no Snell. Wilson will have to throw more.

But, when it comes down to it, they won 10 games.

If Terry Wilson makes a big jump next season, Kentucky could have a more wide open offense, and the RBs won't be facing a D that knows they can load the box against the run.

Gran was pass happy at Cincy, but he didn't have a RB like Snell. We could see a more balanced attack, next season. Go Cats!

[ 01-11-2019, 01:26 AM: Message edited by: boomdaddy ]
 
Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 01-11-2019, 11:00 AM:
 
Two thoughts on this:

(1) It is remarkable that Gran would turn down such a salary AND the chance to run the offense for one of college footballs elite programs. That says volumes about what Gran thinks of the future at UK.

(2) If Kirby Smart thinks Gran is that good, why are we constantly grumbling and complaining about play calling, playing it safe, etc? Gran proved himself at Cincinnati, was just validated by being offered a prestigious position at Georgia, and developed an amazingly effective offense with sub-par talent at UK. I think he really is one of the best OCs out there.
 
Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 01-11-2019, 01:53 PM:
 
[QUOTE] [/2) If Kirby Smart thinks Gran is that good, why are we constantly grumbling and complaining about play calling, playing it safe, etc?QUOTE]

Pretty simple explanation Tip. All of us coaches here on The Cats Domain know a whole lot more about football and basketball than those clowns who get paid to coach. Far as I know, the coaches in the other sports know their stuff.
 
Posted by Trey Ball (Member # 332) on 01-12-2019, 04:13 PM:
 
Did Jim Chaney leave Georgia? I guess I didn't realize that. He is an offensive genius. He was Joe Tiller's offensive coordinator and receivers coach when my brother-in-law played at Purdue. Crazy smart offensive mind.

EDIT: I can see why Chaney left UGA. UT is paying him $4.8MM to be the offensive coordinator. Wow. he was making $950k at UGA.

[ 01-12-2019, 04:16 PM: Message edited by: Trey Ball ]
 
Posted by EnterpriseCat (Member # 2881) on 01-12-2019, 05:57 PM:
 
I guess Gran really showed his coaching acumen by winning 10 games with a qb who isn’t very accurate. He knew Snell was the key to our offense and he stuck with the game plan. We’ll need all of his coaching smarts to be a potent offense next year. I still believe we’ll be a pretty good offense, but it’s going to be tough not having Benny. I’m glad he stayed.
 
Posted by EnterpriseCat (Member # 2881) on 01-12-2019, 08:36 PM:
 
I guess Gran really showed his coaching acumen by winning 10 games with a qb who isn’t very accurate. He knew Snell was the key to our offense and he stuck with the game plan. We’ll need all of his coaching smarts to be a potent offense next year. I still believe we’ll be a pretty good offense, but it’s going to be tough not having Benny. I’m glad he stayed.
 


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