It's Norvell

[Juan]

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[Juan]

I have begun to tilt in the direction myself.

We will see.

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[Juan]

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[Sirhornsalot]

Does that mean that Wick and Watson are just pissed about the change or that they are at odds with each other??

I see no way Watson is back next year. He's a $500,000.00 a year QB coach now. That's not gonna last.

I think they understand the change. I would imagine Wick has some resentment for Watson as Wick's probably feeling like he's been asked to do what he's not good at doing (pro O) and now it's bitten him in the butt. So I imagine there's some blame being cast back and forth in their minds. That's just me speculating though.

Wick's also pretty frustrated with the lawsuit thing, I'd imagine.

Agree, can't see Watson returning.

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

Shawn Watson's Out, Jay Norvell's In - Now what for the Texas Longhorns?http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2015/9/9/9284073/watsons-out-norvells-in-now-what#comments

A reset at offensive coordinator offers a good chance to re-examine the key components of the OC's role with an eye towards what Texas can be right now and should be going forward.

 

[CharcoalPuppy]

I have begun to tilt in the direction myself.

We will see.

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Yep.

 

[Juan]

Shawn Watson's Out, Jay Norvell's In - Now what for the Texas Longhorns?

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2015/9/9/9284073/watsons-out-norvells-in-now-what#comments

We have several speedy playmakers on offense. Get them the ball.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Shawn Watson's Out, Jay Norvell's In - Now what for the Texas Longhorns?

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2015/9/9/9284073/watsons-out-norvells-in-now-what#comments

Good read, thanks for posting

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

Good read, thanks for posting

After reading that article, I can't envision Texas having ideal personnel for any of the 5 offenses listed. It's gonna be a patchwork quilt all season!

 

[Juan]

That was a good article

(1) We need to simplify as much as possible for Heard, and scheme to his strengths

(2) Gray gets triple the carries against Rice

(3) Put the ball in the hands of Burt and Daje

(4) Get McNeal on the field

 

[Juan]

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[BevoBlake]

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I liked Lorenzo's response. 

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Oh, Twitter.

 

[doc longhorn]

I said this on another site.

What if, in fact, Watson is the best OC on the staff?

I'm telling you, folks, Norvell scares me to death.

 

[Juan]

I said this on another site.

What if, in fact, Watson is the best OC on the staff?

I'm telling you, folks, Norvell scares me to death.

He and Heupel put together the game plan when Trevor Knight kicked Bama's butt in the Sugar Bowl (2013 season).

Honestly, our offense is already last in the NCAA.  The floor has been set.  As a factual matter, it cannot get worse.

 

[java]

At least he has qb's throwing to receivers, doc. How would they ever develop chemistry if they never practice plays together?

 

[tejasrulz]

Our offense is currently dead last in college football, so can he really do any worse?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I said this on another site.

What if, in fact, Watson is the best OC on the staff?

I'm telling you, folks, Norvell scares me to death.

I'll play.

What if, in fact, Strong said no Watson is my friend and I will not make a change?

That's called insanity. Does that not scare you to death?

What if, in fact, Strong moved Traylor to OC instead? Fresh off a high school career?

That's called a high risk (my preferred option, but Charlie is better than I at this). Does that not scare you to death?

There's no way safer way out of this mess than what Charlie has chosen to do. I personally like Traylor better, but Norvell has more skins on the wall at higher caliber competition.

Nothing scared me more than the idea of not making a change with Watson. I'm also scared we'll see Swoopes under center in the first quarter.

 

[Juan]

I'll play.

What if, in fact, Strong said no Watson is my friend and I will not make a change?

That's called insanity. Does that not scare you to death?

Here's a bigger picture 'doomsday' scenario.

At some point (probably already happened), Patterson starts to game theory that that if Strong goes down, he takes Steve with him, for a clean sweep.

So Patterson gives Strong the Watson treatment just to keep his own job.

I have no idea how many years this might set us back.  It's impossible to know since it would dependent upon the next coach (Herman/Morris?)

 

[Hiphopopotamos]

I'll play.

What if, in fact, Strong said no Watson is my friend and I will not make a change?

That's called insanity. Does that not scare you to death?

What if, in fact, Strong moved Traylor to OC instead? Fresh off a high school career?

That's called a high risk (my preferred option, but Charlie is better than I at this). Does that not scare you to death?

There's no way safer way out of this mess than what Charlie has chosen to do. I personally like Traylor better, but Norvell has more skins on the wall at higher caliber competition.

Nothing scared me more than the idea of not making a change with Watson. I'm also scared we'll see Swoopes under center in the first quarter.

FWIW - a couple of the pay sites have reported that the offensive game-planning has basically shifted from a Watson/Wickline collaboration designed around Swoopes, to a Norvell/Traylor designed game plan focusing on Jerrod Heard.  Although Norvell will be the final play caller its being reported that Traylos is going to be much more involved in the game planning leading up to the game and on game day.  Traylor and Norvell have apparently developed a very good working relationship.

I think it was a smart move naming Norvell the play-caller, but having Traylor be very involved in the development of the offense around Heard.