Coach Charlie Weis dropped a few bombs on the Fighting Irish football faithful Friday, stating—among other things—that he is relinquishing offense play calling duties to his offensive staff. This effectively allows Mike Haywood to do what his job title states he should: coordinate the offense.
Weis also announced that Jon Tenuta will coach the linebackers, moving defensive coordinator Corwin Brown back to work with the secondary. I believe this is a positive move, given the quality of linebacker play Georgia Tech exhibited over the past few seasons, along with the fact that Brown's experience in the NFL was coaching the secondary.
Weis mentioned the conversations that he had with both Brown and Tenuta before Tenuta was hired. They discussed their coaching relationship, how they would work and interact, and the responsibilities each would have going forward. All three agreed on the way things would work, believing that only good would come of the situation despite Tenuta having less responsibility and no playcalling duties.
The move by Weis to give up playcalling duties is puzzling, given his background as an offensive coordinator, developing a reputation for being one of the most innovative offensive minds in the NFL while working under Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots. Weis is an exceptional play caller not only because he can scheme and attack opposing defenses, but also due to his innate ability to set up and call the perfect play, at the perfect time. It is this last characteristic of Weis' offensive play calling abilities that makes him one of the best in the business.
Ultimately, this decision by Weis leads to the following question: Does losing his offensive play calling prowess and scheming advantages outweigh the positives associated with this move?
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Trey Bradley about 1 year ago
I just hope he stays tight with the quarterbacks... Clausen needs the constant tutelage that Quinn got.
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Rolf Warth about 1 year ago
This is a prayer answered. Weis may have been a great play caller at New England, but he stunk up the stadium last year with his stupid offensive play calling. He needs to be like Bobby Bowden. Let his coordinators run the show.
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Sebastian about 1 year ago
I don't think this movie is too big a deal, necessarily. But it is welcome and I'm looking forward to the new season.
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Sean Crowe about 1 year ago
It's too much to oversee the offense, defense, special teams, coaching staff, personnel, AND call the plays. Very few can do it. Weis obviously can't. Good move on his part.
He's always welcome back in New England as an OC if the whole head coaching gig doesn't work out...
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