Re: Serious question for a minute

fresh air to Clemson...a renewed excitement on offense. When you combined his philosophy with the weapons we've had on our roster, it was a brilliant spectacle. I kinda feel like Morris was a mad scientist though. I feel like he was willing to try just about anything as far as play calling goes...even trick plays when, at the moment, it didn't feel like we needed it.

I'm not short changing Morris at all. I think he's an awesome guy/coach and his energy and passion for the HUNH no doubt gets the kids fired-up and willing to accumulate those snaps and yardage Morris was after. But, I feel like we all knew Morris' tenure would be like a firework wear sparks would fly and then he'd move on to his dream of being a HC. I think the guys we have in place are slightly less mad scientist-ish and have a more balanced formula for our offense. I just feel like it's in good hands with Elliot and Scott. I think the OU game kinda proved that... and if it didn't, that'd be one heck of an outlier...

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Apr 9, 2015, 5:39 PM

I think the OK game was evidence of the ability of our Co-OC's, and I don't expect a drop off at all...I actually expect more consistency and better execution. Granted they had time to prepare for the OK game and CS strengths, they showed no moment is too big. I imagine with 9 months to prepare, and two winnable games to begin the season that they will be more than ready, and have quality experience. TE and JS are much more intelligent and rational than your average football coach. CM brought in a scheme that fit the talent we had here at Clemson, and kudos to DS for the hire, but CM wasn't a football coach as much as he was an innovator...a HS guru who's scheme was successful. He was successful his first 2 seasons, but after that he became too predictable, and when defenses made adjustments, he couldn't successfully adapt on the fly...almost like he put a playlist in during prep week and wasn't successful at adjusting when it didn't work or didn't fit our players skill set. That hurt us big time against thUGA, and GT. I'm very excited about the potential of our OC's and I know they will perform well. Before you know it schools will come knocking for JS and TE. Not only will they be great coaches, but they are great recruiters as well.