Makes no sense dude. We averaged running 2.6 plays per minute in time of possession in 06. This year we are averaging running 2.1 plays per minute in time of possession. How that can be described as faster play calling is beyond my comprehension. We are actually running less plays per minute THIS year. Anyway, no need to argue about something this trivial. My only point originally was that someone mentioned Crowton running plays faster and running more plays than Jimbo and its just not true.
Well if you're going to bring cogent additional facts into this, then I'm not going to even dignify this with a response.
Jimbo is a well-respected as an OC, and undeniably did some great things here. But things seemed to stagnate here the last couple of years, especially considering the firepower that he was working with. Whether that was attributed to differences with other members of the coaching staff or not, he still seemed to be underachieving. Crowton showcased himself to the world last night, cementing his name as one of the best around. The offensive explosion was a long time coming in the eyes of many Tiger fans. He seems to be able to harness the strength and speed of our offense like Jimbo simply could not.
So the part left out was that: he ranked second in LSU history in total yards (5,826), and yards per game (448.2). Anyone know off the top of their heads which LSU OC beat him? Other tidbits: 2007 was only the sixth time in school history that LSU’s offense has featured a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer in the same season. When Crowton was at Oregon, his 2006 Oregon offense ranked No. 9 in the nation in total offense, averaging 422.8 yards per game, which included 241 through the air and 182 on the ground. Oregon led the Pac-10 in both total offense and rushing. In his first year with Oregon in 2005, Crowton produced an offense that tallied the second-highest totals in school history in passing yards (304.5 per game) and points (34.5 per game). The Ducks ranked No. 8 in the nation in passing, No. 12 in scoring and No. 18 in total offense. When Crowton was at BYU, BYU's 2001 offense led the nation in total offense (542.9 per game) and scoring (46.8 per game). As for that quote about Crowton as the OC for the Chicago Bears, that was verbatim. While HC at La Tech: Their 1998 offense ranked No. 1 in the nation in passing yards with a 432.1 average and No. 2 in the nation in total offense, averaging 542 yards per game. Thier 1997 offense ranked No. 3 in the nation in passing (360.5 per game) and No. 3 in the national in total offense (496.0 per game). Crowton has coached six quarterbacks who have gone on to be selected in the NFL Draft. The guy also has four girls and three boys. The Mormons today are like the old-school Catholics with the big family thing.
Look, I was never a big fan of Fisher. In fact, when we hired Miles, one thing I wasn't sure about was his decision to keep Fisher. When Miles hired Crowton, I researched it, and I was impressed. But no, I don't remember what I learned from my Crowton research, I just remember being excited about him as our OC. He didn't disappoint. I don't see a lot of Tiger Fans giving him credit, not even on here in the past when I've talked about how awesome Crowton is for us. Really, the only other TF person I've seen who thinks Crowton is as awesome as I do is Istsl (Izzy, whatever). If we ever lose Crowton as our OC, I imagine I'll be pretty disappointed (assuming Crowton stays awesome). I hope we are paying that guy very well. With Fisher, I was glad he left (in fact, I wouldn't have been surprised if Miles asked him to leave).
I think Crowton's awsomeness is talked about all the time but it usually is in the format of a dialogue.:lol: I think you can see a few post just yesterday about him. Just a joke based on all the old stuff brought up that is old news.:grin: Why are you talking about Fisher now.:huh:
