Thursday November 5, 2015
Georgia: Refuting Dan Wolken's report that he wanted to fire Mark Richt last year, Georgia AD Greg McGarity told Seth Emerson and USA Today, "There isn't one ounce of truth to that. That is not right." Emerson adds that he, along with other UGA beat writers, were unaware of any such talks last year, "at no time did any sources indicate that McGarity wanted to make a change."
Detroit Lions: Adam Schefter reports that the Lions have fired GM Martin Mayhew and President Tom Lewand. Schefter adds that owernship is meeting with Jim Caldwell now. Ownership has spoken...Sheldon White will serve as acting GM and no additional coaching staff changes being made at this time. The Lions fired their OC and offensive line coaches early last week.
Georgia: In addition to our report below, USA Today's Dan Wolken just noted that per "multiple people who have insight into the situation", Jeremy Pruitt almost certainly will not be back. Wolken asserts that Pruitt's relationship with Richt and with university administrators "has grown toxic". Wolken adds, "If Richt stays, it will be with a coaching staff that looks very different as first-year OC Brian Schottenheimer has also been viewed as a problem." Wolken adds that AD Greg McGarity wanted to fire Richt after last season but was overruled by University President Jere Morehead. Richt was ultimately given an extension.
Minnesota: Bruce Feldman is reporting that he is hearing "more & more this week that there is a lot of key support for interim head coach Tracy Claeys to keep the" job full-time.
Purdue: Darrell Hazell will return as head coach next season. Pat Forde of Yahoo reported this last night and this AM ESPN's Brett McMurphy has the same report.
Jacksonville State head coach John Grass smashing a pumpkin, pre-game in the locker room got his guys fired up
Nebraska: Chancellor Harvey Perlman told the Star Herald that they are working on an extension for athletic director Shawn Eichorst. Eichorst is in the third year of a five-year contract.
Southern Oregon's 20 Personnel Double Post Concept:In last season's NAIA national championship campaign, SOU threw for 5,316 yards with 49 passing touchdowns. With averages of 379.7 yards a game and 14.2 yards per catch, the Raiders have led the nation in passing the last three seasons. X&O Labs worked exclusively with passing game coordinator Matt Adkins to detail what continues to be his most productive pass concept (and one he uses at least two times per game), the double post from his 20 personnel grouping. Coach Adkins details the route progression, the quarterback read progression and the five built-in tags he uses to protect the scheme against common defensive adjustments. Read Coach Adkins' X&O Labs clinic report here.
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