NCAA Football, 2016

[alfred russel]

So now we are back to the 4-5 year Notre Dame tradition of "ignore the second half the season to speculate on who the next coach should be". Congratulations to Brian Kelly for extending his run to 7 years, delaying the tradition by 2-3 years. It has been several coaching regimes since an ND coach had similar success, and it will likely be several more before this tenure is exceeded. In time the Kelly era will be remembered as the glory days, and a statue to Brian Kelly will be put in front of the stadium (though on windy days it will be used to stabilize practice field video towers).

[CountDeMoney]

It all comes down to Regis Philbin.  What does he think about Kelly?

[alfred russel]

It all comes down to Regis Philbin.  What does he think about Kelly?

I don't know about Regis, but it seems the players want Les Miles.

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2016/10/16/notre-dame-player-likes-tweets-suggesting-les-miles-should-replace-brian-kelly/92202350/

[grumbler]

Here's a guy who is earning his salary:  Michigan first-year defensive backs coach Brian Smith.

Michigan's passing defense leads in most categories (second in a few), but the stat that struck me was that the QBR when targeting CB Channing Stribling: a mere 9.6 (the 100th best QB has a rating of 48).  Targeting his stablemate Jourdan Lewis? 0.0

The only thing his defense doesn't do superlatively is get interceptions.  Even being superb there wouldn't be enough to get to the top of the pack, though; Florida has intercepted an amazing 10 of 140 passes thrown against them.

I love this defense.  Go Blue!

[Berkut]

I think Arizona is going to go after Harbaugh once they fire Rich Rod. I heard he wants to get back to the Pac-12.

[grumbler]

I think Arizona is going to go after Harbaugh once they fire Rich Rod. I heard he wants to get back to the Pac-12.

The guy they should be targeting is Michigan's Doc Brown as DC.  The guy is Harbaugh, only on defense and without the ambition to be a head coach.  His mantra is "aggression solves all problems." Last year his defense at BC.. BC!... led all defenses.  This year, with talent, his defenses have allowed opponents into the red zone six times in 6 games.  Opponents have converted ten total third downs in six games (12% of opportunities). That's against the fifth-hardest schedule to date.

I think RichRod can create the offense he needs there.  I think firing him would be a huge mistake.  Doc Brown is probably too happy where he is to lend a hand on defense, though.

[alfred russel]

I think Arizona should go after Brian Kelly. He seems to fit what they are looking for. Offensive minded coach. Former successful Big East coach, coming off a failed stint at a big time midwestern program.

What could go wrong?

[dps]

Last year his defense at BC.. BC!... led all defenses.

Last year's BC defense was one of the best ever;  when you consider the way offenses operate nowadays, maybe the best ever.  Too bad they didn't have an offense thensevles.

[katmai]

Here's a guy who is earning his salary:  Michigan first-year defensive backs coach Brian Smith.

Michigan's passing defense leads in most categories (second in a few), but the stat that struck me was that the QBR when targeting CB Channing Stribling: a mere 9.6 (the 100th best QB has a rating of 48).  Targeting his stablemate Jourdan Lewis? 0.0

The only thing his defense doesn't do superlatively is get interceptions.  Even being superb there wouldn't be enough to get to the top of the pack, though; Florida has intercepted an amazing 10 of 140 passes thrown against them.

I love this defense.  Go Blue!

pardon the ignorance, but where does one find such stats. Curious as how UDub's secondary fares.

[PDH]

I hope Wyoming can win a road game.  The end.

[MadBurgerMaker]

Man.  Teams are making Oregon eat shit as payback for the last few years.

[grumbler]

Here's a guy who is earning his salary:  Michigan first-year defensive backs coach Brian Smith.

Michigan's passing defense leads in most categories (second in a few), but the stat that struck me was that the QBR when targeting CB Channing Stribling: a mere 9.6 (the 100th best QB has a rating of 48).  Targeting his stablemate Jourdan Lewis? 0.0

The only thing his defense doesn't do superlatively is get interceptions.  Even being superb there wouldn't be enough to get to the top of the pack, though; Florida has intercepted an amazing 10 of 140 passes thrown against them.

I love this defense.  Go Blue!

pardon the ignorance, but where does one find such stats. Curious as how UDub's secondary fares.

The individual syays come from https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football/, specifically the article
https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football-ohio-state-vs-michigan-how-wolverines-hold-edge/

The team stats come from http://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs

[Ed Anger]

It was nice knowing Charlie Strong.

[grumbler]

It was nice knowing Charlie Strong.

I like Charlie Strong, so long as he isn't my team's coach.  Reminds me a lot of Brady Hoke from a personal standpoint, but a lot more intellectual.  He'll do well somewhere, but not at Texas.

[katmai]

The individual syays come from https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football/, specifically the article
https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football-ohio-state-vs-michigan-how-wolverines-hold-edge/

The team stats come from http://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs

Ah thanks, that was same place that had this
1. Sidney Jones, Washington

2016 coverage stats: Thrown at nine times, four receptions, 20 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT,
zero passes defensed, 12.0 QB rating when targeted.