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Jim Bollman (Stay calm and run Dave)

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We already have a VERY capable coach of offensive linemen on this staff.

Just his name isnt Bollman, and he has no responsibilities in our offensive line.

Think Miami of Ohio, and think recruiter...
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yeah- I thought he was supposed to be coaching the OT's or something wierd like that.
 
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FKAGobucks877 said:
Bollman uses that bullshit "zone blocking" technique (if you can call it a technique). I believe he even uses zone blocking on running plays, which is why he doesn't use the sled. One would think, however, after years of dismal failure, one would change their style.
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Zone blocking is a good thing, but you still need the technique that you work on with the sled.
 
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This just makes me believe that Bollman does absolutely nothing for this program. He doesn't call the plays he obviously doesn't coach the o-line. So what does he do for this team? I think Tressel just has him around so he has somebody who is a yes man to what ever he wants to do on offense. I think we need an O coordinator that will challenge Tressel's play calling and we need an actual o-line coach.
 
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Hell lets get real crazy and switch it up.. a team would freak out if we actuall came out and punched them in the mouth....do that for a while get DL to stop shooting the gaps then bam hit them with the zone. Hell there might be a hole that head to the ground Lydell could see...


UNREAL!!!
 
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I'm one big homer for sure, but after watching inferior team talent move the ball on our above average D, I firmly believe Tressel's offensive (pun intended) run game needs an overwhelming return to power run basics. One had to be blind not to note how vigorous the NW charge was by their OL...in to our D 3 feet before their RB hit the gap. Much of the evening, our OL appeared lethargic and out-manned. I can't believe these major needed adjustments aren't a subject of arguements at film breakdowns.

To think we have a stable of swift, heavy RBs and FBs that can't gain 2 to 3 yards on demand is amazing. An apparent problem has now blossomed into a laughable spectacle.
 
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exhawg said:
Zone blocking is a good thing, but you still need the technique that you work on with the sled.
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Zone blocking only works if you are also able to fire off the ball and drive your man. Zone blocking works if it is a complex scheme. Our zone blocking shouldnt even be employed by a high school team.

Watch Denver's OL to see how zone blocking should work. They zone block, but they fire off the ball and smack people in the face. Clinton Portis looked like a star in denver. now aside from one good run in the opener, he looks average at washington, conversely, quentin griffin is looking solid in denver.
 
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I defer to those that understand lineman play much better than me... but it's October and there's no way you can switch blocking schemes mid-stream... correct? that's gotta be a spring ball all the way to opening game thing...

you should be able to light fire crackers up their ass however...
 
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NJ-Buckeye said:
I defer to those that understand lineman play much better than me... but it's October and there's no way you can switch blocking schemes mid-stream... correct? that's gotta be a spring ball all the way to opening game thing...

you should be able to light fire crackers up their ass however...
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Its hard to change philosphies mid swing. But it couldn't hurt to pull out the most basic tools of training and start using the damn thing. Could you imagine trying to teach linebackers without tackling dummies or wideouts with out making them run?
 
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it's not a matter of switching schemes necessarily. it's a matter of getting these guys to play with proper form. it doesnt matter what scheme you have, if you play high and soft, and dont control the line of scrimmage, you are going to get beat.
 
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It may be too late for this year, but at the end of the year it would be a good ideal for Bollman to have his resume ready. No way he should return. I worry that JT will not be willing to pull the trigger however. It is getting to be obsurd.
 
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if you look at bollman's resume, it really wont help him. his zone blocking scheme worked at ysu, and somewhat at akron.

then look at his time in the pros and at msu. nick saban packed his bags for him he hated that scheme so badly.

bollman's 1AA scheme and coaching did fine at 1AA YSU, but it doesnt cut it with the big boys.
 
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While I certainly share the frustration with our offense there is a bit of a mystery here. Bollman is an experienced coach. As soldier pointed out we now have on our staff John Peterson who is credited with the remarkable Oline Miami had the past few years (and now coaches TEs BTW).

Now we posters at the Planet are all agreed that we - with our total lack of experience coaching Oline - can see something obvious that Bollman, Peterson, and JT are incapable of figuring out for themselves.

Can it really be that simple?

And let's not forget that three of our OL from last season developed well enough the last three seasons to get drafted into the NFL.

Again, I am not saying there isn't a problem and that the way the Oline is performing is not part of that problem. But let's not jump on a comment about sleds made by a Fullback from 30 years ago and say "Aha, what fools we have for coaches!"
 
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