Great move by Fitz to help fortify an area that can always use some improvement. Another outstanding move by NU.
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Great move by Fitz to help fortify an area that can always use some improvement. Another outstanding move by NU.
So why isn't he named the OL coach and give Cushing a desk job?Who cares? All I know is that this guy is coming to work with our OL in some capacity. Not to mention he was born in Evanston, starred at Glenbrook South and played his college ball in Ann Arbor (won’t hold that against him). I’m stoked.
So why isn't he named the OL coach and give Cushing a desk job?
So why isn't he named the OL coach and give Cushing a desk job?
According to Wikipedia, Anderson has previous NFL coaching experience.
He was the assistant OL coach for the Buffalo Bills in 2015 when their offensive line that paved the way to 2,432 yards rushing, 152 yards rushing per game, 4.8 yards per attempt, and 19 rushing touchdowns; all marks were best in the NFL on the season.
Interesting side note: the Bills OL coach at that time - former NU OL coach, Aaron Kromer.
That's probably not a coincidence. Fitz hires people that he has first hand experience with or guys that are highly recommended by his network. I suspect the Kromer connection was vital. I also think this has the potential to be more that just a one year arrangement.
Looks like Anderson coached under Jeff Genyk at Eastern Michigan back in 2008 as well.
A Quality Control Analyst helps the coaches, but is not permitted to coach on the field and, I believe, cannot interact directly with players. It's also a way for coaches "in transition" to maintain their skills.What does a Quality Control Analyst do?
What does a Quality Control Analyst do?
Basically everything except actually coach on the field. Film review, game planning, etc.
You’re such a freakin’ Debbie downer...someone needs to give you a hug. It must really suck to never be satisfied. Sheesh.
He can't coach on the field during games, correct? I believe he can coach during practice. Can he sit in the coaches box and provide feedback during a game?
Another complimentary article about Anderson's three year stint with the Bills. Also worth noting that Arkansas OL Frank Ragnow was a highly thought of first round pick in the recently completed NFL draft.
http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2016/01/09/asst-ol-coach-anderson-leaves-for-arkansas/
Would that be a "Cushy" desk job?So why isn't he named the OL coach and give Cushing a desk job?
willy and others who continue bashing Cushing, this is becoming ridiculous and unfair. Apparently, Cushing was good at coaching Slater and Doles, but not others. Also, our OL played very well during our 8 game winning streak. (350 yards rushing in a bowl game certainly supports that notion.} I'm happy to have this new guy, but having a good offensive line is mostly a function of how well we recruit.So why isn't he named the OL coach and give Cushing a desk job?
willy and others who continue bashing Cushing, this is becoming ridiculous and unfair. Apparently, Cushing was good at coaching Slater and Doles, but not others. Also, our OL played very well during our 8 game winning streak. (350 yards rushing in a bowl game certainly supports that notion.} I'm happy to have this new guy, but having a good offensive line is mostly a function of how well we recruit.
Maybe he’ll study and work hard, like Jerry Brown did, and become a good coach. After all, those same posters anointed him the worst DBack coach in history, right before the Cats fielded their lockdown secondary.
It’s amazing how good a coach can become in just a couple of years.
Agreed, and my point exactly. Once again we're on the same page!... and how good players can make a coach look better.
Agreed, and my point exactly. Once again we're on the same page!
That's a big dude. Maybe he's going to BE the offensive line.Who cares? All I know is that this guy is coming to work with our OL in some capacity. Not to mention he was born in Evanston, starred at Glenbrook South and played his college ball in Ann Arbor (won’t hold that against him). I’m stoked.
No arguing with that 1-2 punch of knowledge and wisdom.
Anderson is a great addition and the announcement timing while Rouse is on campus couldn’t be better. I don’t know how good Rouse is. His film is sketchy at best. But he is a physical specimen unlike any OLM we have recruited since Daryl Ashmore. He is also the most sought after OL official visitor since Matt O’Dwyer and Trai Essex. The addition of Anderson sends a strong message to Rouse and others that we are serious about putting OLM in the League again.
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“Sketchy?” No. He’s a big, athletic dude. That’s what an OT recruit is supposed to look like.
Interesting. It appears he was born in Evanston, played high school ball at Glenbrook South, and was an all-B1G center at Michigan. Some coaching experience in the NFL prior to the stint at Arkansas. Seems to make a lot of sense.
Mustard's dogs rule.This is an interesting article about him and his Northwestern ties.
http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2017/aug/08/visit-in-illinois-turned-ua-s-way-20170-1/
So from the available HUDL film you can tell how athletic he is? Details please. What have you seen and what does it tell you about the athleticism needed to justify his top notch offers? I don’t doubt it. I just don’t see it on film. A stark contrast to how obvious it was in the Foster and Gelotte film, even though neither have Rouse’s elite offers.
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Great to have a GBS Titan in the coaching family. The Andersons are legends at Pfingston and Lake.
Your right, I don't see everything through purple glasses. Your a knowledgeable football guy, so tell me if you would rather have a OL coach who played at Michigan, coached at Arkansas and the NFL or one who didn't play Div. I football and coached at Univ. of Chicago. Be honest, now.You’re such a freakin’ Debbie downer...someone needs to give you a hug. It must really suck to never be satisfied. Sheesh.
He said the film he saw was sketchy not the recruit“Sketchy?” No. He’s a big, athletic dude. That’s what an OT recruit is supposed to look like.