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Crowton on Ridley
Posted on 12/18/09 at 11:53 am
Posted on 12/18/09 at 11:53 am
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The following week, LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson said the decision to not give Ridley the ball was in part because of offensive coordinator Gary Crowton not being familiar with what Ridley could do in certain situations.
Folks, here's two of the main problems I see with the LSU offense.
First, how in the hell can Crowton not know what Ridley is capable of doing? The kid's been in the system since Crowton arrived. Does the guy sleep through practice? Do the RBs not practice catching the football and running routes? Does he not talk to the RB coach? WTH?
And, second, Crowton has this notion that only certain players can do certain things, thus he substitutes for situations making it easier for defenses to know what's coming. Why can't he just leave a RB in for a series, regardless of the situation and call plays based upon the personnel on the field? Obviously there are some exceptions, but he seems to substitute on every damn play.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 12/18/09 at 11:54 am to mtntiger
Crowton = unemployed after the bowl game.
Posted on 12/18/09 at 11:56 am to Slinger16
Crowton to Nebraska? 
Posted on 12/18/09 at 11:58 am to mtntiger
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offensive coordinator Gary Crowton not being familiar with what Ridley could do in certain situations.
Could you say this about any other offensive coordinator?
Posted on 12/18/09 at 11:58 am to LSUisOVER9000
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Crowton to Nebraska?
not crazy about Nebraska..but I can't wish that on them.
how about USC ?
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:00 pm to Chimlim
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Could you say this about any other offensive coordinator?
What does this even mean?
Ridley is a RB. I'd assume that if Crowton were to call a running play he would understand that Ridley could AT LEAST run with the football.
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:01 pm to rbdallas
We have personnel formations that bring with them ONE PLAY and ONE PLAY ONLY....
if we can figure it out from the TV,
...we know other coordinators can see it also.
if we can figure it out from the TV,
...we know other coordinators can see it also.
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:07 pm to Slinger16
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Crowton = unemployed after the bowl game.
GAWD I hope so
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:13 pm to Slinger16
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Crowton = unemployed after the bowl game
And to think, last year we had Crowton and Malveto roaming the sidelines at the same time.
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:16 pm to Slinger16
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Crowton = unemployed after the bowl game.
+1
and stompinleo will be dead fricking wrong
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:17 pm to biglego
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last year we had Crowton and Malveto roaming the sidelines at the same time.
I don't think mallory was on the sidelines
but yeah, I get your point
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:19 pm to TheDoc
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and stompinleo will be dead fricking wrong
Isn't it odd that when LSU does something to improve itself some people get pissed off?
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:22 pm to Slinger16
I think he's close to the situation myself
relation or otherwise to crowton
how anyone could defend gary crowton is beyond me
relation or otherwise to crowton
how anyone could defend gary crowton is beyond me
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:26 pm to mtntiger
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And, second, Crowton has this notion that only certain players can do certain things, thus he substitutes for situations making it easier for defenses to know what's coming. Why can't he just leave a RB in for a series, regardless of the situation and call plays based upon the personnel on the field? Obviously there are some exceptions, but he seems to substitute on every damn play.
I could not agree with this anymore. It is so damn tranparent what we are gonig to do based on the personnel he brings in. ALso, no wonder these players (Shepard) only know a few different plays and line up in the wrong spot.
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:27 pm to biglego
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Crowton = unemployed after the bowl game
And to think, last year we had Crowton and Malveto roaming the sidelines at the same time
Shoot, this actually makes Les a better coach than most think for overcoming
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:28 pm to Tiger in NY
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Shoot, this actually makes Les a better coach than most think for overcoming
Not really. Les hired these clowns.
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:31 pm to mtntiger
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First, how in the hell can Crowton not know what Ridley is capable of doing? The kid's been in the system since Crowton arrived. Does the guy sleep through practice? Do the RBs not practice catching the football and running routes? Does he not talk to the RB coach? WTH?
+ 1
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And, second, Crowton has this notion that only certain players can do certain things, thus he substitutes for situations making it easier for defenses to know what's coming
+2
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:32 pm to Slinger16
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I'd assume that if Crowton were to call a running play he would understand that Ridley could AT LEAST run with the football.
Apparently there are certain situations where Crowton has no idea what Ridley can do. Which is not a good sign. Is Crowton at practice? If so, are they getting all they can out of Ridley, or just using him for only a certain type of play?
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:32 pm to rbdallas
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not crazy about Nebraska..but I can't wish that on them.
how about USC ?
couldnt do that to good Ole Bo...wanna see him whip TX and OU...Now Pete, I would love it...
Posted on 12/18/09 at 12:43 pm to mtntiger
This is a shame, but strangely enough, I'm not surprised.
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