Will Mullen have the same emphasis on Special Teams that Meyer had?

[jdh5484]

According to Football Outsiders: Miss State

# 107 in Kickoff return efficiency, # 51 in Kickoff efficiency

# 14 in Punt return efficiency, # 42 in Punt efficiency

# 30 overall Special teams which includes FGs etc.
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Florida only ranked # 104 overall on Special teams and that was due to FG efficiency. Our punt return and kickoff return stats were right near the bottom of FBS.

One of the best punters and FG kicker ever and our special teams stats still sucked. We've had, back to back, two of the most inept HCs ever.

 

[itsgr82bag8r]

No but Chris Rainey has several.

They only count if you know about them.

 

[TLB]

I mentioned in another thread that Mullen was with Meyer at Bowling Green and Utah. He’s seen the major emphasis that Meyer had on Special Teams and how important it is. Do you think he’ll have that same focus? Does anyone know anything about the play of the Special Teams at MSU under Mullen?

Discuss.

I don't know what his ST was at MSU, though I appreciate others posting such information. THAT would be a better indicator of DM's intentions with ST at UF than what he may have picked up from CUM. DM is his own man, his own coach with his own philosophy and priorities. IF he picked up anything from Meyer, it would have shown at MSU. I do not expect a return of Meyer level priority for ST, I expect an MSU level of priority for our ST but with slightly better talent.

 

[ChiefGator]

He better. I seem to remember a couple of things he better do.

Some starters will be playing on special teams, it is that important.

We need to have a strong walk on program especially focused on military vets.

Loosing both kickers means they better have or get replacements.

Now with so many hurt and the idiot 9 it is difficult to play special teams well, although NFL teams seem to do it.

 

[Egor's Assistant]

I remember Urbs used to really emphasize Special Teams. I think he got his start as a Special Teams Coach or sumthin. He'd tell all those 4 and 5-Star high school kids he was stacking that the fastest way on the field was to excel on Special Teams. Whining about not getting enough snaps, go make a play on kick coverage. Man, those teams were Champions. We'll see if Coach Mullen can replicate the success.

 

[jdh5484]

I remember Urbs used to really emphasize Special Teams. I think he got his start as a Special Teams Coach or sumthin. He'd tell all those 4 and 5-Star high school kids he was stacking that the fastest way on the field was to excel on Special Teams. Whining about not getting enough snaps, go make a play on kick coverage. Man, those teams were Champions. We'll see if Coach Mullen can replicate the success.

Spot on.

 

[ncargat1]

This from 2015 (does this look familiar?)

 

[Zambo]

WTF are you fielding that inside the 10...

Well you have to field SOME punts. And we damn sure don't field the ones that land at the 30.

 

[rogdochar]

What I liked in ncargat's video is Mullen's sideline involvement = he looks to be immediately checking field position, checking the clock, for putting together the possible offensive playcalls to hit'em with next. That's not anything like the Zen detachment we've had for years.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

This from 2015 (does this look familiar?)

I wasn't aware you were allowed to score against Arky.

 

[gators4224]

I dont have extensive knowledge in the history of UF punt returners, but Brandon James has to be close to first on that list, right? That guy was electric.

 

[jdh5484]

They only count if you know about them.

It only counts if THEY know about you!

 

[jdh5484]

I dont have extensive knowledge in the history of UF punt returners, but Brandon James has to be close to first on that list, right? That guy was electric.

Other teams had to game plan around him. Meyers special teams were a huge part of his success.

 

[rogdochar]

I dont have extensive knowledge in the history of UF punt returners, but Brandon James has to be close to first on that list, right? That guy was electric.

Hear, hear! We need anothern like James -- fearless. sure handed, fast, uncanny canny field vision.
If we get juco Heath (4.24 40 speed) and flip Shwartz from Auburn then that's a good start. I'm sure UF's modern-dance teachers can show them the "hip-commitment" required for shiptiness, show'em how to bust a move. Plus, I think learning to do that "pop" might make them a bit more immune to injury.= thinkin' outside the box.

When I was at UF in '63 the football coach had O&D linemen taking trampoline & ballet. I know, but ballet teaches stalwart balance when being assaulted by a flying ballerina. = Thinking outside the box. For arm and hand strength for handstrength & body-balance reactions, I'd like to see WRs & linemen & LBs work on the pommel horse. Besides the obvious muscles development, their brains would establish a superrior weight-shift biofeedback useful in keeping the blocks or throwing a blocker aside.

I think it's been shown that "real-life" tasks enlist muscles that weight-room rote lifting doesn't call forth. That's mostly in the past, when young boys were farmhands before they played at football... also contruction work, lumber yard etc - not that "couch-city" slinkin' video game thumb development of today.

 

[5-Star Finger]

He was too busy focusing on getting the TEs involved I guess...oh, wait...

 

[jdh5484]

Hear, hear! We need anothern like James -- fearless. sure handed, fast, uncanny canny field vision.
If we get juco Heath (4.24 40 speed) and flip Shwartz from Auburn then that's a good start. I'm sure UF's modern-dance teachers can show them the "hip-commitment" required for shiptiness, show'em how to bust a move. Plus, I think learning to do that "pop" might make them a bit more immune to injury.= thinkin' outside the box.

When I was at UF in '63 the football coach had O&D linemen taking trampoline & ballet. I know, but ballet teaches stalwart balance when being assaulted by a flying ballerina. = Thinking outside the box. For arm and hand strength for handstrength & body-balance reactions, I'd like to see WRs & linemen & LBs work on the pommel horse. Besides the obvious muscles development, their brains would establish a superrior weight-shift biofeedback useful in keeping the blocks or throwing a blocker aside.

I think it's been shown that "real-life" tasks enlist muscles that weight-room rote lifting doesn't call forth. That's mostly in the past, when young boys were farmhands before they played at football... also contruction work, lumber yard etc - not that "couch-city" slinkin' video game thumb development of today.

If irc Herchel Walker took ballet.

 

[ChiefGator]

I dont have extensive knowledge in the history of UF punt returners, but Brandon James has to be close to first on that list, right? That guy was electric.

Yes he was but he also had a great blocking scheme to help him.

 

[MotownGator]

As far as motivations, maybe a couple of extra blunts.

Blunts for Punts?

 

[MTGator]

According to Football Outsiders: Miss State

# 107 in Kickoff return efficiency, # 51 in Kickoff efficiency

# 14 in Punt return efficiency, # 42 in Punt efficiency

# 30 overall Special teams which includes FGs etc.
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Florida only ranked # 104 overall on Special teams and that was due to FG efficiency. Our punt return and kickoff return stats were right near the bottom of FBS.

Good stuff @Gator Fever http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/feist