The Play Caller's Club

Summary

In this episode of the Play Callers Club, Coaches Dan Casey and Jake Hubenak discuss some of the most underrated offensive play callers in college football and the NFL. They highlight Rhett Lashlee at SMU, Mike Shanahan at Indiana, Joe Brady with the Buffalo Bills, and Zac Robinson with the Atlanta Falcons. Each coach has made significant impacts on their respective offenses, showcasing innovative strategies and effective player utilization. The conversation emphasizes the importance of adaptability, identity, and the ability to make the right decisions in high-pressure situations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Underrated Offensive Play Callers
02:44 Spotlight on Rhett Lashlee and SMU's Offense
05:35 Kevin Jennings: The Key to SMU's Success
08:51 Indiana's Rise: A New Offensive Identity
11:38 The Importance of Quarterback and Coordinator Sync
14:42 Innovative Run Game Strategies in College Football
24:01 The Importance of Experience in Quarterbacks
25:56 Underrated Play Callers in the NFL
31:58 Joe Brady's Impact on the Buffalo Bills
37:58 Zac Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons' Offense

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In this episode, Coach Dan Casey and Jake Hubenak conduct a midseason review of college football offenses, highlighting standout teams like Boise State, Iowa State, Clemson, and Penn State. They discuss the evolution of the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions' offenses, emphasizing the importance of coaching and team dynamics. The conversation also touches on the future of quarterbacking in the NFL, exploring the balance between elite quarterbacks and building strong rosters.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
01:08 Boise State is more than just the RB
10:15 Iowa State's Resurgence
15:30 Clemson's Offensive Evolution
26:56 Penn State & Andy Kotelnicki
33:19 Matt LaFleur COTY
42:11 The Detroit Lions' Offensive Mastery
49:00 The Evolving Role of Quarterbacks in the NFL

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In this episode, Coach Dan Casey discusses the offensive trends he observed in Week 1 of the NFL season and Week 2 of college football. He highlights the creative play designs and concepts used by teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. He also talks about the effectiveness of the GH counter bluff reverse play and the resurgence of dropback passing from under center. Additionally, he mentions the importance of quarterbacks diving instead of sliding for better protection and yardage. He concludes by discussing the success of the Sark screen, a throwback screen play with unique motion and boot action, and the evolution of RPOs with multiple level reads.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:13 Creative Play Designs and Concepts in Week 1
09:12 The Resurgence of Dropback Passing from Under Center
13:58 The Importance of Quarterbacks Diving Instead of Sliding
17:09 The Rise of the Sark Screen in College Football
25:05 The Evolution of RPOs with Multiple Level Reads
30:21 Conclusion


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Takeaways

Great coaching staffs don't panic and develop their players throughout the season. 
Coaches Shannon Dawson and Andy Kotelnicki showcased effective strategies.
It's important not to overreact to Week 1 results.
Vanderbilt's victory over Virginia Tech was a surprise.
Quarterback Diego Pavia had a significant impact on Vanderbilt's performance. Unexpected wins in college football bring immense joy and a sense of catharsis.
USC's victory over a physical SEC team showcased their impressive defense and balanced offense.
Creativity and trick plays are crucial for underdog teams to compete against more talented opponents.
Reviewing game tape is essential to accurately assess team performance.
Upcoming games to watch include Texas vs. Michigan, Nebraska vs. Colorado, NC State vs. Tennessee, and Oregon vs. Boise State.

Chapters

00:00 Impressive Performances by Transfer Quarterbacks
10:43 Effective Play Callers
15:26 Avoiding Overreactions to Week 1 Results
21:22 Surprising Victory: Vanderbilt Beats Virginia Tech
22:16 The Impact of Quarterback Diego Pavia on Vanderbilt
23:44 The Joy and Catharsis of Unexpected Wins
25:09 USC's Impressive Performance
29:15 Impressive Players and Performances
32:35 Texas vs. Michigan Preview
35:25 The Importance of Creativity for Underdog Teams
37:49 The Significance of Reviewing Game Tape
41:35 Nebraska vs. Colorado Preview
43:29 Oregon vs. Boise State Preview
45:56 Other Games to Watch

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Coach Dan Casey discusses the importance of controlling possession and converting third downs in order to win games. He analyzes the anatomy of an upset and how underdog teams can approach games against favored opponents. He also explores the impact of rule changes on play style in college football and the potential rise of tempo offenses in the NFL. Coach Casey emphasizes the value of shifts and motions, as well as the combination of tempo and motion in offensive strategies.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Controlling Possession and Converting Third Downs
02:12 The Anatomy of an Upset: How Underdog Teams Approach Games
05:31 The Impact of Rule Changes on Play Style in College Football
14:26 The Rise of Tempo Offenses in the NFL
21:32 The Value of Shifts and Motions in Offensive Strategies
24:56 Constant Evolution: Coaches' Approach to Offensive Systems

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In this episode, Coach Dan Casey and Jake Hubenak discuss several transfer quarterbacks and their play-callers for the 2024 season. They start by talking about Cam Ward transferring from Washington State to Miami and how his relationship with play-caller Shannon Dawson will pan out. They also discuss Dillon Gabriel at Oregon and his fit in Will Stein's offense. The conversation then moves to Riley Leonard at Notre Dame and the impact of offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock. Finally, they discuss DJ Uiagalelei at Florida State and the potential challenges and opportunities he brings to the offense. In this conversation, Coach Dan Casey and Jake Hubenak discuss several transfer quarterbacks and their fit with their new teams. They analyze the offensive systems and coaching staffs that these quarterbacks will be working with, and the potential impact they can have on their respective teams. They also highlight the importance of the quarterback-play caller relationship and the challenges that come with transferring to a new program. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the evolving landscape of college football and the significance of play callers in today's game.

Chapters

00:00 The Big 12, ACC, and Independent Teams
01:33 The Importance of the Quarterback-Play Caller Relationship
08:38 Dillon Gabriel at Oregon
15:21 Riley Leonard at Notre Dame
21:11 Chip Kelly at Ohio State
28:17 DJ Uiagalelei at Florida State
31:28 The Lack of Innovation in 11p
34:36 KJ Jefferson at UCF: A Perfect Fit with Gus Malzahn
38:20 Will Rogers at Washington: Transitioning to a New System
44:29 Jordan McLeod at Texas State: A Hidden Gem
49:13 Grayson McCall at NC State: A 1st Year Quarterback with a 2nd Year OC
53:40 Anticipating an Exciting Season in the ACC and Big 12

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We sat down with Oregon OC to talk about his journey playing High School football for legendary High School Coaches Bob Beatty and Andrew Coverdale at Trinity High School in Louisville, KY to coaching TXHSFB all the way to becoming the Offensive Coordinator at the University of Oregon.

We talked about Gameplanning, scripting plays, Sideline vs. Booth and the QB/Play Caller Dynamic.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

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There is a big debate in Coaching Circles about the “CEO” Head Coach vs. the “Play Caller” Head Coach. We jumped into a discussion about how coaches should handle the question: Should a Head Coach give up Play Calling?

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We sat down to discuss the massive coaching changes in both the NFL and College Football.

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