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Chris Weinke to Bama as an offensive analyst
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:09 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:09 am
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Paul Myerberg? Alabama hiring Chris Weinke (most recently QB coach for the Rams) as an offensive analyst, @AaronSuttles reports
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Former Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke has joined the University of Alabama football staff as an offensive analyst, The Tuscaloosa News has learned. Wenike most recently served as the quarterbacks coach with the St. Louis/L.A. Rams. Before that, he was the head coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Weinke reunites with junior running back Bo Scarbrough, who played his senior season at IMG Academy. Clint Trickett had previously accepted an offensive analyst role with Alabama before receiving a job as the tight ends coach at Florida Atlantic under former UA offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 10:06 am
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Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:12 am to 1999
Did a great job with Goff last year
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:17 am to 1999
If so, I suppose the next thing y'all will be jealous of will be Bama's Weinke.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:19 am to 1999
Link?
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:23 am to Captain Crown
John Brice. a real stand up guy.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:24 am to Captain Crown
VOLS beat writer John Brice posted it on twitter a few minutes ago.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:28 am to 1999
His ties to IMG Academy would be huge recruiting-wise.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:48 am to 1999
Does anybody have a serious, non troll opinion/knowledge of his work as a QB coach and developer?
I don't know much about his reputation there.
I don't know much about his reputation there.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 9:49 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:59 am to SummerOfGeorge
He was in play for a little bit with the UT opening a while back as well. Ex Heisman winner and has deep ties to IMG. It would be a good pickup imo
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:01 am to TRUERockyTop
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Ex Heisman winner and has deep ties to IMG. It would be a good pickup imo
Yea, I knew about his IMG connections and that he has been doing QB training since he quit playing.
Considering our situation, my main concern is teaching and development. I know Goff was awful last year, but I'm pretty sure I don't blame that on Weinke. Wasn't sure what his reputation as a teacher was.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:04 am to TideSaint
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His ties to IMG Academy would be huge recruiting-wise.
Every HC with a lick of sense has at least one person on his staff with major ties to IMG ... I know mUSChamp has (at least one) in Jeff Dillman.
But IMG is a gladiator academy and what matters most is building a relationship before they get there and then having your plant help you to score visits from teammates.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:06 am to scrooster
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Every HC with a lick of sense has at least one person on his staff with major ties to IMG ... I know mUSChamp has (at least one) in Jeff Dillman.
Weinke doesn't just have some ties to it, he literally started it with John Madden.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:06 am to SummerOfGeorge
Goff was the #1 overall pick in the draft and had never called a play in the huddle in his entire career until training camp.
The Ram's front office is full of dipshits for taking him.
The Ram's front office is full of dipshits for taking him.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:07 am to 1999
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Chris Weinke (most recently QB coach for the Rams) as an offensive analyst
Offensive Analyst until they approve the extra coach, then QB coach IMHO
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:08 am to TideSaint
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His ties to IMG Academy would be huge recruiting-wise.
Bc Bama needs all the help they can get with recruiting, right?
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:10 am to Pygthagorean Theorem
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Bc Bama needs all the help they can get with recruiting, right?
Sorry that we don't sit around resting on our laurels. Always looking to get better is the reason we haven't fallen behind.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:14 am to 1999
Glad to see Weinke is being productive in his golden years! It's important the elderly population stay active for physical AND mental health
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:18 am to 1999
Cool. Now Bama will get all img kids....just what they needed
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:36 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Weinke doesn't just have some ties to it, he literally started it with John Madden.
That's great ... would you mind linking to some quotes from IMG prospects who say they care about who started the academy if you have a moment?
Otherwise, I stick by my post above. His "ties" will have negligible effects on pulling anyone out of IMG that didn't already have Bama markers on them.
It's diminishing returns for Bama. It's like the U.S. claiming our oil and gas prices will drop at Exxon stations because Tillerson is now our Sec of State. That's not how it works.
"Connections" to IMG matters for others, but only insomuch as placing players (as a favor to a solid silent or heavy lean) and for, perhaps, retrieving a rare and/or occasional tip on a player who may have been snubbed by Bama or FSU, et al., at the last minute.
Additionally, having a recent history, of pulling IMG stars, plays far better with current prospects than does laying claim to some former coach or connection or co-founder (sic) ever will. Kids have short memories by nature. It's all about relationships with them .... or what you can give them - or a bit of both.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:42 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Does anybody have a serious, non troll opinion/knowledge of his work as a QB coach and developer?
I don't know much about his reputation there.
Weinke was easily #1 on my hot board when VOLS QB coaching position opened up. Of course, Baby shoes Lyle went with Key Bump Canales.
You should trust my opinion because I am an elite football mind on this board. A 1%er, if you will.
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