re: Which would you prefer?

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I have such a problem with the McElwayne bashing. The guys game plan was nearly flawless in the NC vs. LSU. His offenses were a part of two NC's. I realize the D in 2011 was a huge reason, and the struggles against LSU in the first game was frustrating as a fan. However, Mc deserves credit for the two NC's just as much as the next coach. Remember at the end of the day Saban rules that house, and to the departing coaches credit they don't share secrets. Probably a part of their contract...

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McElwayne was a great OC, dont get me wrong. He was just a TERRIBLE 3rd down and red zone playcaller. We scored a lot in the redzone, but it was more to do with Trent's ridiculous athletic ability and less to do with McElwayne's plays.

In contrast, he is one of the best 1st down playcallers I have ever had the privilege of watching. Seeing the situations he put defenses in on first down was entertaining in itself. But he got the deer in headlights syndrome and shite the bed most every time they got into the redzone.

3rd down came down to 2 plays that bailed him out constantly. The screen to Julio when he was there and the dump pass to richardson. He got the ball into his freak athletes hands close to the line of scrimmage and let them get the first down with their athletic ability. If he hadnt had players like that to lean on in those situations, his 3rd down numbers would be absolutely terrible because in most 3rd down situations where he didnt run those 2 plays, we were punting the ball on the next down.