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5 things to know about new UA Coach Chad Morris
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:21 pm
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:21 pm
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1. Background – Born on December 4, 1968 in Edgewood, Texas, Morris attended Texas A&M University and earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in statistics in 1992 but did not play college football. He and his wife, Paula, have two children, a daughter, Mackenzie, and son, Chandler. After 16 years as a head coach at the high school level in Texas, Morris entered the college ranks in 2010 as Tulsa’s offensive coordinator and associate head coach. He guided the offense to among the nation’s best, a big reason Tulsa improved from 5-7 in 2009 to 10-3 in 2010. Following the 2010 season he headed to Clemson as Dabo Swinney’s offensive coordinator from 2011-14. Morris went on to get his first head coaching job at SMU, where he spent the last three seasons.
2. Explosive Offense – In Morris’ eight seasons as either a head coach or offensive coordinator, his teams have racked up 46,975 yards of total offense for a 460.5 per game average. At least once at each of his three stops, he’s produced a top-10 offense a total of four times. Likewise, he’s produced an offense that’s averaged 40 or more points per game in four different seasons. Under Morris’ fast-paced, no-huddle spread attack, Clemson shattered 127 offensive records (89 individual; 38 team) from 2010-14. The Tigers also posted the top three scoring seasons in school history, as well as four of the program’s top five passing seasons, during that time. This season, SMU ranks among the top 15 in the FBS in scoring offense (40.2 points), total offense (493.8 yards) and passing yards (308 yards).
3. Turned It Around – During his three seasons at SMU (2015-17), Morris used his Texas recruiting roots and offensive prowess to take the Mustangs from a 1-11 campaign in 2013 before he took over to the program’s first bowl bid since 2012 with a 7-5 mark this season. Morris’ offensive scheme was exactly what SMU needed, as it increased its scoring output by 16.7 points per game – the second-largest increase in the nation in 2015. Even more impressive, Morris inherited an offense that ranked last (128th) in the FBS in scoring in 2014 (11.8) and turned it into the nation’s eighth-highest scoring offensive (40.1) in 2017.
4. Prominent Pupils – Morris was the primary recruiter for and aided in the development of former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist, led the Tigers to a national title in 2017, and went on to become a first-round NFL draft pick by the Houston Texans. At Clemson, Morris also coached players like Tajh Boyd (drafted by the New York Jets), Andre Ellington (Arizona Cardinals), DeAndre Hopkins (Houston Texans), Sammy Watkins (Los Angeles Rams), Martavis Bryant (Pittsburgh Steelers), Dwayne Allen (New England Patriots), Tyler Shatley (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Brandon Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars).
5. Texas Ties – Morris became a legend in Texas during his 16 years as a head coach in the state. He won 82 percent of his games and led Lake Travis High School to back-to-back, undefeated (16-0) state championship seasons. He won three state titles overall and played in six state championship games. He totaled a 169-38 record (.816) and earned Coach of the Year honors 11 times.
Watch his first interview as Arkansas HC
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:23 pm to Jon Ham
I'm glad I now know those five things
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:25 pm to Jon Ham
Holy shite! This whole time I was confusing him with Guy Morriss. I was wondering why the frick anyone would want him as coach. This Chad Morris guy seems legit, though.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:25 pm to Jon Ham
6. Officially pissing his career away in NW Arkansas.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:26 pm to Jon Ham
Where does he stand on all you can eat buffet gluttony?
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:27 pm to Jon Ham
I think Hogs will be happy with him. Hopefully not TOO happy.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:30 pm to Whiskey Man
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Where does he stand on all you can eat buffet gluttony?
He is the bomb. The Bacon Bomb
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:36 pm to Froman
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Holy shite! This whole time I was confusing him with Guy Morriss. I was wondering why the frick anyone would want him as coach. This Chad Morris guy seems legit, though.
Some have confused him with Chuck Norris, but he's best known for fighting super villains on weekends.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:38 pm to Jon Ham
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:38 pm to Jon Ham
The only thing any of us care about Arkansas coaches are what do the wives / girfriends look like.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:45 pm to Jon Ham
but can he ride a motor bike
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:47 pm to dcbl
Will average 8 wins or under per season.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:48 pm to Jon Ham
1. His jizz jar’s name is Herbert. We all have to name ours.
2. He got out of class twice because our leader barked.
3. He is a purple belt Grass Defender. Would have gotten the black belt but things were harder back then.
4. His optimal butthole size is 18mm, which is coincidentally the diameter of his Aggie ring. Kinda on the small side but we forgive him.
5. He knows 14 ways to get a sheep to orgasm.
2. He got out of class twice because our leader barked.
3. He is a purple belt Grass Defender. Would have gotten the black belt but things were harder back then.
4. His optimal butthole size is 18mm, which is coincidentally the diameter of his Aggie ring. Kinda on the small side but we forgive him.
5. He knows 14 ways to get a sheep to orgasm.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:54 pm to Jon Ham
So he will return to his aTm once Jimbro is shite canned?
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:54 pm to Jon Ham
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He totaled a 169-38 record (.816) and earned Coach of the Year honors 11 times.
Ok, this is what I wanted to know. Probably a good hire.
This post was edited on 12/6/17 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:56 pm to cardboardboxer
SMU football records.
2017 Morris 7-5
2016 Morris 5-7
2015 Morris 2-10
2014 Jones coached 2 game and resigned interim finished 1-11
2013 Jones 5-7
2012 Jones 7-6
2011 Jones 8-5
2010 Jones 7-7
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SMU Recruiting Rankings
2018 ranked 70 Morris
2017 ranked 80 Morris
2016 ranked 75 Morris
2015 ranked 81 Morris
2014 ranked 80 Interim
2013 ranked 72 Jones
2012 ranked 70 Jones
2011 ranked 67 Jones
2010 ranked 66 Jones
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2017 Morris 7-5
2016 Morris 5-7
2015 Morris 2-10
2014 Jones coached 2 game and resigned interim finished 1-11
2013 Jones 5-7
2012 Jones 7-6
2011 Jones 8-5
2010 Jones 7-7
source LINK /
SMU Recruiting Rankings
2018 ranked 70 Morris
2017 ranked 80 Morris
2016 ranked 75 Morris
2015 ranked 81 Morris
2014 ranked 80 Interim
2013 ranked 72 Jones
2012 ranked 70 Jones
2011 ranked 67 Jones
2010 ranked 66 Jones
LINK
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:57 pm to jvilardo
Just like Gus, he has to have a DC.
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