Boston College Football OC Candidate: John Shoop
by A.J Black on Dec 16, 2011 8:15 AM EST
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PrintEven though it hasn't been confirmed by anyone in Boston College, and was only mentioned in a veiled reference by Frank Spaziani, it appears that BC will not be bringing Dave Brock back as OC next season. Last week we reported that Virginia RB Coach Mike Faragalli was offered the job, but turned the job down.
Yesterday the internet was abuzz that University of North Carolina OC and quarterbacks coach John Shoop is the top candidate for the job. Pete Roussel of Coachingsearch.com was the first to report that Shoop was in the running for the OC job.
"A source close to the situation tells me that Frank Spaziani is targeting North Carolina offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach John Shoop for the same position."
Unlike Faragalli, Shoop is a much more experienced OC. He was offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears from 2001-2003 and QB and TE coach for the Oakland Raiders, and has been at UNC ever since. Though the Bears and Raiders had some pretty horrific offenses during Shoops time at the offensive helm, North Carolina certainly had a better offense than BC over the past three years.
-- 2009: 307.8 YPG (BC actually had a better offense than the Tar Heels this year)
-- 2010: 389.7 YPG
-- 2011: 396.6 YPG
What kind of style would Shoop bring to BC? We look to SB Nation's North Carolina blog Carolina March for our answer:
The biggest difference between the spread and the West Coast offense favored by John Shoop is the duties of the quarterback. There's less timing involved, less scripted series, and more reads at the line of scrimmage from the quarterback. There will also probably be less play-action in the red zone, and almost certainly more incompletions and interceptions. (That might make you shudder, but remember Renner's near-perfect debut this year. That's what the West Coast offense is designed to do.)
Scripted series? Timing plays? Play action in the red zone? Safe passes? Shoop sounds right up Spaz's alley. Again this is just a rumor, but again this begs the question. Are any of these rumored candidates any better than Dave Brock?
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Since there is a good chance Spaz will have another poor to mediocre year, I can’t believe Spaz survives next season. All this hire means is that BC will be paying a rich severance to a HC and two offensive coordinators. Other than the Bordner retartedness, Brock did a half way decent job. I’d much rather they invest in a solid OL coach to replace Devine.
Agreed. If Spaz has no intentions of opening things up and drastically changing the offensive scheme (Spread, etc.) why bother changing things?
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Agreed. If Coach Flip has no intentions of opening things up and drastically changing the offensive scheme (Spread, etc.) why bother changing things?
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He will be hired
For another year of excuses (new OC, lost recruits bc of change, time to adapt, let chase develop in the new system, blah blah blah) to keep Spaz for yet another season. Plus, he’s pals with GDF, his son, and Siravo, so he’s a shoe-in to be our next coach AND keep them on board.
Shoop would be a good pickup
His system is a mix of spread and iso concepts that has worked well at UNC at times. If Spaz wants to keep his job it would be a smart pick up as he could possibly buy one additional year to his contract by bringing in yet another new OC. But unless he allows Shoop or whomever to run their offense, and will recruit the players needed to do so, Spaz will be out regardless next year. Can’t see him surviving another dreadful season
Don't give up, don't ever give up ~ Jim Valvano
Shoop is a very good coach who could turn this offense around quickly, IMO. Ordinarily, I wouldn’t see him taking a job like ours but if he’s smart (and I think he is), he should see this as an opportunity to get in the door and then grab Spaz’s job when GDF finally gets rid of him in a year or 2.
This is the very same thing we were saying about Kevin Rogers a few months ago.
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by Brian Favat on Dec 16, 2011 6:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Health check
BC should conduct a head-to-toe physical of Shoop to make sure there are no hidden health issues before hiring Shoop.
I understand with Rogers there was a blockage in his colon, known as Spazitis, that was not detected earlier and unfortunately lead to his early departure.
Does said physical test punch-taking ability? Will Shoop get punched in the face repeatedly to test whether he can hold up against the blows?
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