New Offensive Coordinator

[VikThunder1]

Seems to me that we're looking at this:

Offensive Run Game Coordinator + Offensive Pass Game Coordinator = JG calls all of the offensive plays.
Can't move the ball on the ground, JG goes and yells at Craft.
Can't move the ball in the air, JG goes and yells at Strasser.
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Hope it works better than that! I guess we've got the same set-up now that they had at USC for a couple of years. Head Coach from the NFL running the D and two OCs. Just wish we had their success.

 

[ViksFBdad]

More detail from the Big Oh.

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/07/assistant_coaches_jim_craft_ke.html

Alrighty then! We can all quit fantasizing about who and start dealing with reality. Jerry has maintained continuity and added a new o-line coach with some history. Let's just accept that JG knows what the heck he's doing and start supporting this football program. My son is going to PSU because of JG, and so are a lot of the last 2 recruiting classes. This guy has forgotten more about the game than all of us know. He hasn't had all his success because he's clueless or lucky. The man is a FOOTBALL coach and if we all get behind these young men who are working hard for him they will be GREAT! I would rather go down fighting than sit back whining. Let's fill the stands and make a difference. Congratulations to the 2 OC's and the new addition. I don't personally give a crap who calls the plays as long as we WIN! GO VIKINGS! I'll be in the stands, will you? Oh I almost forgot, the Oregonion sucks, and it won't matter next year because they won't have a bias or ambivilent opinion, because no one needs the paper. See you at Kingston's. I like that place. They sponsor my son's locker.

 

[martymoose]

More detail from the Big Oh.

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/07/assistant_coaches_jim_craft_ke.html

Alrighty then! We can all quit fantasizing about who and start dealing with reality. Jerry has maintained continuity and added a new o-line coach with some history. Let's just accept that JG knows what the heck he's doing and start supporting this football program. My son is going to PSU because of JG, and so are a lot of the last 2 recruiting classes. This guy has forgotten more about the game than all of us know. He hasn't had all his success because he's clueless or lucky. The man is a FOOTBALL coach and if we all get behind these young men who are working hard for him they will be GREAT! I would rather go down fighting than sit back whining. Let's fill the stands and make a difference. Congratulations to the 2 OC's and the new addition. I don't personally give a crap who calls the plays as long as we WIN! GO VIKINGS! I'll be in the stands, will you? Oh I almost forgot, the Oregonion sucks, and it won't matter next year because they won't have a bias or ambivilent opinion, because no one needs the paper. See you at Kingston's. I like that place. They sponsor my son's locker.

Good point, it sure is nice to have the OC job put to rest so that we can get on with it.

Hey, don't let the my offseason comments make it seem like I'm a big downer on the program. When the days start to get a little shorter and the pads are broken out for summer practice, I'm one of the biggest Viking honks around. ;-)

On another note. I love the Kingston, but feel free to check out the tailgate action on 18th and Salmon. Good people, good food, and good times before the games. Urban tailgating at it's finest.

 

[VikThunder1]

More detail from the Big Oh.

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/07/assistant_coaches_jim_craft_ke.html

Alrighty then! We can all quit fantasizing about who and start dealing with reality. Jerry has maintained continuity and added a new o-line coach with some history. Let's just accept that JG knows what the heck he's doing and start supporting this football program. My son is going to PSU because of JG, and so are a lot of the last 2 recruiting classes. This guy has forgotten more about the game than all of us know. He hasn't had all his success because he's clueless or lucky. The man is a FOOTBALL coach and if we all get behind these young men who are working hard for him they will be GREAT! I would rather go down fighting than sit back whining. Let's fill the stands and make a difference. Congratulations to the 2 OC's and the new addition. I don't personally give a crap who calls the plays as long as we WIN! GO VIKINGS! I'll be in the stands, will you? Oh I almost forgot, the Oregonion sucks, and it won't matter next year because they won't have a bias or ambivilent opinion, because no one needs the paper. See you at Kingston's. I like that place. They sponsor my son's locker.

Great words of inspiration. Let's make it happen this year!

 

[PortlandStater]

More detail from the Big Oh.

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/07/assistant_coaches_jim_craft_ke.html

Alrighty then! We can all quit fantasizing about who and start dealing with reality. Jerry has maintained continuity and added a new o-line coach with some history. Let's just accept that JG knows what the heck he's doing and start supporting this football program. My son is going to PSU because of JG, and so are a lot of the last 2 recruiting classes. This guy has forgotten more about the game than all of us know. He hasn't had all his success because he's clueless or lucky. The man is a FOOTBALL coach and if we all get behind these young men who are working hard for him they will be GREAT! I would rather go down fighting than sit back whining. Let's fill the stands and make a difference. Congratulations to the 2 OC's and the new addition. I don't personally give a crap who calls the plays as long as we WIN! GO VIKINGS! I'll be in the stands, will you? Oh I almost forgot, the Oregonion sucks, and it won't matter next year because they won't have a bias or ambivilent opinion, because no one needs the paper. See you at Kingston's. I like that place. They sponsor my son's locker.

Right you are, GO VIKINGS!

I planning to go to the Kingston and to the tailgate. Somehow I drink more at PSU games than at other sports events. Primarily because I'm always so freakin' nervous...

 

[ViksFBdad]

More detail from the Big Oh.

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/07/assistant_coaches_jim_craft_ke.html

Alrighty then! We can all quit fantasizing about who and start dealing with reality. Jerry has maintained continuity and added a new o-line coach with some history. Let's just accept that JG knows what the heck he's doing and start supporting this football program. My son is going to PSU because of JG, and so are a lot of the last 2 recruiting classes. This guy has forgotten more about the game than all of us know. He hasn't had all his success because he's clueless or lucky. The man is a FOOTBALL coach and if we all get behind these young men who are working hard for him they will be GREAT! I would rather go down fighting than sit back whining. Let's fill the stands and make a difference. Congratulations to the 2 OC's and the new addition. I don't personally give a crap who calls the plays as long as we WIN! GO VIKINGS! I'll be in the stands, will you? Oh I almost forgot, the Oregonion sucks, and it won't matter next year because they won't have a bias or ambivilent opinion, because no one needs the paper. See you at Kingston's. I like that place. They sponsor my son's locker.

Good point, it sure is nice to have the OC job put to rest so that we can get on with it.

Hey, don't let the my offseason comments make it seem like I'm a big downer on the program. When the days start to get a little shorter and the pads are broken out for summer practice, I'm one of the biggest Viking honks around. ;-)

On another note. I love the Kingston, but feel free to check out the tailgate action on 18th and Salmon. Good people, good food, and good times before the games. Urban tailgating at it's finest.

We will definitely try to join you all at 18th and Salmon. We usually fly in on Friday night and stay the weekend.

 

[ViksFBdad]

More detail from the Big Oh.

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/07/assistant_coaches_jim_craft_ke.html

Alrighty then! We can all quit fantasizing about who and start dealing with reality. Jerry has maintained continuity and added a new o-line coach with some history. Let's just accept that JG knows what the heck he's doing and start supporting this football program. My son is going to PSU because of JG, and so are a lot of the last 2 recruiting classes. This guy has forgotten more about the game than all of us know. He hasn't had all his success because he's clueless or lucky. The man is a FOOTBALL coach and if we all get behind these young men who are working hard for him they will be GREAT! I would rather go down fighting than sit back whining. Let's fill the stands and make a difference. Congratulations to the 2 OC's and the new addition. I don't personally give a crap who calls the plays as long as we WIN! GO VIKINGS! I'll be in the stands, will you? Oh I almost forgot, the Oregonion sucks, and it won't matter next year because they won't have a bias or ambivilent opinion, because no one needs the paper. See you at Kingston's. I like that place. They sponsor my son's locker.

One reason I'm down with Kingston's besides the food is that's where Jerry offered my son his full ride. I'm open to other culinary options as well. I just want to see this program take off! I've adopted Portland as my second home. The one thing I know from my boys playing sports is support is a KEY component of Wining programs. GO VIKINGS!
Right you are, GO VIKINGS!

I planning to go to the Kingston and to the tailgate. Somehow I drink more at PSU games than at other sports events. Primarily because I'm always so freakin' nervous...

 

[forestgreen]

Shifting seas
Another coaching change for the Vikings football team

http://www.dailyvanguard.com/shifting-seas-1.1787605

This clears the air some:

"It was revealed on Monday that Strasser is leaving Portland State for a job in Canada. In light of this, Craft will be the offensive coordinator until Glanville says differently. The Vikings will also be hiring a new wide receivers coach to replace Strasser."

 

[ManOfVision]

I can't decide which is the better metaphor for the Vikings coaching staff, chickens with their heads cut off or dogs chasing their tails...