Andy K in the news…

[BobPSU92]

Was the offense fun to watch at times? Of course. But there are plenty of coordinators who can score zero TDs against OSU.

I’d like him to stay because I think he’d be better with a more mobile QB. And for continuity. But if he leaves, it won’t be the end of the world.

It won’t be the end of the world. There are plenty of offensive minds.

 

[LB99]

It won’t be the end of the world. There are plenty of offensive minds.

You need to say, “No offense” first.

 

[Nits1989]

Good points. I understand what you are saying. I look at it this way. Do we think the 2023 offense with MY calling the plays was capable of inflicting its will on an opponent to wear them down and salt away a game (Illinois)? Would the 2023 offense have been able to put together a game winning drive on the road with down field passing and picking up 4th downs at crucial times to win the game (USC). Would last year’s offense had the capability to lead multiple come from behind victories on the road? Does Allar look better at reading a defense and getting the ball down field? I don’t think it is all in the stats even though the stats are still very good.

I think this team won games this year that showed real toughness. I also think Coach Franklin and staff made some gutsy calls, especially in the Minnesota game. Whether stats support it or not, this team seems tough and confident. They're 11-1 and playing for the Big 10 Championship. Coach Franklin said the school admin and the football coaching staff are on the same page. He also said there's more parity in college football now. PSU has some great opportunities this year. I'm hopeful PSU will get more great opportunities in the future.

 

[Grant Green]

The data back you up.
As fun as it has been to watch Warren playing Superman every week:

Believe it or not, last year, under Yurcich, PSU led the Big Ten in scoring (12th in the nation)
This year, PSU is 4th in the Big Ten in scoring (30th in the nation)

Last year, PSU played perhaps the toughest schedule in the nation with regard to defenses faced - PSU faced the top 3 scoring defenses in the nation (not counting PSU's own defense), and 6 of the top 40.

This year - PSU faced just 3 of the top 40 defenses (and due to favorable scheduling, did not play 3 nationally top 10 defenses in the Big Ten)

Factoring out the emotions, and looking at the data, compared to 2023:
In addition to scoring being down (despite playing far less imposing defenses)
Warren's productivity has been fun.
The Tailback run game has dropped further.
The WRs have been even less impactful.
Colorful nicknames aside, it would be impossible to argue that the offense has been objectively better in 2024.

Fortunately, as Blair alluded to, they will have at least two more games to show their capabilities before the final chapter is written on 2024.

You know I love using real data to evaluate anything. However, I think you should consider another stat that I personally find very important.

In 2024 PSU averaged 6.7 yards per play - 5th in the country
In 2023, 5.5 ypp - 66th in the county
In 2022, 6.1 ypp - 26th in the country

Your points about defenses faced is noted. It would be interesting to see the average ypp given up by all PSU opponents in those years for comparison. Obviously, having Michigan on the schedule last year would skew the ypp data down.

Post note: PSU was 105th in 2021 (4.9ypp); 83rd in 2020 (5.3ypp, but covid year). Things have definitely improved offensively.

 

[Alphabets]

I don't care if he stays or goes. I hope the best for him and if that's another opportunity then go for it. But, none of this BS where he leaves before the season is over. We're in the playoffs and he better be a part of it.

 

[Midnighter]

It won’t be the end of the world. There are plenty of offensive minds.

Make a move for Hartline.

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

It won’t be the end of the world. There are plenty of offensive minds.

I used to say the same thing about chicks at the Skeller… right after one told me to GFY!

 

[FTLPSU]

I liked the AK hire....I also said I hope he is able to have complete control of the offensive play calling. Weird he would be rolling after 1 year and to WVA for what?$ Some more money and out the door in 2-3 years if he can't get them 8 wins and a bowl game consistently enough. He wont be able to recruit there, as he doesn't have a household name nor massive inroads to the pipeline.

I would prefer him to stay as continuity is imperative.

But look on the bright side we already have an OC

 

[Bvillebaron]

He didn’t, I didn’t say he did, I just knew it’s a controversial opinion, so I was preempting a pile on.

Okay and I will say in jest that this reminds me of my grandmother telling me not to holler before you're hurt.

 

[Bvillebaron]

What some other coordinators give lip service to, Andy actually puts into practice for real in tangible ways. You often hear OC's state how they want to have a system that is tailored to their roster's best strengths, and yet on the field you still see pigeon-holing of various players to match what the coordinator really wants to do. I don't think tight end was a huge part of his offense at KU, but look what Andy has done with Warren. Look what he has done with our athletic big men in pre-snap motion. When he wants a more traditional mobile QB, he has packages for Pribula—he does not force Allar into that mold even with Drew utilizing additional mobility on his own this year. Not every OC out there is nearly as creative with finding new ways for the best attributes of your players to be maximized. All that window dressing is designed for one simple idea: getting the most out of your players while giving the defense a lot to think about. Andy is very talented.

Yeah I think AK has done a great job of utilizing the talent that he has on a team which has some issues especially at WR.