This is what I like the most about Mazzone. Our lack of ability to develop highly rated/skilled QBs both as players and young men has been the black hole of our offense. Admittedly, the internet has mixed reviews on Mazzone as an OC. I read one article where UCLA felt like he was there best OC in twenty years, but he was hindering their offense. I just have to believe that his experience coaching QBs for so long will bring in more of a "father figure" dynamic, rather than the "let's be buddys" situtation we've had. Along with Turner running the O-line and probably the best receiving corp Mazzone has ever had, I have high expectations. At least I feel like there will be less drama. Which all of the Aggies I know are ready for.

as long as:

D continues to improve
O line improves even a little bit
Coaches work well together
Sumlin stops courting the NFL and pissing BMAs off


I will be happy.

Most offenses are very dependant on the QB's abilities and performance. One of our big problems has been having to play a young QB without the stages of development that is needed. JFF was the exception. I think having two upper classmen in Hubes and Knight will help us tremendously in that regard. And hopefully Mazzone can do a better job of developing our new QBs and designing an offense around their abilities.

obviously the QB is important, but see Bama, tech under leach and KK, Michigan State, USC for a long spell, Michigan last year, etc.

It doesn't always have to be the best QB each time. They aren't getting incredibly lucky and having elite QB's trot out there every single year. Some are for sure, but they've developed a scheme and offense, in different ways, that make them less dependent on the QB.

My main point is..the last 4 years, it took the QB at A&M to play elite for the Ags to have a chance to win against anyone with a pulse. I want an offense(and team) that can win without the QB feeling like they have to do every thing, every time. Get the ball to your play-makers and let them move the chains, utilize the running game, and limit turnovers.

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we've been too quarterback dependent. Most successful spread offenses are not QB dependent. Obviously Mazzone's style wont be a HUNH spread air raid attack, so it will already help....but the biggest change I want no matter what type of offense the Ags run is that it isn't so dependent on the QB.

Sounds like Mazzone's offense will fit that mold.

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I can't believe you said most spread offenses are not dependent on quarterbacks. That's just not true.

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I'm not saying they aren't important, but leach's air raid does not need an elite level qb to run effectively. That was my point. Great offenses of all types can succeed or at least not completely fall apart when the qb isn't the greatest thing since sliced bread.

A&M's offense the last few years required the qb to play at a very high level each game out to have a chance. That was my point.