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7:52a, 12/6/23
Klein is a football dude. Solid offensive mind. Plays the game straight forward. Build around the run including a running QB. Only uses tempo selectively. Not haphazard for the sake of doing it.

Strong up front.

First exciting hire IMHO from Elko. Gig'em!

https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2023/12/06/news-collin-klein-hired-as-texas-a-m-offensive-coordinator?ref=article_preview_title

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7:53a, 12/6/23
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Just the fact we can say he turned down BOTH Notre Dame and Penn State is pretty studly.
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7:57a, 12/6/23
I like the hire as well.
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In reply to aggiebrad94 • 7:59a, 12/6/23
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Agreed. Good young coordinator. Exactly what we need right now!
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8:02a, 12/6/23
Let's see what he does first. As with Texags tradition, we'll be calling for his head the first 3rd down he doesn't convert.
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In reply to aggiebrad94 • 8:03a, 12/6/23
aggiebrad94 said:
Just the fact we can say he turned down BOTH Notre Dame and Penn State is pretty studly.


That tells you alot not just on quality. But style. With the top 3-5 talent we recruit every year, we dont need a chuck and duck; hyper hurry up; gimmicky offense. KSU is a very exciting offense to watch and relies on strong fundamentals.

Cant wait.
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8:04a, 12/6/23
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We will find out very quickly what he's capable of. 2024 will be the first time in a while where our opening game isn't a cupcake.
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8:05a, 12/6/23
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We basically just need an organized offense. The style doesn't matter very much. We'll see vast improvement if we just have everyone on the same page and efficiently organized.
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8:06a, 12/6/23
Does he ride a motorcycle???
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8:10a, 12/6/23
I think the naysayers are way overblowing the entire running the QB complaint. Klein in his offense certainly spreads the ball around. QB runs are part of the game in college football. Their percentage of QB runs last year wasn't any higher than ours. QB's taking some hits as runners are a lot different than standing still being hit by free rushers in the pocket.

I've actually become exhausted these last few years watching what appears to be zone read plays where clearly we've told our QB to hand the ball off when there's nothing but green grass in front of them if they had kept it.

I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.
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In reply to Gyles Marrett • 8:13a, 12/6/23
People are also missing that Elko could ask him to run with the QB less. Its really strange to me that we forget you can change your offense as you see fit.
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8:13a, 12/6/23
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You know who would kill it in this offense that's currently in the portal? KJ Jefferson from arky.. go get him. But yea yea he probably wouldn't want to come here since he would have to battle weigman.
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In reply to Gyles Marrett • 8:14a, 12/6/23
Gyles Marrett said:
I think the naysayers are way overblowing the entire running the QB complaint. Klein in his offense certainly spreads the ball around. QB runs are part of the game in college football. Their percentage of QB runs last year wasn't any higher than ours. QB's taking some hits as runners are a lot different than standing still being hit by free rushers in the pocket.

I've actually become exhausted these last few years watching what appears to be zone read plays where clearly we've told our QB to hand the ball off when there's nothing but green grass in front of them if they had kept it.

I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.


Almost adjusted his way to beating a certain team in Austin! He put them in position to win that game
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In reply to Charlie Murphy • 8:15a, 12/6/23
Charlie Murphy said:
People are also missing that Elko could ask him to run with the QB less. Its really strange to me that we forget you can change your offense as you see fit.
Hopefully, and if they're smart, they'll build the offense around the starting QB's strengths and skillset.
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8:17a, 12/6/23
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This was Elko's most important hire and I really like it.

Hope he does as well with the strength and conditioning hire.
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In reply to OBJTEX • 8:18a, 12/6/23
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OBJTEX said:
Gyles Marrett said:
I think the naysayers are way overblowing the entire running the QB complaint. Klein in his offense certainly spreads the ball around. QB runs are part of the game in college football. Their percentage of QB runs last year wasn't any higher than ours. QB's taking some hits as runners are a lot different than standing still being hit by free rushers in the pocket.

I've actually become exhausted these last few years watching what appears to be zone read plays where clearly we've told our QB to hand the ball off when there's nothing but green grass in front of them if they had kept it.

I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.


Almost adjusted his way to beating a certain team in Austin! He put them in position to win that game


Who cares what happened against that team in Austin.
Beating them isn't the goal, beating EVERYBODY is the goal, and they aren't the measuring stick
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In reply to Gyles Marrett • 8:20a, 12/6/23
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Gyles Marrett said:
I think the naysayers are way overblowing the entire running the QB complaint. Klein in his offense certainly spreads the ball around. QB runs are part of the game in college football. Their percentage of QB runs last year wasn't any higher than ours. QB's taking some hits as runners are a lot different than standing still being hit by free rushers in the pocket.

I've actually become exhausted these last few years watching what appears to be zone read plays where clearly we've told our QB to hand the ball off when there's nothing but green grass in front of them if they had kept it.

I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.


Correct...take a watch at the Iowa state game this year
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In reply to Gyles Marrett • 8:24a, 12/6/23
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Gyles Marrett said:
I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.

You're allowed to make adjustments? Why did nobody tell Jimbo? /jk
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In reply to LB12Diamond • 8:26a, 12/6/23
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LB12Diamond said:
This was Elko's most important hire and I really like it.

Hope he does as well with the strength and conditioning hire.

Me too. You could really tell there was a change in culture when Jerry Schmidt left. Strength coach really sets the work ethic and culture.
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In reply to TxAg76 • 8:26a, 12/6/23
TxAg76 said:
OBJTEX said:
Gyles Marrett said:
I think the naysayers are way overblowing the entire running the QB complaint. Klein in his offense certainly spreads the ball around. QB runs are part of the game in college football. Their percentage of QB runs last year wasn't any higher than ours. QB's taking some hits as runners are a lot different than standing still being hit by free rushers in the pocket.

I've actually become exhausted these last few years watching what appears to be zone read plays where clearly we've told our QB to hand the ball off when there's nothing but green grass in front of them if they had kept it.

I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.


Almost adjusted his way to beating a certain team in Austin! He put them in position to win that game


Who cares what happened against that team in Austin.
Beating them isn't the goal, beating EVERYBODY is the goal, and they aren't the measuring stick


My point is he led his team back against them. They couldnt run the ball; at all! Moved to passing attack and shredded them in Q3/4. Should have won. Beech all you want, but the Shorthorns are a top 5 team this year. If you are one of those Aggies in denial, top 10. He coached his butt off a should have won. I tip my hat!

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In reply to TxAg76 • 8:29a, 12/6/23
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TxAg76 said:
OBJTEX said:
Gyles Marrett said:
I think the naysayers are way overblowing the entire running the QB complaint. Klein in his offense certainly spreads the ball around. QB runs are part of the game in college football. Their percentage of QB runs last year wasn't any higher than ours. QB's taking some hits as runners are a lot different than standing still being hit by free rushers in the pocket.

I've actually become exhausted these last few years watching what appears to be zone read plays where clearly we've told our QB to hand the ball off when there's nothing but green grass in front of them if they had kept it.

I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.


Almost adjusted his way to beating a certain team in Austin! He put them in position to win that game


Who cares what happened against that team in Austin.
Beating them isn't the goal, beating EVERYBODY is the goal, and they aren't the measuring stick
True but they are going to be one of the constants on our schedule moving forward I would like to make sure our coaches have a good grasp on how to attack/defend our protected rivals. LSU will be just as important. The other SEC teams will rotate through but I forsee LSU and tu being a constant no matter what the schedule format says. Similar to Georgia never coming to Kyle.
Fighting Texas Aggie class of '04
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8:36a, 12/6/23
If you think the Texas game doesn't loom large over this program. You are in denial over how this works.
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8:37a, 12/6/23
Hope the new strength and conditioning coach places an emphasis on watching and forcing the offensive linemen to lift heavy all the time.

Throw in some box jumps and combo jumps and that's about it.
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In reply to TheGreatEscape • 8:39a, 12/6/23
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Just like the Fran years??
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8:39a, 12/6/23
Always like a guy who has done well against the top 10 with lesser talent. Sometimes less stars is what you need. There is only one ball.
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In reply to dbangZip95 • 8:40a, 12/6/23
dbangZip95 said:
LB12Diamond said:
This was Elko's most important hire and I really like it.

Hope he does as well with the strength and conditioning hire.

Me too. You could really tell there was a change in culture when Jerry Schmidt left. Strength coach really sets the work ethic and culture.
Bring back Schmidt.
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In reply to Gyles Marrett • 8:54a, 12/6/23
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Gyles Marrett said:
I think the naysayers are way overblowing the entire running the QB complaint. Klein in his offense certainly spreads the ball around. QB runs are part of the game in college football. Their percentage of QB runs last year wasn't any higher than ours. QB's taking some hits as runners are a lot different than standing still being hit by free rushers in the pocket.

I've actually become exhausted these last few years watching what appears to be zone read plays where clearly we've told our QB to hand the ball off when there's nothing but green grass in front of them if they had kept it.

I've watched probably 6-8 Kstate games over the last two years and one of my most exciting parts about this hire is his adjustments. He consistently made adjustments in games and in second halfs that were successful which to me shows he understands offense, what defenses are trying to do to his offense, and how to adjust to beat that.
yep.

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In reply to a.froman • 8:54a, 12/6/23
a.froman said:
Just like the Fran years??


Lifting should be different for position groups.
And I don't care too much about the bench press.
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In reply to saw em off • 8:57a, 12/6/23
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saw em off said:
Let's see what he does first. As with Texags tradition, we'll be calling for his head the first 3rd down he doesn't convert.
So he has to convert every third down the Aggies ever have.... Tough gig.
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8:58a, 12/6/23
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What will be our reaction the first time he punts on a 4th and 1? (asking for Jimbo)
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8:59a, 12/6/23
Minus $250 dollars from his contract for every 3rd down unconverted.
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9:00a, 12/6/23
Pretty sure Elko controls the punting on 4/1.
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9:03a, 12/6/23
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This was Mike Elko's most critical hire, and I like the hiring of Kansas State offensive coordinator Collin Klein.
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In reply to a.froman • 9:14a, 12/6/23
a.froman said:
Just like the Fran years??


Bring back Night of champions!!
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9:30a, 12/6/23
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Man, feels like yesterday that he was the guy the media was desperate to give the Heisman to. Anybody but that Freshman from A&M! Pissed me off so much.

Lucky for us K-State finally lost a football game and Manti (and his fake dead girlfriend) couldn't overcome the video game plays and stats that Johnny Football had that year!
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