But because DeBoer’s head coaching experience at the FBS level is limited, because his background in the Pacific Northwest is nonexistent and because UW’s current failings are numerous, there is plenty we don’t know and are curious to learn more about:
— The quarterback plan.
Will the 2022 starter be Sam Huard or Dylan Morris … or someone else?
DeBoer doesn’t run the pure Air Raid scheme that would best suit Huard’s skills. But is Morris the answer? We’re skeptical. Morris has a strong arm, but: he’s not accurate; he’s not tall, which makes it difficult to see throwing lanes over the pass rush; and he’s not mobile — a massive deficiency in today’s game.
At the same time, UW’s questionable usage of Huard this season left limited clarity on his potential.
— The recruiting plan.
How will the Huskies compete against USC and Oregon — not to mention marauders from the SEC and Big Ten — for the elite prospects on the West Coast?
Also, how will DeBoer repair whatever damage exists with prep coaches and influencers connected to the top talents in the Seattle area? Clearly, UW’s brand is damaged locally, or it would have experienced better success under Lake.
To what extent will UW rely on the transfer portal vs. the traditional high school pipeline?
How many resources will be devoted to out-of-region recruiting in Texas and Georgia?
And how does DeBoer plan to recruit the Polynesian community, both on the Mainland and across the Pacific islands?
— The defensive plan.
DeBoer will oversee the offense, making his selection for defensive coordinator vital.
Will they be aggressive or use a bend-don’t-break philosophy?
Will they deploy a 4-3 alignment or use the 3-4? The supply of quality linebackers is far greater than that of top linemen, but UW is one of the few West Coast programs capable of producing elite four-man fronts.
— The strength plan.
The strength and conditioning coach is the most important member of the football operation who isn’t the head coach. He runs the show throughout the critical offseason months and sets the mental and physical tone for the program.
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But because DeBoer’s head coaching experience at the FBS level is limited, because his background in the Pacific Northwest is nonexistent and because UW’s current failings are numerous, there is plenty we don’t know and are curious to learn more about:
— The quarterback plan.
Will the 2022 starter be Sam Huard or Dylan Morris … or someone else?
DeBoer doesn’t run the pure Air Raid scheme that would best suit Huard’s skills. But is Morris the answer? We’re skeptical. Morris has a strong arm, but: he’s not accurate; he’s not tall, which makes it difficult to see throwing lanes over the pass rush; and he’s not mobile — a massive deficiency in today’s game.
At the same time, UW’s questionable usage of Huard this season left limited clarity on his potential.
— The recruiting plan.
How will the Huskies compete against USC and Oregon — not to mention marauders from the SEC and Big Ten — for the elite prospects on the West Coast?
Also, how will DeBoer repair whatever damage exists with prep coaches and influencers connected to the top talents in the Seattle area? Clearly, UW’s brand is damaged locally, or it would have experienced better success under Lake.
To what extent will UW rely on the transfer portal vs. the traditional high school pipeline?
How many resources will be devoted to out-of-region recruiting in Texas and Georgia?
And how does DeBoer plan to recruit the Polynesian community, both on the Mainland and across the Pacific islands?
— The defensive plan.
DeBoer will oversee the offense, making his selection for defensive coordinator vital.
Will they be aggressive or use a bend-don’t-break philosophy?
Will they deploy a 4-3 alignment or use the 3-4? The supply of quality linebackers is far greater than that of top linemen, but UW is one of the few West Coast programs capable of producing elite four-man fronts.
— The strength plan.
The strength and conditioning coach is the most important member of the football operation who isn’t the head coach. He runs the show throughout the critical offseason months and sets the mental and physical tone for the program.
BRB, JO