Bob Stoops the #1 HC on Offense (min 15 seasons)

Incredible for Stoops considering his background as a DC. Props to OSU's official website for the shoutout.

March 1, 2017

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Urban Meyer's teams have averaged 37.4 points per game over the duration of his 15-year, 194-game head coaching career. Only one other coach who has coached at least 15 seasons has had teams score more than Meyer's teams over this time: Bob Stoops; by one-tenth of a point.

Stoops has employed seven offensive coordinators over his career at Oklahoma, including Ohio State's new coordinator, Kevin Wilson. Wilson will be Meyer's seventh coordinator, and the first who was a prior head coach.

Five of Meyer's previous coordinators went on to become head coaches. All six helped Meyer's offenses and teams experience terrific successes. In six days, the Ohio State offense under Meyer and Wilson will start taking shape.

Highest Career Scoring Average (Per Game)

(Active coaches; minimum 15 seasons as FBS coach)

1. Bob Stoops Oklahoma 37.5
2. Urban Meyer Ohio State 37.4
3. Mike Leach Washington State 34.9
4. Gary Patterson TCU 33.5
5. Nick Saban Alabama 31.8

Source: STATSPASS

Plano Senior alum Rex Burkhead to host multi-sport fundraiser at alma mater

Plano Senior alum Rex Burkhead, now a member of the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, was a star on both the football field and basketball court for the Wildcats.

From Staff Reports

March 3, 2017

On April 1, Plano Senior alum and Cincinnati Bengals running back Rex Burkhead will return to his alma mater to host the Team Jack Trifecta, a multi-sport fundraiser for pediatric brain cancer research.

The event will consist of a 5K fun run around the Plano Senior High School campus, a youth football camp and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

The fun run begins at 8 a.m. April 1, and costs $35 for adult and $15 for children 10 years and under.

At 10 a.m., Burkhead will be joined by numerous NFL veterans and former high school teammates for a football skills camp. The camp is open to kids ages six through 12 and costs $50.

Festivities will continue at 1 p.m. with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament open to players who must be out of high school or college. The registration fee is $100 per four-person team and the tournament holds a maximum of 24 teams.

All proceeds from the event will support pediatric brain cancer research.

Individuals who register by March 13 will receive a free T-shirt and online registration lasts through March 30.

To register for any of the three events at the Team Jack Trifecta, go to teamjackfoundation.org/plano.

2017 NFL Combine: Did Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien try to hire Iowa’s Brian Ferentz? Here’s your answer

By Scott Dochterman
March 3, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS — If Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien had his way, Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz would have worked alongside him at either of his last two stops.

Or, preferably, both.

“I tried to hire him at Penn State,” O’Brien said Wednesday at the 2017 NFL Combine. “His dad (Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz) wasn’t letting anybody hire him away. I tried to hire him early on in Houston. Very, very smart. Very competitive. A hard-working guy, really good staff guy. Understands his role. Really helped me a lot at New England in a lot of different ways.”

Brian Ferentz, 33, assumed multiple tasks in New England from 2008 through 2011. O’Brien worked alongside Ferentz and became the Patriots offensive coordinator in 2011. That’s when they really formed a bond.

The 2011 Patriots advanced to the Super Bowl and produced one of the NFL’s most dynamic offensive seasons. New England scored more than 32 points a game, and quarterback Tom Brady threw for 5,235 yards and 39 touchdowns. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, whom Ferentz coached, notched career highs with 90 catches for 1,327 yards. Gronkowski set the NFL record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end with 17.

“Brian Ferentz, my last year in New England, coached the tight ends and was the quality control guy on offense,” O’Brien said. “He had Gronkowski and that group. And he was breaking film down on the side. That tells you everything you need to know about his work ethic.”

Neither returned to the Patriots following the 2011 season. O’Brien became the Penn State head coach in 2012 and later bolted for the Texans in 2014. Brian Ferentz became Iowa’s offensive line coach in 2012, added run-game responsibilities in 2015 and was named offensive coordinator in January.

The respect is mutual. At his news conference introducing him as offensive coordinator, Brian Ferentz called his New England experience “invaluable” and touted his relationships with O’Brien, head coach Bill Belichick, administrator Scott Pioli and offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia.

“You absolutely try to take pieces from every one and you try to learn and be a sponge,” Brian Ferentz said in January. “I remember one of my first lessons in New England walking into Scott Pioli’s office empty-handed, and in a very not-so-subtle way, I was reminded that you should have a notebook at all times. And he was right. And since then, I’ve had a notebook at all times. Because you’re always learning. You’re always taking things in.”

As for Brian Ferentz’s new role, O’Brien has confidence his former protegé will succeed.

“He’s a bright guy, and he’ll do a great job for his dad,” O’Brien said. “I just have to say about his dad, I just think he’s one of the best coaches in the country. He does a great job. A lot of respect for the Ferentz family.”