I have been taking notes, and it seems to be that the magic formula is the following (in order of importance):
1) Experienced college head coach
2) Experienced and creative O and D coordinators
3) Experienced QB that leads the team
4) 2-3 outstanding linemen, 2 running backs, 1-2 receivers and a good db/punt returner - do "anything it takes" to get these and #3 if necessary
5) Fill out the rest of the linemen 2 deep with quality guys (1 or 2 academic nonqualifiers just for good measure)
6) Smart and talented punter, kicker, special teams
Seems to be what makes it all work.
1) Experienced college head coach
2) Experienced and creative O and D coordinators
3) Experienced QB that leads the team
4) 2-3 outstanding linemen, 2 running backs, 1-2 receivers and a good db/punt returner - do "anything it takes" to get these and #3 if necessary
5) Fill out the rest of the linemen 2 deep with quality guys (1 or 2 academic nonqualifiers just for good measure)
6) Smart and talented punter, kicker, special teams
Seems to be what makes it all work.
