Langsdorf is currently the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Oregon State. He’s been with the Beavers since 2004 and before that, spent some time in the CFL and with the New Orleans Saints. During his tenure at OSU, the Beavers have ranked in the top ten in teh nation for passing yardage each year.
This talk of Langsdorf goes against the ‘inside scoop’ so many others are reporting, with all their signs pointing to an NFL assistant as the next Miami OC.
Personally, I don’t know much about Langsdorf but I did watch Oregon State’s offense stick it to Southern Cal earlier this year.
I also watched them muster up a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh in this year’s Sun Bowl, though in fairness all everything tailback Jacquizz Rodgers – the hero in the upset of the top-ranked Trojans – was sidelined.
Rodgers also missed the season-ending showdown with Oregon, where OSU lost and played their way right out of a Rose Bowl berth.
Langsdorf used a healthy dose of the run and the pass in the few Beavers games I watched this year and could be a good addition to The U, if this is the direction Shannon goes.
There are a few schools of though regarding the hiring of an offensive coordinator.
First is to go out and hire a big name or up and comer. Someone like Gus Malzhan, who Auburn threw some big cash at to lure away from Tulsa. The plus, you’re getting what looks like a solid OC. The negative, you’re getting a guy who will quickly climb the coaching ladder and probably won’t stick around too long.
When an assistant coach gets “hot” he’s like the prettiest girl in the bar. Everyone is in pursuit and it makes it hard to settle on just one suitor, with so many offers.
These guys are usually in the college game as NFL up and comers aren’t coming back down to the college game for anything less than a head coaching gig, i.e. Rob Chudzinski. No way the Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator takes a pay decrease and step back career-wise to return to his alma mater. Only way Chud is back at The U is the day Shannon is out.
Second option is to find a retread. Someone who has bounced around. Former collegiate head coaches who wind up as NFL assistants and are still putting in their work as a #2 guy so the can someday work their way back to the top. Some of these guys are damaged goods, while others simply caught some bad breaks.
Dirk Koetter fits this mold, as do a few other NFL assistants who have had their names tossed around as of late.
Third is to find that diamond in the rough. An up and comer before he’s earned the title, ‘up and comer’. Basically, a Malzhan-type a few years back before he became a household name.
Could Langsdorf be that guy? Oregon State has quietly put together a few 9-4 seasons, while mustering up enough to go toe-to-toe with Southern Cal, beating them two of their past three meetings.
If not Langsdorf, is there another up and comer out there that Shannon can spot, before all the big money, big time programs find him and make him a financial offer he can’t refuse?
In the end, no one knows what Randy is going to do. This is just a name I heard, so I’ll pass it along. I’m not pretending to have any “scoop” and I’m not saying I’m hearing this from “many sources”.
I know a few guys in the know and I respect what they tell me. Sometimes they’re spot on and other times they’re way off. That said, this is what one of them told me today, so I’m telling U.
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Interesting.
I am not too familiar with Danny Langsdorf, but the more I think about it Oregon State's offense has looked good the few times I've seen them.
They looked like hell at Penn State, but that was a tough road game. I too watched the USC game and they were mixing it up and making that Trojans' defense look mortal.
We'll see. Curious to see how this plays out. Thanks for reporting!
Big Rich
Langsdorf doesnt make sense because he doesn't run the traditional pro-set that Randy wants. Or am I mistaken about that?
canes213 - Only Randy knows what Randy wants.
All I know is that I was informed today that it was a 'legit rumor' and that Shannon has "done his homework" in regards to Langsdorf.
What that means in the long run, I don't know. Just passing along what I've heard from a reputable friend or "source" as others would say.
With regard to recruiting when will Shannon need to name the OC to help make sure the offensive players verbal commits translate into reality on signing day. I'm especially concerned about Bryce Brown. Is having his brother at the U enough to keep him there?
thanks allCanes...keep the news coming!!
Thanks for keeping me looking forward to reading your bolg daily!!!...hope the gaytors get POUNDED tonight.
I'm not sure who Randy is going to select. I do know it will be a crucial decision. Chris, have you heard anything regarding Norm Chow? I know he’s at UCLA, but Shannon and Norm are close associates I’ve heard.
Hocutt seems content to let him fulfill his four year contract. Win or lose it seems Randy will be here through the 2010 season.
With that said, let me play AD for a moment. If I was Hocutt I too would leave Randy alone to continue to build a solid foundation, with great recruits and change the image of UM football to that of a very disciplined program.
All of this creates a more appealing head coaching job/atmosphere. This would allow me the time to continue to fundraise in an effort to pay that big time coach should it come to that. I say that, as if by chance Randy can right the ship and win the ACC or Orange Bowl, he proves he’s the man for the job long term.
Otherwise I have my eyes set squarely on Tommy Tuberville. He went through the ranks at the University of Miami, beginning as graduate assistant and ending as defensive coordinator in 1993 and winning the national championship three times during his tenure there (1986–1994).
Anyway, AD fantasy over.
Tommy will be a hot commodity in the coming years so I’m sure he’ll be gone. I just know Auburn was foolish to let him go (force him out) and he is a great coach.
But if Randy doesn't become a great one, and soon, a great one will soon be attracted to what's taking place in Coral Gables.
Chris, have you heard anything regarding Norm Chow? I know he’s at UCLA, but Shannon and Norm are close associates I’ve heard.
I've heard nothing about Norm and can't see any scenario where that happens. He's at UCLA, back in So Cal where's he's comfortable. Working with Neweasel and rebuilding the program so they can go toe-to-toe with the USC dynasty he helped build.
It makes zero sense that Chow would leave UCLA one year into the rebuilding to come to Miami to rebuild. No sense at all.
Otherwise I have my eyes set squarely on Tommy Tuberville. He went through the ranks at the University of Miami, beginning as graduate assistant and ending as defensive coordinator in 1993 and winning the national championship three times during his tenure there (1986–1994).
I don't think TT will ever be the guy at Miami. If for some reason Shannon failed, I could see a Rob Chudsinzki getting his shot at HC... depending where his career goes between now and then.
Tommy was part of Miami back in the day, but over the last 16 years he's become more of an SEC guy and seems to fit in the south. I don't see his schtick working at The U anymore... but that's just me.
I don't think Auburn was foolish to get rid of him. Sometimes relationships run their course. The fact they were courting Bobby Petrino a few years back shows there is some bad blood between the AD and TT and has been for a while.
Randy has two more years to turn it around and in that time, I believe he will. Bill Young is a solid DC and if Randy can score a solid OC, he'll have a solid staff and can focus on being CEO and recruiting like a madman.
That might just be enough to succeed at Miami. Let's get back to out-talenting the competition.
Jorge Sedano from 790 The Ticket here in Miami is reporting that his sources from U of Miami are saying he's about to get an extension and the University is looking at this as a high priority and they're going to opebn the wallets to bring someone.
I was reading the Herald earlier about some of our recruits, and I don't understand us taking on 'project' players especially linemen, when we need immediate help. That is if the evaluation was accurate. We need guys who are going to compete and make a difference, not just some body on the scout team.
I don't know much about the OSU guy other than seeing a few games, so we'll see when the trigger is pulled I guess. It seems like we're sort of hand tied on who we get at any position on our staff at any time due to what we pay compared to other schools. Just look at the new OC at Washington getting $1 million per season. It was reported we're offering 250k. How can you bring in the best coaches like that? It would have to be an up-and-comer or diamond in the rough. but if he has the right philosophy then who cares. it's OC #4 to see if he can kick-start this machine.
-Columbus Cane