Quote:Alabama wasn't really known for their high power offenses.  Even with the best recruiting classes in the nation, I was never too impressed with what Alabama did.  They should have been rolling teams more than they were.

 

Maybe not, but Nussmeier can't be any worse than Al Borges was. Nuss will also bring a much better understanding of play-calling for a pro-style offense. Borges made my eyes bleed at times.

 

FWIW, Nuss was only there for two seasons (2012 and 2013).

 

2007: 25.0 ppg

2008: 30.1 ppg

2009: 31.1 ppg

2010: 33.4 ppg

2011: 35.2 ppg

2012: 37.6 ppg

2013: 37.2 ppg

 

 

Now, I think that mostly is attributed to the ridiculous amount of talent Alabama has been putting through that program, but it at least it shows Nuss was competent.

 

Prior to being at Alabama, Nuss was the OC at Washington from 2009 to 2011.

 

2008: 13.2 ppg

2009: 26.1 ppg

2010: 21.8 ppg

2011: 33.7 ppg

 

 

I don't think he is going be a savior, but he should be better than Al Borges. To be fair, Borges turned around San Diego St.'s offense a few years ago, too, so who really knows.

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