Maurice "Mo" Linguist

Most recently the co-defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan.

Some good info about his background here. Sounds like a good one. We're Baaack!

https://michigan.rivals.com/news/getting...recruiter-

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-buffalo...37622.html

(05-07-2021 07:25 PM)zrb2 Wrote:  Maurice "Mo" Linguist

Most recently the co-defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan.

Some good info about his background here. Sounds like a good one. We're Baaack!

https://michigan.rivals.com/news/getting...recruiter-

What a week for UB, was it an emotional roller coaster?

Cunning hire...

Has experience as a DB coach at Buffalo. 2012 & 2013. I think it's important MAC schools hire coaches w/ ties to the MAC. So that makes me think it's a decent pick right off the bat.

I think Buffalo is trying to find another Fleck (young and a great recruiter).

(05-08-2021 04:57 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  I think Buffalo is trying to find another Fleck (young and a great recruiter).

Big difference here is that he comes with ties into the department already. While the AD has changed most of the staff in Alumni Arena knows coach Mo.

Considering the circumstances I think it's a much better hire than I feared it may have been.

(05-08-2021 08:57 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-08-2021 04:57 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  I think Buffalo is trying to find another Fleck (young and a great recruiter).

Big difference here is that he comes with ties into the department already. While the AD has changed most of the staff in Alumni Arena knows coach Mo.

An apparent Home Run hire! Mo has electrified my hometown of Ann Arbor with his energy, much like PJ did in Kalamazoo. Considering also that Lance hardly left the cupboard bare of talent and the guy has program history, this is an AD's dream. Bull, one could expect a max of two fabulous seasons before Buffalo sends yet another coach to the P5. Congrats, you have a great program.

(05-07-2021 08:36 PM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  Cunning hire...

LOL

(05-09-2021 04:32 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(05-08-2021 08:57 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-08-2021 04:57 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  I think Buffalo is trying to find another Fleck (young and a great recruiter).

Big difference here is that he comes with ties into the department already. While the AD has changed most of the staff in Alumni Arena knows coach Mo.

An apparent Home Run hire! Mo has electrified my hometown of Ann Arbor with his energy, much like PJ did in Kalamazoo. Considering also that Lance hardly left the cupboard bare of talent and the guy has program history, this is an AD's dream. Bull, one could expect a max of two fabulous seasons before Buffalo sends yet another coach to the P5. Congrats, you have a great program.

This next year may be very rough unless all the portal guys come back.

* We lost two OL to graduation and two to the portal..
* We lost a DL to graduation and two to the portal..

Already three of the six who entered the portal have decided to stay at Buffalo (but officially none of the linemen).

Then there is the matter of replacing virtually the whole staff, 120 days before the season. We now have a coach, oc, and dc. We have four coaches that Lance did not take with him still on staff (no idea if they stay).

Really I would call 6 wins this year a major accomplishment for Linguist but... If the stars line up right with the portal and the hires, I could see 8-10 and pushing for the east.

The thing about Mo is we do not know what kind of a HC he is going to be. He could be great, he could be meh. He's never been in the big chair before.

But, again, if the stars line up, and UB is really good the next 2-3 seasons I expect him to be hired away. He moves around *a lot* and Buffalo has went from "dead end" to "launching pad" over the past dozen years or so between football and hoops.

Hired our OC Shane Montgomery away today....many aren't upset to see him go as he had a propensity to get extremely pass happy in tight games. Guy certainly knows the MAC well.

(05-12-2021 01:02 PM)JMU2004 Wrote:  Hired our OC Shane Montgomery away today....many aren't upset to see him go as he had a propensity to get extremely pass happy in tight games. Guy certainly knows the MAC well.

Not thrilled to hear that, UB has had a solid running team identity for the past 15 years (minus the Tyree Jackson years).

(05-12-2021 02:37 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 01:02 PM)JMU2004 Wrote:  Hired our OC Shane Montgomery away today....many aren't upset to see him go as he had a propensity to get extremely pass happy in tight games. Guy certainly knows the MAC well.

Not thrilled to hear that, UB has had a solid running team identity for the past 15 years (minus the Tyree Jackson years).

You’ll be fine running the ball, he’s been very run heavy in his 2 years of calling plays at JMU.

(2021) passes 183 rushes 393 [72% run]
(2019) passes 401 rushes 782 [66% run]

(05-10-2021 03:46 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-09-2021 04:32 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(05-08-2021 08:57 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-08-2021 04:57 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  I think Buffalo is trying to find another Fleck (young and a great recruiter).

Big difference here is that he comes with ties into the department already. While the AD has changed most of the staff in Alumni Arena knows coach Mo.

An apparent Home Run hire! Mo has electrified my hometown of Ann Arbor with his energy, much like PJ did in Kalamazoo. Considering also that Lance hardly left the cupboard bare of talent and the guy has program history, this is an AD's dream. Bull, one could expect a max of two fabulous seasons before Buffalo sends yet another coach to the P5. Congrats, you have a great program.

This next year may be very rough unless all the portal guys come back.

* We lost two OL to graduation and two to the portal..
* We lost a DL to graduation and two to the portal..

Already three of the six who entered the portal have decided to stay at Buffalo (but officially none of the linemen).

Then there is the matter of replacing virtually the whole staff, 120 days before the season. We now have a coach, oc, and dc. We have four coaches that Lance did not take with him still on staff (no idea if they stay).

Really I would call 6 wins this year a major accomplishment for Linguist but... If the stars line up right with the portal and the hires, I could see 8-10 and pushing for the east.

The thing about Mo is we do not know what kind of a HC he is going to be. He could be great, he could be meh. He's never been in the big chair before.

But, again, if the stars line up, and UB is really good the next 2-3 seasons I expect him to be hired away. He moves around *a lot* and Buffalo has went from "dead end" to "launching pad" over the past dozen years or so between football and hoops.

Sounds encouraging and a good HC.

Good things ahead for UB... A strong Buffalo in football/basketball is also good for the MAC...

(05-12-2021 08:27 PM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 02:37 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 01:02 PM)JMU2004 Wrote:  Hired our OC Shane Montgomery away today....many aren't upset to see him go as he had a propensity to get extremely pass happy in tight games. Guy certainly knows the MAC well.

Not thrilled to hear that, UB has had a solid running team identity for the past 15 years (minus the Tyree Jackson years).

You’ll be fine running the ball, he’s been very run heavy in his 2 years of calling plays at JMU.

(2021) passes 183 rushes 393 [72% run]
(2019) passes 401 rushes 782 [66% run]

He'll run the ball, but abandon it at head scratching times. Perfect example was last week when down by 3. We ripped 4-5 consecutive runs that netted about 40 yards and had us on the opponents 30. We start passing, take a couple sacks to push us outside FG range and lose by 3.

That being said, he has forgotten more about FB than I will ever know. Take my opinion with a grain of salt.

(05-13-2021 08:32 AM)JMU2004 Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 08:27 PM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 02:37 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 01:02 PM)JMU2004 Wrote:  Hired our OC Shane Montgomery away today....many aren't upset to see him go as he had a propensity to get extremely pass happy in tight games. Guy certainly knows the MAC well.

Not thrilled to hear that, UB has had a solid running team identity for the past 15 years (minus the Tyree Jackson years).

You’ll be fine running the ball, he’s been very run heavy in his 2 years of calling plays at JMU.

(2021) passes 183 rushes 393 [72% run]
(2019) passes 401 rushes 782 [66% run]

He'll run the ball, but abandon it at head scratching times. Perfect example was last week when down by 3. We ripped 4-5 consecutive runs that netted about 40 yards and had us on the opponents 30. We start passing, take a couple sacks to push us outside FG range and lose by 3.

That being said, he has forgotten more about FB than I will ever know. Take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Sorry but your perception does not match reality. They gained 11 yards on the ground that possession on 11 plays, 14 yards on 4 carries by the RBs and -3 on the 4 QB plays. What was working that drive was the quick passes as the D was on their heels, they hit for 9 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards and a Pass Interference call while also grinding out over 6 minutes of clock on what they hoped was the game winning drive. They were losing and trying to get deep enough to not have to kick into the wind with a kicker that doesn’t have the range while also working the clock and bring out of TOs. The D was stacking the box and forcing you to go elsewhere, that a D1 QB made poor decisions including eating a sack and being pushed out of FG range isn’t on the OC.

Quote:James Madison at 08:11
1st and 10 at JMU15 JAMES MADISON drive start at 08:11.
1st and 10 at JMU15 Cole Johnson pass complete to Kris Thornton for 9 yards to the JMU24, out-of-bounds.
2nd and 1 at JMU24 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 6 yards to the JMU30, 1ST DOWN JMU (Thomas, Jaylen).
1st and 10 at JMU30 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 7 yards to the JMU37 (Mascorro, Ysidr).
2nd and 3 at JMU37 P. Agyei-Obese rush for no gain to the JMU37 (Perry, Markel).
3rd and 3 at JMU37 Cole Johnson pass complete to Antwane Wells for 10 yards to the JMU47, 1ST DOWN JMU (Downes, Isaiah).
1st and 10 at JMU47 Cole Johnson pass complete to Antwane Wells for 15 yards to the SHSU38, 1ST DOWN JMU (Clopton, Braide).
1st and 10 at SHSU38 Cole Johnson sacked for loss of 7 yards to the SHSU45 (Mascorro, Ysidr).
2nd and 17 at SHSU45 Cole Johnson rush for 1 yard to the SHSU44 (Kay, Jahari).
3rd and 16 at SHSU44 Cole Johnson rush for 10 yards to the SHSU34 (Thomas, Jaylen).
4th and 6 at SHSU34 Timeout Sam Houston, clock 03:51.
4th and 6 at SHSU34 Gage Moloney pass incomplete to Antwane Wells (Thomas, Jaylen), PENALTY SHSU pass interference (Thomas, Jaylen) 6 yards to the SHSU28, 1ST DOWN JMU, NO PLAY.
1st and 10 at SHSU28 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 1 yard to the SHSU27 (McCollum, Zyon).
2nd and 9 at SHSU27 Gage Moloney pass incomplete to Jawon Hamilton, QB hurry by Leon, Jevon.
3rd and 9 at SHSU27 Gage Moloney sacked for loss of 7 yards to the SHSU34 (Wallace, Joseph).
4th and 16 at SHSU34 Connor Madden field goal attempt from 51 MISSED - wide left, spot at SHSU34, clock 02:09.
TOTAL 13 plays , 51 yards Time of Possession:6:02

(05-13-2021 09:14 AM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  

(05-13-2021 08:32 AM)JMU2004 Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 08:27 PM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 02:37 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(05-12-2021 01:02 PM)JMU2004 Wrote:  Hired our OC Shane Montgomery away today....many aren't upset to see him go as he had a propensity to get extremely pass happy in tight games. Guy certainly knows the MAC well.

Not thrilled to hear that, UB has had a solid running team identity for the past 15 years (minus the Tyree Jackson years).

You’ll be fine running the ball, he’s been very run heavy in his 2 years of calling plays at JMU.

(2021) passes 183 rushes 393 [72% run]
(2019) passes 401 rushes 782 [66% run]

He'll run the ball, but abandon it at head scratching times. Perfect example was last week when down by 3. We ripped 4-5 consecutive runs that netted about 40 yards and had us on the opponents 30. We start passing, take a couple sacks to push us outside FG range and lose by 3.

That being said, he has forgotten more about FB than I will ever know. Take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Sorry but your perception does not match reality. They gained 11 yards on the ground that possession on 11 plays, 14 yards on 4 carries by the RBs and -3 on the 4 QB plays. What was working that drive was the quick passes as the D was on their heels, they hit for 9 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards and a Pass Interference call while also grinding out over 6 minutes of clock on what they hoped was the game winning drive. They were losing and trying to get deep enough to not have to kick into the wind with a kicker that doesn’t have the range while also working the clock and bring out of TOs. The D was stacking the box and forcing you to go elsewhere, that a D1 QB made poor decisions including eating a sack and being pushed out of FG range isn’t on the OC.

Quote:James Madison at 08:11
1st and 10 at JMU15 JAMES MADISON drive start at 08:11.
1st and 10 at JMU15 Cole Johnson pass complete to Kris Thornton for 9 yards to the JMU24, out-of-bounds.
2nd and 1 at JMU24 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 6 yards to the JMU30, 1ST DOWN JMU (Thomas, Jaylen).
1st and 10 at JMU30 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 7 yards to the JMU37 (Mascorro, Ysidr).
2nd and 3 at JMU37 P. Agyei-Obese rush for no gain to the JMU37 (Perry, Markel).
3rd and 3 at JMU37 Cole Johnson pass complete to Antwane Wells for 10 yards to the JMU47, 1ST DOWN JMU (Downes, Isaiah).
1st and 10 at JMU47 Cole Johnson pass complete to Antwane Wells for 15 yards to the SHSU38, 1ST DOWN JMU (Clopton, Braide).
1st and 10 at SHSU38 Cole Johnson sacked for loss of 7 yards to the SHSU45 (Mascorro, Ysidr).
2nd and 17 at SHSU45 Cole Johnson rush for 1 yard to the SHSU44 (Kay, Jahari).
3rd and 16 at SHSU44 Cole Johnson rush for 10 yards to the SHSU34 (Thomas, Jaylen).
4th and 6 at SHSU34 Timeout Sam Houston, clock 03:51.
4th and 6 at SHSU34 Gage Moloney pass incomplete to Antwane Wells (Thomas, Jaylen), PENALTY SHSU pass interference (Thomas, Jaylen) 6 yards to the SHSU28, 1ST DOWN JMU, NO PLAY.
1st and 10 at SHSU28 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 1 yard to the SHSU27 (McCollum, Zyon).
2nd and 9 at SHSU27 Gage Moloney pass incomplete to Jawon Hamilton, QB hurry by Leon, Jevon.
3rd and 9 at SHSU27 Gage Moloney sacked for loss of 7 yards to the SHSU34 (Wallace, Joseph).
4th and 16 at SHSU34 Connor Madden field goal attempt from 51 MISSED - wide left, spot at SHSU34, clock 02:09.
TOTAL 13 plays , 51 yards Time of Possession:6:02

You are correct. I mixed it up with the previous drive. Nonetheless, we were averaging 6.5 ypc over the last 2 drives and really only getting stuffed once before calling pass plays on 8 of our final 9 plays. Certainly, some of those pass plays were down and distance calls after taking sacks.

(05-13-2021 11:39 AM)JMU2004 Wrote:  You are correct. I mixed it up with the previous drive. Nonetheless, we were averaging 6.5 ypc over the last 2 drives and really only getting stuffed once before calling pass plays on 8 of our final 9 plays. Certainly, some of those pass plays were down and distance calls after taking sacks.

And some would say the running on that possession was not wise, they were into the 4th quarter and down 11 and couldn’t afford to chew up the clock but took the runs because the D was sitting back on the pass. And the runs worked until they sprung that 34 yard pass for a TD. So hitting them with the run game to open up the air worked which is why you saw it on their final drive.

Quote:James Madison at 12:10
1st and 10 at JMU28 JAMES MADISON drive start at 12:10.
1st and 10 at JMU28 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 7 yards to the JMU35 (Brown, Quentin;McCollum, Trist).
2nd and 3 at JMU35 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 13 yards to the JMU48, 1ST DOWN JMU (Clopton, Braide).
1st and 10 at JMU48 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 8 yards to the SHSU44 (McCollum, Trist).
2nd and 2 at SHSU44 P. Agyei-Obese rush for 7 yards to the SHSU37, 1ST DOWN JMU (McCollum, Trist).
1st and 10 at SHSU37 Jawon Hamilton rush for 3 yards to the SHSU34, out-of-bounds (Williams, Trevo).
2nd and 7 at SHSU34 Cole Johnson pass complete to Scott Bracey for 34 yards to the SHSU0, 1ST DOWN JMU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:14.
1st and GOAL at SHSU03 Cole Johnson rush attempt good.
1st and GOAL at JMU35 Connor Madden kickoff 53 yards to the SHSU12, Alexander, Kame return 20 yards to the SHSU32 (Seth Naotala).
TOTAL 6 plays , 72 yards Time of Possession: 1:56

Montgomery returns to the MAC, interesting. In some alternate universe where our admin support for football didn't nosedive in the mid-2000s he may have turned out fine for Miami, but it's been nearly two decades since then or his time as our OC during the Big Ben years. Best of luck to him, hope his tenure is better than our last ex-head coach to return to the conference (Treadwell at Kent State).