Overrated?

As part of an effort to shoot down certain local sports reporters (actually, pretty much all of them, if you count their comments on message boards) announcing certain candidates for the offensive coordinator position next year, Houston Dale informs the readers that "Play calling is sometimes overrated."

Play calling does exists in a framework of overall offensive scheme, game planning against the opposing defense of the week, talent/ability of the offensive players, ability of the offensive unit to execute, etc. So, within that context, play calling alone is just a piece of a larger puzzle.

Once you are in the game in specific situations, play calling is absolutely important. That's so obvious that it doesn't even need an argument. Play calling and the results let you know how well you've executed the whole process of offense.

The reference to Spurrier -- well, he has 6 wins and we don't. He was able to generate enough offense to score 14 points and beat us. His offense controlled the ball in the 4th quarter and limited our opportunities. I saw a few pretty good play calls along the way that made a big difference.

The real question is "why is Houston Dale choosing to spout off something like this?" He could have squashed rumors without giving those that would like to see him gone another bullet.