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I’m pretty sure the HC is making clock decisions. Way more goes into it than just offense/play calling.Haha I appreciate the thought.
My opinion on Candle is mixed. Let me say I think he would be a good OC hire at Miami and I would be happy with him, but here are my reservations:
1. Something will have to be arraigned regarding who handles the clock. Toledo has blown some games in the WILDEST of fashions due to clock mismanagement since he took over from Matt Campbell. See 2020 vs WMU as an example. This concerns me as Mario is also known for mismanaging the clock at times. So I don't know if some sort of quality control analysis would be able to take on the responsibility or what. But Mario + Candle handling the clock is no bueno.
2. I generally like his play calling and Toledo has had really good offenses under him as a head coach.
3. He was even better as an OC for Campbell when he was at Toledo, which is encouraging.
4. His teams have always recruited well in Florida, which I like.
Like I said, I would absolutely take him. I just would like something concrete done about clock management.
I know much has been said about Mario’s (in)ability to manage the clock, but we likely live and die with his clock management.
I don’t think the OC hire has anything to do with that.