Question about Sterlin Gilbert

[westx]

Not a big deal, but, I was watching the ou/isu game. The camera kept panning to mike stoops in the booth high above. I began to think of our own coaches and I have been thinking of our OC and DC both are on the sideline. I also remember watching Tulsa play ou last year and I was pretty sure Sterlin was in the booth. Not sure why I remember that, but, I do. I think since Tulsa was moving the ball effectively, they spoke about him-which is why a remember him in the booth.

So, my question to anybody knowing more about it than I:
What are the differing reasons an OC or DC would choose to be on the sideline? My common sense tells me that the "eye in the sky" is best for the OC or DC, but, I also understand that it is not one size fits all. Who can an OC/DC trust enough to read what is happening in the lineups and mismatches and efficiently convey that accurate/complete info down to the headsets.?

 

[Son of Wasatch]

Sterlin likes being on the sideline. It's nothing more than personal preference.

 

[DHHorn]

Some like to be able to talk to the players face to face on the sidelines. I think if you are the QB coach you would want to be able to calm down your QB during the game when things go wrong. I remember when Applewhite was Mack's OC he started out on the sideline for this reason but a couple of games later moved to the booth because all the questions from the players and the busyness on the sidelines was a distraction to him when trying to call plays.

 

[dtrain87]

Not a big deal, but, I was watching the ou/isu game. The camera kept panning to mike stoops in the booth high above. I began to think of our own coaches and I have been thinking of our OC and DC both are on the sideline. I also remember watching Tulsa play ou last year and I was pretty sure Sterlin was in the booth. Not sure why I remember that, but, I do. I think since Tulsa was moving the ball effectively, they spoke about him-which is why a remember him in the booth.

So, my question to anybody knowing more about it than I:
What are the differing reasons an OC or DC would choose to be on the sideline? My common sense tells me that the "eye in the sky" is best for the OC or DC, but, I also understand that it is not one size fits all. Who can an OC/DC trust enough to read what is happening in the lineups and mismatches and efficiently convey that accurate/complete info down to the headsets.?

OU's OC Riley, is on the sideline. I think they said it helps them with younger players, which UT has. Kiffin at Alabama is always on the field.

 

[clob94]

Not a big deal, but, I was watching the ou/isu game. The camera kept panning to mike stoops in the booth high above. I began to think of our own coaches and I have been thinking of our OC and DC both are on the sideline. I also remember watching Tulsa play ou last year and I was pretty sure Sterlin was in the booth. Not sure why I remember that, but, I do. I think since Tulsa was moving the ball effectively, they spoke about him-which is why a remember him in the booth.

So, my question to anybody knowing more about it than I:
What are the differing reasons an OC or DC would choose to be on the sideline? My common sense tells me that the "eye in the sky" is best for the OC or DC, but, I also understand that it is not one size fits all. Who can an OC/DC trust enough to read what is happening in the lineups and mismatches and efficiently convey that accurate/complete info down to the headsets.?

Someone coaches like the view from above, some coaches like being down in the mix. Personal preference.

 

[oldhorn2]

Gil Steinke...who is the best coach you never heard of would sit in the stands to coach the game and he used runners to send in plays. Before you start saying who??? you might want to google him. ( by the way, he put 2 players in the NFL HOF)

 

[Cotton #12]

Yes,I have heard of him,Texas A&I down in the valley and won several small college national championships,I believe.I knew he was a very good coach but never knew much about him, I will google.

 

[ryan_sublett]

I think it's just personal,preference. I've seen OCs and DCs who like to be in the booth and others like being on the sideline. With Shane being a freshman having the OC on the sideline is probably beneficial. I think Strong ran Flordia's defense from the sideline to for what that's worth.

 

[oldhorn2]

Cotton....he was a very interesting character....Yeah he won maybe 3 NAIA National titles...was one of the first coaches in Texas to play Black players....quite an innovator. He had been an all pro defensive back for the eagles in the NFL. When his players were dragging from practicing in the heat he would tell em....if one of you can beat me in a 100 yd race, practice would end....he almost never lost a race, and he was doing that into his 50's...