The Chud Affect

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

The owner of the Chargers announced today that Philip Rivers was having an "off year". I argue, could it be the loss of Chudzinski from their offense?

Chud, had spent the early part of his career with the Miami Hurricanes where he produced amazing TE's including Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey, Kellen Winslow Jr. and so on. During a three-year stint as offensive coordinator, the ‘Canes played in three Bowl Championship Series games and two National Championship games. They defeated Nebraska to win the national title in ’01, and in ’02, set school records for points, yards and rushing touchdowns before suffering their only loss of the season to Ohio State in the National Championship game. (WIKI)

During his tenure as OC in Cleveland, in the 2007 season, the team saw a remarkable turnaround on the field. After opening the season with a 34–7 defeat by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns traded starting quarterback Charlie Frye to the Seattle Seahawks, with backup Derek Anderson assuming the starting role. In his first start, Anderson led the Browns to a 51–45 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, tying the franchise record of five touchdown passes in a single game. The Browns finished the 2007 season a surprising 10–6, barely missing the playoffs due to tie-breaker rules. Nevertheless, the record was the team's best since 1994. Six players earned Pro Bowl recognition including QB Derek Anderson, WR Braylon Edwards and TE Kellen Winslow II (NFL.com)

When Chud moved to the San Diego to be TE coach & Assistant head coach, star pupil Antonio Gates racked up a career-high 1,157 yards, was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press and was invited to his sixth-straight Pro Bowl. During his first stint with the Chargers (2005-06), Gates had the only other 1,000-yard season of his career (1,101 yards in ’05) and he earned first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors both years. The Chargers offense seemed unstoppable, and finished his final year ranked #1! (Chargers player bio)

After having said all that, if you actually took the time to read it, success has followed Chud Since his college career. Our offense is vastly improved with him here.

Is Philip Rivers having an off year, or are the Chargers missing one of the most unappreciated coaches in the NFL???

[Camdemonium]

Rivers is having an off year

[Dpantherman]

Philip Rivers has syphilis

[Black]

Effect*

[HeatCheck]

Effect.

Might be a little of both but probably Rivers just having an off year.

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

Effect*

Darn it

[MtnJax]

Norv has always and still calls the plays in san diego. Rivers is just having an off year

[Dpantherman]

Remember VANE ... Verb- affect, Noun- effect

[jtnc]

Norv has always and still calls the plays in san diego. Rivers is just having an off year

I'm pretty sure Chud's suggestions were welcome.

[csx]

Chudzinski was the TE coach there. They have the same OC, QB coach, and of course Turner. I doubt the TE coach leaving has much affect on a veteran QB.

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

Chudzinski was the TE coach there. They have the same OC, QB coach, and of course Turner. I doubt the TE coach leaving has much affect on a veteran QB.

According to their website, he was also their Assistant Head Coach

[Section517CEO]

Chud is THE biggest reason the offense is turned around this year. If Davidson was calling plays Cam wouldn't be doing what hes doing...

[MaineManPanther]

Rivers had a great year in 08 before Chud was there.

[rainwater]

Rivers is just making bad decisions. I don't think it is playcalling.