Pardon My Take

Barry Alvarez, Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara And NFL Week 3 Preview

Sep 24, 2021
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INSIGHT

Line-First Identity Scales

  • Barry Alvarez built Wisconsin's identity by recruiting local big linemen and making the offensive line the program's foundation.
  • That local-line-first strategy created sustainable physical play and long-term program consistency.
ANECDOTE

The Costly One-Yard Series

  • Alvarez recalls a 2004 one-yard-line sequence where multiple runs failed and Matt Bernstein couldn't power over.
  • He admits that game was where things began to fall apart for that season.
ADVICE

Keep Assistants By Supporting Their Roots

  • Retain key assistants by taking care of their family and lifestyle needs as much as salary.
  • Stability and roots often beat higher pay when coaches value home and family.
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