Reason's Why Diaco Needs Time

[SubbaBub]

We could have beaten USF if we passed the ball about 6 more times than we did. And I'll disagree with anyone who thinks we had a chance to win in the 4th quarter unless they were hoping for a scoop and score or a 60 yard touchdown run. Even then, we'd only be tied.

 

[whaler11]

We could have beaten USF if we passed the ball about 6 more times than we did. And I'll disagree with anyone who thinks we had a chance to win in the 4th quarter unless they were hoping for a scoop and score or a 60 yard touchdown run. Even then, we'd only be tied.

Riddle me this:

With 4:58 left down 10 they punted. Which left 4:30 on the clock.

They really thought that was how they could win. To give USF the ball with 4:30 left down 10.

Does anyone seriously believe this?

 

[sportsart]

We could have beaten USF if we passed the ball about 6 more times than we did.

I wish you had texted HCBD. He apparently didn't think so. If it were only that simple.

If he let it loose and the TO's came in bunches, which they probably would have, the board would be in a melt down.

There was also a fair chance CW would get hurt, having no protection, and then an injured Boyle has to play, risking further injury.

UConn was one mistake (from USF) away from having a chance to win the game.

HCBD used a low risk method to try and win the battle (short term), without losing the war (long term).

The deeper we go into the season, the more this board looks like a G5 fan base.

 

[junglehusky]

Riddle me this:

With 4:58 left down 10 they punted. Which left 4:30 on the clock.

They really thought that was how they could win. To give USF the ball with 4:30 left down 10.

Does anyone seriously believe this?

Do I believe there was a non-zero chance that USF could turn it over, maybe another pick-six? Yes. Do I believe that non-zero chance was greater than 50%? No.

I'm not a degenerate, but if I was I wouldn't put money on us in that situation. That doesn't mean the odds of pulling something out are zero, it just means they are small. You can make an argument that the coaches should also roll the dice and try a couple passes to move the ball.

Well they did on that drive... so they should have tried it earlier.

 

[whaler11]

I wish you had texted HCBD. He apparently didn't think so. If it were only that simple.

If he let it loose and the TO's came in bunches, which they probably would have, the board would be in a melt down.

There was also a fair chance CW would get hurt, having no protection, and then an injured Boyle has to play, risking further injury.

UConn was one mistake (from USF) away from having a chance to win the game.

HCBD used a low risk method to try and win the battle (short term), without losing the war (long term).

The deeper we go into the season, the more this board looks like a G5 fan base.

Diaco could forfeit and you'd want to build a statue for him.

 

[sportsart]

Do I believe there was a non-zero chance that USF could turn it over, maybe another pick-six? Yes. Do I believe that non-zero chance was greater than 50%? No.

I'm not a degenerate, but if I was I wouldn't put money on us in that situation. That doesn't mean the odds of pulling something out are zero, it just means they are small. You can make an argument that the coaches should also roll the dice and try a couple passes to move the ball.

Well they did on that drive... so they should have tried it earlier.

I am certainly in the camp that a few safe pass attempts should have been tried sooner (after all the runs, play action would have to work) but it is what it is. The late drive was done on a prevent defense.....doesn't mean it would have worked earlier.

 

[whaler11]

Do I believe there was a non-zero chance that USF could turn it over, maybe another pick-six? Yes. Do I believe that non-zero chance was greater than 50%? No.

I'm not a degenerate, but if I was I wouldn't put money on us in that situation. That doesn't mean the odds of pulling something out are zero, it just means they are small. You can make an argument that the coaches should also roll the dice and try a couple passes to move the ball.

Well they did on that drive... so they should have tried it earlier.

USF stopped throwing the ball after the pick 6 because they made the simple observation they couldn't lose if they didn't throw interceptions.

 

[Marty Jackson]

USF sucks out loud. Any assertion to the opposite is insane. They might be closer to a turnaround than UConn but that team sucks.

that team was better than Uconn on Friday night. would probably have been better if they played again Saturday as well.

 

[whaler11]

that team was better than Uconn on Friday night. would probably have been better if they played again Saturday as well.

They probably are. They still are terrible.

When two awful teams play and one wins it doesn't mean the winner stops being awful.

 

[uconnbill]

Exactly!

So short, sweet and true. Kannell said during the 3rd series that if he's USF, he's sending everyone he can on run blitzes the whole game.

When you disarm your offense, you're going to get killed.

AND, while the LT blew the block and the strip sack of Whitmer, is it really lost on people that on 2nd and 2, you had a slow developing play, Whitmer dropped way way back, faked to the RB?

I will disagree as the LT didn't blow that block but the Tight End did. Levy took the player inside and the TE just wiffed on the end.

 

[jbdphi]

I will disagree as the LT didn't blow that block but the Tight End did. Levy took the player inside and the TE just wiffed on the end.

Nope...I think I read that Diaco said it was Ron Johnson's responsibility.

 

[upstater]

I will disagree as the LT didn't blow that block but the Tight End did. Levy took the player inside and the TE just wiffed on the end.

OK, I stand corrected about that detail, but the overall point still stands. Put your players in position to succeed. 2nd and 2, why is Whitmer dropping a mile back with his back to the play?

 

[FfldCntyFan]

They probably are. They still are terrible.

When two awful teams play and one wins it doesn't mean the winner stops being awful.

Very true.

It also doesn't mean the loser didn't try.

 

[Carrkus]

Well our defensive line made them look great.

Actually, I think our D line played well. They averaged 3 yards a carry, that's not bad. Yes, SF had a couple big gains on draw plays, but I put some of the blame for them on our LBs.

I like this D. I think they're gonna keep getting better as the season goes on.

I'm worried about the o line more than anything.

 

[sdhusky]

The Boneyard is a good sounding ground. When certain people are on the other side of a debate it's a nice confirmation.

Do I need to dig up your quotes completely bashing the basketball team after the Texas trip? Stuff like we are terrible and won't get better.

I don't think you could have been any more wrong (without being waylonsmithers)

 

[whaler11]

Do I need to dig up your quotes completely bashing the basketball team after the Texas trip? Stuff like we are terrible and won't get better.

I don't think you could have been any more wrong (without being waylonsmithers)

Since I'm accused of being a degenerate I understand better than almost anyone here that I'm not always right. Comes with having strong opinions on things.

 

[freescooter]

Diaco could forfeit and you'd want to build a statue for him.

Now that is a classic! Really made me laugh out loud.