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Originally Posted by MetryCajun
That's quite a list. Hopefully we can play a near perfect game at Troy and win despite this!
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Thank You!!
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong! (jmo)
First of all, I don't think Des will pull himself out for the good of the team. He is a fantastic competitor, that is what makes him want to stay in and try even harder. Listen, he deserves many accolades for what he has done on the field and with his leadership, but that is so blind to allow a player, as great as he may be, especially at QB position to decide whether to stay in or not. This call must be made by the coaching staff for the best chance to win the game.
Secondly, Des's strength is running the ball. Period. He is hurting the team by forcing throws and causing turnovers. If he cannot run effectively, then we must put in someone that at least can pass the ball down field. We are too one dimensional. When healthy, Des is it, no doubt. But for best chance to win, we will need one of the other RS freshman to step up. I'm ok with Des starting and seeing how the game plays out, but the coaches should be well prepared to put in another QB, and not when the game is out of reach like last week. This is not a knock on Des. I cannot stand foolish decisions based on loyalty to the player (see Jim Haslett). This is about the TEAM winning the game, no matter who is playing.
Micheal had tons of success throwing the ball earlier in the season because of a few reasons. 1 - Derrick Smith was healthy and gave defenses another option to worry about. 2 - Jason Chery was full speed ahead, and stretched the field (which also helped the ground game) He is now hampered by a minor hammy injury. 3 - The line was 100% (mike as been under tremendous pressure when dropping back in the last few games)Quote:
Originally Posted by ULGrad@HOU
You DO NOT sit you're leader, and offensive engine in the biggest game in our programs History in over a dozen years! If he can walk and is willing to fight with this team, you give him the nod. Period. There is no other option. First and foremost, he deserves it; and secondly, I'll take Des at 75% than most other QB's at 100%.
I think these guys have one more miracle left.
The success we had early at passing was solely due to the running game having already been established and the defense keying on trying to stop it. Des had some nice throws, mostly within 15-20 yard range, and the wideouts made great runs. NOW, we no longer can establish the run because we only have Fenroy running and they know it. The offensive engine you speak of is broken. We need either, someone who can run the ball at the QB position, to keep the defense guessing or we need to establish the passing game in order to lessen the pressure on Fenroy. Don't get me wrong, I like Des and his strong leadership skills. But, the scene has changed with injuries and we need to change with it. No player deserves to play, if it hurts the team as a whole. Sorry, but that will just send us spiraling down, just like the stock market.
I think this team has a lot of heart and will come out fighting. Let's hit Troy in the mouth, and not let up!
You're point is well taken. There's nothing I can really argue against. I still think the passing game has taken hits because of nagging injuries, and poor playing calling at key moments. Granted, defenses have been able to key on Fenroy, and the ground game did alot to set up the pass, but vertically we are limited because of the extra gear that has been taken away from Chery and the absence of Smith, and the shuffling up guards and tackles. JMOQuote:
Originally Posted by ULGrad@HOU
I hope that "thank goodness" includes you. I thank goodness that the coaches don't listen to any of us, including you.Quote:
Originally Posted by MetryCajun
MD should start if the coaches think that's our best chances of winning this game. But there is no way they leave it up to any player (only) to "pull themselves". The coaching staff better bring their pure football coaching skills with them to Troy and save any other BS for a Hallmark Christmas Card later this year.
But, I am forwarding this concept to our AD to see if that rock floats in his bathtub... "We should allow our coaches to stay on board until THEY decide they are not performing up to the job".
Excuse me, have we forgotten DEFENSE! ? Twenty eight points is enough to win a ball game! It's not the offense that is the problem, it's the D E F E N S E!
It's not the quarterback, it's the D E F E N S E, especially pass defense! Linebacker defense. IT's the D E F E N S E ,,,, nothing more .... D E F E N S E. :/\:
Of course we need the Defense to play better, and that is a good point. But if you are talking about the last game (29 points), 22 points were scored in the last qtr, after we were already out of the game. The lack of offense and turnovers is what gave the ball back to Troy, and they took advantage of that by scoring, leaving us with trying to catch up. Oh, and that is definately not our strength. We need to control the game with our offense to have a chance and I guess that is where we differ some on how best to do that. I can't wait for the day, when the defense is strong enough depend on game in game out. Actually, on that point, strong defense is where most games are won, in my opinion, and strong offenses are fun to watch. Geaux UL!Quote:
Originally Posted by LuLu