3 hours ago
That is an egregious no holding call………
He literally tackles Staples. Thats enough ACC football for me for the year.
He literally tackles Staples. Thats enough ACC football for me for the year.
(3 hours ago)76lsjumb Wrote: We’re going to lose anyway, but that last TD was all due to the refs. The PI call was totally bogus, and the missed holding call on the TD play was egregious.
(3 hours ago)76lsjumb Wrote: We’re going to lose anyway, but that last TD was all due to the refs. The PI call was totally bogus, and the missed holding call on the TD play was egregious.
(3 hours ago)needle Wrote: Can't believe Pritchard took a time out when WF had third and short. Truly a bone-headed decision.
And inconsistent with how Stanford played on offense the previous possession, when it was clear they were just trying to milk clock.
Does not compute.
(3 hours ago)needle Wrote: Can't believe Pritchard took a time out when WF had third and short. Truly a bone-headed decision.
And inconsistent with how Stanford played on offense the previous possession, when it was clear they were just trying to milk clock.
Does not compute.
(4 hours ago)rogpodge Wrote: Look, everyone. Stanford has, over the last couple seasons, actually developed a home field advantage. 9am starts on the East Coast are not great for Stanford.
(4 hours ago)ADPinWDC Wrote: So, we have 3rd and 12... and call a 4 yard pass play... ?
WAKE expects to score when they get the ball.
We struggle to get first downs.
With Gerhart or Taylor or McCaff (and the TWU) we would lean forward on every play.
Now we don't.
(4 hours ago)ADPinWDC Wrote: So, we have 3rd and 12... and call a 4 yard pass play... ?
WAKE expects to score when they get the ball.
We struggle to get first downs.
With Gerhart or Taylor or McCaff (and the TWU) we would lean forward on every play.
Now we don't.
(3 hours ago)Mudhead Wrote:(4 hours ago)ADPinWDC Wrote: So, we have 3rd and 12... and call a 4 yard pass play... ?
WAKE expects to score when they get the ball.
We struggle to get first downs.
With Gerhart or Taylor or McCaff (and the TWU) we would lean forward on every play.
Now we don't.
The difference is not between Gerhardt, Taylor , McCall and Ford any Irvin …. It’s between the offensive lines in front of the backs. Ford is a very, very good running back. The first hit on him is much more likely to be behind the line of scrimmage or at it then even a hard past it . all of our rushing yards are “after contact”. If we don’t get an offensive line we won’t be able to attract or keep good running backs.
Injuries are a significant part of our O Line problems . But the maturity and talent level between our O line and the D lines we face is large.
(3 hours ago)Mudhead Wrote:(4 hours ago)ADPinWDC Wrote: So, we have 3rd and 12... and call a 4 yard pass play... ?
WAKE expects to score when they get the ball.
We struggle to get first downs.
With Gerhart or Taylor or McCaff (and the TWU) we would lean forward on every play.
Now we don't.
The difference is not between Gerhardt, Taylor , McCall and Ford any Irvin …. It’s between the offensive lines in front of the backs. Ford is a very, very good running back. The first hit on him is much more likely to be behind the line of scrimmage or at it then even a hard past it . all of our rushing yards are “after contact”. If we don’t get an offensive line we won’t be able to attract or keep good running backs.
Injuries are a significant part of our O Line problems . But the maturity and talent level between our O line and the D lines we face is large.
(3 hours ago)KartyFan Wrote: Well at least the segment of the CardBoard that likes piling onto Tavita, Luck, and everyone else is enjoying itself. If only we had hired those big name coaches who didn’t want to come here, this would be going much better.
That said… really disappointing game. So far through 2.5 games against good teams we have shown zero competitiveness. We seem to outperform against bad teams and underperform against good teams (relative to expectations). Not sure what conclusions I draw from that.
(3 hours ago)KartyFan Wrote: Well at least the segment of the CardBoard that likes piling onto Tavita, Luck, and everyone else is enjoying itself. If only we had hired those big name coaches who didn’t want to come here, this would be going much better.
That said… really disappointing game. So far through 2.5 games against good teams we have shown zero competitiveness. We seem to outperform against bad teams and underperform against good teams (relative to expectations). Not sure what conclusions I draw from that.
(3 hours ago)SkiBum80 Wrote:(3 hours ago)KartyFan Wrote: Well at least the segment of the CardBoard that likes piling onto Tavita, Luck, and everyone else is enjoying itself. If only we had hired those big name coaches who didn’t want to come here, this would be going much better.
That said… really disappointing game. So far through 2.5 games against good teams we have shown zero competitiveness. We seem to outperform against bad teams and underperform against good teams (relative to expectations). Not sure what conclusions I draw from that.
I conclude that we can play really good football if at home and against another team that isn’t great. Against a great team, or away against most anybody, then all bets are off.
I am glad we didn’t hire a big name coach. Firstly, none would want to come unless overpaid with extra wheelbarrow loads of cash, and big commitment to multi year contract.
Then if with a losing record it’s worse cause you’re overpaying for nothing. All that extra cash better served by investing in OLine & DLine players.
We need an energetic and dedicated and talented up and comer coach, who can turn around a program.
Like a Harbaugh
Or more recently, a Cignetti
Tavita still has a chance to show this. First step will be to finish with 4+ wins this season, still possible.
Then of course needs build better on that next year.
(3 hours ago)SkiBum80 Wrote:(3 hours ago)KartyFan Wrote: Well at least the segment of the CardBoard that likes piling onto Tavita, Luck, and everyone else is enjoying itself. If only we had hired those big name coaches who didn’t want to come here, this would be going much better.
That said… really disappointing game. So far through 2.5 games against good teams we have shown zero competitiveness. We seem to outperform against bad teams and underperform against good teams (relative to expectations). Not sure what conclusions I draw from that.
I conclude that we can play really good football if at home and against another team that isn’t great. Against a great team, or away against most anybody, then all bets are off.
I am glad we didn’t hire a big name coach. Firstly, none would want to come unless overpaid with extra wheelbarrow loads of cash, and big commitment to multi year contract.
Then if with a losing record it’s worse cause you’re overpaying for nothing. All that extra cash better served by investing in OLine & DLine players.
We need an energetic and dedicated and talented up and comer coach, who can turn around a program.
Like a Harbaugh
Or more recently, a Cignetti
Tavita still has a chance to show this. First step will be to finish with 4+ wins this season, still possible.
Then of course needs build better on that next year.