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Had Enough

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  1. My offer stands. Again not a threat. You repeatedly talk down to me. If someone approaches you in that manner, you wouldn’t like it. You don’t like being called on it either. Ironic again. You bitch about stats yet here you are quoting them. You’re using them to provide context. That’s valid. Maybe others have a clue on occasion. You seem to have a problem with that. I have a rather unique perspective regarding athletics. It’s been a long time since I participated, but in an observational capacity as a parent, youth coach, etc. I’ve learned some things in the last handful of years. I don’t need vague references of “I told you so” or “everyone” told you. You highlighted play, which I agreed look to be ill thought out, but show me a coach that doesn’t have that on their record. 4th and 19 versus Vandy this year. Terrible play call in my opinion. Same as the Georgia play call I keep referencing. So not isolated to one coach. And perhaps it’s terminology but I’ve read many times regarding a play call on the front end and someone making the play call on the back-end. That is different than what you’re saying so the “everyone” in that sense is muddying the waters. Design is one thing. A live play call is another. That was the source of my question a week or so ago. You’re done with this I get it. But maybe don’t assume your superiority reigns supreme over any and all in every case.
  2. That wasn’t a threat. I’m in the worst shape of my life and getting worse every week. You were and are a little bitch. Most people, perhaps not you, generally become less of a jackass when it becomes a bit more personal. You didn’t like my tone, I get it, but there wasn’t a threat. I’m anything but black and white when it comes to sports. It is about the “stix.” From a player perspective, I don’t really give a shit about the play call so long as it doesn’t completely run me out of the play. If the offense runs a screen in an end of half situation or on 3rd down, I should never misread that. So if I’m the DB blitzing versus OSU, I should recognize it sooner. If I’m playing coverage on 3rd down, I know where the first down is. The defensive play call does not eliminate the player so if you want absolve the player, go ahead. And an example I’d use is the Ponds pick 6 versus Oregon. He said it was cover 3. I doubt he was playing press coverage. Cover 3 dictates he get depth. Yet he made a play. Players sometimes need to make plays. And again, end of game, Georgia vs Ole Miss. The defensive play call completely ignored the situation. So sure all worldly one I have no concept of the sticks or situational football. There’s a reason I reference DFEI. It says the defense was good, which would include the pass defense. Go ahead tell me about Penix. Then I want you to explain how USC in 2005 ran up yards and points versus 4 highly drafted DBs. Then I’d like to hear how Tech in 2008 did the same including the last minute drive. Maybe it wasn’t that they sucked but that the opponent was pretty damn good. Nevermind that UW had more highly drafted guys than Tech, maybe USC. Or that health-wise 2023 was worse on the back-end.
  3. Again. One play. Out of 1,000 plus plays. 2nd overall in 3rd down defense. You didn’t prove shit. I didn’t push it because your arrogance doesn’t allow any alternate thought from you. Now, notice this from tonight’s game. 3rd and 8. Notice how deep all the coverage guys are. You’ve got a 3 x 1 with 4 guys in coverage That is not wholly different than the alignment you showed from the UW game, certainly from a depth perspective. The Rams didn’t convert. But I’m sure you’re better informed than an NFL guy that’s so damn dumb to play 12-14 yards off on 3rd and 8. And since you like to be a little bitch, let me know when you hit up a tailgate. I’ll swing by so you can put a face to the poster.
  4. If you recall our last interaction, I asked you what defense Georgia ran on the 3rd down conversion that put Ole Miss in FG range. Press man. A defensive call that exponentially increased Ole Miss chance of winning. You didn’t answer that question but wanted to show me some weird ass coverage versus UW. I agree that play made no sense. The “stat guy” in me says we were #2 in 3rd down defense that year so it’s not as if we conceded everything. So again the stat guy in me says everything needs context. So my initial comment here was to rile you. I wouldn’t take Wingo over Smith, but that doesn’t mean Smith is better in every respect either and certainly not on a given play. The stat Pac-Man gave you some food for thought. That’s when each person can apply their thoughts to that stat. Rest assured. My reference to any stat I post has a practical understanding and most often is in search of support of a premise that piques my curiosity. It’s too bad we didn’t get to play each other. It might have been embarrassing for you to get up your ass best by a stat guy.
  5. I don’t either when they don’t align with the message I’m trying to convey.
  6. Is now a good time to ponder whether the cost of tickets increases so that it is no longer just “somebody else’s money?” I was just stirring the pot on the previous post although there are theoretical costs beyond just dollars here.
  7. But at what cost?
  8. He’s had plenty of opportunities. He doesn’t need 400 touches a year. I’d prefer good Bijan a year or two longer than a prematurely worn down Bijan.
  9. Well, yeah, two starting Tackles, two backup Tackles.
  10. Agree, this one looks dumb. Quite a bit we’d drop the safety down on 4 wide. What I’d question is how often we did this? And in contrast to 2024, we played few teams that could spread us out and go 4-wide so there’s probably an element of playing to UWs personnel.
  11. Thanks for the response. In the vagueness of it all, some leave the impression that two persons are making an individual play call. I’d view your discussion as collaboration on overall scheme. That makes sense. When you run a zone blitz, I cant imagine two separate calls that are not predetermined actions. I can envision checks in certain situations but that’s not what I’d define as a “call.” I’m a Steeler fan. Blitzburgh. Rod Woodson, fast enough to be competitive hurdler, used to play off the ball quite a bit. That did not preclude him from making plays on the ball. Playing off coverage does not preclude the DB from making plays on the ball. Now, regarding 2024 pass defense. Sure, we had good personnel, but we were healthy. In 2023 and 2025, we were not. That’s impactful. Having two backup safeties like versus Vandy in 2025 that resulted in a busted coverage TD, well, we never had two backups in 2024 in the game at the same time. And that Vandy offense? More multiple and talented than any offense from 2024’s schedule. In 2023, we played against 15 offensive guys that were drafted in the top 100 in that draft. Some of the “shitty” QBs from that year made NFL practice squads at least. Barron injured, Watts injured. Those 15 don’t include guys like Golden, Bond, Milroe, Will Howard, Devin Neal, Giddens. The offenses were simply harder to defend, likely from a personnel and scheme perspective.
  12. Whenever you post? Nah. Occasionally, sure.
  13. “To be a coach as long as he has and not understand how to tie your secondary to what you are trying to do upfront is embarrassing.“ This is the last sentence. That’s hostile towards a dude that’s achieved a shit load more on the football front. I’m continually reading references about tying in the back-end, PK calling the front-end, someone else the back-end. Yet those persons never explain that. So when people vague responses to that question it leads me to believe it’s bullshit. “Penix 430 yards passing. TD 30 seconds before half to Ohio State. 200 yards rushing to Arizona State“ He frequently makes this reference. UW had offensive talent out the ass. They were on. The Murphy reference is because he kicks ass. Maybe led the entire country in pressures but was unsuccessful in getting to Penix. Why? Cause UW is good. Talented opponents make plays. Thought he had some LBer in him. If so, then he ought to be thinking “don’t be surprised by a screen here” not blaming the coach. The Georgia reference was checking his awareness.
  14. Does Byron Murphy suck because UW had 3 draftable WRs, two NFL caliber guys at TE, two NFL tackles, a freshman all American center and a 1st round QB? Maybe that’s a tough combo particularly given a month to prepare. Oddly enough matchups matter. Tell me what coverage Georgia was in when Ole Miss set up the game winning FG. As terrible a call as it gets. Given the gravity of the situation I can’t think of a worse call actually. You know, I’m curious about this front-end, back-end bullshit and nobody ever gives an answer. Maybe you can. I’m not looking for generalities but specifics. I’ve read on the internets that PK calls the front 7, someone else the back-end. Unless we’re talking predetermined checks, I do not see the practicality of that. So educate me as to how the hell there are two calls that are seemingly independent yet not. I’m a child/player of the worst generation of coaches, but I have a clue regarding the game.
  15. A little late here. Sorta a joke but Wingo has some inconsistency in his game.
  16. Only one of those was in 2008 or 2009. That was a game with 18 yards rushing. A major drop on a well thrown ball that likely ends the game. And interestingly enough you highlight the kickoff out of bounds and the penalty but down play the actual throw that gained 19 yards that allowed the penalty to occur. He was not good that game, but he didn’t have much offensive help either. Also, it was interesting that you highlight 2023 OU and ignore some parallels for Tech 2008. Against OU, we needed one more first down to crater OUs chances. We get a negative play on 1st down. Both examples of not finishing the game. One because we scored the TD too early. One because we didn’t completely finish the drive. The UW game. Three WRs, the QB, two TEs, two highly drafted olineman, all hanging out in the NFL. A month to prepare. Shocker they played well. I’m continuously surprised so many struggle with the concept that highly skilled opponents will have success. That was not UWs defense. Blame is not specific to any one player. We did have 4 shots from inside the 15. It’s a team game so yeah the defense and special teams will make plays on a championship caliber team. But it’s a shit ton of pressure on a QB when you have to be the run game and the pass game Nevermind the cumulative effects of those hits.
  17. Let’s not forget Colt in his last two years never left the game without a lead. Yeah, I’m not counting the 0:01 versus Tech.
  18. But we did not have our # 1 Moseley. I’m not sure Wingo got over his heat exhaustion until mid-year.
  19. So women’s sizes?
  20. I was disappointed we didn’t get to play Kansas in the Covid year. Hell, I was disappointed in the years we weren’t worthy of a bowl appearance. I enjoyed myself quite a damn bit sitting in DKR chanting, with a few others during the Kansas game in 1997, “Stay Ricky Stay.” It was cold. It was a terrible season. Maybe it was meaningless for many. It wasn’t for me. I’ll be ready to watch the Citrus Bowl and be disappointed I’m not there. I can live with being a moron for those to be meaningful.
  21. I commend you for this. No system was better than when Texas-USC played. The flaws as they are now isn’t just about who gets in either. Ole Miss and Oregon were gifted first round wins. People bag on A&Ms schedule, but I think the A&M win over ND is better than the Ole Miss win over OU. I believe Ole Miss has now played 9 home games. They haven’t proven shit. Oregon hasn’t either but at least their strength of schedule is solid. Another element is that OU had an extra week to heal and prep for their game. They probably lose by 30 otherwise. It’s not about that one game. It’s about an advantage that they in no way earned. Tech earned the bye exactly how? Oh right, they beat BYU. But actually that may be worse than the 5 seed as Oregon runs less of a risk of being rusty while playing a home with almost no chance of losing. There are simply too many teams, too few games and too many unbalanced schedules. Personally, I don’t care that a 9-3 gets a chance against a 0 or 1 loss team. But this year, we were a true threat to everyone. Most years, damn near all years, that is not the case. There was a discussion on this very site about scheduling tough non-conference games with a number of people convinced that a more inclusive playoff encouraged that. I’ve read many convinced that such a schedule is not conducive to a playoff invite. The more teams you include the more teams there are that cannot incur an additional loss. We’re talking mid tier P4 teams that are hoping in their best years to secure one of the few remaining seeds. Hell people aren’t even smart enough to realize conference championships can be de facto playoff games. You won’t get certain parties to relinquish power within the structure. You can’t even get 30 people on here to agree to the parameters. For those reasons, smaller is preferred for my tastes.
  22. But I never let em catch me in such situations.
  23. And yet in 2023 our 3rd down defense was #2 in the country. I think #8 in 2024.
  24. Georgia was at home and went for it on 4th and 1 from their own 35 up 14-10. Then later that same drive, 4th and 5 and we jumped. Followed up with an onside kick. And by the way that 4th and 1 was a tackle over throw to the flat, likely a play they haven’t run all season. That’s not exactly dominating a team. Nothing consistently there used to beat his ass. Last year, the offense was poor in game 1 and couldn’t finish drives in game 2.
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