The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Utah

[Altitude Gator]

No one expects that or wants that. No one wants to see a raging damned lunatic on the sidelines.

It would be nice to see a meltdown like Mac had on Taylor after his antics after scoring.
Perhaps get in the grill of one of the number 3's that fielded another punt inside the damn 5 yard line?
Getting in the faces of the O Lineman on the sidelines or chewing the shiit out of one of the o lineman coaches, would at least show he's had enough of the incompetence.

Or maybe one of those "hurry up" motions when down two scores and 7 minutes to play knowing? the clock doesn't stop for a first down.

Hell, I would be satisfied with him making a beeline to an assistant coach and giving him a stern talking to after repeated mistakes by the assistant's unit.

 

[oxrageous]

Can he act like a coach who’s down 13 points(not up 13) inside the final 6 minutes of a game? For all the analytics talk, you’d think someone would mention that on-side kicks are about the lowest probability play in football. Any risks of mistakes you may run going with more of a tempo approach while attempting a comeback, are far less than having to rely on an on-side kick.

You could also try not being down double digits in the second half of every game, but let’s just start small for now.

I agree with everything you say. For a guy that is supposed to be so detailed, we seem clueless on what to do far too often.

 

[MJMGator]

I agree with everything you say. For a guy that is supposed to be so detailed, we seem clueless on what to do far too often.

Yeah, Sunday through Friday he’s been great.

 

[Silverback Gator]

Very good point. To me it speaks indirectly to the need for an OC/play caller. I get that Billy wants to be controlled and very systematic and if you’ve got the OL that can move the furniture it is understandable, but we’re not blessed, yet, with that kind of OL and the need to go up-tempo will be a part of every game, particularly when we are ending the halves offensively, are behind the score and the clock, if we have a sudden change and the opposing D is sucking wind, etc.

Herbstreit commented during a first half drive that he likes that we were lining up and playing tempo. Then, we seemed to lose that urgency. Just reading into it, perhaps Napier and his staff are slow to decide which play to run. Why allow a defense to get set and ready?

The motion. Oh gosh, the motion... SMH

 

[Silverback Gator]

Those of you who keep expecting Napier to act like Muschamp on the sideline are going to continue to be disappointed.

If you were a recruit wouldn't you want to see a guy that's actively coaching? There is a photo Kirby gliding through the air, elevated by excitement and emotion. Napier?

 

[cover2]

Man, all I can see in this gif is a young Lt at the bordello in Munich, grading the “hostesses” until he finds Miss Right for the Night!

 

[Alchemist]

Man, all I can see in this gif is a young Lt at the bordello in Munich, grading the “hostesses” until he finds Miss Right for the Night!

He”s more a “host” kind of guy.

 

[soflagator]

I agree with everything you say. For a guy that is supposed to be so detailed, we seem clueless on what to do far too often.

Despite my frustrations, I’ve been on record saying I have not wanted a coach to succeed here this badly since Meyer. I really want to believe we’ve landed our guy. But it’s disturbing, and typically when the area you’re supposedly renowned for is struggling, it may be a sign that you’re overwhelmed elsewhere leading to the neglect of your core strength. In short, in over your head.

 

[AuggieDosta]

CBN has said multiple times he grew up watching coaches coach and that he respects the coaching profession. As such, you will probably never see him disrespect another player or coach, publicly. But he will likely run said player to death on Sunday and/or admonish said coach in the office.

Personally, I don't want my HBC to be maniacal and would prefer my asst coaches to be so. Would I like to see CBN be more engaged or vocal? Yes.
But as the GameDay OC, he doesn't have the time to do so. If he would hire an OC then I think we all would see a different GameDay personality that is closer to what we all want.

 

[AugustaGator]

I just the feeling that the staff thinks the players are there for them…that it’s their coaching that is the most important and the players need to adapt to their game plan regardless of their capabilities.

 

[Silverback Gator]

Yeah, Sunday through Friday he’s been great.

In fairness, our first loss since last December, so...

 

[I Have No Friends :(]

You mom insisted on a night cap and it makes the chore easier at times.............

Anyone else might rush to defend their mama's honor, but since it's you and you specifically used the word chore, it was just assumed you meant you mowed her lawn.

 

[stephenPE]

we have a winner.......you realize mowing is foreplay........

 

[Durty South Swamp]

I agree with everything you say. For a guy that is supposed to be so detailed, we seem clueless on what to do far too often.

How difficult was that for you to admit? Be honest, omit nothing.

 

[Lake Gator]

Very good point. To me it speaks indirectly to the need for an OC/play caller. I get that Billy wants to be controlled and very systematic and if you’ve got the OL that can move the furniture it is understandable, but we’re not blessed, yet, with that kind of OL and the need to go up-tempo will be a part of every game, particularly when we are ending the halves offensively, are behind the score and the clock, if we have a sudden change and the opposing D is sucking wind, etc.

Also, with the new running-clock rule, the two-minute offense is a thing of the past. Now it needs to be a six-minute or eight-minute offense.

 

[jdh5484]

I agree with everything you say. For a guy that is supposed to be so detailed, we seem clueless on what to do far too often.

Who are you and what have you done with @oxrageous ?

 

[jdh5484]

Yeah, Sunday through Friday he’s been great.

That's spot on.

 

[oxrageous]

You guys are nuts if you actually think I was anything but appalled and pissed about that game.

 

[MJMGator]

You guys are nuts if you actually think I was anything but appalled and pissed about that game.

We all were. It’s just depressing to think we might have to start over again.

 

[Gatorraid81]

The defense was improved, those saying it wasn't are being ridiculous. However, the defense was so bad the last two years that saying it's improved isn't really saying much.

I know it's hard to buck the narrative, but it is possible to say something positive about the Gators and not burst into flames.

The tackling definitely looked better and they looked stingy against the run. Got very little pressure in passing situations was concerning though.