Dawg496
01-12-2015, 11:30 AM
"You don't have to have a great defense, but you have to have a defense that can be situationally great."
Just thinking back on the two losses this year. After we pull in to within a score of Bama, Sims converts two long 3rd downs running and a couple more throwing the ball and we can't get off the field. We had to nut up on that drive and get the stop and give Dak the chance. I know we lost that game ultimately because of Dak's throwing but we were still in it late and it just sucks we couldn't get off the field.
Same thing in the Egg Bowl. So many big plays but if we can get a stop after taking the lead, and add another score, the game is completely different. They answered anytime we had any kind of hope. We just weren't great at key moments.
I wasn't too happy about the Diaz hire but I think he will be an obvious upgrade in scheming and play calling. I still think we need a elite recruiter on the staff but with the team we have coming back, this may be the best way to maximize our chances at glory next year.. because even if we signed 5 5 stars this year, chances are they likely don't see the field given our staff's philosophy on development.
Just thinking back on the two losses this year. After we pull in to within a score of Bama, Sims converts two long 3rd downs running and a couple more throwing the ball and we can't get off the field. We had to nut up on that drive and get the stop and give Dak the chance. I know we lost that game ultimately because of Dak's throwing but we were still in it late and it just sucks we couldn't get off the field.
Same thing in the Egg Bowl. So many big plays but if we can get a stop after taking the lead, and add another score, the game is completely different. They answered anytime we had any kind of hope. We just weren't great at key moments.
I wasn't too happy about the Diaz hire but I think he will be an obvious upgrade in scheming and play calling. I still think we need a elite recruiter on the staff but with the team we have coming back, this may be the best way to maximize our chances at glory next year.. because even if we signed 5 5 stars this year, chances are they likely don't see the field given our staff's philosophy on development.