Comments on: Game Story: Rams 35, Huskies 26

By: 22 SkiDoo

22 SkiDoo — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:10:59 +0000

Of course the players need to accept some of the blame, but so do the coaches…and a lot of it. I think there have been so many comments about the play calling on defense because we’ve seen what happened on Friday take place too many times in the past few seasons.

By: HuskiesRaidersHabs

HuskiesRaidersHabs — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:22:59 +0000

I don’t think our D got any sacks from the 3 man front that we seemed to use exclusively in the second half. A comment was made about coaching not to lose and I have to say I agree with it. It seems that through the years whenever we get up we go conservative on both O and D. I believe a different mindset affects the team in those situations and once you “shut it down” it’s hard to fire it back up. Mike Leach the former coach at Texas Tech wrote a book “Swing your Sword”. In it he talks about how every football players career could end on the next play so you better make it your best play. A lot of people accused him of running up scores but he saw it as playing to the best of your ability all the time not just until you get up by 20 points. As a fan that’s what I would like to see. All three phases of the game O,D and ST played balls out all game and let the chips fall where they may. BTW is Trevon Martinez injured?

By: EqMgr

EqMgr — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:02:39 +0000

Unfortunately, I think the players need to take some of this blame. Very untimely UR penalties, the inability to field a punt (really!?), close on the wide side out and please arm tackles rarely get the job done. Good thing is that these are very easily corrected. As far as the D front, those boys did get 5 sacks

By: gordon shumwick

gordon shumwick — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:16:28 +0000

take a look at the Laval coaching style…no fear…gamble on 3rd and 1 and show some ‘testicular fortitude’. Stop the ‘coaching to not lose’ philosophy and let the boys perform!

By: gordon shumwick

gordon shumwick — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:12:47 +0000

amen brother!

By: 22 SkiDoo

22 SkiDoo — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:18:37 +0000

This game should have been won. The selfish penalties that the Huskies took hurt them, but the horrible play calling and refusal to make necessary adjustments is what killed them. The worst part is that the coaches are so stubborn that reading these comments will only make them more opposed to changing anything. GIVE THE DEFENSE A CHANCE TO PLAY AN ATTACKING STYLE AND MAKE PLAYS!

By: Mad Dog

Mad Dog — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:38:37 +0000

For sometime I have been concerned that we are so caught up in the belief that the system will utimately let us previl. To me it more like an inability to think outside of the box or worse yet not realizing that the box exists. (Although the no huddle is a great addition.) Gone are the days when we could rely on our OL to control the LOS and run for 150+. Need to get creative in game planning and play calling.

By: Mad Dog

Mad Dog — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:22:44 +0000

The wierd thing about the savk yhat Levi got was I thim he went in thinking the Rams were going with the short yardage Offense and then they came out in the gun. Levi was in a three point and just blew past Tackle. I don’t think it was a agressive play call, I think it was an accident.

By: Dog Whisperer

Dog Whisperer — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:15:05 +0000

I love it! Keep the comments coming guys. The guys who run this site work their butts off and thus far the fans haven’t chimed in with their thoughts and it’s a bit disheartening. To see people interacting like in this thread is what the board is all about. it’s great to see such passionate fans because it’s this kind of passion that ensures that we can grow the Outsider and the Huskie Nation! Thank you.

By: HuskiesRaidersHabs

HuskiesRaidersHabs — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:18:10 +0000

I see your point Gordon. It seems it the “huskie way” or no way. And yes we have had tons of success but I believe we have also been slow to adapt. For example: BT himself said we need to get the ball into JGK hands, amazing athlete, yet he sits on the sidelines. Would it be feasible to have a “wildcat” package for him. Bring him in 10-15 snaps a game. Opposing teams have to spend time during their week prepping for him. Make it tough for teams to plan for us. Multiple sets on defence and offence. I realize that schemes can only go so far it comes down to the athletes and their execution but if the opposition doesn’t know where your QB is going to be, pocket, rolling, running etc . it seems we then give ourselves an advantage.