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Post by coyote70 on Nov 24, 2011 0:17:30 GMT -6
Not much interest in this topic I guess?
Anyway, I don't know what the stats say but Dwight Duncomb was the best I saw. He was a bit like the Viking's Cris Carter: All he did was catch touchdowns.
Of course he'd always put on a show afterwards. (TD celebration!)
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Post by coyote70 on Nov 22, 2011 22:11:56 GMT -6
I agree that Meirkort should have been allowed one more year based on won/loss record but do wonder what other factors were weighed in the AD's decision.
I'm an optimist by nature so I hope this was the right decision. I just wish building a winning tradition was as simple as replacing the head coach. How does this affect things like fan support, recruiting, assistant coaching staff, fundraising, etc?
My 45 years of following coyote sports (admittedly from afar lately) tell me that we football fans better be prepared for some large bumps in the road the next couple of years. I hope I'm wrong...................
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Post by coyote70 on Nov 20, 2011 22:12:21 GMT -6
Yoteforever - thanks for your comments. Couldn't have said them better.
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Post by coyote70 on Nov 20, 2011 21:40:21 GMT -6
I may be with the minority here but I'm very much in favor of keeping our coach.
Sure, the head coach is where the buck stops but it appears there is plenty of blame to go around. I've seen head coaches replaced at many institutions only to see things get worse. Right now I see more downside than upside if a change is made. This program may be a bit fragile right now. I say support the program/coach and take a longer term point of view.
I guess I prefer something akin to a business-like perspective. Does losing a couple of games warrant the complete overhauling of a program, or are there other changes we can make to improve the situation?
In an earlier post I mentioned the importance of preparation - especially mental preparation. I think the yotes went into the game hoping to win not expecting to win. I want to get to that next level. Does that involve coaching? You bet it does, but it is more than that believe me....
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Post by coyote70 on Nov 18, 2011 18:58:32 GMT -6
I'll just go with a simple thing called confidence.
With any competition, whether it be football or chess, confidence is often the deciding factor - the stuff winning teams have. Confidence comes from many sources, but most of all it is preparation combined with ability.
Luck is a factor, too. But I don't want to go there because officiating seems to be tied to this.
Mental toughness/preparation is often overlooked until you look at the perspective of the individual player. If you don't get my drift, pretend it is you out there.
Here's hoping the Yotes do not need any luck to win. Just confidence.
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Post by coyote70 on Nov 1, 2011 23:33:29 GMT -6
Hey now, don't malign the wishbone! Its use gave our team many wins for many years, primarily because a) few teams used it, and b) we recruited and developed players around that type of offense. Our offense is one of many now.
After last week's crushing defeat I just hope the team stays focused and learns from their mistakes. Learning from your mistakes means that you must adapt. I sometimes wonder if we're doing that....
The optimist in me says we are. Therefore, we have every right to expect a tough-minded team getting wins in the final two games!! Go Coyotes!.
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Post by coyote70 on Sept 29, 2011 22:53:44 GMT -6
What's the most important game of the year right now?
Answer: This one.
Prepare for (or worry about) other games as they come. Lindenwood definitely wants to upset us. I hope we will respond in kind.
Never take any game for granted. 'Nuf said......
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