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Post by gopheryote on Oct 1, 2017 12:51:23 GMT -6
This is a 1%er-type of problem and one that I don't label as a problem. So, with that said, here are some (cough cough) suggestions:
- Stop getting big leads
- Spot the other team 17 points to start the game, when we catch up, give them some more points
- 2nd halves are dedicated to complete power I FB with 2 tight ends (please ignore that those are not the types of players that were recruited)
- Schedule more Robert Morris/Duqense/Miss Val St. type teams who can't possibly have the skill players to make a comeback
- Completely forget that the other team is good too, and thus also capable of making a run of their own
- Change our O philosophy to a scheme that hasn't changed much since 2002 and be surprised when we score 7 points against YSU instead of being up 30
- Victory formation after we get our 25th point in order to prevent a big lead
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Post by elcoyote on Oct 1, 2017 15:49:06 GMT -6
This is a 1%er-type of problem and one that I don't label as a problem. So, with that said, here are some (cough cough) suggestions: - Stop getting big leads - Spot the other team 17 points to start the game, when we catch up, give them some more points - 2nd halves are dedicated to complete power I FB with 2 tight ends (please ignore that those are not the types of players that were recruited) - Schedule more Robert Morris/Duqense/Miss Val St. type teams who can't possibly have the skill players to make a comeback - Completely forget that the other team is good too, and thus also capable of making a run of their own - Change our O philosophy to a scheme that hasn't changed much since 2002 and be surprised when we score 7 points against YSU instead of being up 30 - Victory formation after we get our 25th point in order to prevent a big lead Post of the day, gopheryote. Fan suggestions...really. Here's my suggestion: we put a box outside the football offices and people can drop cards with comments, complaints or strategies that they think the staff might find useful for the upcoming games. During games fans should be able to text the same to one of the grad assistants who can then present these to Nielson at halftime or, even better, during TV timeouts. I'm sure this would result in much more efficient play by our favorite team. |
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Post by Coyote Fan on Oct 1, 2017 19:20:45 GMT -6
What exactly is a 1%er type problem. I am assuming that is a problem that happens 1% of the time but that is not the case here. I am actually quite surprised that there is a significant amount of people that think this is not a problem. The Yotes lost two games against UND and WIU last year where they had big leads that turned into losses, not close wins but losses. The Coyotes have done many things right and that is great but please don't say that how they play with the lead is a minor bump in the road. That problem derailed and entire season last year and if you want to consider that "minor" I guess that is up to you but that is not a minor problem in my opinion. The Coyotes have had at minimum a significant lead disappear in 3 out of 15 games. I would call that a 20%er type problem.
Please with a straight face say that it didn't concern you significantly how that game ended yesterday. When Western Illinois took over with just under a minute left that didn't worry anyone. I don't think so. Even during a win weaknesses have to be worked on. Because if they are not next time it will be costly. Good program's take care of every aspect of the team, because even one weak link can lead to a loss.
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Post by thebacksackdad on Oct 1, 2017 20:15:16 GMT -6
This is a 1%er-type of problem and one that I don't label as a problem. So, with that said, here are some (cough cough) suggestions: - Stop getting big leads - Spot the other team 17 points to start the game, when we catch up, give them some more points - 2nd halves are dedicated to complete power I FB with 2 tight ends (please ignore that those are not the types of players that were recruited) - Schedule more Robert Morris/Duqense/Miss Val St. type teams who can't possibly have the skill players to make a comeback - Completely forget that the other team is good too, and thus also capable of making a run of their own - Change our O philosophy to a scheme that hasn't changed much since 2002 and be surprised when we score 7 points against YSU instead of being up 30 - Victory formation after we get our 25th point in order to prevent a big lead Post of the day, gopheryote. Fan suggestions...really. Here's my suggestion: we put a box outside the football offices and people can drop cards with comments, complaints or strategies that they think the staff might find useful for the upcoming games. During games fans should be able to text the same to one of the grad assistants who can then present these to Nielson at halftime or, even better, during TV timeouts. I'm sure this would result in much more efficient play by our favorite team. Love the post!!! I completely agree. Anybody that watched the game close would agree it wasn't play calling but the perfect storm of a dozen of breakdowns. But...yes... let's suggest how the tram cal a game. AAAAAAhahahaha!!! I'm wondering if those are really Coyote posts??? ...up 38 to 6... wouldn't u want to consider it practice time n try to get the running game in gear? Like others posted that they rather not have Strevelor ruining the ball? Then a multitude of flukes... from bad officiating to a hot receiver finding the gap in our zone. Whatever... yes... get that suggestion box out...LMAO!!! |
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Post by fightsd on Oct 1, 2017 21:00:16 GMT -6
Gotta agree with CF here. At some point, losing huge leads becomes less coincidental and more systematic. Obviously this team has come a long way. Holding on to win that game is a testament to that fact. That's something I don't think the coyotes of the past few years would have done. Now, I don't have any stats on this, but I would guess that the coyotes have let teams come back from very large deficits over the last few seasons a lot more than most programs. It's not a Nielson issue because I remember the same thing happening at Mo St. a few years back. Regardless of what the root of the problem is, it does need to be addressed. I've seen too many 'perfect storms' as a coyote fan to think it's all coincidental. When WIU threw that long TD in the third quarter yesterday, I said it out loud, "we've seen this movie before" and sure enough they climbed back into the game.
I don't have any suggestions as to how to fix it, but to say it isn't an issue is just false. I think this team has finally figured out how to win games, but if we don't learn how to play well with a lead, it will cost us at some point.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Oct 1, 2017 21:12:14 GMT -6
According to Western fans when Nielson was with them they had the same issues with blowing leads. I don't know how many ended up in losses but I remember the Western fans say that last year and now I have heard it this year too. Some of it may be sour grapes but some of it may be true. Until USD has the type of offensive line that can blow holes in a MVFC defense then they will have to adjust the play calling to keep moving the chains. The defense does have their fair share up culpability as well. Maybe try a more aggressive defense or don't change the defense that was working earlier in the game. They could have also tried more ways to pressure WIU's quarterback as well.
The way USD's offense was designed last year and most likely this year, they are not built to protect a lead as they are to extend a lead. Once they change their mode and become conservative it doesn't bode well to keeping themselves on the field. Streveler bailed the Coyotes out yesterday. Simmons would not have been the type of quarterback that would have been able to do that. He would have had to throw the ball more then likely to keep the Coyote O on the field.
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Post by coyotecrazie5 on Oct 1, 2017 22:39:21 GMT -6
When you are up big in the third quarter and have a history of letting teams back into the game, chew the freaking clock! They keep snapping the ball with 15 to 20 seconds left on the play clock. I get trying not to lose momentum, but that hasn't exactly worked in the past. If you are up 21+ in the mid to late third quarter, you have to limit the other teams chances and let some time off the clock.
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