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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Feb 24, 2011 12:54:08 GMT -6
Actually, the defense is the one that can do the last minute substitutions, the offense can't substitute a guy right when they break the huddle, but a defense can.
I am not a fan of co-defensive coordinators either. I do like Breske, but I think this is a tad too soon for him. I am also not the biggest Jack Sprague fan. I think he is okay, but I think the D-Line that we saw him coach was Wayne Curry, Ko, Abe Booker and Joey White being work out animals and having a lot of heart.
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Post by yotemeal on Feb 24, 2011 13:48:04 GMT -6
Actually, the defense is the one that can do the last minute substitutions, the offense can't substitute a guy right when they break the huddle, but a defense can. I am not a fan of co-defensive coordinators either. I do like Breske, but I think this is a tad too soon for him. I am also not the biggest Jack Sprague fan. I think he is okay, but I think the D-Line that we saw him coach was Wayne Curry, Ko, Abe Booker and Joey White being work out animals and having a lot of heart. So a coach has no part in motivating players to work hard? In almost any leadership context, I harbor a presumption of dislike for a co-___________ system. Then again, I've never run a D-I football program. Maybe it can work. Coaching chemistry and communication will undoubtedly play a huge role in the success of such an arrangement. As for simply rewarding loyalty, human nature will place some value on loyalty, but Ed undoubtedly realizes how crucial this period is for USD football. Casually strolling into the MVFC and playoff eligibility is surely not on his agenda. Expectations are rising by the day. It's ultimately his job on the line, and I'm reasonably confident the recent hiring/shifting came as the result of much thoughtful contemplation (and consideration of the aforementioned resource limitations).
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Feb 24, 2011 14:04:57 GMT -6
Those four were motivated before Sprague got there and they had that workout mentality and the heart before he set foot in Vermillion. It was their own self drive that got them to where they are, and Ed had mentioned that before in interviews and said even though the D-lineman now have talent, they need to have those four's heart.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Feb 24, 2011 14:13:41 GMT -6
I believe when it comes to motivation that both the coaching and individual players have a role. The both really need to feed off of one another. If a coach is doing all he can to motivate but a player just doesn't have it in him things will likely go wrong. On the other hand if a player is relatively motivated but does not have the proper guidance a sense of complacency could also set it.
A player has responsibility to motivate themselves
A coach has a responsbility to motivate the players
They are both needed to succeed and both a necessary element.
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