tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post1462758295771486306..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: BC-Georgia Tech previewATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-5956187699784339612012-10-19T18:02:49.853-04:002012-10-19T18:02:49.853-04:00given how bad our defense is, especially our run d...given how bad our defense is, especially our run defense, i have absolutely zero problem with this. any time we are in their territory we should go for it.<br /><br />here was the play by play from about halfway thru the 3rd quarter of the Army game on a drive where rettig, going into 3rd down, was 4 for 4 passing for 35 yards with one sack:<br /><br />3rd and 6 at ARMY 39<br /><br />Chase Rettig pass incomplete to Alex Amidon, broken up by Kyler Martin.<br /><br />4th and 6 at ARMY 39<br /><br />Gerald Levano punt for 39 yards for a touchback.<br /><br />so we net freaking 19 yards! the game is TIED at this point. very next play:<br /><br />1st and 10 at ARMY 20<br /><br />Larry Dixon rush for 55 yards to the BC 25, tackled by Kasim Edebali for a 1ST down.<br /><br />the punt accomplished zero. within one play they were in our territory.<br /><br />let's give rettig the chance to WIN the game for a change. if its 4th and 10 on the GA Tech 40 and its tied in the 4th quarter, if spaz punts he should literally be fired that second. Leahy should call down and relieve him of his duties and he can walk off in disgrace. i am so sick of watching this coach "play it safe".EL MIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042895353703675136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-13359221312197896502012-10-19T03:02:35.395-04:002012-10-19T03:02:35.395-04:00Mod34b--The only reason why Long discussed that ap...Mod34b--The only reason why Long discussed that approach with SDSU is because his kickers and punters are absolutely dreadful. If he had a remotely capable kicker, he wouldn't even think about this strategy. He attempted a version of this strategy against Washington where he didn't kick a FG or attempt an extra point which was pretty unsuccessful. This strategy almost cost SDSU the game against Washington (although they eventually lost anyways). Long has now modified the approach and is kicking extra points although he still won't attempt FGs over 40 yards. He is punting as well. So as you can see, Long's "strategy" was based entirely on his personnel and not on some sort of coaching philosophy.Bravesbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132085833230451082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-31894786467507749672012-10-19T03:01:16.140-04:002012-10-19T03:01:16.140-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bravesbillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132085833230451082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-4479876452093021602012-10-18T23:26:38.511-04:002012-10-18T23:26:38.511-04:00I'm predicting the first ever game with 2,000 ...I'm predicting the first ever game with 2,000 yards in offense.eaglebostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536194020385661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-52455543201477329012012-10-18T19:58:01.693-04:002012-10-18T19:58:01.693-04:00Yes - Martin/Rettig - call your own plays.
If...Yes - Martin/Rettig - call your own plays.<br /><br />If Martin caves in, Rettig call your own plays.<br /><br />Let Spaziani pull you out. You'r too good to play along with this Head Fool.<br /><br />Martin has shown a lot of fun potential.but he caves in to the wishes of SadFace.<br /><br />Be your own man, Chase, for the sake of your own pride and the pride of BC fans everywhere.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-82645074748804709192012-10-18T18:45:20.641-04:002012-10-18T18:45:20.641-04:00The only way we win this game is if Martin/Rettig ...The only way we win this game is if Martin/Rettig pull a Varsity Blues and call plays in spite of Spaz. Let's go Eagles!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696301562792406816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-11801648077205758512012-10-18T17:55:37.781-04:002012-10-18T17:55:37.781-04:00I'm so bummed about this team and this season....I'm so bummed about this team and this season. I can't bring myself to realistically expect anything close to a victory. <br /><br />Hope I'm wrong. But even if this team squeaks by a bad GT squad, will anybody feel really good?<br /><br />I feel so badly for the players.<br /><br />Thanks, Spaz.AlbanyEaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946625704891328658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-58266735503428344112012-10-18T17:34:05.517-04:002012-10-18T17:34:05.517-04:00Mod10. Not really.
last few games if the oppoent...Mod10. Not really.<br /><br />last few games if the oppoent has 40, 50 or 80 yards to get to the endzone, BC lets them get up to the REDZONE. Once in the RedZone they try to limit the drive to a FG. <br /><br />So, if punting the ball will lead to a big drive and score, why not chance it with a 4th down attempt. If you convert 33% percent you will have stopped 33%of scoring drives by the other side.<br /><br />Maybe anything inside the 50 with less than 5 yards to go.mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-60485802140570140342012-10-18T17:29:42.194-04:002012-10-18T17:29:42.194-04:00Mod: that's a fun idea, but its success is at ...Mod: that's a fun idea, but its success is at least as dependent (if not more) on your defense as it is on your offense, right? For example, this would've been insane for BC vs. FSU, but perhaps reasonable for BC vs. North Reading High School. I don't know anything about SDSU or Pulaski Academy.mod10aeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009617224575563986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-57825635578971097952012-10-18T17:28:50.436-04:002012-10-18T17:28:50.436-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.mod10aeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009617224575563986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-59026112639282515652012-10-18T16:49:21.943-04:002012-10-18T16:49:21.943-04:00Laxman - great suggestion!! I would tweak it to ...Laxman - great suggestion!! I would tweak it to no punting if we are at our own 40 or more. Others like ths idea too; If we don't really bother stopping teams until the redzone, why not!<br /><br />--------------------<br />San Diego State head coach Rocky Long told Tod Leonard of the San Diego Union-Tribune that he’s considering not punting or kicking on fourth downs in 2012. Instead, Long is considering going for it on fourth downs inside an opponent’s 50-yard line in order to try and pick up a new set of downs every time.<br /><br />Kevin Kelley, the head coach of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas has developed the strategy over the years. He claims punting is an offensive failure, and is essentially a voluntary turnover.<br /><br /><br />Long summed it up this way:<br /><br />“It makes sense. Additional plays would allow you to score a lot more points. It also puts a whole lot of pressure on the defense.”<br /><br />“It’s a day-to-day theory. I haven’t decided because we’re getting a feel for it out here. I just read about this guy, and I don’t know if I can do that because everybody in the world is going to say this is not Football 101, right?”<br /><br />On Saturday night during a scrimmage, the Aztecs converted just one of five attempts on fourth down. But the strategy has worked for Kelley and Pulaski Academy. He has posted a 104-19 record and won three state titles over the past nine years.<br /><br />While we’re not sure if Long and the Aztecs will actually go through with the strategy, the fact that the head coach of a major college football program is considering it is pretty amazing. It would be interesting to see, so we’re kind of rooting for it.mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-85152276310012861212012-10-18T15:13:19.278-04:002012-10-18T15:13:19.278-04:00I would tell Levano to leave his equipment in the ...I would tell Levano to leave his equipment in the locker and go for every 4th down, no matter where. The D won't stop GT BC will have to outscore them. I'd even onsides kick!Laxmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095715892058832827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-26210215527801881572012-10-18T14:26:10.945-04:002012-10-18T14:26:10.945-04:00BC and GT have already had 2 common ACC opponents ...BC and GT have already had 2 common ACC opponents already this year. <br /><br />Clemson beat BC 45-31<br />Clemson beat GT 47-31<br /><br />Miami beat BC 41-32<br />Miami beat GT 42-36<br /><br />GT allowed Clemson 600+ offense, including over 400 passing<br />GT allowed Miami 600+ offense including over 400 passing<br /><br />So the teams do seem evenly matched. BUT, BC was utterly incapable of stopping Army. GT runs the same offense, but better. Spaz has put some faster DL in the lineup. Will that help?<br /><br /><br />Can Rettig pass on GT? GT has a bad pass defense (as bad as BC's) and is not great at sacks (better than BC, but not by much) <br /><br />If Rettig has time, he could throw for 400 yards. So, I agree with Jeff, this is a toss up. <br /><br />If BC finds some answers on defense, they can win.<br /><br />Keys: 1. Protection for Rettig; 2. getting some 3rd down stops of GTmod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-49661212774274059332012-10-18T13:19:13.699-04:002012-10-18T13:19:13.699-04:00Agree with the entire article, except for the scor...Agree with the entire article, except for the score prediction. These are two bad teams, it could be anyone's game. I say BC 34-31 (overtime).Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850144451590968474noreply@blogger.com