tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post4198851416786151669..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: Second viewing thoughts and grade report: Notre DameATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-24729766216253126762011-11-21T23:29:02.223-05:002011-11-21T23:29:02.223-05:00mod 10a - i agree with you about kimble. i though...mod 10a - i agree with you about kimble. i thought he looked excellent and have been waiting for him to have a 'break out' game. he's had some good games (had a TD against duke and looked good in that game) but also a handful of games where he didn't play.<br /><br />and i also agree on the wild cat -- if we aren't going to pass, put in a more adept runner than bordner.<br /><br />the playcalling at the end of the first half was another white flag planted by spaz. "we are who we are." indeed. we are a team coached by a coward.<br /><br />i understand why spaz was hired as HC -- we needed continuity at the time, he had been with the program in charge of great Defenses for a while, etc. fact of the matter is 3 years into this, and with 2 of the best players the program has seen EVER (in kuechly and harris) we have precipitously declined every year.<br /><br />the writing is on the wall in big block letters -- FIRE SPAZ. if gene doesn't, fans will "vote with their feet" and slick gene can expect a very empty alumni come september.EL MIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042895353703675136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-65387824070912214372011-11-21T17:42:16.611-05:002011-11-21T17:42:16.611-05:00Spaziani is the High Priest of the Church of Low E...Spaziani is the High Priest of the Church of Low Expectations. It is at the core of his approach to coaching and game management. His game plans, like his post-game excuses, are simple, repetitive, predictable; in-game adjustments are for teams that don't sweat graduation rates. Ironically, Spaz's teams play with heart and brawn, but not brains. Mental errors abound, on the field, on the sidelines, in the coaches box high above the din. Given that context for the last three years, did anyone think they were going to try to move the ball before the end of the half? Of course not. But, let the kids have some fun and hand the ball off, anyway. They don't need to know that you don't believe in them.mod10aeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009617224575563986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-23236057471438030702011-11-21T16:59:37.519-05:002011-11-21T16:59:37.519-05:00ATL- I'm surprised you've glossed over the...ATL- I'm surprised you've glossed over the end-of-first-half thing too. At least you mention it, unlike the terrible press coverage of the game, but fact is:<br /><br />There was 1:20 left, we had 2 time-outs, down 6 points on the road, on national TV against our biggest rival, in a year in which we have nothing else to play for. <br /><br />In what universe does it make sense to surrender the first half? A field goal there would've given us 3 points in a game we lost by 2 points.<br /><br />In addition, we can't even surrender properly. I assume Spaz didn't take two knees because it would look ridiculous, but what if one of those runs-up-the-middle ended in a lost fumble? At least surrender correctly if you're going to do it.<br /><br />In any case, I'd love for you to write a whole post examining this issue and using some of this same logic, to start calling more attention to this insanity.<br /><br />I know in the past he's given up at the end of the first half, but I don't think any were as egregious as this and maybe we're just numb to it.KSchohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202503602059434207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-79494525919815522932011-11-21T16:57:29.319-05:002011-11-21T16:57:29.319-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.KSchohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202503602059434207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-19782385885415418822011-11-21T12:34:37.562-05:002011-11-21T12:34:37.562-05:00Okoroha is back in school at BC. Not sure if it is...Okoroha is back in school at BC. Not sure if it is just to finish out this semester/year or what but that is the update I have for you guys.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828798774709020539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-42442427627013602982011-11-21T12:31:32.924-05:002011-11-21T12:31:32.924-05:00Spaz is a Loser HC: yes.
But a loser only stays i...Spaz is a Loser HC: yes.<br /><br />But a loser only stays in power if they remain a 'useful idiot' to a manipulator -- GDF. <br /><br />So point your arrows away from our fool and instead point them a little higher up the pecking order.<br /><br />Can you even imagine how GDF came to conclusion to promote Spaz to HC, or to grant him an extension? Spaz always presents himself as a non-leader, lackey. He is just embarassing in so many ways as a #1 guy.mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-25651820754438843732011-11-21T12:31:02.608-05:002011-11-21T12:31:02.608-05:00I thought Tahj Kimble looked terrific carrying the...I thought Tahj Kimble looked terrific carrying the ball, as did one of the announcers who raved about him. Why he didn't get more carries is beyond me. In fact, I'd rather see him in the wildcat than see Bordner, who, while big and tough like Crane, is also big and slow like Crane. I like Deuce's acceleration into the line of scrimmage and ability to find seams, but Kimble looks dangerous (in a good way). Williams looks like he's had too much BC coaching and has regressed badly.mod10aeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009617224575563986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-91083799681552163752011-11-21T11:51:30.699-05:002011-11-21T11:51:30.699-05:00Dixie eagles is right,
Spaz is a tyrant, as oppos...Dixie eagles is right,<br /><br />Spaz is a tyrant, as opposed to a true leader. He is a loser and needs to go. How else do you explain a true professional taking a "medical leave" and then we never hear another peep out of him. People have survived horrible car accidents and cancer quicker than whatever ails Rogers. And how many players have left the program. 3-5 is normal with a coaching change, but I think at least a dozen have left since Spaz took over. If he is back next year, I'm sure I'll be a sucker and watch the games, but my excitement level will be way, way down.eaglebostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536194020385661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-7594467745069249882011-11-21T11:37:18.855-05:002011-11-21T11:37:18.855-05:00dixieagle's response is accurate and probably ...dixieagle's response is accurate and probably says all that needs to be said, but just to pile on: There is a REMARKABLE lot of things that, given his many years of experience, Spaz ought to understand about college football by now that he simply doesn't--and won't.Dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846444942276961774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-39482761338928026542011-11-21T11:29:42.956-05:002011-11-21T11:29:42.956-05:00Did our "moral victory' (NOT) over ND hel...Did our "moral victory' (NOT) over ND help in the polls. Why yes it did!<br /><br />In the latest BCS rankings, BC has improved from 4th worst BCS team in the USA to 7th worst. Quite an accomplisment to move up 3 spots in the polls when we lost. See how Spaz's strategy for a respectable lose to a superior program has already paid dividends (NOT!).<br /><br /><br />1. Indiana <br />2. Colorado <br />3. Minnesota<br />4. Maryland <br />5. Mississippi<br />6. BC <br />7. Duke<br />8. Oregon State<br />9. Washington State<br />10. Arizona <br /><br /><br />In the CBS Sports Computer Ranking, BC is 5th worst BCS team in USA!<br /><br />1. Indiana<br />2. Colorado<br />3. Maryland <br />4. Minnesota<br />5. BC<br />6. Oregon State<br />7. Duke <br />8. Kansas<br />9. Washington State<br />10. Uconn<br /><br />Sagarin has BC is 4th worst BCS team in USA!<br /><br />1. Indiana<br />2. Colorado<br />3. Duke<br />4. BC<br />5. Minnesota<br />6. Maryland<br />7. Mississippi<br />8. Oregon State<br />9. Washington State<br />10. Uconn<br /><br /><br />Massey Poll -- BC 7th worst BCS team<br /><br />1. Indiana<br />2. Oregon State<br />3. Colorado<br />4. Arizona<br />5. Mississippi<br />6. Duke<br />7. BC<br />8. Maryland<br />9. Minnesota<br />10. Washington State<br /><br />Where does BC rank in the ACC for BCS rankings? 2nd worst in ACC. ACC averge rank is 48.5. BC is 42 spots BELOW the ACC average. UGGGHH<br /><br />1. VT BCS #5<br />2. Clemson 17<br />3. GTEch 23<br />4. UVA 27<br />5 FSU 37<br />6. Miami (40 assumed withdrew from BCS)<br />7. UNC 44<br />8. Wake 50<br />9. NCSU 62<br />10. Duke 90<br />11. BC 91<br />12. Maryland 97neenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094645831951941617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-49805329068097477972011-11-21T10:59:39.179-05:002011-11-21T10:59:39.179-05:00Nothin against Bordner - but the defense knows e...Nothin against Bordner - but the defense knows exactly what's coming.<br /><br />I will not be surprised to see Suntrup move up in the depth chart next season and maybe even win the starting job if he can handle the defensive pressure.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-78707833491540957802011-11-21T10:56:42.128-05:002011-11-21T10:56:42.128-05:00JBQ - Dominick LeGrande, projected to start at s...JBQ - Dominick LeGrande, projected to start at strong safety decided to transfer in protest over the dismissal of junior Okechukwu Okoroha, projected to be the starting free safety, who was dismissed from the team for disciplinary reasons - about a week before the Northwestern game.<br /><br />There has never been any further explanation as far as I know.<br /><br />Losing those two players really hurt us this year - no question. Plus Fletcher was hurt - hence an all new defensive secondary just about. C.J. Jones wracked his knee early in the UCF game on kickoff coverage - out for the year. Who did we have left? Freshmen, red-shirt freshmen, Jim Noel and Hampton Hughes, who was listed as a wide receiver.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-38692684890283811802011-11-21T10:31:26.977-05:002011-11-21T10:31:26.977-05:00Is there a QB coach? I know that was supposedly on...Is there a QB coach? I know that was supposedly one of Rogers' strengths, but who has been coaching Rettig on the finer points of the position (like footwork) since Rogers' departure? Evidence suggests the answer is no one.<br /><br />It's certainly understandable that Rettig would've developed bad footwork habits given how unreliable the O-line has been, particularly if he's not getting intense instruction from a technique coach. The fact that his back-up (Bordner) can't be trusted to throw the ball in his second year in the program is further evidence.mod10aeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009617224575563986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-65679495334992741312011-11-21T09:55:01.773-05:002011-11-21T09:55:01.773-05:00The reason that none of the assistants has called ...The reason that none of the assistants has called Spaz on his stupid, infuriating time-wasting is that anyone who did so would likely find himself "on medical leave, requesting privacy."<br /><br />He is a loser as a head coach, period.dixieaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923834034976250382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-25284404517935066192011-11-21T08:53:35.646-05:002011-11-21T08:53:35.646-05:00Agreed about Bordner. He threw the ball against F...Agreed about Bordner. He threw the ball against FSU when defenses knew nothign about him and had to respect both run and pass. Now that they know he's a runner, we only run him? Wouldn't passing catch them off guard. ATL is right, it's a gimmick. Let the kid play straight up quarterback and let him run, hand off, and pass.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852682232912278307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-19882518277146162812011-11-21T08:50:25.391-05:002011-11-21T08:50:25.391-05:00I have a hard time defending Flethcer. His very n...I have a hard time defending Flethcer. His very nice BC career is ending horribly. From the unimportant stuff like not wearing #31 (but drawing criticism), to the important stuff like the dumb penalty which helped ND score on the first drive and the missed INT which resulted in ND points, those were things that assisted BC in losing.<br /><br />One more chance to end his career right. Another game like this and I'd be really disappointed in how he went out.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852682232912278307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-64655285671456828892011-11-21T08:11:09.538-05:002011-11-21T08:11:09.538-05:00It is stated that there is a problem with the safe...It is stated that there is a problem with the safeties. There has still been no explanation on why both starting safeties were encouraged to leave the team.JBQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344181644293746758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-55640645541552010392011-11-21T08:02:28.987-05:002011-11-21T08:02:28.987-05:00Nice review. I'd like to see Rettig's st...Nice review. I'd like to see Rettig's stats half 1 vs half 2. He was impressive in half 1 and depressing in half 2. Saying his footwork was bad is really saying he lacked sufficient time or could not Read the defense and find the open man in the time he had. ND adjusted at half and had different defensive schemes and blitzed more. It worked and Rettig was lost until the final drive. In other words Rettig and line did not adjust until late - too late. <br /><br />Glad you resisted saying (again) that someone with a mustache is coming back next season!mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.com