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Post by bonsaiburke on Sept 22, 2018 19:37:54 GMT -5
That doesn't even include the 100+ yards in penalties we gave up.
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Post by wcugrad95 on Sept 22, 2018 19:46:35 GMT -5
Probably my most negative post ever, but here goes...
Our offensive play calling was awful. We should have ran the ball outside all night, but even in the second half we ran it wherever we wanted for whatever we wanted and the OC still wanted to throw the ball. On our last offensive possession (1 play) he decided to throw a pass instead of control the clock with finally a decent lead. On 1st down we throw a stupid interception that let VMI have the ball and ultimately go down and score (old-school coaches were turning over in their graves on that call). All night we could have done things to control the clock, but we threw WAY too many passes (especially deep passes) that kept giving the VMI offense possessions. We have a top-20 offense that could be a top-10 if we just took advantage of what was given to us versus trying to do too much/get too cute. We averaged 6.6 yards per carry and almost lost a game.
Our D is the worst I can remember - and that is saying a ton. They can't tackle, they can't cover, they can't get a team off the field on a big 3rd or even 4th down play. We make terrible mistakes with penalties, and I am not going to call a player out but we have hopeful NFL draft picks who now hope they might get invited to a tryout. Devlin Hodges absolutely can't wait to play us, and Furman will probably just run it up the middle for 400 yards.
We are 3-0 for the first time in who knows how long. Unless something drastic happens I don't see us winning more than about 2 more games the rest of the way. We are the worst 3-0 team in the country. And if you want to dispute that, look at Newberry (2-2 with us as their only D1 opponent), GWU (1-3 with us as their closest D1 game), and VMI (0-4 and on a 21-game losing streak).
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Post by 83wasagreatyr on Sept 22, 2018 19:56:43 GMT -5
It is very disheartening. Great crowd, great weather, and a 2-0 start. Then this miserable game. Out played and out coached. I hope we can make our free throws this upcoming B-ball season.....
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Post by Wcu1 on Sept 22, 2018 19:57:36 GMT -5
We gave up 50 points to VMI. Just think about that all week. And it should have been 52 plus if the wide out had not dropped the ball. Most points scored by Vmi since they played Chowan in 2008 and 3rd most since 1975!
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Post by bc on Sept 22, 2018 20:42:11 GMT -5
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Post by freddy on Sept 22, 2018 21:27:16 GMT -5
I posted observations after the Newberry game so I feel inclined to do so after this game 1. For the second straight home game, the team doesn't have the enthusiasm and appear "ready to play". I get to games early because I like to watch warm-ups just to observe the teams demeanor. Last year and even years prior to that, several players would be dancing and having fun and appear ready to get started. Not so much today or against Newberry. 2. Defensive fundamentals are lacking. DB's giving too much cushion on short yardage downs. Use sideline as another defender. We constantly come in at wrong angle and allow receivers to peel back to the inside and gain too much yardage. Also creates bad tackling techniques because our head ends up behind the ball carrier and "arm tackles" won't work at this level 3. If we run any defensive "stunts", I missed them. We got several sacks Mano y Mano. Can only imagine what will happen if we mix it up a bit. 4. Kickoff needs improvement in all aspects. 5. I have a longstanding dislike for Furman, started when I was at WCU in the early 80's. That dislike was rekindled during last years injury fest. I hope the real WCU shows up "ready to play" next week.
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Post by smack1212 on Sept 22, 2018 23:36:56 GMT -5
95 I dislike the play calling also but that last play was a power run that Tyrie pulled and threw. Got to remember we run a lot of RPO. The only positive in this game is the W. Fact of the matter is that VMI blew 3 points in that stupid first half fake FG play. Got to move on to Furman which starts 0-0 last time I looked. I know a group of youngmen that are willing to carry the load of pounding the ball. All keep GT in your thoughts and prayers.
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Post by tenNesseeCat on Sept 22, 2018 23:41:30 GMT -5
The socon is a big ole mess...other than wofford and utc. I think we have a lot of potential, just need some youngins on D to do some growin up. They'll make 2 good plays, then give up on a 3rd n 15. I agree the offensive play calling isn't always the best, but we are pretty good on that side. This team in general needs discipline. WAY to many flags. I'd run the whole dang team till every last one of them puked. If they were more focused, they coulda won by 3 scores. This team needs to take this season 1 play at a time.
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Post by WesternFan on Sept 23, 2018 0:22:35 GMT -5
What going on with Wiley? I'm sorry, but I'm beginning to think of Don Powers last stint as the DC.
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Post by The Cats on Sept 23, 2018 6:48:45 GMT -5
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