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Title: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: 10EC on September 12, 2021, 12:01:27 EDT
It has been so, so long.


Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: murfvol on September 12, 2021, 12:03:49 EDT
Completely agree


Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: PirateVOL on September 12, 2021, 12:07:16 EDT
The DB that blocked the punt said that they had seen something on film and he jumper to the spot just before the snap
Also said the Ekler had taught to put the hand at the toe of the punters foot
Seemed to me he was essentially untouched


Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: JeffCountyVolFan on September 12, 2021, 12:09:28 EDT
I agree.


Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: murfvol on September 12, 2021, 12:11:39 EDT
Good coaching anecdote Pirate. Lemme add our tackling is better, and OL play is much improved.

Plus, the transfers have been very positive additions. Current management may not be perfect, but it seems solid.



Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: PirateVOL on September 12, 2021, 02:03:21 EDT
We ran a bubble screen and two Utah Passes today


Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: murfvol on September 12, 2021, 02:14:16 EDT
We ran a bubble screen and two Utah Passes today

I still see Siran Stacey running when I think of Utah passes. Someday we shall hit a home run on one.

As an aside, here's a line from a long time Pitt reporter.

https://twitter.com/ChrisDokish/status/1436823059831398401?s=20 (https://twitter.com/ChrisDokish/status/1436823059831398401?s=20)


Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: BanditVol on September 12, 2021, 02:42:09 EDT
I still see Siran Stacey running when I think of Utah passes. Someday we shall hit a home run on one.

As an aside, here's a line from a long time Pitt reporter.

https://twitter.com/ChrisDokish/status/1436823059831398401?s=20 (https://twitter.com/ChrisDokish/status/1436823059831398401?s=20)

The reporter is on target.  Hope to see Hooker start vs Tech but continue to develop Milton, as Hooker is out after this year.


Title: Re: As disappointing as today was, I am encouraged by better coaching
Post by: BanditVol on September 12, 2021, 02:48:32 EDT
Agree that the coaching seems much better. Two games in a row we seemed to make some good half time adjustments.

But...it's going to be a while before I buy in.  Been burned too much the last 12 years. 

I was skeptical of Lane but willing to give him a chance.  Just looking at his year here, I think it was overated.  We had a couple nice wins, but IMO 2-3 games he gave away with bad decisions.

Dooley.  Truly never had much confidence in him, was just hoping he would recruit well, bring some stability to the program, and leave a full larder for the next guy.  Unfortunately he even failed at that.  :frown:

Jones.  When I first heard he was a candidate, did.not.want.  But when he came on board, recruited well, and went into full sales mode I got onboard for a while. Never thought he would win a natty, but thought he could get us to consistent 8-4/9-3 years, and again maybe set the stage for the next guy.  To his credit, he ALMOST met my (relatively low) expectations, but the end of the 2016 season was about as disheartening and disgusting as it's been, and that's saying something.

Pruitt. Also not my first choice, but figured that even if he lacked Jones salesmanship, he at least knew football.  Thought "he can't be worse than Jones, can he". But, in retrospect, he was!  Yikes.

Heupel.  Cautiously optimistic, but going to wait and see.  I think I will be in this mode well into next season, maybe beyond. My only expectation for this season is that the offense had better improve. It has!  So far...