[Husker] Bo Knows Stubborn

[Robert Christensen]

Thank you Steve for the input.  You always post good analysis that is 
not driven by some sense of knee jerk reaction.  I do really appreciate 
your posts.  Thank You

Bob in the Sandhills

On 12/7/2010 12:00 PM, Steve Reichenbach wrote:
> A pass is the typical call on 3rd and goal from the 8.  No one should
> question the coaching calling for a pass in that situation.  (A coach
> might be criticized on the particular pass play, but not that the play
> called was a pass.)
>
> Surely, Martinez has been coached (not only this year but in previous
> from his years as a QB) that the _one_ thing he should not do is have a
> turnover.  Any other outcome is acceptable on 3rd and goal from the 8.
> > From that viewpoint, it is execution not coaching.
>
> However, there _is_ an element of coaching here.  If players don't do
> what they are coached over the long term, then something is wrong with
> the coaching.  Coaching also involves ensuring a high level of
> execution.  The previous regime always blamed execution, but when
> things continue to go wrong, it isn't just the players at fault.  I'm
> not making this judgement about Watson or Cotton or any other coach one
> way or the other.  What I will say that ultimately Bo Pelini is
> responsible and he is well qualified (especially with TO's input) to
> make a judgement about how the program can improve on what I think was
> a reasonably successful season even if the team fell a few points short
> (principally on offense) in three games this season.
>
> Sometimes, all you need is some patience and a few little changes.
> Other times, you need to make bigger changes.  Some of the "Dump
> Watson" talk reminds me of the "Dump Solich" talk, but the offense
> must improve and it is reasonable to ask if Watson is the answer.
> Change holds risks and possibilities.  Bo knows about football and
> he'll be responsible for the outcomes.  I'll be comfortable with
> whatever he decides.
>
>> But the player is NOT coached to throw the ball no matter what. if the
>> pass is there, throw it ... If not, throw it away and kick the FG.
>> Martinez forced a throw into coverage while on the run. That's not a
>> failure in coaching or play calling. That's just execution.
>>
>>> Coaching put the player in bad situations all night IMO. The INT in end zone
>>> and the final play....why pass?
>>>
>>>> Not sure I see how turnovers can be the result of coching decisions.
>>>> They are come from poor execution. Can you give an example of a
>>>> turnover in the game that could be tied to coaching? I'm willing to
>>>> change my mind if shown.
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