As a Hawk fan, I am impressed by the job coach Rhodes has done and pleased to see the success of the team for the players, fans, and our state. Way to go Clones! I anticipate a great rivalry in the future.
I think icgma has valid observations. It is tough to win in any league without a few standout highly athletic players, whether they are black or white. A disciplined system will get you just so far. Some of the players Lick has recruited are good core players. With seasoning, this team may be able to achieve a greater level of success. But I doubt they can ever reach the upper tier of the Big 10. I don't think they will ever compete with Purdue, MSU, Wisconsin, Illinois, and OSU. And what about Minnesota, Michigan, and Indiana as those teams inprove. No way. So he needs to prove that he can reach the next level and hopefully beyond by recruiting the next level or beyond players to compliment those we have now and in the fold,. He needs more time to do this but his time is running out. These players need to stick and standout players need to be recruited right away for him to succeed.
Have a great time Marc. Have a few microbrews for us shivering back here. And take lots of pics and videos.
Post #? Why do you take the chance in your own end zone of leaving the QB in such a vulnerable position? If there was ever a time for conservative play calling wouldn't this be it? The worst case scenerio should be obvious to a good coach, and that is exactly what came down. And we lost the QB for the rest of the season. Can anyone explain to me the wisdom of that decision? I know the play has been a good one for us in other situations this season, but at that point and with such a great player lined up on that side? I have a real hard time with that one, coach. It cost us the game. What gives?
I give up. I am too wordy for the new system, and it has hacked the comments into disjointed bits. It was a good commentary in my opinion, and not too long for your readers. You make it impossible to state one's feelings beyond six sentences.
Why do you take the chance in your own end zone of leaving the QB in such a vulnerable position? If there was ever a time for conservative play calling wouldn't this be it? The worst case scenerio should be obvious to a good coach, and that is exactly what came down. And we lost the QB for the rest of the season. Can anyone explain to me the wisdom of that decision? I know the play has been a good one for us in other situations this season, but I have a real hard time with that one. It cost us the game.
Post #1B Why do you take the chance in your own end zone of leaving the QB in such a vulnerable position? If there was ever a time for conservative play calling wouldn't this be it? The worst case scenerio should be obvious to a good coach, and that is exactly what came down. And we lost the QB for the rest of the season. Can anyone explain to me the wisdom of that decision? I know the play has been a good one for us in other situations this season, but at that point and with such a great player lined up on that side? I have a real hard time with that one, coach. It cost us the game. What gives?
Post #1 What a great season for the Hawks. I was unable to follow the last two games because of travel plans made months ago, and was certainly disappointed to read about coming so close to winning the Big 10 only to have the spoiled Buckeyes once again enjoy the Rose Bowl. I know it is late to post on this now, but I have got to comment on my take of the coaching job leading up to the present situation. The superb job of coaching for most of this season notwithstanding, I really can't understand KOK's decision to run the naked bootleg in the end zone against the NW Wildcats, especially with Wooten lined up on that side.
I don't like to be cut off with my comments like this. Let me say what I want to say. The new system curtails your reader's opinions a bit too much.
Post #4 What kind of message do you send to your team when you sit on the ball? That you don't have enough confidence in them to pull it off? Come on, Coach, they had the OSU defense on the ropes. Your QB was ON FIRE! He was ready to win the game for you. Your receivers were going to get open for you no matter what. They were not going to be denied! You had taken the crowd out of the game. You had plenty of time plus one time out to get into position to win. And your kicker would have made the kick. Had he been given the chance. What possible reason did you have for not going for the win? I respect the coaching staff, and I am impressed for all they have done, but that decision was really a terrible one, for the fans and especially for the players. Take a few more chances please Capt. Kirk.
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