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11-04-2016, 09:10 AM
DJDAWG

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Originally Posted by Bearpaw

16th in tackles with 655 (and WKU has 666 total tackles...)

This is NOT a good stat. It means that Tech's D can't get off the field and gives up too many 3rd down conversions.

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Originally Posted by Bearpaw

We are 34th in rush defense w/ 135/g (WKU 11, UNCC 43, SoMiss 46, ODU 65, UTSA 74, & MTSU 78).

Why in the world would a team want to run the ball when they can just throw it.

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Originally Posted by Bearpaw

We are 74th in total defense w/ 417/g (SoMiss 16, WKU 55, NT 65, ODU 66, FIU 81, & MTSU 95).

It's amazing how a defense gets better when they're playing the absolute WORST offenses in the country...FIU, UMASS and Rice...

Tech's DC is not getting better, he's just game planning against extremely inept offenses.
11-04-2016, 09:31 AM
latech

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

This is NOT a good stat. It means that Tech's D can't get off the field and gives up too many 3rd down conversions.

Why in the world would a team want to run the ball when they can just throw it.

It's amazing how a defense gets better when they're playing the absolute WORST offenses in the country...FIU, UMASS and Rice...

Tech's DC is not getting better, he's just game planning against extremely inept offenses.

apparently quite a few of our fans on here are happy with the current state of our D.
11-04-2016, 09:35 AM
Cool Hand Clyde

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Originally Posted by latech

apparently quite a few of our fans on here are happy with the current state of our D.

I'm happy with our team after a 1-3 start. And the defense is improving. Should win out.
11-04-2016, 09:36 AM
Cool Hand Clyde

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

Tech's DC is not getting better, he's just game planning against extremely inept offenses.

JFW
11-04-2016, 09:49 AM
Tech52

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

This is NOT a good stat. It means that Tech's D can't get off the field and gives up too many 3rd down conversions.

Why in the world would a team want to run the ball when they can just throw it.

It's amazing how a defense gets better when they're playing the absolute WORST offenses in the country...FIU, UMASS and Rice...

Tech's DC is not getting better, he's just game planning against extremely inept offenses.

FIU's offense is working way better than before they fired their coach. I think they'd beat UMass in a rematch.
I think they had 500+ yards vs MTSU. I say our D did fine vs them. Especially since one of their scoring drives were bailed out by the refs. The only reason MTSU beat them is because of 3 turnovers.
11-04-2016, 11:14 AM
BearDawg137

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

This is NOT a good stat. It means that Tech's D can't get off the field and gives up too many 3rd down conversions.

Really, I listed that so I could highlight that WKU has 666 total tackles... a bit apocalyptic ;)
11-04-2016, 11:16 AM
BearDawg137

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Originally Posted by latech

apparently quite a few of our fans on here are happy with the current state of our D.

I'm not happy, just listing information. I am happy with our sack totals, and Xavier's and Ferguson's performances. Besides that, our D scares me. With that said, I have hope that we may be improving, and not regressing.
11-04-2016, 12:18 PM
techman05

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It would be great to see this years defense against a K-State, Ms State, or similar. We know we look terrible against prolific offenses and great against anemic offenses. Other than ARK, we don't know how we look against average offenses. But....scheduling is hard, so we won't know until possibly bowl season.
11-04-2016, 12:35 PM
collinellis

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

This is NOT a good stat. It means that Tech's D can't get off the field and gives up too many 3rd down conversions.

Why in the world would a team want to run the ball when they can just throw it.

It's amazing how a defense gets better when they're playing the absolute WORST offenses in the country...FIU, UMASS and Rice...

Tech's DC is not getting better, he's just game planning against extremely inept offenses.

Its only fair since we played some pretty good offenses in MTSU, TT, and WKU. We seem to play better vs. balanced teams. We get destroyed by pass heavy teams and option teams. If you try to balance run and pass though.. we got you right where we want you!

Our D is on a good run, albeit vs bad teams. The newcomers are getting experience and might actually have some confidence for the next true test in USM.
11-04-2016, 10:00 PM
PawDawg

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Originally Posted by latech

apparently quite a few of our fans on here are happy with the current state of our D.

Who?

I'm not "happy" with it, but I'm not one of those who says "fire the DC" without giving reasons. There are several reasons this defense played bad in games 2-4. One includes lack of conditioning, but nobody dares question our S&C guy. FWIW, our DC has taken the blame for the TT loss and it's probably not all on his coaching decisions. Our HC likes to tinker with things like defense and special teams from time to time.
11-05-2016, 06:50 AM
DurDog

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Lack of conditioning? I venture to say that is not even close to being accurate.
11-05-2016, 08:03 AM
PawDawg

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No point in debating it really. A few, like me, believe that was part of the defensive problem early on, but few dare to speak out in fear of upsetting the masses of his fans.

His program is sold as one that has player in great shape mid-season to season end while some of his peer's programs begin to lose strength and conditioning the last 1/3 to season end. That appears to be the case with his program. It has worked well since the Middle game.
11-05-2016, 05:22 PM
latech

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

...I won't, as long as you don't let our poor defensive passing stats against Texas Tech, WKU, and MTSU fool you. :icon_roll:

How about the mighty UNT offense?
11-05-2016, 08:56 PM
Tech52

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Originally Posted by latech

How about the mighty UNT offense?

Defense got it together in the 2nd half.
11-05-2016, 09:22 PM
latech

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Originally Posted by Tech52

Defense got it together in the 2nd half.

I'm glad and very happy that they did. Looked like two very different teams between the two halves.

Why couldn't they play a complete game? They made UNT Fr Qb looked like Tom Brady in the first half 11 for 11 to start out the game.
11-06-2016, 12:41 PM
DJDAWG

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Originally Posted by Tech52

Defense got it together in the 2nd half.

After making halftime adjustments that literally every single person on this board knew should have been the defensive game plan from the very beginning.

Before the game, the book is "short freshman QB that can make short accurate passes while under no pressure."

Solution: Put the kid on his butt. Get a hand in his face on all plays. Vary your blitz, don't do a simple symmetrical blitz. Overload one side with multiple blitzers so that there are not enough blockers on that side to pick up all of the rushers. Under any kind of pressure, the kid WILL NOT be able to throw down field (more than 10 yards). If he is lucky enough to get off a short pass under pressure, then ok, short gain. Keep doing it and he will fold.
11-06-2016, 01:08 PM
HogDawg

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Originally Posted by DJDAWG

After making halftime adjustments that literally every single person on this board knew should have been the defensive game plan from the very beginning.

Before the game, the book is "short freshman QB that can make short accurate passes while under no pressure."

Solution: Put the kid on his butt. Get a hand in his face on all plays. Vary your blitz, don't do a simple symmetrical blitz. Overload one side with multiple blitzers so that there are not enough blockers on that side to pick up all of the rushers. Under any kind of pressure, the kid WILL NOT be able to throw down field (more than 10 yards). If he is lucky enough to get off a short pass under pressure, then ok, short gain. Keep doing it and he will fold.

Good analysis. During the first half, I turned to Dwayne and PawDawg and said that Xavier Woods had no business lining up 16 yards off the line of scrimmage --and back pedaling at the snap. My exact words were, "This UNT kid (QB Mason Fine) ain't Tom Brady. What's with all the cushion? This kid can't throw the ball down field."

Now, if we know and can see this stuff from row 21, Blake Baker should have known it before the game.

Consequently, UNT ate us up with those quick passes to RB's out of the backfield and particularly those short passes down the sideline to their "man in motion". Early on, UNT would send a player in motion, and Tech wouldn't send anybody with him, and didn't have anybody covering him. After motioning outside, UNT literally has us outnumbered on the edge. Blake Baker eventually caught on, but it bothers me that he was so slow to respond.
11-06-2016, 01:11 PM
DJDAWG

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Good analysis. During the first half, I turned to Dwayne and PawDawg and said that Xavier Woods had no business lining up 16 yards off the line of scrimmage --and back pedaling at the snap. My exact words were, "This UNT kid (QB Mason Fine) ain't Tom Brady. What's with all the cushion? This kid can't throw the ball down field."

Now, if we know and can see this stuff from row 21, Blake Baker should have known it before the game.

Consequently, UNT ate us up with those quick passes to RB's out of the backfield and particularly those short passes down the sideline to their "man in motion". Early on, UNT would send a player in motion, and Tech wouldn't send anybody with him, and didn't have anybody covering him. After motioning outside, UNT literally has us outnumbered on the edge. Blake Baker eventually caught on, but it bothers me that he is so slow to respond.

Exactly. Comparing the first half with the second shows you that Tech does not have an athlete problem. Tech has a DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR problem.
11-07-2016, 08:14 AM
Docman5

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Good analysis. During the first half, I turned to Dwayne and PawDawg and said that Xavier Woods had no business lining up 16 yards off the line of scrimmage --and back pedaling at the snap. My exact words were, "This UNT kid (QB Mason Fine) ain't Tom Brady. What's with all the cushion? This kid can't throw the ball down field."

Now, if we know and can see this stuff from row 21, Blake Baker should have known it before the game.

Consequently, UNT ate us up with those quick passes to RB's out of the backfield and particularly those short passes down the sideline to their "man in motion". Early on, UNT would send a player in motion, and Tech wouldn't send anybody with him, and didn't have anybody covering him. After motioning outside, UNT literally has us outnumbered on the edge. Blake Baker eventually caught on, but it bothers me that he was so slow to respond.

Exactly! Are they afraid to make the obvious changes during the first half? Do they think they need to get into the halftime locker room to decide to put pressure on the QB? Are they so confident in our offense that just to stay a little ahead in the first half is OK by them before putting the hammer down? What gives?
11-07-2016, 08:41 AM
Dwayne From Minden

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I thought except for Henderson's stone hands which lead to the pic and short field the defense played pretty well -

Take that short field away and Barnes missed chip shot it's a 48-17 or worse score

They adjusted through the first half and Fine made some plays with his feet which he can do

I like the progression this group is making

I also thought our kick coverage team did a lot better as the game progressed also

Skip lacked the killer instinct to start the second half - when we got Sam's pik he should of went for the jugular instead of being content on trying to run it down their throats and settling for the FG try
11-07-2016, 08:51 AM
T1

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

I thought except for Henderson's stone hands which lead to the pic and short field the defense played pretty well -

Take that short field away and Barnes missed chip shot it's a 48-17 or worse score

They adjusted through the first half and Fine made some plays with his feet which he can do

I like the progression this group is making

I also thought our kick coverage team did a lot better as the game progressed also

Skip lacked the killer instinct to start the second half - when we got Sam's pik he should of went for the jugular instead of being content on trying to run it down their throats and settling for the FG try

Wasn't that the series where Carlos dropped the TD pass?
11-07-2016, 08:54 AM
Dwayne From Minden

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Originally Posted by T1

Wasn't that the series where Carlos dropped the TD pass?

On 3rd and 10 -

I would of spoke Saturday if I would of known that was you..

Higgins had a below average game by his standards in my book Saturday - didn't progress through his reads and locked in on a receiver way to quick way to often
11-07-2016, 09:13 AM
T1

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

On 3rd and 10 -

I would of spoke Saturday if I would of known that was you..

Higgins had a below average game by his standards in my book Saturday - didn't progress through his reads and locked in on a receiver way to quick way to often

I think he threw to the right End Zone on 2nd and 10 and the left end zone on 3rd and 10. I was expecting the criticism to be that he should have kept running Craft. :)

It's strange going to a game and not knowing who the BB&B folks are. I feel like I know y'all, but I really don't. I need to meet up with y'all some time. My crowd isn't tailgaters though.

I thought Higgins showed flashes of the Texas Tech QB (Mahones?). I am coming to the realization that this kid is special. Holtz has said teams are not running the same defense against us that they are showing on film. We prepare for what they've done all year and then they show us something completely different when the game starts. I can imagine this could be confusing for a QB. As long as he doesn't force throws based on his pre-snap reads, I'm cool with him. He's doing a really good job of protecting the ball, imo.
11-07-2016, 09:18 AM
PawDawg

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It was obvious that part of the UNT defensive scheme was to hold and/or tackle #1 and #5 on every play. I've never seen anything so blatant in my life. When they finally started calling it, it didn't seem real because they were calling it so often. So glad Antee's crew was not calling. Some said the chick called a good game, but she ignored several calls before she finally started reaching for her flag.
11-07-2016, 09:38 AM
Tech52

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

On 3rd and 10 -

I would of spoke Saturday if I would of known that was you..

Higgins had a below average game by his standards in my book Saturday - didn't progress through his reads and locked in on a receiver way to quick way to often

I thought he did fine. We werent trying to be flashy. And on top of the multitude of holding penalties, there were lots of dropped passes by the recievers that definitely could have been caught.
11-07-2016, 09:44 AM
RhythmDawg

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Originally Posted by PawDawg

It was obvious that part of the UNT defensive scheme was to hold and/or tackle #1 and #5 on every play. I've never seen anything so blatant in my life. When they finally started calling it, it didn't seem real because they were calling it so often. So glad Antee's crew was not calling. Some said the chick called a good game, but she ignored several calls before she finally started reaching for her flag.

Speaking of defensive holding of wide receivers...did you see SF get 3 holding calls, on purpose, right before half time against the saints to run time off the clock and force a field goal? i thought that was brilliant.
11-07-2016, 09:49 AM
PawDawg

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Originally Posted by RhythmDawg

Speaking of defensive holding of wide receivers...did you see SF get 3 holding calls, on purpose, right before half time against the saints to run time off the clock and force a field goal? i thought that was brilliant.

I missed that series. It was happening at the same time "The Love Boat" episode was ending. I couldn't look away.
11-07-2016, 10:15 AM
RhythmDawg

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Originally Posted by PawDawg

I missed that series. It was happening at the same time "The Love Boat" episode was ending. I couldn't look away.

Understandable.
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11-07-2016, 10:16 AM
latech

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stay focus and don't hijack this important thread, y'all!
11-25-2016, 04:04 PM
latech

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The easy CUSA Oct and Nov has fooled us. Our D is just terrible. Baker needs to go if we ever want to get to the next level of competiveness
11-25-2016, 04:17 PM
latech

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I hate you Baker
11-25-2016, 04:19 PM
RougeDawg

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All I want for Christmas is a new DC.
11-25-2016, 04:21 PM
latech

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WKU will tear this D a new one next week!
11-25-2016, 04:28 PM
HogDawg

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WKU will score 100 points on this defense.
11-25-2016, 04:38 PM
latech

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It is hard to be Tech fans every single year! They always find a way to let us down.
11-25-2016, 04:42 PM
Bill Brasky

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These guys got beat by UNT! When is Holyz and McCleish going to wake up and fire Baker. Better yet Guice needs to have McCleish fire Baker and then fire McCleish.
11-25-2016, 04:47 PM
SicemDawgz

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Our defense is bad, but our offense isn't exactly setting the world on fire. But hey guys, we're winning the turnover battle!!!!!!!
11-25-2016, 04:59 PM
HogDawg

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Originally Posted by SicemDawgz

Our defense is bad, but our offense isn't exactly setting the world on fire. But hey guys, we're winning the turnover battle!!!!!!!

At halftime, LA Tech has 138 yds passing, and 1(one) yard rushing.

USM has 300 yds of offense.
11-25-2016, 05:01 PM
HogDawg

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Ryan Higgins is WAAAAY off today with his passes.
11-25-2016, 05:05 PM
Bill Brasky

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Ryan Higgins is WAAAAY off today with his passes.

I was thinking the same thing.
11-25-2016, 05:19 PM
Dwayne From Minden

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Offense is horrible today....
11-25-2016, 05:24 PM
Dwayne From Minden

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Offense is getting emasculated today...
11-25-2016, 05:29 PM
HogDawg

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Offense is getting emasculated today...

Agreed. If Holtz doesn't replace Higgins with Smith now, I'll know that Holtz doesn't WANT to win.
11-25-2016, 06:03 PM
TechFanno1

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Offense is getting emasculated today...

and our defense is keeping us in this game...really guys!
11-25-2016, 06:05 PM
latech

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Baker needs to go no matter the results
11-25-2016, 06:38 PM
dawg80

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Offense is getting emasculated today...

We got pantsed!
11-25-2016, 06:46 PM
HogDawg

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Agreed. If Holtz doesn't replace Higgins with Smith now, I'll know that Holtz doesn't WANT to win.

Well, 3 INT's later by Higgins, and now we know how badly Holtz wanted to win. Obviously not as bad as the rest of us.

Skip Holtz totally mishandled Higgins today. Let's just hope and pray that Higgins doesn't come out of this game with his confidence totally destroyed, simply because his head coach is too stupid to realize when a player needs to sit down for a series or two and watch things from the sidelines.
11-25-2016, 06:49 PM
mildawg

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Well, 3 INT's later by Higgins, and now we know how badly Holtz wanted to win. Obviously not as bad as the rest of us.

Skip Holtz totally mishandled Higgins today. Let's just hope and pray that Higgins doesn't come out of this game with his confidence totally destroyed, simply because his head coach is too stupid to realize when a played needs to sit down for a series or two and watch things from the sidelines.

Holtz actually seemed to have some fire in games this year. Really showed his emotions, which was a welcomed change for me. But even he was completely flat today.
11-25-2016, 06:57 PM
SicemDawgz

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Originally Posted by mildawg

Holtz actually seemed to have some fire in games this year. Really showed his emotions, which was a welcomed change for me. But even he was completely flat today.

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11-25-2016, 07:05 PM
HogDawg

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Honest to goodness, I have no idea why Blake Baker is still employed at LA Tech.

I know Skip Holtz is loyal to his coaches, but this guy is hurting us badly.
11-25-2016, 07:07 PM
RougeDawg

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Originally Posted by SicemDawgz

...but our offense isn't exactly setting the world on fire.

Exactly why Baker has to go. This team can't afford ANY off days from the offense because the defense let's everyone score damn near everytime. Honestly, how much worse would our defense be with anyone on this Board coaching it?
11-25-2016, 07:09 PM
SicemDawgz

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I agree Baker isn't good, but the defense in no way cost us the game. Seriously, they snap the ball to nearly the goal line and we get 3 yards on 4 plays. They gave us the game but we pissed our pants.
11-25-2016, 07:32 PM
Kodawg

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Originally Posted by latech

Baker needs to go no matter the results

We have to find someone to coach DBs. These guys has been bad all year on technique. They never play the ball they just run down field after the wr. They had multiple balls thrown right at them and people all around me were begging for them to just turn around. We have guys that are decent cover guys but can't stop completions . POOR COACHING
11-25-2016, 07:40 PM
TechFanno1

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Originally Posted by SicemDawgz

I agree Baker isn't good, but the defense in no way cost us the game. Seriously, they snap the ball to nearly the goal line and we get 3 yards on 4 plays. They gave us the game but we pissed our pants.

no way defense cost us the game? How many times did our defense stop them? Based on the times they punted, few if any time. Our defense has been our Achilles heel all year.
11-25-2016, 07:55 PM
SicemDawgz

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Originally Posted by TechFanno1

no way defense cost us the game? How many times did our defense stop them? Based on the times they punted, few if any time. Our defense has been our Achilles heel all year.

They scored one of our few TD's. How many times was our offense in the red zone? We had to back to back trips with zero points.
11-25-2016, 08:02 PM
T1

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They equally got their butts whipped tonight. This was the same game as last year, just fewer turnovers.
11-25-2016, 08:11 PM
brtransplant

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Well, I drove to Hattiesburg today only to be treated to one of the most pitiful efforts I've ever seen a La Tech football team put forth. Our pass defense and our special teams are the worst I've ever seen at Tech. I won't be attending another football game until Baker is at least reassigned, and we hire a special teams coach. I just can't sit through that crap anymore.
11-25-2016, 09:00 PM
HogDawg

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Originally Posted by T1

They equally got their butts whipped tonight. This was the same game as last year, just fewer turnovers.

Just barely. Higgins had 3 interceptions and 2 fumbles today, but we managed to save both fumbles by having a white jersey get to them first.
11-25-2016, 11:08 PM
DONW

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Originally Posted by brtransplant

Well, I drove to Hattiesburg today only to be treated to one of the most pitiful efforts I've ever seen a La Tech football team put forth. Our pass defense and our special teams are the worst I've ever seen at Tech. I won't be attending another football game until Baker is at least reassigned, and we hire a special teams coach. I just can't sit through that crap anymore.

How about the offense? They were equally as good as the defense, 22 points and 300 yards below the season average.
11-25-2016, 11:16 PM
techman05

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Originally Posted by brtransplant

Well, I drove to Hattiesburg today only to be treated to one of the most pitiful efforts I've ever seen a La Tech football team put forth. Our pass defense and our special teams are the worst I've ever seen at Tech. I won't be attending another football game until Baker is at least reassigned, and we hire a special teams coach. I just can't sit through that crap anymore.

As I undersrand it from many on the board, it is customary to have a position coach handle Special Teams. We will most likely never have anyone devoted to ST only. Unless we decide our DB's and Linebackers can be coached by 1 guy and/or our running backs and receivers are coached by 1 guy. I agree that Baker needs to be reassigned. Possibly as the "get back" coach.
11-25-2016, 11:19 PM
JuBru

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Originally Posted by techman05

As I undersrand it from many on the board, it is customary to have a position coach handle Special Teams. We will most likely never have anyone devoted to ST only. Unless we decide our DB's and Linebackers can be coached by 1 guy and/or our running backs and receivers are coached by 1 guy. I agree that Baker needs to be reassigned. Possibly as the "get back" coach.

But the players would blow right by him, too.
12-03-2016, 11:25 AM
glm47

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Might as well bump this thread up again.

Why play a zone when you don't know how? I'd much rather play press coverage, not give them the easy throws.
12-03-2016, 11:28 AM
mildawg

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Originally Posted by glm47

Might as well bump this thread up again.

Why play a zone when you don't know how? I'd much rather play press coverage, not give them the easy throws.

No joke. Couldn't get much worse...
12-03-2016, 11:29 AM
qng001

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Baker = Spangler
12-03-2016, 11:32 AM
mildawg

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At least someone recognized the trend of throwing the 5-yard hitches against our soft zone...
12-03-2016, 11:37 AM
glm47

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Originally Posted by mildawg

At least someone recognized the trend of throwing the 5-yard hitches against our soft zone...

A true freshman. Fortunately he hasn't been coached up yet by our genius DC.
12-03-2016, 11:37 AM
mildawg

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Originally Posted by glm47

A true freshman. Fortunately he hasn't been coached up yet by our genius DC.

:laugh:
12-03-2016, 11:58 AM
dawg80

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Originally Posted by glm47

A true freshman. Fortunately he hasn't been coached up yet by our genius DC.

Great point! Probably got some good coaching in high school, or back in Pop Warner, and never forgot how to actually play defense.
12-03-2016, 12:04 PM
techman05

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There are tons of defensive coordinators across the country watching our game right now. Every one of them is thinking, "You know, if Louisiana Tech paid 1/3 of what a coordinator actually cost, I would go there today and turn that thing around with the exact same players."
12-03-2016, 12:07 PM
JuBru

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Originally Posted by techman05

There are tons of defensive coordinators across the country watching our game right now. Every one of them is thinking, "You know, if Louisiana Tech paid 1/3 of what a coordinator actually cost, I would go there today and turn that thing around with the exact same players."

Charlie Strong.
12-03-2016, 12:11 PM
Dowty

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Originally Posted by JuBru

Charlie Strong.

It worked out pretty well the last time we got a guy from Texas. Sure can't get much worse.
12-03-2016, 12:13 PM
mikedog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dowty

It worked out pretty well the last time we got a guy from Texas. Sure can't get much worse.

The P5 teams can pay special teams coaches more than we can pay a defensive coordinator. I don't see us hiring any DC with a recognizable name.
12-03-2016, 12:15 PM
techman05

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

We need to have a meeting with Holtz right after the bowl game.

"Coach, I'm sorry, but we can't offer you a raise this year. The raise we were going to offer you is being diverted to cover the cost of a defensive coordinator. We figure 2 seasons is long enough to have been without one."
12-03-2016, 12:19 PM
Dowty

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedog

The P5 teams can pay special teams coaches more than we can pay a defensive coordinator. I don't see us hiring any DC with a recognizable name.

I'm not saying we could pull it off, but if Skip isn't making phone calls to prospective DCs then we have a serious problem.
12-03-2016, 12:21 PM
THEarmada

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

It's also ultimately Holtz and Bakers responsibility to keep their players eligible. Two championships minus significant starters because of academics is pathetic.
12-03-2016, 12:33 PM
markay714

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

This is hard to watch!
12-03-2016, 12:35 PM
JuBru

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedog

The P5 teams can pay special teams coaches more than we can pay a defensive coordinator. I don't see us hiring any DC with a recognizable name.

I think Holtz could spin a great enough narrative to get Strong or any recognizable name here if Holtz really wanted to.
12-03-2016, 12:35 PM
mildawg

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

And we're about to punt... and go down 3 scores. All because we get too cute on O.
12-03-2016, 12:41 PM
DJDAWG

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

What's the record for most points scored against Tech? Baker's name will go down in infamy!
12-03-2016, 12:56 PM
mildawg

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDAWG

What's the record for most points scored against Tech? Baker's name will go down in infamy!

He's just trying to get on a mural in the DAC.
12-03-2016, 12:58 PM
SicemDawgz

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDAWG

What's the record for most points scored against Tech? Baker's name will go down in infamy!

I would think Houston holds the title.
12-03-2016, 01:03 PM
JuBru

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDAWG

What's the record for most points scored against Tech? Baker's name will go down in infamy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SicemDawgz

I would think Houston holds the title.

31 August 1991

Tech 3
Houston 73
12-03-2016, 01:06 PM
DJDAWG

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Houston 73 points in 1991

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/latc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/fb_sec_9.pdf

Thanks JuBru.
12-03-2016, 01:07 PM
TBDawg01

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDAWG

Houston 73 points in 1991

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...t/fb_sec_9.pdf

That's in serious jeopardy today.
12-03-2016, 01:09 PM
DJDAWG

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Total opponent yards, Rice 733 in 2003

WKU has 408 at half.
12-03-2016, 01:11 PM
latech

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

I don't think he will get fired. His D got us 8 wins this year - we should be thankful for it.
12-03-2016, 01:12 PM
Cory

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by qng001

Baker = Spangler

^^^^^!!!THIS!!!^^^^^
12-03-2016, 01:15 PM
Cory

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cory

^^^^^!!!THIS!!!^^^^^

Turn my previous post upside down/read it backwards and it will reflect an accurate depiction of Bakers time as our DC.
12-03-2016, 02:07 PM
Champ967

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by qng001

Baker = Spangler

Except Spangler is now a FCS head coach.

But Baker is still on our payroll.
12-03-2016, 02:17 PM
techman05

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

What's the record for the most total points scored in a season against us?
12-03-2016, 02:26 PM
JuBru

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by techman05

what's the record for the most total points scored in a season against us?

2006

pf 242
pa 542
12-03-2016, 02:28 PM
techman05

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

I'm sorry Jubru, I don't seem to remember Tech having a football team in 2006. :)
12-03-2016, 03:12 PM
Amos Moses

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Baker should not be allowed on the flight back to Monroe.
12-03-2016, 03:13 PM
DJDAWG

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amos Moses

Baker should not be allowed on the flight back to Monroe.

Can we include the offensive line coach?
12-03-2016, 03:14 PM
Amos Moses

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDAWG

Can we include the offensive line coach?

Yes
12-03-2016, 03:21 PM
louisiana_dog

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

With all seriousness, this is not the same, aggressive defense we were told we would have. There is no disruption, no fire, no stops. When we face even an offense that is breathing it become a shootout. I would like to see a serious change. Two yrs is enough to see a trend develop.
12-03-2016, 03:26 PM
Houston Techsan

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

How do we find another Manny Diaz?
12-03-2016, 03:27 PM
Bill Brasky

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Ruston is too genteel for anything to ever change with this program. It's a culture of mediocrity.
12-03-2016, 03:29 PM
revf

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston Techsan

How do we find another Manny Diaz?

Hire another former Texas coach. :)
12-03-2016, 03:32 PM
DJDAWG

Re: Fire Baker - NOW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston Techsan

How do we find another Manny Diaz?

I really don't see how ANYONE could be any worse than the jack-wagon Tech has now.

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