Holtz Not Afraid to Bench Starters for Turnovers!

[HogDawg]

Good article by Isabella this week. Skip Holtz says he's not afraid to bench any starter for turning the ball over. Says individual stats may be good for the individual, but turning the ball over hurts the entire team. Also says he's making changes to our punt and kick coverage by replacing younger backups on special teams with offensive and defensive starters.


http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/la-tech/2016/10/18/turnovers-lead-benching-la-tech/92383426/



Also, congrats to Dawgix for the photo used in this story.

[PawDawg]

Good article by Isabella this week. Skip Holtz says he's not afraid to bench any starter for turning the ball over. Says individual stats may be good for the individual, but turning the ball over hurts the entire team. Also says he's making changes to our punt and kick coverage by replacing younger backups on special teams with offensive and defensive starters.


http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story...tech/92383426/

Not going to click the link...

Isabella asked a stupid question (as usual) when HCSH benched Henderson for not doing his job.

Anybody think HCSH will bench our QB for a stupid fumble or our best receiver (Taylor) for a rare fumble in the red zone.

Isabella is such a drama queen.

[DogsWin]

I wouldn't look for Holtz to start benching people after every turnover. He realizes that we will be favored in all of our remaining games, so if we don't turn it over then we "should" win. Sounds like he is trying to keep their attention to not get lazy/sloppy and overconfident.

[PawDawg]

Sounds like he is trying to keep their attention to not get lazy/sloppy.

Sounds like Isabella asked a dumb ass question. He is such an lsu fan.

[Tech52]

Possibly. If it happens more than once a game from the player and the player is directly at fault. Wouldnt expect them to be out too long though.

[Dawgpix]

Sounds like Isabella asked a dumb ass question. He is such an lsu fan.

Don't be that guy. . . .

From Skip's opening monologue:

On Carlos Henderson:

“Offensively, I could not be more proud of the day Carlos Henderson had. I am very appreciative to Walter Camp for acknowledging his play this week, as well as the ESPN helmet sticker. He had a pretty special game and to think we benched him in the third quarter, because we were mad at him. I think he is doing some good things, but they are great teaching moments for some of these young players.”

Isabella or any other reporter would be irresponsible for not asking a followup.

[HogDawg]

Well, according to the article, Holtz benched Henderson for a short while during the 3rd Qtr of Saturday's UMASS game because he didn't run a route right.

Holtz briefly benched Henderson in the third quarter amid Henderson's five-touchdown effort. At one point in the game, Holtz was seen on television on one knee talking to Henderson. Holtz said Monday it came in regards to a route Henderson "ad-libbed" that resulted in an incomplete pass instead of a touchdown.

I'm totally okay with that. I believe it's called "coaching".

[champion110]

The best part of the article is addressing our punt and KO coverage.......

[PawDawg]

Don't be that guy. . . .

From Skip's opening monologue:

On Carlos Henderson:

“Offensively, I could not be more proud of the day Carlos Henderson had. I am very appreciative to Walter Camp for acknowledging his play this week, as well as the ESPN helmet sticker. He had a pretty special game and to think we benched him in the third quarter, because we were mad at him. I think he is doing some good things, but they are great teaching moments for some of these young players.”

Isabella or any other reporter would be irresponsible for not asking a followup.

Doesn't change the fact that it was a stupid followup question, but thanks for posting what we already knew.

[Cool Hand Clyde]

Trent Taylor fumbles are not a rareity.

[Dawgpix]

Like I said....don't be that guy.

We already knew he was from elessewe.

[dawg80]

Well, according to the article, Holtz benched Henderson for a short while during the 3rd Qtr of Saturday's UMASS game because he didn't run a route right.


I'm totally okay with that. I believe it's called "coaching".

I agree.

When I coached I was always really, really hard on my best players. That did several things:

1. assured the "studs" didn't get too comfortable, too arrogant, and lose their focus
2. it showed the whole team I was serious about continued improvement. I did not tolerate players reaching a plateau and then tanking.
3. this motivated the whole team and created kind of a "us vs. the coach" mentality where I saw players helping and encouraging each other.
4. but then, I always spoke with my players one-on-one where I told them how proud I was of them, and that I needed their help to make this team the best it can be.

It worked for me. My teams always over-achieved.

So, if Holtz is employing some of these coaching techniques, kudos to him.

[PawDawg]

Like I said....don't be that guy.

We already knew he was from elessewe.

Some need to be reminded where his ignorance and condescension come from.

[Dawgpix]

I agree.

When I coached I was always really, really hard on my best players. That did several things:

1. assured the "studs" didn't get too comfortable, too arrogant, and lose their focus
2. it showed the whole team I was serious about continued improvement. I did not tolerate players reaching a plateau and then tanking.
3. this motivated the whole team and created kind of a "us vs. the coach" mentality where I saw players helping and encouraging each other.
4. but then, I always spoke with my players one-on-one where I told them how proud I was of them, and that I needed their help to make this team the best it can be.

It worked for me. My teams always over-achieved.

So, if Holtz is employing some of these coaching techniques, kudos to him.

+1

[Bearpaw]

Good article by Isabella this week. Skip Holtz says he's not afraid to bench any starter for turning the ball over. Says individual stats may be good for the individual, but turning the ball over hurts the entire team. Also says he's making changes to our punt and kick coverage by replacing younger backups on special teams with offensive and defensive starters.

I seem to remember Holtz doing the same thing last year with our terrible special teams. It seems that subsequent to our special teams improving, our offense and defense started to sputter (UTSA, UTEP, SoMiss, etc.) Anyone else fearing the same plunge?

As a side note, as a player, return coverage (i.e. defense) was the hardest part of my job, and for the job of the team.