Quote Originally Posted by HogDawg View Post
As someone who HAS jumped on the "Fire Holtz" bandwagon, I AGREE with you. This team has character.

My concern from last night is that we saw EXACTLY what the USF and ECU fans warned us about: When he wins, Holtz will do just barely enough to win. Even with a decided talent advantage --like last night-- Holtz will NEVER blow another team out. It will always be a nail biter with Holtz at the wheel. UTEP sucks bad. A different coach for LA Tech walks out of the Sun Bowl last night with a 17-24 point win.
I agree with all of that.

Banks' fumble skewed the margin a bit, IMO. But, you're dead on about playing not to lose.

There is something to be said for playing ball control with a comfortable lead. It would have saved us a few times under the Dykes regime.