Fire Holtz

[PawDawg]

Did they coach better tonight than in the previous games? No. Maybe they had them more prepared, but I have a hard time seeing that (either way).

Coaching Grades

NCSt - B-
Lamar - C-
Tulane - F-
Kansas -B
Army - D (for Defense)
UTEP -B+

[SicemDawgz]

Army a D? That game was a F to me.

[touchdown123]

Dixon was the difference this week. When he runs like that, we'll be a tough win for anyone left on our sched.

We are still not a situationally smart football team.

Yep. Without Dixon's two 3rd down romps which were intended to set up a punt but led to touchdowns, we lose this game. Feels great to win but still can't get excited about our future with Holtz.

[T1]

I agree with that, but I would put an asterisk by the Tulane game. First half: B- Second half: F-

I'm still confused about Army. Post game interviews with the DC said they tried to make adjustments and the adjustments made things WORSE. I don't know what to think of that. Army getting 440 yards on BC made me feel a little better. Maybe they are just great at running the option?

[RougeDawg]

NCSt - C
Lamar - C
Tulane - F
Kansas -B
Army - F
UTEP - D

[PawDawg]

I agree with that, but I would put an asterisk by the Tulane game. First half: B- Second half: F-

Tulane started beating up on our offense in the 2nd quarter. It was obvious well before halftime that we were not going to move the ball.

[T1]

Tulane started beating up on our offense in the 2nd quarter. It was obvious well before halftime that we were not going to move the ball.

But they put us in position for the score to be 21-7 instead of 9-7. Our players kind of imploded a couple of times. Dropping TD passes, jumping offsides, stepping out of bounds, missing FGs from the 11. We could have won with better execution. We didn't have a chance when Higgins came in. He actually gave Tulane more points than he gave Tech.

[TYLERTECHSAS]

You guys are pathetic. How about getting behind him for a change?

Agreed! This thread is also a stupid one just like the Ruston and Holtz thread. Dumb.... dumb ....dumb.

[LATechBanjo]

As someone who hasn't jumped on the fire Holtz bandwagon, I'd like to point out that there was a distinct character to this team tonight. They don't quit. And it may not be everything, but it's a start.

[DawgGoneMad]

There should be a message board just for impatient fans with over-the-top expectations. Most of you and a bunch of Cal fans can join:

http://bearinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77366

Regardless of coaching hire, this year's team was capable of winning one way and one way only: DIXON RUNNING. That's what we expected and that's what we got. This "oh we should have beat Kansas" nonsense I keep reading!

PS that win over Virginia last year... not so special.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...716_story.html

Here's hoping we do go bowling and y'all can stfu.

[upsetpuppydog]

There should be a message board just for impatient fans with over-the-top expectations. Most of you and a bunch of Cal fans can join:

http://bearinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77366

Regardless of coaching hire, this year's team was capable of winning one way and one way only: DIXON RUNNING. That's what we expected and that's what we got. This "oh we should have beat Kansas" nonsense I keep reading!

PS that win over Virginia last year... not so special.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...716_story.html

Here's hoping we do go bowling and y'all can stfu.

Sonny Dykes is as good as Colby Cameron is as a QB. Sonny only had success at Tech when Colby was QB, but since we are poor little ole LA Tech, Cal bought the hype as Sonny being a great coach. Even though we are located in a very hot recruiting bed and that Dykes won with Dooley recruits, especially the OL since Dooley wanted more athletic lineman to run block.

[dawg80]

NCSt - C
Lamar - C
Tulane - F
Kansas -B
Army - F
UTEP - D

NC State F
Lamar F
Tulane F -
Kansas F -
Army F - -
uteppers F

NC State lost to Wake, hello! I was being generous when I posted a few weeks ago they are "mediocre." They suck, as does every other team on our weak-azz schedule.

[T1]

Cal and Tech both lost a lot of players. I think Tech is #1 and Cal is #2 in lost starters. Their board reads a lot like this one.

[tylerdawg]

Sonny Dykes is as good as Colby Cameron is as a QB. Sonny only had success at Tech when Colby was QB, but since we are poor little ole LA Tech, Cal bought the hype as Sonny being a great coach. Even though we are located in a very hot recruiting bed and that Dykes won with Dooley recruits, especially the OL since Dooley wanted more athletic lineman to run block.

I agree 100%.

[Bill Brasky]

Haha I knew this would be the reaction if we got a win. If it's true that we won this game because of Dixon and/or the team finally playing with some passion/heart that all of Holtz's ineptitude and incompetence would be forgotten. La de da de da...

Did HCSH coach a good game?

Based on the observations of most who saw the game - no he didn't.

This win is no reason to turn down the flame under Skip's seat.