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re: The Source of So Many Frustrations
Posted on 11/11/14 at 1:56 pm to AlwysATgr
Posted on 11/11/14 at 1:56 pm to AlwysATgr
It is well known that Les' football victory philosophy revolves around ball control, defense, and special teams.
Jennings did not turn the ball over (yes, he threw the INT but Les made it clear that was because of Dural falling). In his mind, Les thinks Jennings did his part to help us have a chance to win the game. That's it.
If you could see a list of reasons why we lost to Bama that Les wrote down on paper, QB play would probably be last on his list (5 or 6 reasons down) or not even on his list at all.
Jennings did not turn the ball over (yes, he threw the INT but Les made it clear that was because of Dural falling). In his mind, Les thinks Jennings did his part to help us have a chance to win the game. That's it.
If you could see a list of reasons why we lost to Bama that Les wrote down on paper, QB play would probably be last on his list (5 or 6 reasons down) or not even on his list at all.
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Posted on 11/11/14 at 2:17 pm to LuckyTiger
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It is well known that Les' football victory philosophy revolves around ball control, defense, and special teams
In Les world, the QB is viewed as just another player who 'handles' the ball and can make a mistake, Not someone who distributes the ball, makes plays, and creates problems for the defense. It's the "keep away" offense, and it's why we lose so many close games to high ranked opponents.
Think of all of the 3, 7, and less than 10 point losses we've sustained over the years because our offense can't put up enough points to put the game away, and the defense - tongues wagging- are left on the field too long to try to stop a multilateral attack from a top 10 opponent by playing prevent defense.
Posted on 11/11/14 at 2:54 pm to LuckyTiger
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If you could see a list of reasons why we lost to Bama that Les wrote down on paper, QB play would probably be last on his list (5 or 6 reasons down) or not even on his list at all.
And I'd agree with him. We were drumming Bama, in part because AJ was gashing them by running out of the pocket. Then AJ had to make a throw to keep a drive going He did it! But Quinn dropped it. That was pretty much his last opportunity, iirc. Except that in OT, he executed the first play perfectly, but Jones dropped it! The second pass was a beauty, but the Bama defender made a big league play. For the life of me, I can't remember the third. On fourth down he did what he could in a tough situation, and gave us a chance with a well thrown ball to Dupre. Maybe interference could have been called. He could have run for the first down, but a QB has to choose whether to keep his eyes downfield or not. Plus he doesn't know if he's about to get hit from behind.
From all of this, you get that the QB was the problem? I list the problems like this:
1. Quinn, catch the friggin ball.
2. Vadal, don't lose your cool
3. Kicker, WTF?
4. Jamal, Tackle the receiver in bounds.
5. Jones, catch the friggin ball.
6. AJ, Can you please get the ball to Quinn when he's wide open?
7. Dupre, Catch the friggin ball.
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