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How was our defense so bad in 2020 with Bo Pelini?
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:13 pm
How in the hell was that defense statistically one of the worst in school history but we had Pelini as DC from 05-07 and ranked top 3 nationally in total defense all 3 of those years? I legitimately thought Pelini was an upgrade from Aranda.
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Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:15 pm to BayouBengalDTX
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I legitimately thought Pelini was an upgrade from Aranda.
Why would you think this? Pelini's defenses hadn't been good for a while.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:21 pm to beauchristopher
I thought that because of how dominant on defense we was when we had him those 3 years
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:21 pm to beauchristopher
I didn't think he was going to be an upgrade but I definitely didn't think they would be the worst ever.
I feel like there was some sort of disconnect whether it was the players, coaches or just not clicking in general.
I'm leaning towards the players though.
I feel like there was some sort of disconnect whether it was the players, coaches or just not clicking in general.
I'm leaning towards the players though.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:21 pm to BayouBengalDTX
he quit... He never gave a shite.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:24 pm to BayouBengalDTX
Transitioning to the 4-3 was a problem in and of itself. Pelini/O were crazy for shoving that scheme down the throats of players who couldn’t fit it that fast.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:27 pm to BayouBengalDTX
He didn’t click with Os culture. Or Arandas. Those guys were used to Arandas style.
And I’m pretty sure he just didn’t understand how to adjust or teach properly how to adjust. I don’t know which. But it was a failure.
A lot of coordinators and coaches didn’t get along with O. It was probably a dysfunctional mess on defense when Aranda left.
And I’m pretty sure he just didn’t understand how to adjust or teach properly how to adjust. I don’t know which. But it was a failure.
A lot of coordinators and coaches didn’t get along with O. It was probably a dysfunctional mess on defense when Aranda left.
This post was edited on 3/28/22 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:29 pm to c on z
I have heard that Pelini was ok with running a 3-4, and O insisted on a 4-3. But not sure if true.
I believe Pelini said this to the media at some point if I’m not mistaken.
I believe Pelini said this to the media at some point if I’m not mistaken.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:31 pm to Scatback1
Bo was just there for the check, and to fund his retirement. The position was ripe for a young, hungry, talented coordinator, and Orgeron hired a tired old has-been. Combine that with the loose ship Orgeron was running, and it was a disaster.
Why in the world Orgeron and Woodward decided it was a good idea to triple Pelini's salary when absolutely no one else was trying to hire him is a mystery.
Why in the world Orgeron and Woodward decided it was a good idea to triple Pelini's salary when absolutely no one else was trying to hire him is a mystery.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:31 pm to BayouBengalDTX
Not one of the worst, the worst by about a touchdown which is incredible.
This post was edited on 3/28/22 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:37 pm to BayouBengalDTX
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I legitimately thought Pelini was an upgrade from Aranda.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:41 pm to Scatback1
Pelini was/ is an a-hole who was coming for a quick payday. He was shoved down Orgeron's throat.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:48 pm to BayouBengalDTX
Different game now than back in 05-07.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 4:54 pm to Scatback1
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he quit... He never gave a shite.
It appears both he and his Boss retired early.
Pelini retired a couple years previous, Orgerron retired after 2019, although both continued to milk their employer.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 5:00 pm to Madking
Bo is 54 years old, which should be the prime of his coaching career, yet no one has hired him since he was fired by LSU. That tells us how bad the hire was.
Of course, I doubt Bo is actively looking for a job since LSU provided him with a comfortable nest egg.
Of course, I doubt Bo is actively looking for a job since LSU provided him with a comfortable nest egg.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 5:01 pm to BayouBengalDTX
I have to admit that I was happy when we hired him because I thought he did a good job when he was here before. His last game here was the national championship game which we won. His credentials as a DC were impressive. I guess it didn’t take long for the game to pass him by.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 5:08 pm to BayouBengalDTX
We were doomed from the start… the idea of trying to switch defenses with no spring ball (covid) was a tall order. Should of had Pelini learn Arnada’s base D and go from there. Everyone knew it would be an asterisk season anyways.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 5:08 pm to Gus007
Gus, you're absolutely right. I imagine they're both pretty happy that Woodward gave them both a very nice parting gift. The stupid salary he gave Pelini and the six-year contract he gave Orgeron will pay for lots of spring break getaways.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 5:21 pm to BillF
I hated the hire from the get go but back when it happened I wash bashed for it. If you just go look at his career he’s had more awful defenses than good ones and his best days were a decade behind him when we brought him back. Besides nostalgia there was no reason to make the hire.
Posted on 3/28/22 at 5:23 pm to BayouBengalDTX
Because a offense changed a lot from 07
That and out DL wasn’t close to what he had during his best years at LSU and Nebraska.
He was at his best with guys like Sun and Dorsey.
That and out DL wasn’t close to what he had during his best years at LSU and Nebraska.
He was at his best with guys like Sun and Dorsey.
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