MoverofFridge2
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Has been interesting to say the least. I’m not saying CBK should or should not get the job at this point, but what I will say is that if he keeps on this track, then yes I think he deserves a hard look by the leadership of The Institute.
The thing I find somewhat baffling is how we have gone from where we were to where CBK has moved the program in less than two weeks. I’m not an expert by no means, but I spent 15 years coaching, albeit at high school level, and I have noticed some things these past two weeks that I didn’t previously:
(1) our LB’s seem to be getting better fits on run plays or filling the gaps in old terminology. Few weeks ago, those players seem to be out of position more often than not and we got gashed. It doesn’t hurt that our two inside guys could play just about anywhere in the country.
(2) While our OL play has not been good, it seemed to get better this week. I think that group played well at times, but most often they were just horrendous. Biggest thing I see watching them, especially on pass plays is they have a bad habit of dropping their heads which you just can’t do playing that position. There have also been way fewer motion penalties on that group.
(3) The play of our DB’s has been pretty darn good the last two weeks. We have faced, imo, a couple of decent quarterbacks and faired pretty well. i realize we gave up late yardage to Pitt, but overall they seem to be in better position to make plays and knock down a few balls.
(4) Our defensive game plan and game play is something we haven’t seen on a consistent basis in a long while. I don’t know if Thacker was hamstrung by previous coach or not, but what I do see is a more aggressive defense and play calling that will make you pay if you don’t account for all the players in the box. I also see us with the ability to get some pressure with the front four a good portion of the time.
(5) I think CBK has brought a different attitude to the table and the players have seemed to embrace that attitude.
(6) We are taking care of the ball offensiveLu and it shows with ZERO turnovers in the last two games. Sims has made some poor decisions and gotten away with most of them, but I also think he was way better against Duke than he was with Pitt.
I don’t know if we will stay on this track but it is definitely fun to be back in this position again. I could see us winning 3-5 more and becoming bowl eligible which is way more than what my and some of your expectations were just a few weeks ago.
The thing I find somewhat baffling is how we have gone from where we were to where CBK has moved the program in less than two weeks. I’m not an expert by no means, but I spent 15 years coaching, albeit at high school level, and I have noticed some things these past two weeks that I didn’t previously:
(1) our LB’s seem to be getting better fits on run plays or filling the gaps in old terminology. Few weeks ago, those players seem to be out of position more often than not and we got gashed. It doesn’t hurt that our two inside guys could play just about anywhere in the country.
(2) While our OL play has not been good, it seemed to get better this week. I think that group played well at times, but most often they were just horrendous. Biggest thing I see watching them, especially on pass plays is they have a bad habit of dropping their heads which you just can’t do playing that position. There have also been way fewer motion penalties on that group.
(3) The play of our DB’s has been pretty darn good the last two weeks. We have faced, imo, a couple of decent quarterbacks and faired pretty well. i realize we gave up late yardage to Pitt, but overall they seem to be in better position to make plays and knock down a few balls.
(4) Our defensive game plan and game play is something we haven’t seen on a consistent basis in a long while. I don’t know if Thacker was hamstrung by previous coach or not, but what I do see is a more aggressive defense and play calling that will make you pay if you don’t account for all the players in the box. I also see us with the ability to get some pressure with the front four a good portion of the time.
(5) I think CBK has brought a different attitude to the table and the players have seemed to embrace that attitude.
(6) We are taking care of the ball offensiveLu and it shows with ZERO turnovers in the last two games. Sims has made some poor decisions and gotten away with most of them, but I also think he was way better against Duke than he was with Pitt.
I don’t know if we will stay on this track but it is definitely fun to be back in this position again. I could see us winning 3-5 more and becoming bowl eligible which is way more than what my and some of your expectations were just a few weeks ago.
