I am always glad to see us win a game, but this was a poor performance by the defense, even in the first half.
The offense played not to lose in the second half instead of trying to win. Poor calls on offense cost us in the second half. We were passing against them very well and mixing in some good running plays during the first half.
In the second half, we became afraid to pass, and started running when they most expected it, and passed when they most expected it.
I am fed up with Tenuta, he cannot cut it at Tech. He does not have the defensive players trying to intercept, nor does he attempt to keep the offensive backs and receivers from catching the ball. He uses O'leary's tired old scheme of letting the receivers catch the ball then attempt to stop them. That philosophy went out with little league football.
It is still apparent, our defensive players are not being taught the art of tackling, too many missed tackles. It is really a pitiful effort by Tenuta. I would love to have a new OC and DC. Both of our present ones are inadequate.
Were were very lucky to win the game the way we were coached in the second half. We did not play agressive offensive or defensive football in the second half. In fact, we did not play agressive defensive ball in either half.
You do not have to play defense in the first half against Virginia. They are going through their practice routines in the first half, getting ready to play in the second half.
They really beat themselves by running on critical downs rather than passing. The short pass was there any time they wanted it.
Boo Tenuta.
One other gripe, there was absolutely no reason to withhold Bilbo from starting the second half of the game, especially since the coaches had decided to cut down on the passing.
Even though Suggs was a little more in sync, he still is overthrowing his passes way to often. You would think as much as they practice, he would not be throwing the ball out of bounds and behind the end zone, just out of reach of the receivers.
Where in hades is the quarterback coach?