tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post116249079589958898..comments2024-03-20T02:19:42.015-07:00Comments on BarkBoard.com: The Only Direction is Down From HereBarkBoard.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371532385025154602noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162528524544162822006-11-02T20:35:00.000-08:002006-11-02T20:35:00.000-08:00Without a doubt the Bulldogs offense lacks consist...Without a doubt the Bulldogs offense lacks consistency and creativness and they are very predictable. However,there are big problems on defense also.<BR/> On more than one occassion last night, Boise ran wide and made big gains. No one on defense was there to turn the play in toward the middle so that someone might be able to make a tackle. I played defensive end in high school and my number one responsiblity was to turn a play in. The defense sas out of position.<BR/> On long pass plays by Boise, our defensive backs were playing the man and not the ball. On a couple of plays, if the defensive back had been playing the ball, we maybe could have had an interception. <BR/> And then there was the fake punt on fourth and long that went for several more yards than Boise needed for the first down. I think that a well-coached team should be prepared to expect anything. <BR/> As long as out defense if giving up 30 plus points per game it will be very difficult for us to win any games given our offensive production.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162526193738187972006-11-02T19:56:00.000-08:002006-11-02T19:56:00.000-08:00Look I have supported Hill just as much as the nex...Look I have supported Hill just as much as the next guy here in Fresno. I have said he is capable more so than any other man in the college football ranks. But if you can sit there and say he has control of this team and that they have not given up on him I am going to have to say you are dead wrong. Something is going on internally with that team that we don't know about (ok I dont know that for sure but there has to be something wrong) and I dont think these players want to play for Hill right now. Here is why:<BR/><BR/>Monday night the Patriots played the Vikings who have a stout run defense. The Patriots who are a ball control running team came out and threw the ball constantly because they knew the Vikings pass defense was suspect. Boise State gives up an average of 240 yards passing per game, but only 70 on the ground. So we come out and do what? We run the ball because that is what Hill does. That to me is the reason these guys have lost faith. The game prep is terrible, we do not adjust at all, and these players have to see that the system is just awful right now. So you think if the Dogs went out and found a new offensive coordinator it would change anything? You think recruits want to play in this system? Think again, who would want to play in this pathetic offense? As long as Hill is our coach it won't change and that is why I say we need to do something between this season and next season coaching wise to get back on track.nschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195649645048645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162523758689812362006-11-02T19:15:00.000-08:002006-11-02T19:15:00.000-08:00It is difficult for me to see where this program w...It is difficult for me to see where this program would go with another coach. You say there are a lot of capable quality coaches out there to be had. I don't see it...James of the Fresno Bee had it right when he addressed a coaching change. Hill has made the kind of commitment to this community and football program that is hard to ignore...James also gave what I felt was a very astute analysis of this years fall...a lot of different events that slowly deteriorate the confidence...this situation has got be eating Hill alive in terms of stress. He clearly wants to win and he will again. He has recruited some excellent talent and I don't think he has lost his touch because of this losing season. To suggest that Hill be fired, along with the entire coaching staff will surve what purpose. It is not going to help this season. And tell me, what coach do you suggest we replace him with? Of course you will need one that is willing to drive to see a potetial player because the are on a limited budget. One that knows the area and can recuit locally, which is an excellent method of recruiting given the situation here. One that is willing to promote the program practically 24 hours a day. You think your going to get a successful BCS coach to come here? Maybe you have in mind a lower division coach. Give him a chance to prove his worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162499634505135672006-11-02T12:33:00.000-08:002006-11-02T12:33:00.000-08:00We seem to have lost the basic fundamentals of blo...We seem to have lost the basic fundamentals of blocking. Our offensive line has to defend against a four man rush. Do the math. Four men rushing, five-six blocking should never equal a sack but our QB's are on the run more often than not. I just don't see where it can get any better. Like I said we have no blocking, get no pressure on the QB and don't defend well. We don't blitz enough, and our overall schemes on both offense and defense are laughable at best.nschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195649645048645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162498575178942982006-11-02T12:16:00.000-08:002006-11-02T12:16:00.000-08:00You aren't the only irate fan out there. The dogs ...You aren't the only irate fan out there. The dogs looked horrible last night. Like they didn't even know the basics and fundamentals.<BR/><BR/>There were some darn good tackles last night, I was happy to see them actually hit and wrap up their man. But our DBs played like it was their first time out there...<BR/><BR/>I can't believe how fast they got through the line at were on the QB (whether norton or brandstater). On the other side of the ball Zabranksky had all day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162497889978442502006-11-02T12:04:00.000-08:002006-11-02T12:04:00.000-08:00It is not only that our team is losing, it is that...It is not only that our team is losing, it is that they are playing like Losers (capital "L"). When we have "great potential" (Hill's words) that never materializes, who is to blame? Is it the players, or is it the ones charged with developing the players? I think everyone knows the answer; however, many will refuse to consider the truth.<BR/><BR/>Again, PH makes (I used to say "earns") $1,300,000 per year. That kind of money doesn't get what it used to.<BR/><BR/>In every field, there is a time to change with the times, or get left behind. That is so true in football--all the teams know what PH will bring, and prepare accordingly. The results are devastating! A change is needed, either with a new philosophy or a new coach.<BR/><BR/>Just my thoughts following another inexplicible did-not-come-ready-to-play, ugly loss.<BR/><BR/>Steve BurnesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162497738876888212006-11-02T12:02:00.000-08:002006-11-02T12:02:00.000-08:00Yeah that's true. I would like to see these damn ...Yeah that's true. I would like to see these damn guys play with some protection. I mean how is it that Young holds every time we have a long play from scrimmage? How is our supposed anchor been called for holding more than any other guy on our offensive line? I just am frustrated and know something had to be done. I wish more people would chime in here, I can't be the only one irate right now.nschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09195649645048645277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16558511.post-1162493772464944082006-11-02T10:56:00.000-08:002006-11-02T10:56:00.000-08:00I'm not sure I agree with you yet on the QB situat...I'm not sure I agree with you yet on the QB situation. I haven't seen much that would tell me one is better then the other. Until there is better pass protection and play calling, Donald Duck could be our QB and it wouldn't matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com