but I am optimistic about the playoffs.
I think we will be more of an old school brand of football.
For starters, we have the best head coach in the country by a mile.
We have (I think), the perfect OC for GS for this stretch run.
Having this long break is just what was needed. Not only can the team get healthy, but the offense can also be tailored to fit what GS does best.
I don't think we will play any team on par with OM or Bama until maybe the Championship Game (if we get there).
If we do get that far, GS will have 2 & 1/2 "do or die" games under his belt and should have a world of confidence.
I feel with GS's skill set, our run game should be much improved by his running threat.
Should see more play-action, ball-control type of offense.
We have 2 of the best backs in the conference, that combined with GS running as well, could make us a clock eating machine.
When our defense is motivated, they are one of, if not the best in the country. Being fresh and motivated will be key to seeing them play with more speed.
FG kicking is one of the best, punting is an unknown at this point. Maybe with a more ball control type of offense, there will be less quick 3 and outs.
Last couple of points.....
Watching interviews of people that have played and or coached with GS, he must have some kind of "it" factor.
Heard one describe him not as just the QB, but a "football player that happens to play QB".
Also, there is some intangible with this team. Been watching this ballclub for 50 years. They remind me a lot of the 1978 "wonderdogs".
Watching this year's team could be beyond frustrating at times. We could look sooooo bad at times that you think there is absolutely no way we can make a run at anything. Then when the game is over, we are ahead on the scoreboard.
I think we are so battle tested, combined with the culture our head coach has preached since he arrived, they just believe somehow, someway, we will come out on top. That belief can be powerful.
These are JMO's, we could get put out in the first round, but right now I think we stand as good as or even better chance than most.
When you have Kirby at the helm, you start out ahead of other teams, and I do think this is Kirby's best coaching job of his career.
I think we will be more of an old school brand of football.
For starters, we have the best head coach in the country by a mile.
We have (I think), the perfect OC for GS for this stretch run.
Having this long break is just what was needed. Not only can the team get healthy, but the offense can also be tailored to fit what GS does best.
I don't think we will play any team on par with OM or Bama until maybe the Championship Game (if we get there).
If we do get that far, GS will have 2 & 1/2 "do or die" games under his belt and should have a world of confidence.
I feel with GS's skill set, our run game should be much improved by his running threat.
Should see more play-action, ball-control type of offense.
We have 2 of the best backs in the conference, that combined with GS running as well, could make us a clock eating machine.
When our defense is motivated, they are one of, if not the best in the country. Being fresh and motivated will be key to seeing them play with more speed.
FG kicking is one of the best, punting is an unknown at this point. Maybe with a more ball control type of offense, there will be less quick 3 and outs.
Last couple of points.....
Watching interviews of people that have played and or coached with GS, he must have some kind of "it" factor.
Heard one describe him not as just the QB, but a "football player that happens to play QB".
Also, there is some intangible with this team. Been watching this ballclub for 50 years. They remind me a lot of the 1978 "wonderdogs".
Watching this year's team could be beyond frustrating at times. We could look sooooo bad at times that you think there is absolutely no way we can make a run at anything. Then when the game is over, we are ahead on the scoreboard.
I think we are so battle tested, combined with the culture our head coach has preached since he arrived, they just believe somehow, someway, we will come out on top. That belief can be powerful.
These are JMO's, we could get put out in the first round, but right now I think we stand as good as or even better chance than most.
When you have Kirby at the helm, you start out ahead of other teams, and I do think this is Kirby's best coaching job of his career.
