First 4 Games' Report Card

[jg233]

2 hours ago, jasonb56 said:

Can anyone really say we have a more effective offense than last year? ever on par with last year... Offense deserves the C

I completely agree that the offense has not been impressive on a consistent basis so far, but what would we consider good at this point?  60+ points per game and 750+ yards per game?  It seems a little nuts to expect such ridiculous output when 40 and 500 will probably win us every game.

[Flowers4Heisman]

We are doing great. Undefeated. Lots of yards. Lots of interceptions. Ranked. Man, this stuff is tasty.

 

It's awe inspiring, just like Michael Spinks highlights!

 

[TallyBull]

'Member the Bench/White years when we couldn't move the ball to save our lives, and two offensive touchdowns in the same game was considered an embarrassment of riches?

We've come a long way.

[NewEnglandBull]

2 hours ago, Flowers4Heisman said:

We are doing great. Undefeated. Lots of yards. Lots of interceptions. Ranked. Man, this stuff is tasty.

 

It's awe inspiring, just like Michael Spinks highlights!

 

LOL, last time I saw that dude he was pissing his pants right before the start of his fight against Tyson.  When I saw his expression I knew the fight was over before it had begun. 

[Apis Bull]

2 hours ago, Flowers4Heisman said:

We are doing great. Undefeated. Lots of yards. Lots of interceptions. Ranked. Man, this stuff is tasty.

 

I'll drink that Kool-Aid all day long.  It doesn't mean that there aren't issues, but if we stay undefeated and ranked, and get lots of yards and interceptions, then I'm good.

[Roaming Bull]

Coaches: C

offense: C-

defense: A

Special teams: D+

Bad: drops, penalties, blocked kicks

Good: the defensive side of the ball kicking ass 

looking ahead: I hope we can get the passing game going and get those penalties cut.

[hookyhornstein]

Disclaimer - I'm a Texas fan, so feel free to take my comments with a grain of salt.

As an objective outsider, your USF Bulls are interesting to watch.  As a fan of a team formerly coached by your coach, I can understand your mix of emotions.  Your defense is thriving, your special teams are discouraging and your offense is confusing.

Maybe I can offer a bit of encouragement on that last one.

When Sterlin came to Texas, the Horns were off to the races.  Charlie gave him free rein and the Horns scored like crazy in the first five games.  The problem was the defense couldn't keep up.  We were (I imagine) like you last year with Willie Taggert.

So... for the last seven games, Charlie tightened Sterlin's leash.  Texas became more of a ball control possession team and the defense made great strides.

As you know, things didn't quite work out for Charlie Strong for a myriad of reasons but I honestly don't believe that his tamping down the offense to help the defense was a problem.  In fact, it seemed like a pretty smart thing to do.

So... it looks to me like that's what he's doing there too.  He's making Sterlin tap the brakes to build your defense.  And it looks like it's working beautifully.

Once your defense has a swagger, he's liable to open up your offense.  It may not be as exciting as it was for you last year, but it should have enough firepower to score quickly when a game is on the line.

Good luck.  I hope it all works out for you.  I especially hope the special teams get straightened out.  

Edited September 22, 2017 by hookyhornstein

[Apis Bull]

6 minutes ago, hookyhornstein said:

Disclaimer - I'm a Texas fan, so feel free to take my comments with a grain of salt.

As an objective outsider, your USF Bulls are interesting to watch.  As a fan of a team formerly coached by your coach, I can understand your mix of emotions.  Your defense is thriving, your special teams are discouraging and your offense is confusing.

Maybe I can offer a bit of encouragement on that last one.

When Sterlin came to Texas, the Horns were off to the races.  Charlie gave him free rein and the Horns scored like crazy in the first five games.  The problem was the defense couldn't keep up.  We were (I imagine) like you last year with Willie Taggert.

So... for the last seven games, Charlie tightened Sterlin's leash.  Texas became more of a ball control possession team and the defense made great strides.

As you know, things didn't quite work out for Charlie Strong for a myriad of reasons but I honestly don't believe that his tamping down the offense to help the defense was a problem.  In fact, it seemed like a pretty smart things to do.

So... it looks to me like that's what he's doing there too.  He's making Sterlin tap the brakes to build your defense.  And it looks like it's working beautifully.

Once your defense has a swagger, he's liable to open up your offense.  It may not be as exciting as it was for you last year, but it should have enough firepower to score quickly when a game is on the line.

Good luck.  I hope it all works out for you.  I especially hope the special teams get straightened out.  

Thanks for your input.  That makes a lot of sense since Temple has been a ball control offense in the past.

[USFBulls727]

1 hour ago, NewEnglandBull said:

LOL, last time I saw that dude he was pissing his pants right before the start of his fight against Tyson.  When I saw his expression I knew the fight was over before it had begun. 

Saw that on closed circuit at the Sunrise Musical theater. Was thinking first round knockout also once I saw them in the ring. He was an awesome Light-Heavyweight though, and the first one from that division to win a Heavyweight title. Tyson was a bad match-up for him obviously.

[USFBulls727]

3 hours ago, TallyBull said:

'Member the Bench/White years when we couldn't move the ball to save our lives, and two offensive touchdowns in the same game was considered an embarrassment of riches?

We've come a long way.

Yes, we remember those years....