tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29066645.post872797233554323028..comments2023-09-09T06:14:27.969-04:00Comments on From The Bleachers: Going SouthWill Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15125312209711458722noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29066645.post-9122339508844379992007-09-13T19:09:00.000-04:002007-09-13T19:09:00.000-04:00Three things: First, nice blog, Will. Sincerely.S...Three things: <BR/><BR/>First, nice blog, Will. Sincerely.<BR/><BR/>Second, we need to collectively stop referring to Brandon Cox's record as a starter in terms of "his" wins and losses. He was pretty good in 2005, not good in 2006 and is, so far, downright crappy in 2007. The 2006 11-2 Tigers won with defense, special teams and the occasional ability of Kenny Irons and Brad Lester to grind out 4th quarter yards. Audibling to the appropriate running play does not, in my book, get you exclusive right to the "W."<BR/><BR/>Third, give Caudle and Burns meaningful snaps this year. If those two are going to compete for the starting job next year (I'd be surprised if Field is even around), why not prepare and evaluate them in real games instead of just practice? Getting a potential starter real game experience (even of the limited variety) isn't a "waste" of a redshirt, it's good preparation.Chris Bertellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103509769110439195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29066645.post-43577883852312893462007-09-13T00:55:00.000-04:002007-09-13T00:55:00.000-04:00I'm not ready to fire Tuberville. Most years, he'...I'm not ready to fire Tuberville. Most years, he's good for laying an egg or two (note Georgia and Arky last season, despite the amazing performances against LSU & UF). But things do need to change, and he should know that by now. After Miss. St., the schedule doesn't get easier. So I say give Cox one more chance to fix things against Miss. St. If he continues to throw into coverage, give his receivers little chance to catch the ball, and take too many sacks due to an inability to throw it away, all by halftime, then it's time to bring Blake Field in. I'd even burn Kodi Burn's redshirt (pun intended) just to try to get things going. Cox was Mr. Alabama or whatever they call it his senior year. KB is the equivalent from Arkansas. Let's see if this one pans out. I know I was hoping for a breakout year for Cox, especially since he got healthy, kinda like Campbell had in 2004. That train has left the station.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733084035592494105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29066645.post-16832115618346149802007-09-10T10:16:00.000-04:002007-09-10T10:16:00.000-04:00I seriously question Tuberville's coaching ability...I seriously question Tuberville's coaching ability. He can' seem to prepare or motivate teams for big games, he thought Cox's descision makeing skills in the K St. game were questionable, but played him anyway, and he refuses to take Cox out of the game for even 1 play to get his act together.<BR/><BR/>I bleed Orange and Blue, but they cannot fire Tuberville fast enough for me. I think Borges would be a beter OC without Tubby stifling him.K doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05650882735743491190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29066645.post-85998161552121291972007-09-10T07:50:00.000-04:002007-09-10T07:50:00.000-04:00Nice work as usual Will. I put many of the same qu...Nice work as usual Will. I put many of the same questions on my blog. I went as far as to predict the rest of the season if Al, Nall, Cox, et al don't significantly improve the situation. I think we lose all 4 road games and the bammer game. Not sure what 6-6 will do to the situation but it won't be good. The question is: if we are going to lose 4-5 more games, why not prepare for next year with Kodi Burns? Otherwise, we enter next year coming off a poor record and have a QB with zero experience. <BR/><BR/>CTT has a whole lot to think about...Golfintigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471557137060714765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29066645.post-30430123476162182742007-09-09T23:54:00.000-04:002007-09-09T23:54:00.000-04:00Honestly, I thought it was crazy to even think of ...Honestly, I thought it was crazy to even think of pulling Brandon Cox before last nights game. <BR/><BR/>Now I think it is crazy to not to, at the very least, work in another quarterback for a few series during the game. <BR/><BR/>You have to ask yourself. Is there really any way someone else could have been much worse? <BR/><BR/>It's up for debate of course, but stop for a moment and consider if USF had some sure-handed men in the secondary. Its not out of the realm of possibility that Cox could have thrown 5 or even 6 interceptions. Would it be considered nuts to pull a QB with 5 INT's and a fumble against what I would consider an average to good defense? I certainly don't think so. <BR/><BR/>If the offense shows little improvement next week I believe the coaching staff must send a message. I don't care if your quarterback is a 17th year senior. You are sending a message to the other players that mistakes and a lack of execution will be tolerated if he is not sat for a series or two. I can guarantee you that one more poor performance and Cox will lose the confidence of his team mates. <BR/><BR/>Of course the real question is, who would get the next shot? That's hard to say since we've hardly seen anyone get a quasi-meaningful snap in 2+ years. And if they fail and Cox gives us a better chance to move the ball then by all means, send him back in. But as a coach you can't let your offense die another slow death and not send a signal to the team that you are trying to resolve it. Otherwise they are going to give up hope. <BR/><BR/>Just my thoughts, enjoy the blog. Keep it up.KennyBanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935449516982758472noreply@blogger.com