The definition of insanity has been met

[Huusker]

We've been the victims of a long line of coaches determined to run THEIR system no matter what the result. It's like they feel better about sticking with their systems than winning.

As Ohio says, good coaches look at the strengths and weaknesses of the available players and plan the attack on strengths only, not what their ideal offense would look like in a perfect world.

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

We've been the victims of a long line of coaches determined to run THEIR system no matter what the result. It's like they feel better about sticking with their systems than winning.

As Ohio says, good coaches look at the strengths and weaknesses of the available players and plan the attack on strengths only, not what their ideal offense would look like in a perfect world.

Therein lies the conundrum Huusker. Our next coach will not be playcalling to our strengths. He will be trying to devise a game plan to disguise our weaknesses. At some point he has to focus on what his offensive strategy is going to be. Where and when that line is crossed is the question.

 

[Huskergod84]

We've been the victims of a long line of coaches determined to run THEIR system no matter what the result. It's like they feel better about sticking with their systems than winning.

As Ohio says, good coaches look at the strengths and weaknesses of the available players and plan the attack on strengths only, not what their ideal offense would look like in a perfect world.

Yep agree with you there. BC came in with Joe Dailey and tried to make him a pocket passer. MR did pretty much the same with Armstrong. I get that you want to start installing your offense as much as you can but at some point you have to say "we dont have the right guys so lets do this instead".

 

[innmc]

I still say find a dozen plays that you can execute and run them over and over... I think we would be better off this season if we did that.

 

[SUHnami]

I've been critical of Whip earlier this season but I'd like to know what some of his current critics expect from an OC with a weak OL, a talented starting QB who got injured, and weak back-ups. Last I checked, this is Whip's first season at Nebraska.

Last I checked Whip has like 30 years or so of experience coordinating an offense and calling plays. He should know how to adapt to the players he has. He simply can't or is too stubborn to do so.

 

[OhioHusker]

Last I checked Whip has like 30 years or so of experience coordinating an offense and calling plays. He should know how to adapt to the players he has. He simply can't or is too stubborn to do so.

Stubborn seems to be a consistent problem in the coaching ranks

 

[valiantsailor]

Last I checked Whip has like 30 years or so of experience coordinating an offense and calling plays. He should know how to adapt to the players he has. He simply can't or is too stubborn to do so.

Yolo Bombs and pass plays that take a long time to develop would seem to be verboten with our line but then maybe he is trying to stretch the field, whatever the reason, with a weak line you should not be doing that, quick tosses across the middle and screens, and QB draws can fix a dominating D line attack but it seem s our Mr Whipple has forgotten those

 

[Pavlov's Dog]

Whipple has over ten years head coaching experience (at non P5) and is a bit of an autocrat. I remember Pat Nardozzi (Pitt) saying he wouldn't run the ball even when the situation called for it and it led to conflict between the two.
MJ needed to let Whip know who's in charge (and it ain't Whip!).

 

[Doc Fumble]

I find myself in the awkward position of defending Whipple. The notion that he's somehow too stubborn to change is hard for me to understand. Haven't we all been watching the same offense all season?

Offensive scheming and playcalling is easy when you've got a bunch of studs. Yes, our running back has broken a few nice ones this season. But he's been stuffed for no-gain (at best) a dozen times for every one of those nice ones. I'd *love* to see a 'Pound the Rock' running attack but it requires an OL that can consistently get a push on the DL to keep those first downs coming and the clock ticking.

Have you guys seen that this season? I sure as heck haven't.

 

[Huskergod84]

Every offense has to have the right players in place to make it work. You can run a power running game without a good offensive line and a back that will lower his shoulders and run over people. TO won a lot of games with Tommie at QB but he would have looked damn foolish trying to run that offense with Dan Marino as the QB. Just as BC looked dumb as hell running the WCO with Joe Dailey. When you dont have the players to run the offense you want to run, you have to adjust it to do what your players do best.

 

[Pavlov's Dog]

I saw us start the game in a 2 TE set. Something a few of us suggested recently. It turns our tackles into interior linemen where they are more comfortable. Then we got away from it in order to have a more explosive offense.
It imploded.

 

[SUHnami]

I find myself in the awkward position of defending Whipple. The notion that he's somehow too stubborn to change is hard for me to understand. Haven't we all been watching the same offense all season?

Offensive scheming and playcalling is easy when you've got a bunch of studs. Yes, our running back has broken a few nice ones this season. But he's been stuffed for no-gain (at best) a dozen times for every one of those nice ones. I'd *love* to see a 'Pound the Rock' running attack but it requires an OL that can consistently get a push on the DL to keep those first downs coming and the clock ticking.

Have you guys seen that this season? I sure as heck haven't.

Every offense starts and stops with the QB. The past 2 games Whipple has been insistent on playing a QB that either has a hurt throwing arm or has a weak arm. And no inclination of playing a QB that showed last year he could run, throw, etc. All because that QB wasn't one he recruited. Yet he proved to be the only one to move the team vertically down the field. Had he played the entire 2nd half we probably win the game. That's the point. He's so stubborn he'd rather lose to prove it's his way or no way than to acquiesce and admit he was wrong.

 

[Removed Spleen of Jordan]

Every offense starts and stops with the QB. The past 2 games Whipple has been insistent on playing a QB that either has a hurt throwing arm or has a weak arm. And no inclination of playing a QB that showed last year he could run, throw, etc. All because that QB wasn't one he recruited. Yet he proved to be the only one to move the team vertically down the field. Had he played the entire 2nd half we probably win the game. That's the point. He's so stubborn he'd rather lose to prove it's his way or no way than to acquiesce and admit he was wrong.

Severe said on his Sunday morning reaction show that he has heard Smothers doesn't practice particularly well. That could be true but he looks like he's more of a gamer than Purdy is right now. Chubba just seems uncomfortable out there.

 

[Husker Missionary]

I find myself in the awkward position of defending Whipple. The notion that he's somehow too stubborn to change is hard for me to understand. Haven't we all been watching the same offense all season?

Offensive scheming and playcalling is easy when you've got a bunch of studs. Yes, our running back has broken a few nice ones this season. But he's been stuffed for no-gain (at best) a dozen times for every one of those nice ones. I'd *love* to see a 'Pound the Rock' running attack but it requires an OL that can consistently get a push on the DL to keep those first downs coming and the clock ticking.

Have you guys seen that this season? I sure as heck haven't.

Watch the first 2 series of the game. These were plays that developed quick and produced results. Starting in the third series he started the delayed hand offs and long developing pass plays. Complete failure. The line can not sustain blocks but the first 2 drives were quick hitting runs and some with misdirection. You could tell they were scripted and practiced. The line started to have confidence. Why he went away from them is beyond me. This killed the defense in the second half.

MJ needed to take his call sheet away and replace it with the type of plays he knows the team needs to run. He is a former QB and knows better. If that doesn't work escort the arrogant SOB off the field. He is a hindrance to the team

 

[Jimbosc]

My biggest complaint with Whipple was too many drop back passes with QBs that didn't really have confidence to get the ball downfield. Gotta realize your QBs aren't comfortable and run something else (short passes, quick hits, screen game....etc). We got a little bit of a groove with Smothers in 4th quarter but nothing that changed the game. Sounds like CT is fighting numbness in his throwing arm - could be back next week could not play another snap this year - just depends how the treatment goes.

 

[East Coast Husker]

I saw us start the game in a 2 TE set. Something a few of us suggested recently. It turns our tackles into interior linemen where they are more comfortable. Then we got away from it in order to have a more explosive offense.
It imploded.

I agree with you there, but did we migrate away from it because the D adjusted? I do know 6 3&outs in a row is unacceptable.

 

[OhioHusker]

I find myself in the awkward position of defending Whipple. The notion that he's somehow too stubborn to change is hard for me to understand. Haven't we all been watching the same offense all season?

Offensive scheming and playcalling is easy when you've got a bunch of studs. Yes, our running back has broken a few nice ones this season. But he's been stuffed for no-gain (at best) a dozen times for every one of those nice ones. I'd *love* to see a 'Pound the Rock' running attack but it requires an OL that can consistently get a push on the DL to keep those first downs coming and the clock ticking.

Have you guys seen that this season? I sure as heck haven't.

If you call multiple 5 step drops with Purdy, you are an idiot as a coach. Period.

I sort of apologize for being that negative, but not really. Purdy can pass about as well as I can, and I got my knee replaced a month ago. If you put him on the field and call those plays, you are incompetent as a coach.

 

[MRJFB]

Whipple was a bad hire and EVERYONE knows it.

Why?
He was hired by Frost, I assume, because of his style of play. Even with a bad line they were at least competent.
Now, I wasn't real keen on his hire because it seemed a continuation of what hasn't been working. But that's not on him.
I have my opinions. More screens, never Ramir delayed handoffs ever, ever, ever, but he is not single handedly keeping us down

 

[ATX_Husker]

I may be wrong and I don't have any facts to back this up but I seemed to get the impression at the time that Whipple may not have been forced on Frost but he was "encouraged" to make that hire.

 

[MadRat]

I get that some people have magical thinking when it comes to coaching. I love competing against people like that. Coaching is subjective in many ways, but using wins and losses to judge the work on a fuster cluster at this point is absurd. Minnesota should have won by 30 yesterday.