Super Official "Burn it all down if we can't beat" Rutgers game week thread
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Sounds like Rhule just said Aurich signed a two year extension. He just kind of slipped it into his opening statement it took a minute to register.
Was he on a 1 year deal? So that is 2027-2028? Retaining him makes sense for Rhule - assuming he's still here after the Iowa game. Rhule's handling of Special Teams this year and the offense - on top of prior screw ups - should be enough to pull the trigger. But.....the money might not be there to support a change.
The pass efficiency defense isn't great. Turnover margin is not a huge issue - but penalties have been absolutely killer especially for the offense. Add to that below average special teams (outside of Archie's punting) and an inability to kick FGs......you get 4 losses in a row. 1 or 2 plays in IU, Oregon and and Washington could have lead to wins. Illinois owned us in the 2nd half - I think we showed signs of losing faith in the process. Plus Chambliss being out on D hurt them - hopefully we're ready to go without him because it doesn't sound like he'll be back for Rutgers (possibly done for the season).
One of the really frustrating things to me is that when we FINALLY get a strong defense again under Aurich--the darn offense falls apart. Who saw that scenario coming, especially the way Colandrea game out of the gate? If this season's offense had lived up to its billing, we'd be sitting pretty.
FWIW, I'm pleased to see that Aurich signed for another two seasons. Even with the critical mistakes we've made, it's easy to see he's a damn good DC.
FWIW, I'm pleased to see that Aurich signed for another two seasons. Even with the critical mistakes we've made, it's easy to see he's a damn good DC.
Which means Matty Ice ain't going nowhere. Great more average to below average play.
