Peyton Berry
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Just got back from the game. IMO was one of the worst loses in program history and worst loss since Wyoming. We just lost to a bottom 1/4 NCAA team playing a WR as QB for the first time ever that didn't pass over 5 times the whole game. But it wasn't the D's fault, they fought and played good. But that was the poorest offensive game in Dooley's tenure. The players didn't seem into it, and was the worst play calling game for Chaney since he's been here.
Post game, the KY coaches said they told Roark of their plans to play him at QB Tuesday, began working on the package Sunday night, and began practicing it Tuesday. Sanders said he had ONE sheet of plays that Roark felt comfortable running. Joker said he told Sanders don't you think we can hit a post now later in the game and Sanders told him it wasn't on the play sheet and that he didn't feel comfortable calling it. And we lost to this team because our offense failed miserably to produce time and time again.
On Dooley's future, I'll be the first to say that I have supported him the whole time, and I STILL DO. But his seat is now officially warm because of this loss, and I believe the pressure cooker has now been turned on. This loss was completely unexcusable, on him and the offensive staff, and he knows it. If they would have came out and taken care of business, I honestly thought he would/should get some slack because of the injuries, lack of depth, etc. etc., and his seat would have only been mild to warm and not feeling the pressure near as much as what he will now.
I think Dooley now has to present a plan to the administration for offensive changes and next years plans, and carry them out. I thought Dooley had at least two more years regardless because of the poor state the program was in when he got it. I think now, because of this loss, next year may be all he gets if he has another season with little to no overall improvement.
These upcoming offensive hires/changes will probably be the biggest factor for his future. IMO the Clawson hire and lack of offense was the straw that broke Fulmer's back, and could be the one that breaks Dooley's if the offense doesn't get fixed, esp. the run game. He also better shape up the kicking game. Having 2 number one rated kickers and not getting no more production out of them than we are is more than likely lack of coaching and not that 2 highly rated kickers were over-rated.
I think the defense is improving and playing well, and credit Wilcox and his staff. They have had to deal with alot of injuries and not having their best saftey or linebacker all year and have still managed to improve.
In summary, I really hope Dooley makes the right changes, signs a top 15 class or better, gets ALL the players under him and hungry, and we see an improved team next year that wins 7+ games. Because another coaching change would set the program back even more, even if it is a "Big Fish". Hopefully the KY was rock bottom, and its uphill form here. My hope is all the fans get behind Dooley and the team from now through next year and hope for the best, for Dooley's and the programs sake.
Post game, the KY coaches said they told Roark of their plans to play him at QB Tuesday, began working on the package Sunday night, and began practicing it Tuesday. Sanders said he had ONE sheet of plays that Roark felt comfortable running. Joker said he told Sanders don't you think we can hit a post now later in the game and Sanders told him it wasn't on the play sheet and that he didn't feel comfortable calling it. And we lost to this team because our offense failed miserably to produce time and time again.
On Dooley's future, I'll be the first to say that I have supported him the whole time, and I STILL DO. But his seat is now officially warm because of this loss, and I believe the pressure cooker has now been turned on. This loss was completely unexcusable, on him and the offensive staff, and he knows it. If they would have came out and taken care of business, I honestly thought he would/should get some slack because of the injuries, lack of depth, etc. etc., and his seat would have only been mild to warm and not feeling the pressure near as much as what he will now.
I think Dooley now has to present a plan to the administration for offensive changes and next years plans, and carry them out. I thought Dooley had at least two more years regardless because of the poor state the program was in when he got it. I think now, because of this loss, next year may be all he gets if he has another season with little to no overall improvement.
These upcoming offensive hires/changes will probably be the biggest factor for his future. IMO the Clawson hire and lack of offense was the straw that broke Fulmer's back, and could be the one that breaks Dooley's if the offense doesn't get fixed, esp. the run game. He also better shape up the kicking game. Having 2 number one rated kickers and not getting no more production out of them than we are is more than likely lack of coaching and not that 2 highly rated kickers were over-rated.
I think the defense is improving and playing well, and credit Wilcox and his staff. They have had to deal with alot of injuries and not having their best saftey or linebacker all year and have still managed to improve.
In summary, I really hope Dooley makes the right changes, signs a top 15 class or better, gets ALL the players under him and hungry, and we see an improved team next year that wins 7+ games. Because another coaching change would set the program back even more, even if it is a "Big Fish". Hopefully the KY was rock bottom, and its uphill form here. My hope is all the fans get behind Dooley and the team from now through next year and hope for the best, for Dooley's and the programs sake.
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