Offensive Coordinator

[IndianaVolunteer]

Out of all the times we see a run up the middle time and time again on 1st down, you finally choose to be bold on FIRST DOWN IN DOUBLE OT?!

I am proud of the team and their fight. But to get to that point in the game and that's what you draw up?

If it's 3rd or 4th down, okay, but it wasn't. That was straight garbage and can't believe these guys played that hard just to let it slip like that.

I realize the players made lots of mistakes, but that last play call was questionable at best.

 

[CoaxialOrange]

We had almost 700 yards of offense.

 

[illvol]

Hilarious. Coaches can't win with some.

 

[Vol Catdaddy]

Yeah the oc did his job. The guys 7 turnovers was the problem.

 

[Kristy*]

That was on Dobbs. No pressure. He just needs to make a better decision there.

The team played a hell of a game. Fix mistakes, and there is nobody they can't beat.

 

[Dreamsicle]

Out of all the times we see a run up the middle time and time again on 1st down, you finally choose to be bold on FIRST DOWN IN DOUBLE OT?!

I am proud of the team and their fight. But to get to that point in the game and that's what you draw up?

If it's 3rd or 4th down, okay, but it wasn't. That was straight garbage and can't believe these guys played that hard just to let it slip like that.

I realize the players made lots of mistakes, but that last play call was questionable at best.

If we had run it up the middle some would have questioned why we couldn't become more creative.....Damned if he does and damned if he dont.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

This loss is squarely on the following things in order:

1) injuries
2) player execution
3) coaching
4) referees

 

[UTK]

People should never bash the OC again. The offense was lethal when it didn't shoot itself in the foot.

 

[nagle]

That was on Dobbs. No pressure. He just needs to make a better decision there.

The team played a hell of a game. Fix mistakes, and there is nobody they can't beat.

.

 

[landscapingvol]

Dobbs made a very poor throw into double coverage. I highly doubt the play call was "throw it into double coverage as crappy as possible" but I could be wrong.

 

[Salvare]

Or you know, Dobbs could have not thrown it there. The game plan and play calling was fine. I'd say it was the 7 turnovers that were the bigger issue.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Of course the defense gave up how many rushing yards? Total yards?

 

[Carl Pickens]

That was on Dobbs. No pressure. He just needs to make a better decision there.

The team played a hell of a game. Fix mistakes, and there is nobody they can't beat.

Without a doubt.... never saw a replay,but it looked like that was a horrible decision.

 

[aaronvol]

This loss is squarely on the following things in order:

1) injuries
2) player execution
3) coaching
4) referees

There is a 500 lb gorilla in the corner of the room...his name is fumbles.

 

[zjcvols]

Senior QB. Put the ball in his hands. It happens

 

[Carl Pickens]

Of course the defense gave up how many rushing yards? Total yards?

Well what did you expect? They were playing their #4 and #2 lbs.....

 

[CoaxialOrange]

This loss is squarely on the following things in order:

1) injuries
2) player execution
3) coaching
4) referees

Coaching? We had 700 yards of offense and many teams would've folded given the odds. But the other 3 yes

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

Out of all the times we see a run up the middle time and time again on 1st down, you finally choose to be bold on FIRST DOWN IN DOUBLE OT?!

I am proud of the team and their fight. But to get to that point in the game and that's what you draw up?

If it's 3rd or 4th down, okay, but it wasn't. That was straight garbage and can't believe these guys played that hard just to let it slip like that.

I realize the players made lots of mistakes, but that last play call was questionable at best.

Unbelievable.

 

[todd0094]

Great ballgame PERIOD! This TEAM fights.

 

[sammyhagar]

This was 100% not on coaches

 

[SayNoToJorts]

This loss is squarely on the following things in order:

1) injuries
2) player execution
3) coaching
4) referees

I think you mean

1) turnovers
2) turnovers
3) turnovers
4) turnovers

In that order

 

[VOLFan65]

All on turnovers, and I will add dropped passes.

 

[cncchris33]

Out of all the times we see a run up the middle time and time again on 1st down, you finally choose to be bold on FIRST DOWN IN DOUBLE OT?!

I am proud of the team and their fight. But to get to that point in the game and that's what you draw up?

If it's 3rd or 4th down, okay, but it wasn't. That was straight garbage and can't believe these guys played that hard just to let it slip like that.

I realize the players made lots of mistakes, but that last play call was questionable at best.

At some point Dobbs has to be responsible with the ball in the red zone. Just because that play was called doesn't mean he has to attempt that throw come hell or high water. A SR QB has to realize that throw isn't there and go to his next read, tuck it and run, or throw it away. Same type throw (different play call obviously) vs Oklahoma in OT last year.

Do I like the play call in that situation? No, but your QB has to execute and improvise on the field when play calls are compromised. That looked like a similar play that we ran to Wolf vs Florida for a fingertip TD, and credit aTm for recognizing it and taking it away.

And yes, I acknowledge Dobbs played well and kept us in the game with some of his runs and clutch throws. That last play is on him though. He can't attempt that throw, and in Dobbs' defense, DeBord shouldn't trust him to execute that play.

 

[Remy]

We had almost 700 yards of offense.

and over 30 points ... again ..

 

[Vol Kilmer]

I agree it was a poor call. Dobbs' worst throw is over the middle, especially on a short field where a safety can wait on it. It was a terrible throw, but why call the pass play there?

We had 4 downs to get 10 yds. That was desperate when there was no desperation needed.

Can't fault th team for an amazing comeback and Debord racked up some yards, yes...still a poor call. I will never have faith in him as a Top OC who can win a championship.