The relief from penalties that the Borg coach said he was going to get from those "better" SEC officials didn't happen. Over 100 yards in penalties from those "better" officials. The Borg coach needs to learn not to undercut the standard excuse that the Borg never lose, they just get screwed by the officials.

(09-26-2015 10:10 PM)PTJR Wrote:  The relief from penalties that the Borg coach said he was going to get from those "better" SEC officials didn't happen. Over 100 yards in penalties from those "better" officials. The Borg coach needs to learn not to undercut the standard excuse that the Borg never lose, they just get screwed by the officials.

One of the first things Bulemia said was he would make the team more disciplined and "clean things up" with regard to penalties. Are stupid penalties the coach's "fault"? Heck if a know. But he is the one that promised they would not be an issue under his watch.

(09-27-2015 08:34 AM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-26-2015 10:10 PM)PTJR Wrote:  The relief from penalties that the Borg coach said he was going to get from those "better" SEC officials didn't happen. Over 100 yards in penalties from those "better" officials. The Borg coach needs to learn not to undercut the standard excuse that the Borg never lose, they just get screwed by the officials.

One of the first things Bulemia said was he would make the team more disciplined and "clean things up" with regard to penalties. Are stupid penalties the coach's "fault"? Heck if a know. But he is the one that promised they would not be an issue under his watch.

What I saw (and was confirmed by my brother, "Mr. Football", was this head coach doesn't know how to keep his team IN the big game. These mistakes start at the top.

(09-27-2015 08:44 AM)Mr. Basketball Wrote:  

(09-27-2015 08:34 AM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-26-2015 10:10 PM)PTJR Wrote:  The relief from penalties that the Borg coach said he was going to get from those "better" SEC officials didn't happen. Over 100 yards in penalties from those "better" officials. The Borg coach needs to learn not to undercut the standard excuse that the Borg never lose, they just get screwed by the officials.

One of the first things Bulemia said was he would make the team more disciplined and "clean things up" with regard to penalties. Are stupid penalties the coach's "fault"? Heck if a know. But he is the one that promised they would not be an issue under his watch.

What I saw (and was confirmed by my brother, "Mr. Football", was this head coach doesn't know how to keep his team IN the big game. These mistakes start at the top.

The fact that he is like 0-10, in games decided by less than 10 points says something. And this apparently goes back to Wisconsin:

@McMurphyESPN: Is this a bad time to mention Bret Bielema has lost 12 consecutive games decided by 7 points or less?

The paper this morning also noted the hogs have blown fourth quarter leads 8 times in his tenure. That's quite a few in just over 2 years.

(09-27-2015 01:33 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-27-2015 08:44 AM)Mr. Basketball Wrote:  

(09-27-2015 08:34 AM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-26-2015 10:10 PM)PTJR Wrote:  The relief from penalties that the Borg coach said he was going to get from those "better" SEC officials didn't happen. Over 100 yards in penalties from those "better" officials. The Borg coach needs to learn not to undercut the standard excuse that the Borg never lose, they just get screwed by the officials.

One of the first things Bulemia said was he would make the team more disciplined and "clean things up" with regard to penalties. Are stupid penalties the coach's "fault"? Heck if a know. But he is the one that promised they would not be an issue under his watch.

What I saw (and was confirmed by my brother, "Mr. Football", was this head coach doesn't know how to keep his team IN the big game. These mistakes start at the top.

The fact that he is like 0-10, in games decided by less than 10 points says something. And this apparently goes back to Wisconsin:

@McMurphyESPN: Is this a bad time to mention Bret Bielema has lost 12 consecutive games decided by 7 points or less?

The paper this morning also noted the hogs have blown fourth quarter leads 8 times in his tenure. That's quite a few in just over 2 years.

I thought that stat being pointed out by the ADG in this morning's article was in and of itself pretty extraordinary.

(09-27-2015 04:49 PM)PTJR Wrote:  

(09-27-2015 01:33 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-27-2015 08:44 AM)Mr. Basketball Wrote:  

(09-27-2015 08:34 AM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-26-2015 10:10 PM)PTJR Wrote:  The relief from penalties that the Borg coach said he was going to get from those "better" SEC officials didn't happen. Over 100 yards in penalties from those "better" officials. The Borg coach needs to learn not to undercut the standard excuse that the Borg never lose, they just get screwed by the officials.

One of the first things Bulemia said was he would make the team more disciplined and "clean things up" with regard to penalties. Are stupid penalties the coach's "fault"? Heck if a know. But he is the one that promised they would not be an issue under his watch.

What I saw (and was confirmed by my brother, "Mr. Football", was this head coach doesn't know how to keep his team IN the big game. These mistakes start at the top.

The fact that he is like 0-10, in games decided by less than 10 points says something. And this apparently goes back to Wisconsin:

@McMurphyESPN: Is this a bad time to mention Bret Bielema has lost 12 consecutive games decided by 7 points or less?

The paper this morning also noted the hogs have blown fourth quarter leads 8 times in his tenure. That's quite a few in just over 2 years.

I thought that stat being pointed out by the ADG in this morning's article was in and of itself pretty extraordinary.

Coach Bulemia has no reason to worry until Wally turns on him. Wally always has his finger up to test the wind. If he gets word the powers that be have had it a coach, he will start trying to bury him.

I thought I heard somewhere that his buy out is around 15 million, but it reduces after next season. I think the guy is a good, proven coach, but the SEC might not be the place for him. I definitely think next season will be the determining factor. If nothing positive happens by the rest of this season, and next season, I think Jeff Long will be rethinking Coach B's situation. I hope the guy makes it. I think he's running a good program. Just can't seem to get over the hump. My thought has always been that he might jump to the pros as a high paid assistant at some time. The time might be getting close.

(09-27-2015 08:44 AM)Mr. Basketball Wrote:  

(09-27-2015 08:34 AM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-26-2015 10:10 PM)PTJR Wrote:  The relief from penalties that the Borg coach said he was going to get from those "better" SEC officials didn't happen. Over 100 yards in penalties from those "better" officials. The Borg coach needs to learn not to undercut the standard excuse that the Borg never lose, they just get screwed by the officials.

One of the first things Bulemia said was he would make the team more disciplined and "clean things up" with regard to penalties. Are stupid penalties the coach's "fault"? Heck if a know. But he is the one that promised they would not be an issue under his watch.

What I saw (and was confirmed by my brother, "Mr. Football", was this head coach doesn't know how to keep his team IN the big game. These mistakes start at the top.

That's an incredible coincidence. "Mr. Basketball" and "Mr. Football" in the same family. What are the odds!

Speaking of football officiating, is it a rule now that you cannot even breathe on the QB without getting a roughing the passer call?

(09-28-2015 02:14 PM)outsideualr Wrote:  I thought I heard somewhere that his buy out is around 15 million, but it reduces after next season. I think the guy is a good, proven coach, but the SEC might not be the place for him. I definitely think next season will be the determining factor. If nothing positive happens by the rest of this season, and next season, I think Jeff Long will be rethinking Coach B's situation. I hope the guy makes it. I think he's running a good program. Just can't seem to get over the hump. My thought has always been that he might jump to the pros as a high paid assistant at some time. The time might be getting close.

15.4 million buyout is in place for the next 3 years.

(09-28-2015 05:54 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 02:14 PM)outsideualr Wrote:  I thought I heard somewhere that his buy out is around 15 million, but it reduces after next season. I think the guy is a good, proven coach, but the SEC might not be the place for him. I definitely think next season will be the determining factor. If nothing positive happens by the rest of this season, and next season, I think Jeff Long will be rethinking Coach B's situation. I hope the guy makes it. I think he's running a good program. Just can't seem to get over the hump. My thought has always been that he might jump to the pros as a high paid assistant at some time. The time might be getting close.

15.4 million buyout is in place for the next 3 years.

Even for the deep pockets up there, that is a lot of dough! Looks like BB will be here for the next 3 years win or lose.

(09-28-2015 10:21 PM)PTJR Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 05:54 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(09-28-2015 02:14 PM)outsideualr Wrote:  I thought I heard somewhere that his buy out is around 15 million, but it reduces after next season. I think the guy is a good, proven coach, but the SEC might not be the place for him. I definitely think next season will be the determining factor. If nothing positive happens by the rest of this season, and next season, I think Jeff Long will be rethinking Coach B's situation. I hope the guy makes it. I think he's running a good program. Just can't seem to get over the hump. My thought has always been that he might jump to the pros as a high paid assistant at some time. The time might be getting close.

15.4 million buyout is in place for the next 3 years.

Even for the deep pockets up there, that is a lot of dough! Looks like BB will be here for the next 3 years win or lose.

From the looks of things, MJS's prediction about Wally turning on BB might be beginning. In today's ADG the two have diametrically opposite takes on the officiating last weekend- BB going with the standard Borg mantra that the refs screwed them, and Hall saying it ain't so.

What's killing them is stupid penalties on the offense by veteran players. No excuse for that. Your great All American tight end probably has more penalties than catches the past three games. You just can't have drive ending penalties when you're a grind it out offense who can run the clock, but can't score a lot of points. And your defense has to step up when the game is on the line. They really miss Trey Flowers, Darius Philon and Martrelle Speights. They made plays. Nobody else seems capable of doing that right now. And what's the longest run for a touchdown this year? Not very far. Need backs with ability to break for long runs. Rawleigh Williams might be that back. He'll probably get more snaps each game that goes by.
Looks to me they've recruited big strong lineman on the offensive line, but not enough quick speed at the skill positions. That needs to be addressed. Did Hunter Henry have a single catch in the Aggie game? He might have, but I can't recall seeing one. Drew Morgan is doing a very good job as a possession receiver. Also, if Austin Allen isn't the starter next season, I don't expect to see him stick around. Maybe same with Rafe Peevy, who has the legs to make some plays, but he never sees the field. They will have five quarterbacks on scholarship next season with the returnees and the high school signee and the transfer. No way they're going to keep five quarterbacks. Someone is leaving. Just don't know who. They're in desperation mode now. Need to win at Tennessee, which is possible, but difficult on the road. And then there is Bama. Not a good situation for the coach and the team.

Their offensive line coughed up the game, pure and simple.

However, even though I do not have a dog in that hunt, I thought Fayetteville got a couple of horrible calls (late hit and roughing passer) at critical times.

And an obvious horse collar tackle on Drew Morgan that wasn't called. But that's not what cost them the game. I remember a player who played for Lou Holtz at Arkansas. He said they would run a drill from goal line to goal line. Without a defense. Just one snap after another to work on getting off the line on the snap. They'd snap the ball and move a few yards up the field time after time. If a lineman jumped or moved when they weren't supposed to do, they'd start all over.
Maybe our coaches could implement that in practice.

(09-29-2015 09:17 AM)MICHAELSPAPPY Wrote:  Their offensive line coughed up the game, pure and simple.

However, even though I do not have a dog in that hunt, I thought Fayetteville got a couple of horrible calls (late hit and roughing passer) at critical times.

Yes, it is a conspiracy. The refs always have it in for the hogs.

I hate roughing the passer calls. The QB gets all the money and all the press. He ought to be fair game. (Just kidding, but not altogether)

Something strange I have observed for many years. When a questionable and crucial penalty is called against a hog opponent, there is no mention of said call by hog fans or the local media.

(09-29-2015 01:26 PM)DollarBill Wrote:  Something strange I have observed for many years. When a questionable and crucial penalty is called against a hog opponent, there is no mention of said call by hog fans or the local media.

Peculiar, huh?

(09-29-2015 02:34 PM)PTJR Wrote:  

(09-29-2015 01:26 PM)DollarBill Wrote:  Something strange I have observed for many years. When a questionable and crucial penalty is called against a hog opponent, there is no mention of said call by hog fans or the local media.

Peculiar, huh?

There has never been a questionable or bad call go in favor of the hogs. Just ask any of the callers on Drive-time sports. or Randy. Despite Rick's undying love of the hogs, he is pretty level-headed on this issue and does not appear to believe in conspiracies.