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(12-02-2013 11:05 AM)82blazer Wrote:  i am not on the McGee bandwagon but a big reason we didn't see improvement is due to the injuries. Most of our back-ups and third/fourth string are not D1 quality players. I read an article about Mizzou complaining of all the injuries to the Oline last year and how the difference this year is that they didn't have the injuries (compare last yrs record to this year). The point was not only did they have the players available for the game but they also had them available for practice and they could work on a gameplan with live contact. Once again i am not a big fan of McGee but the injuries this year is too much for any coach to overcome.
Before anyone says but McGee hired the S&C coach so he is responsible, keep in mind that we didn't have a lot of muscle pulls, etc that we had in the past. We had a lot of ankle and shoulder injuries, concussions, etc. i think overtraining is more of a problem than inadequate training.

+1. While we're good enough to win in CUSA with our 2-deep, beyond that and we're in trouble. Also, can't do much about torn ACLs and broken bones...

(12-02-2013 11:20 AM)WesternBlazer Wrote:  Before anyone says but McGee hired the S&C coach so he is responsible, keep in mind that we didn't have a lot of muscle pulls, etc that we had in the past. We had a lot of ankle and shoulder injuries, concussions, etc. i think overtraining is more of a problem than inadequate training.

+1. While we're good enough to win in CUSA with our 2-deep, beyond that and we're in trouble. Also, can't do much about torn ACLs and broken bones...
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Nah, I'm sure it's time to throw the S&C coach under the bus for Acts of God, too. Let's just fire everybody when bad things happen.

This whole "evaluations from top to bottom" has me confused. Evaluations should have been done when he first got the job. Year #1 was an evaluation. You should not be evaluating at the start of year 3. The answer should be, we know what is wrong, and we're going to fix it. Makes you wonder if he has any clue what is really going on.

(12-02-2013 09:20 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  This whole "evaluations from top to bottom" has me confused. Evaluations should have been done when he first got the job. Year #1 was an evaluation. You should not be evaluating at the start of year 3. The answer should be, we know what is wrong, and we're going to fix it. Makes you wonder if he has any clue what is really going on.

After giving up a school history high 450 points last year, you would think he would have fired his DC then. Not sure what he was thinking. This year's points total allowed topped 450........haven't added it up yet, but would not be surprised if it was over 500.

(12-02-2013 09:29 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  

(12-02-2013 09:20 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  This whole "evaluations from top to bottom" has me confused. Evaluations should have been done when he first got the job. Year #1 was an evaluation. You should not be evaluating at the start of year 3. The answer should be, we know what is wrong, and we're going to fix it. Makes you wonder if he has any clue what is really going on.

After giving up a school history high 450 points last year, you would think he would have fired his DC then. Not sure what he was thinking. This year's points total allowed topped 450........haven't added it up yet, but would not be surprised if it was over 500.

***523 points, if I added it correctly (was just adding it in my head).

Say what you want( and we do) but Placing blame on his assts is exactly what he's doing. Anyone think he's gonna do anything else? His ego has him accepting little blame himself. But firing assistants to save your own butt isn't unique to McGee or football coaches for that matter. That being said, it's obvious several position coaches and coordinators have failed at their charge. The results of 2 years speak for themselves. That's not my opinion but a statistical fact.

Well, injuries sure cant be blamed for our first ( and probably most damaging to the rest of the season) loss. I put the blame on HCGM for some nutty offensive calls after we got up by 2 TD's and seemed to be in total control of the game against Troy on the road; leading to our ultimate demise that night. That wound never seemed to heal all season.

If anyone needs extra tar let me know. And I misplaced my pitchfork again.

I'm good on tar but others may be running low. Thanks for offer though.

I can bring the feathers.

I'll go get a pitchfork if no one else has one & have the grills to warm up the tar as well

On the D side most if not all need to go be they friends of McGee or not, if they couldn't get the job done at Ark w/ $EC talent pool, they sure won't here

(12-02-2013 09:42 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  Well, injuries sure cant be blamed for our first ( and probably most damaging to the rest of the season) loss. I put the blame on HCGM for some nutty offensive calls after we got up by 2 TD's and seemed to be in total control of the game against Troy on the road; leading to our ultimate demise that night. That wound never seemed to heal all season.

Folks have selective memory recall. The 4th qtr meltdown was by the players, with untimely penalties and bad snaps:
4th qtr miscues:
personal foul penalty at midfield that took it from 2nd & 8 to 2nd & 23 - led to punt; back to back penalties(10 & 15 yds) inside Troy territory (led to 1st & 35) taking away FG opportunity;subsequent bad punt snap led to 11-yd punt and subsequent Troy TD; false start at midfield to end regulation. The 4th qtr was a meltdown based on (non)plays made by the players.

OT:
bad FG snap that forced missed FG in OT-actually we never even got the attempt off.

(12-01-2013 09:15 AM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  

(12-01-2013 12:44 AM)GreenFreakUAB Wrote:  ...I still think ANY Bowden will do...

Yep, Tommy NEVER had a losing season in his HC career, and Tater Tot has turned around an Akron program that was just as bad as UAB.

...not that I'm related to them or anything, but...name one Bowden who hasn't had at least one undefeated season at the DI level... just sayin'...

Jeff.

It's awfully quiet on the UAB beat. No Monday media luncheon, no releases, no interviews. What's the coach's show gonna be like tomorrow? Will they cancel it? Will they switch to bball after about 5 minutes?

I'll be there for this one. It could be special in all kinds of ways.

Do you drink lots of coffee?

(12-03-2013 01:05 PM)thebernreuter Wrote:  It's awfully quiet on the UAB beat. No Monday media luncheon, no releases, no interviews. What's the coach's show gonna be like tomorrow? Will they cancel it? Will they switch to bball after about 5 minutes.

I'll be there for this one. It could be special in all kinds of ways.

I will be surprised if McGee even shows up (unless his contract $$ requires it). I'm sure basketball talk will dominate it.

(12-03-2013 01:26 PM)Uncle BLAZER Wrote:  Do you drink lots of coffee?

Lots and lots and lots and lots. But it's to combat drowsiness from some medications. I sleep too much.

(12-03-2013 01:31 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  

(12-03-2013 01:05 PM)thebernreuter Wrote:  It's awfully quiet on the UAB beat. No Monday media luncheon, no releases, no interviews. What's the coach's show gonna be like tomorrow? Will they cancel it? Will they switch to bball after about 5 minutes.

I'll be there for this one. It could be special in all kinds of ways.

I will be surprised if McGee even shows up (unless his contract $$ requires it). I'm sure basketball talk will dominate it.

IT is better for McGee not to show up because he will make some stupid comments anyway

(12-03-2013 02:59 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote:  

(12-03-2013 01:31 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  

(12-03-2013 01:05 PM)thebernreuter Wrote:  It's awfully quiet on the UAB beat. No Monday media luncheon, no releases, no interviews. What's the coach's show gonna be like tomorrow? Will they cancel it? Will they switch to bball after about 5 minutes.

I'll be there for this one. It could be special in all kinds of ways.

I will be surprised if McGee even shows up (unless his contract $$ requires it). I'm sure basketball talk will dominate it.

IT is better for McGee not to show up because he will make some stupid comments anyway

At least we'd get some free comedy. After the USM game, not too many UAB fans that I was around were in a joking mood though. The basketball game sure helped some feelings though :)