danny daniel
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My comments are aimed at the top talent teams we play including the 4 in this thread. I believe there are 4 outcomes when we play these teams:
1. We play poorly, ineffective game plan, lack focus and effort, and are overwhelmed without a chance to win (Bowls against LSU and IOWA, BYU/BYU, and several UGA games). We are frustrated and embarrassed. No HOPE.
2. We play inconsistently, making some good plays and even more bad plays. Unable to take advantage of opportunities to win, or unable to execute our base or to pass or to stop their horse. We see some positives but there are more negatives. We are frustrated and disappointed. (VT 2013, Clemson, Miami ) Some HOPE but mostly disgust.
3. We play with great effort and focus. We make some big plays. We have a chance to win. Our preparation and game plan is sound. We hit a pass or two. We force the opposition to play up to their capability, but we cannot cope with a couple of their star players. (Several Ga games and FSU 2012). We are disappointed at losing but are proud of our players, GT, and our coaches. We have HOPE.
4. We are prepared and play with great effort and focus. We never let up. Things bounce our way. We execute when needed and make a key stop or two. We hang on and earn a big upset. (ga 2008, Clemson 2011, ND Bowl game). We are overjoyed with excitement, pride, and HOPE. This is why our FB team works so hard. This is payday!
We will not realisticly (with our level of historical recruitment) win more than 50% of these games but we should HOPE and even demand a big majority of outcomes 3+ 4 above. I believe GT with CPJ can do that!
1. We play poorly, ineffective game plan, lack focus and effort, and are overwhelmed without a chance to win (Bowls against LSU and IOWA, BYU/BYU, and several UGA games). We are frustrated and embarrassed. No HOPE.
2. We play inconsistently, making some good plays and even more bad plays. Unable to take advantage of opportunities to win, or unable to execute our base or to pass or to stop their horse. We see some positives but there are more negatives. We are frustrated and disappointed. (VT 2013, Clemson, Miami ) Some HOPE but mostly disgust.
3. We play with great effort and focus. We make some big plays. We have a chance to win. Our preparation and game plan is sound. We hit a pass or two. We force the opposition to play up to their capability, but we cannot cope with a couple of their star players. (Several Ga games and FSU 2012). We are disappointed at losing but are proud of our players, GT, and our coaches. We have HOPE.
4. We are prepared and play with great effort and focus. We never let up. Things bounce our way. We execute when needed and make a key stop or two. We hang on and earn a big upset. (ga 2008, Clemson 2011, ND Bowl game). We are overjoyed with excitement, pride, and HOPE. This is why our FB team works so hard. This is payday!
We will not realisticly (with our level of historical recruitment) win more than 50% of these games but we should HOPE and even demand a big majority of outcomes 3+ 4 above. I believe GT with CPJ can do that!