2nd half Gitcherbitchin out here thread

Submitted by LightTheLamp on

Original thread has seen enough just let it out here/negbang it up!

Geaux_Blue

December 29th, 2013 at 1:16 AM ^

Most key positions needed for a running game are transitional. Setbacks at RB revealed Toussaint had lost a step but others couldn't pass block. No depth at WR, especially after key injuries, melded with an unexpected Gardner regression... This season was obvious after week 4, just too many people got wrapped up in I DESERVE TO HAVE MY FAVORITE TEAM WIN RIGHT NOW to see these things.

The offensive play calling has been bad. Last I checked, though, State had a similarly inexperienced roster a few years back, had an almost identical season record (with a W over UM), and turned that into a solid 2+ years - remains to be seen if that progress will hold up but we aren't seeing high quality players failing, just not establishing synergy.

The sky isn't falling, we just aren't good this year.

Gobluettm

December 29th, 2013 at 1:05 AM ^

We had a month to get ready for this game and get nothing in return. Msu we had a bye week to get ready and nothing in return. This coaching staff seems lost at getting this team ready to play(except for n.d and o$u). This staff just has taken the fun out of watching michigan football. I just don't see next year being much better. I always watch and expect(hope) for us to win, but it's getting harder.

BayWolves

December 29th, 2013 at 1:07 AM ^

Goodnight and happy new year everyone. Time to start my bonfire. Best wishes for healthy and happy 2014 with lots of assistant coaching changes!!!!!!!!! Brandon, I am watching you homey! Hoke, don't fall on your sword for these sorry assistants! Everybody get drunk from now until January 1!

Geaux_Blue

December 29th, 2013 at 1:51 AM ^

Speculation on sides of the ball is your answer? RR had built zero depth in a variety of positions and had given up historical numbers. The animosity being belched is because of being sick and tired of being sick and tired.

The bellyaching drivel being posted now. Gnashing and wailing. Embarrassing.

Champ Kind

December 29th, 2013 at 2:06 AM ^

The TFLs allowed this year are up there with RR's historical bad numbers.

This team was bad. They were not any better than the team in RR's third year. It's ok for you not to agree with that. I see nothing in this coaching staff that makes me think they are any further along than RR after the Mississippi State game. I thought RR might've worked ourt with a different D-coordinator, but I was ready to see him go. I think Hoke might be able to work with some changes to his staff. At the end of year 3, they are both failures. The both had the excuse of "empty cupboard" and transitioning to their scheme.

By the way, when comparing their third year, record is a pretty big deal. Being incompetent on one side of the ball is a big deal. I don't see how you can throw those away and say it's bellyaching. If you support Hoke, that's fine. You need to accept the reality that this season was a failure. He'll say it 100 times between now and next season.

The only thing you've done is answer a question with a question, and use insults to deflect. I guess depth being built up is your answer to the original question. Unless those players are developed, depth doesn't matter too much, so the jury's still out. I don't think anyone feels excited when the backups come in at this point. So, I would go with partial credit on that one. 

AMazinBlue

December 29th, 2013 at 2:06 AM ^

maybe even Hoke need to go.  The first four definitely.  This program is a mess and spiraling down the drain.  We are looking at MSU as something to aspire to and OSU is a galaxy away.

It doesn't look good.  If hoke retains this entire staff, he will be gone after next year.

caliblue

December 29th, 2013 at 2:33 AM ^

gone next year. Can't see us doing better next year with the same incompetent OC and a terrible schedule. Don't think any div 1 coach would think this an elite program. Will need to find an exceptionally talented but unknown coach in the lower divisions AND IT DOES NOT NOT NOT NEED TO BE A "MICHIGAN MAN"  since that phrase has no meaning.