SMU_Alum11 wrote:smuhype wrote:Right but how can you Come out that flat???? In such a big spot.
That’s on coaches...
I think the problem is we are truly lack in depth. We have to have Reggie to have a deep threat and no one else on the team can fill the role. Gray was suppose to be an alternative but is starting to look like a dud. This makes our offense a run or short pass team which a good defense like Cincy will thrash and they did.
I hear Granson was playing with some sort of splint on the back of one of his wrists. That would explain a few things. Gray has been playing hurt, and has been the victim of several “shoulda been” targeting calls this year. After Gray’s injury, he came back to the sideline and was trying some warmup catches, but was clearly in pain. I for one, was impressed by and appreciative of his effort.
But isn’t WR supposed to be an area of strength? The young guys on the sideline sure look the part. But other than Rice (and Burns getting in on special teams), why aren’t any of them contributing? Without the threat of Reggie to spread the field, every other job on the offense gets tougher.
Everyone knew Lashlee was a good OC. Apparently, that job is a lot tougher than all us armchair coaches realized. Hopefully Riley will grow into the job.I like the young staff, but clearly we miss Lashlee’s experience.
When you’re behind in the 4th, you go for it on fourth and short. That way, maybe you have a choice whether you go for it again or kick a field goal when you find yourself in fourth and long later.
I guess that’s about all I have to rant about for the moment. The Cowboys make the Mustangs look like a Top 10 team even if Cincy made them look otherwise.