Why I think int's don't bother JJ
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:46 pmGoing back to when JJ first took the job...he commented that we "don't think about punting."
It's pretty obvious that he is as married to his system as Texans are to bbq. I think that the RnS is a system where the goal is TDs, and lots of them. Anything else is just an inconvenience. A FG? fine, but let's reload and get back out there. Turnover? Reload and get back out there. Punt? Reload and get back out there. Interception? Get back out there. As a result, I wouldnt be surprised that an INT is just looked at as a punt, and interception coverage is no more or less important than kickoff or punt coverage. jtstang actually probably had a legit point when bringing up BLM's role as an offensive safety. However, I'm convinced the QB in the RnS is taught to get off the field and out of the face of danger.
I'm reminded of a game Brad Sham was calling when the NFL was using replacement players. QB Kevin Sweeney had a pass intercepted about 40 yards downfield, to which Sham commented "...and nice punt Kevin Sweeney."
And, for those UH fans who have brought up Timmy Chang...I agree, and cant tell you how many times I turned on a UH game being broadcast by ESPN because of Chang's "prolific passing attack..." only to see him throw pick after pick.
It's pretty obvious that he is as married to his system as Texans are to bbq. I think that the RnS is a system where the goal is TDs, and lots of them. Anything else is just an inconvenience. A FG? fine, but let's reload and get back out there. Turnover? Reload and get back out there. Punt? Reload and get back out there. Interception? Get back out there. As a result, I wouldnt be surprised that an INT is just looked at as a punt, and interception coverage is no more or less important than kickoff or punt coverage. jtstang actually probably had a legit point when bringing up BLM's role as an offensive safety. However, I'm convinced the QB in the RnS is taught to get off the field and out of the face of danger.
I'm reminded of a game Brad Sham was calling when the NFL was using replacement players. QB Kevin Sweeney had a pass intercepted about 40 yards downfield, to which Sham commented "...and nice punt Kevin Sweeney."
And, for those UH fans who have brought up Timmy Chang...I agree, and cant tell you how many times I turned on a UH game being broadcast by ESPN because of Chang's "prolific passing attack..." only to see him throw pick after pick.