Some things to ponder...
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:36 pmReading through some of the threads this morning and I felt like commenting, but rather than respond to several threads, I decided I'd just make one thread that covers various topics. Before I start, let me state that I understand your frustration. I do. One thing I feel many of you are forgetting is that this team was down 0-14, thanks to Padron doing his best BLM impersonation, and yet, they fought back and were at 14-20 when MeDermott missed a wide open receiver deep in aTm territory. If he hits that pass and we score... the game would have been 21-20 SMU and everything changes.
The point is... don't forget this team fought back and were within one overthrow of taking the lead. That's a credit to the team and the coaches.
Some of you are questioning why Jones would yank Padron so early and/or not insert him later. I believe he is sending a huge message to the entire team and that message is this; in 2011 we expect and demand more. Turnovers will not be tolerated. I had no problem w/ his decision and apparently the team didn't either, because they responded immediately, especially the receivers, who made some great receptions.
Every time SMU loses a game some come on here and gripe that the R&S is a "gimmicky" offense. Hmmm... I wonder, were you saying that after the Nevada game a couple years ago? It's like anything, people have to execute and do their job. It's an offense that creates huge holes and lots of yards and points. It has everywhere it's been and will continue to do so here.
I saw someone saying that they would welcome Mike Leach as the HC. Now, what you must understand about me is that I love the passing game and my two favorite coaches are June Jones and Mike Leach. I followed Tech during his tenure there and saw what he accomplished, but I also saw how their fans would do what many here are doing... constant griping and constant second-guessing.
Jones is unconventional but Leach even more-so. I remember times when Leach would have 4th and 4 at his 26 in the first quarter of a game... and he would go for it. When it worked, he was a genius. When it didn't, everyone wanted him fired.
What you have to understand is that when a team is like SMU is now and Tech was in Leach's first few years, is that in order to have a chance to beat teams w/ superior talent, you have to take chances. If that missed pass was completed and the onside kick was successful, you'd all be on here talking about how much of a genius Jones is.
You have to take chances. Sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't. Playing at the # 8 team in the country's house, Jones did what he needed to do. It backfired. But it won't stop him. Just like it didn't stop Leach.
If Leach were coaching here I would laugh my butt off because many of you would have your heads explode. But I will say this... in each of those coaches tenures {Tech & Hawaii} they eventually turned that corner. And it will happen here.
Lastly... someone asked about Boise State. Chris Petersen was their OC from 2001-05 and has been their HC since 2006. That's over a decade. Get back to me once June has been here 10 years. Then you'll see other boards where their people are asking... how does SMU do it?
Patience people. Nothing good is built overnight.
The point is... don't forget this team fought back and were within one overthrow of taking the lead. That's a credit to the team and the coaches.
Some of you are questioning why Jones would yank Padron so early and/or not insert him later. I believe he is sending a huge message to the entire team and that message is this; in 2011 we expect and demand more. Turnovers will not be tolerated. I had no problem w/ his decision and apparently the team didn't either, because they responded immediately, especially the receivers, who made some great receptions.
Every time SMU loses a game some come on here and gripe that the R&S is a "gimmicky" offense. Hmmm... I wonder, were you saying that after the Nevada game a couple years ago? It's like anything, people have to execute and do their job. It's an offense that creates huge holes and lots of yards and points. It has everywhere it's been and will continue to do so here.
I saw someone saying that they would welcome Mike Leach as the HC. Now, what you must understand about me is that I love the passing game and my two favorite coaches are June Jones and Mike Leach. I followed Tech during his tenure there and saw what he accomplished, but I also saw how their fans would do what many here are doing... constant griping and constant second-guessing.
Jones is unconventional but Leach even more-so. I remember times when Leach would have 4th and 4 at his 26 in the first quarter of a game... and he would go for it. When it worked, he was a genius. When it didn't, everyone wanted him fired.
What you have to understand is that when a team is like SMU is now and Tech was in Leach's first few years, is that in order to have a chance to beat teams w/ superior talent, you have to take chances. If that missed pass was completed and the onside kick was successful, you'd all be on here talking about how much of a genius Jones is.
You have to take chances. Sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't. Playing at the # 8 team in the country's house, Jones did what he needed to do. It backfired. But it won't stop him. Just like it didn't stop Leach.
If Leach were coaching here I would laugh my butt off because many of you would have your heads explode. But I will say this... in each of those coaches tenures {Tech & Hawaii} they eventually turned that corner. And it will happen here.
Lastly... someone asked about Boise State. Chris Petersen was their OC from 2001-05 and has been their HC since 2006. That's over a decade. Get back to me once June has been here 10 years. Then you'll see other boards where their people are asking... how does SMU do it?
Patience people. Nothing good is built overnight.
