The view from Sec. 13

[TG1996]

Hell, Ankney wasn't a good head coach but at least his teams won and lost with class.

Ankney's teams won?

[cph2133]

The same lack of discipline that was showed during the Miami team entrance in one of the worst displays of sportsmanship I have ever seen.

I was still partying...what happened? And whatever it is, I'd like to act surprised, but odds are i won't be.

[Metz]

The same lack of discipline that was showed during the Miami team entrance in one of the worst displays of sportsmanship I have ever seen.

I was still partying...what happened? And whatever it is, I'd like to act surprised, but odds are i won't be.

The team went over and "locked the gate" again. I saw a bunch of players taunting the Miami ones, pushing them and yelling. I'm sure they still were ready to do that at the end of the game...

[cph2133]

We need to lock the gate before either team enters, and go play at a neutral site...what a joke, locking the gate as it "this is our field, you're stuck in here with us"...and yet we can't win a home game to teams we SHOULD be beating...

Kent should come in and lock the gate to keep our players in the field...

[Rightupinthere]

I wish they would bring back that big ball 'O tape instead of this "lock the gate" crap. At least with tape, we won.

Perhaps this is a sponsorship opportunity. "This home loss sponsored by Masterlock. When you need more of a statement than adhesive."

[Metz]

One of the old team managers told me they did that gate locking thing last year. I don't remember ever seeing that, do any of you? I might actually be fine with it if it was just the captains, but the whole team going over right where the opposition comes in and stands is just ridiculous!

[factman]

I remember them doing it last year, but only one or two players went over after the opposing team was on the field. Even so, it is time to STOP the tradition!!

Evidently, the football team is planning on laying some blacktop or building a pitcher mound now too, as they were carring some "ground pounding" tool around that was engraced with something, I couldn't read.

Maybe it is time to stop all of theis "symbolism" and work on real football, maybe even a gameplan that works!

[BGGrad01]

~ Tyler, Tyler, Tyler. I hate to single out individual players, and I'm sure he's doing his best, but he is just struggling out there. I don't know what the stats were, but I'm sure they look fine. Bottom line, though, is that he didn't do enough to help his team. Consistently had guys open downfield and instead throws 3 yard dumpoffs. This is not the playcalling folks, we have guys running deeper routes, and getting open. Tyler either does not see them or does not have the confidence to make these throws.

Re: guys being open downfield - I don't often watch what is going on downfield. I tend to watch the line and follow the quarterback's vision for downfield throws, so I don't see what all of the receivers are doing. I did notice Pronty open on a deep ball yesterday where he stopped running at the 40 only to start up again when Sheehan tossed it to him. It ended up overthrown by 5 yards because of the poor chemistry on that play. Not really a bad throw, but no connection between TS and TP on that play.

My specific question is whether Corey Partridge is constantly running free through the secondary or if he is always running 2-5 yard routes. I ask because he caught 6 balls yesterday and only had 6 thrown to him the entire game. Pretty good completion percentage there. 4 of those went for 11+ yards. So when we are looking for Corey, he is picking up good chunks of yardage. I assume that he is getting open consistently and he is our #1 receiver, so why aren't we throwing to him more than 6 times a game?

My guess is that there are two parts to the get the ball to Corey problem. First, he is open and Tyler doesn't have the confidence to get him the ball downfield. Second, we are running so many different receivers (Hutson, criminal #9, Wiley, Pronty, Turner, Geter, Parks) that Corey is either not on the field or not a primary target on way too many passing plays throughout the game.

Sorry to get long-winded. I was just curious what you guys who watch the downfield action think of why he doesn't get the ball more often since he is our best receiver.

[Redwingtom]

What does it say when your third year QB overthrows two wide open receivers for a TD and their first game starter hits his receiver perfectly for a TD?

Freddie and Anthony need to throw the ball at least once or twice or nothing will change there.

BLITZ

BLITZ

BLITZ...at least once in awhile!

Go back to the hurry up offense. Get in some type of rhythm.

One of the personal fouls for a horse collar was a horrible call. Our guy just put his hand on the guys shoulder pad to pull him down. His hand was not in his jersey much less his shoulder pads!

Bottom line, this team should be 3-0 in conference which would put them about 2 more wins from locking up the East, but they play with no evidence of heart, passion or pride.

I hate to say it, but it is time for Brandon and the staff to go.

And whomever that moron was on the TV telecast, if he said MAC Conference once he said it at least 10 times!

But on the bright side, we still can win the East. How sad is that!

[JohnnySwoop '85]

RUIT,
that was one of the funniest comments I have come across here in quite some time!

I thought the whole crowding around Miami's entrance was a bad sign, and it certainly didn't help that AT tripped over the Miami flag pole bringing some well deserved taunts from the redskins....enough is enough. If you are going to keep doing that then BACK IT UP...ON THE FIELD...FOR 60 FULL Minutes.

3rd and 1??? Give the ball to a back from UNDER Center!! One hundred + years of football tradition says this is what you do in this situation.

That's enough for now. I am taking my flag in from outside, its withstood the heat of late summer, rain of the fall, snow of winter, and even a trip to Mobile....but I'm not sure I really care anymore to signal who my alma mater is with this pathetic crap.
As fans, maybe we should "Lock the sidewalk" as they get off the busses!!

[Spart43]

My specific question is whether Corey Partridge is constantly running free through the secondary or if he is always running 2-5 yard routes. I ask because he caught 6 balls yesterday and only had 6 thrown to him the entire game. Pretty good completion percentage there. 4 of those went for 11+ yards. So when we are looking for Corey, he is picking up good chunks of yardage. I assume that he is getting open consistently and he is our #1 receiver, so why aren't we throwing to him more than 6 times a game?

My guess is that there are two parts to the get the ball to Corey problem. First, he is open and Tyler doesn't have the confidence to get him the ball downfield. Second, we are running so many different receivers (Hutson, criminal #9, Wiley, Pronty, Turner, Geter, Parks) that Corey is either not on the field or not a primary target on way too many passing plays throughout the game.

Sorry to get long-winded. I was just curious what you guys who watch the downfield action think of why he doesn't get the ball more often since he is our best receiver.

I probably shouldn't be responding to this, but I watch Corey run his routes and rarely see anything the QB does until I determine he has released the ball either to Corey or to another receiver. In fact I don't think I have seen Tyler get sacked this year.

I have asked Corey about the rotation and he really doesn't say much about it. But to give some insight to your query. Corey is on the sidelines during many series. He is off the field on most 3rd downs.

Example: Minnesota game, 1st half, Corey 7 catches for 70 yards. 2nd half, Corey plays somewhere around 8 plays the whole half and was never thrown to. ???? A very similar situation occurred during the 2nd half of the EMU game and they only used him in the 2nd half when the game came down to the wire. Saturday, I watched him on the sidelines for two straight series during the late 3rd quarter and early 4th and he would go in for 1 play that was a running play and then rotated out again. I don't understand it, I know some other parents that are also frustrated and their sons are playing even less than Corey, so maybe I shouldn't be saying anything.

I know I am his Dad but I watch everything that goes on that involves him and I know when he is in and when he is out. He is not running down the field open all the time. But he is open often and always seems to come up with the tough catch when we need it.

In the coaches defense, they may be using him sparely in an attempt to make sure he doesn''t get too beat up and get injured again. He struggles with some physical problems from his injuries, but he gives everything he has. So maybe they are giving him everything he can handle and maybe he can get thru a complete season and continue to contribute as much as he can. I know each game he plays this season is a gift and a blessing and when he ends a game uninjured I am extremely happy.

With Freddie's injury we may see Corey at a different position or used in a different manner. Next week will be interesting.

Oh and for the 3rd and shorts that we seem to be unable to pick up. I remember as recently as last year we used to use a nice down and out play that picked up 3 or more yards everytime we used it. Where is that play this year. Also I think it would be much better if Tyler took the snap and handed off to AT on those plays, at least the defense would have to hesitate some before flying to the backfield. And then there are a lot of options off that type of play.

[TG1996]

...but I'm not sure I really care anymore to signal who my alma mater is with this pathetic crap.

That's your call, but there's a lot more to being a BG alum than disappointment on the football field.

[poorlycoachedbgsu]

What does it say when your third year QB overthrows two wide open receivers for a TD and their first game starter hits his receiver perfectly for a TD?

Freddie and Anthony need to throw the ball at least once or twice or nothing will change there.

BLITZ

BLITZ

BLITZ...at least once in awhile!

Go back to the hurry up offense. Get in some type of rhythm.

One of the personal fouls for a horse collar was a horrible call. Our guy just put his hand on the guys shoulder pad to pull him down. His hand was not in his jersey much less his shoulder pads!

Bottom line, this team should be 3-0 in conference which would put them about 2 more wins from locking up the East, but they play with no evidence of heart, passion or pride.

I hate to say it, but it is time for Brandon and the staff to go.

And whomever that moron was on the TV telecast, if he said MAC Conference once he said it at least 10 times!

But on the bright side, we still can win the East. How sad is that!

you say its time for the coaching staff to go??? hmmm. this sounds familiar but when i post it i get attacked for being a troll and being stupid. well who's stupid now? this is a poorly coached football team. period.

[BGFootball]

I remember them doing it last year, but only one or two players went over after the opposing team was on the field. Even so, it is time to STOP the tradition!!

Evidently, the football team is planning on laying some blacktop or building a pitcher mound now too, as they were carring some "ground pounding" tool around that was engraced with something, I couldn't read.

Maybe it is time to stop all of theis "symbolism" and work on real football, maybe even a gameplan that works!

The "ground pounding" tool was made by an alum and die hard falcon fan. He also made the sledge hammer that they carried out before the Toledo game last year. I don't see what the big deal is with those things and I personally don't have a problem with the locking the gate thing as long as they back it up on the field...but clearly we were not able to.

[TG1996]

If only there was a podcast available where a former Falcon talked about "locking the gate" to the Doyt 15 or so years ago.... Hmmm...

Do what you gotta do to build unity and get fired up, but I'm in agreement with the others that think more than a couple captains or players picked by their peers each week to do it is too much.