Football question

[CoachTalk]

so mateer says his thumb is not to blame for his crappy play the last 2 games.
it's time to perform or ride the pine.

And put in who?

Def gave up 34? But let’s blame the qb for the whole thing:

Not saying he isn’t to blame for some but #1 in America gave up 34

 

[daqman]

And put in who?

Def gave up 34? But let’s blame the qb for the whole thing:

Not saying he isn’t to blame for some but #1 in America gave up 34

defense gave up 32.
we were only #1 because we played teams with bad offenses. i explained that before the game.
so the offense has to to its part and score.....especially when the defense gives you the ball on the +15 yard line.

 

[stormspencer]

And put in who?

Def gave up 34? But let’s blame the qb for the whole thing:

Not saying he isn’t to blame for some but #1 in America gave up 34

I'm not going to pretend to be an expert, but on Gabe/Teddy's podcast, they put a majority of the blame on Mateer for simply not seeing the field and making the correct decision. He missed (or didn't see) wide open guys on several throws that could have been explosive plays and even touchdowns. And in some cases, the play was supposed to go to the wide open guy and he didn't throw it. You need above average QB play in this conference to win.....even if you have a really good defense. I also agree that the defense didn't make some stops that they should have, but the offense left them hung out to dry far too often in this game. I haven't totally given up on Mateer, but I need to see something from him this weekend for sure.

 

[Eielson]

defense gave up 32.
we were only #1 because we played teams with bad offenses. i explained that before the game.
so the offense has to to its part and score.....especially when the defense gives you the ball on the +15 yard line.

We may not be the best defense, but we are undeniably elite on that side of the ball, and it's not about playing bad teams.

Without a doubt, that first half was the worst this defense has played, but played much better in the second half. Just not quite enough for the rough first half.

Offense could have been better, but outside of the safety, they played well enough through 3 quarters to beat any team in the country if the defense plays at the level it is capable of. Just couldn't get it done in the 4th.