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Aggie Fans: what literal changes by Sumlin are being talked about?

Posted on 10/20/14 at 11:13 am
Posted by Keltic Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2006
19390 posts
Posted on 10/20/14 at 11:13 am
It's one thing to say that the scheme must be changed, but would it not take a change in his coaching staff to make this type of change practical? Too, he seemingly needs a complete defensive overhaul, as this is 3 yrs straight that his defense has ranked in the bottom part of college football. How long has his present DC been with him?
Posted by Pavoloco83
Acworth Ga. too many damn dawgs
Member since Nov 2013
15347 posts
Posted on 10/20/14 at 11:14 am to
I think the Aggie DC needs to be canned. That D is a shite show. has been for two seasons.
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145268 posts
Posted on 10/20/14 at 11:15 am to
quote:

this is 3 yrs straight that his defense has ranked in the bottom part of college football

The 2012 defense was top 25 in efficiency and in scoring
Posted by HarryBalzack
Member since Oct 2012
15228 posts
Posted on 10/20/14 at 11:30 am to
As opposed to false changes?
Posted by Jobu93
Cypress TX
Member since Sep 2011
19236 posts
Posted on 10/20/14 at 12:07 pm to
I don't know the real answer but i will tell you what I'm not liking:

1. DC needs to be let go. Whatever he's trying, it's not working. Yes, the players are young but it looked like a lack of effort on Saturday and that's inexcusable.

2. Play calling on offense is an offense.

3. We have ignored the TE as a weapon for two years now.

that's about it. I can take a loss. I won't be happy about it but it happens. The apparent lack of effort is just galling.

Posted by CGSC Lobotomy
Member since Sep 2011
80640 posts
Posted on 10/20/14 at 12:29 pm to
Assistant Coaches:

Jake Spavital (QB/OC) - Either his QB sucks and his limiting his effectiveness, or he sucks and is limiting his QB's effectiveness. I think it's the former.

Clarence McKinney (RB) - Not much you can do when they get hit as soon as they touch the ball

David Beatty (WR) - Best recruiter in the nation. Receivers aren't nearly as physical as 2012 or 2013

B.J. Anderson (OL) - Needs to go somewhere else. The offensive line has regressed significantly since he took over. There's no reason the interior of your line should be so bad when you have a Matthews at center

Mark Snyder (DC) - Should be gone. Defenses have gotten worse under his watch. 2013 couldn't stop the run or pass but could force turnovers. 2014 can't stop anything or force turnovers and, aside from Myles Garrett, can't get sacks or TFL. The #1, #2, #4, #6, and #10 leading tacklers are DEFENSIVE BACKS and the leading tackler is a CORNERBACK

Terry Price (DL) - The only good coach on the defense. I would fire Snyder and make him interim DC

Mark Hagan (LB) - Worst linebackers in the nation

Terry Joseph (DB) - Slightly worse than Yates. 2 interceptions on the season. They are tackling better though.

Jeff Banks (ST/TE) - Special Teams aren't bad this season
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