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A few stats on Morris
Posted on 9/16/18 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 9/16/18 at 5:16 pm
In the past 4 seasons he’s 3-1 against North Texas. Including last years 54-32 win.
This year SMU lost 46-23. So they scored more points and gave up fewer, on the road.
Last year SMU managed to hang 36 on TCU, I believe we managed 7.
Last year SMU averaged 35+ points a game against competition equal to or better than we have faced in these first 3 games.
He’s taken the same offense, basically the same staff and brought it to a team with perceived “better talent”... and generated worse results.
Explain to me how that’s a Chad Morris problem and not a result of the previous clowns?
This year SMU lost 46-23. So they scored more points and gave up fewer, on the road.
Last year SMU managed to hang 36 on TCU, I believe we managed 7.
Last year SMU averaged 35+ points a game against competition equal to or better than we have faced in these first 3 games.
He’s taken the same offense, basically the same staff and brought it to a team with perceived “better talent”... and generated worse results.
Explain to me how that’s a Chad Morris problem and not a result of the previous clowns?
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Posted on 9/16/18 at 5:53 pm to GoldenSombrero
quote:Bielema deserves a huge chunk of the blame.... like 70%.
Explain to me how that’s a Chad Morris problem and not a result of the previous clowns?
However - not going for it on 4th an 1 is a Morris problem.
Keeping Kelley on the field despite his god awful performance and obvious physical issues (hobbling) is a Morris problem.
Burning a timeout for a kickoff because you haven't got the team prepared is a Morris problem...... you don't need 5 stars to line up right.
Not openly addressing these issues during the press conference is a Morris problem.
Everyone said that they were tired of a coach who promised that we are all almost there and they were tired of the lies. Morris lies just as much when he says the team cares. That is a Morris problem.
Everyone said that they wanted a coach who is fully committed not one looking to star in a reality show (Being Bret Bielema) we instead got one who has his eyes set on aggieland - spends anytime he can get in Texas and does not have a non-compete in his contract. That is a Morris problem.
Bielema lost in horrible 4th qtr let downs.... he was never blown out by Toledo - who is a much better team than North Texas. That is a Morris problem.
We traded uncommonly bad for full tilt booger and getting hammered down. We basically have an Aggie-Bert as our coach.
Now let's move on to AD Collectacheck. Everybody was pissed about Bielema's buyout. Has anyone checked Aggie Bert's buyout? Not much better.
Everybody hated Jeff Long's indifference to losing. Now we have an AD telling people to get over the embarrassing, don't know how to tackle a punt returner, blow out loss, to the North Texas State Armadillos and that the sun came out today.
People hated the corporate dealings and how faceless donor entities seemed more important than actual fans in seats.... now we have WalMart.com stadium.
We are 1-2 with 0 wins over FBS programs.
Kansas is now 2-1 with arguably one of the worst head coaches in college football. They also have a win over a P5 team. Something that we probably won't get to enjoy this season.
Do I think Bielema should have been fired?
YES!
Do I think Long should have been fired?
Nope..... at least not until they had a suitable replacement lined up.
The PTB/BOT/WMS commission --- whoever made this choice messed up big time.
If they were going to fire Long then they should have hired an AD with better connections.
I would have been happy to have kept JCP. At least she had the balls to can Bielema (or be the face of the firing). She also wanted to hire Kiffin who would have been much better than Aggie Bert.
The truth is this. I really hope DVH can win a national title soon so he can retire and take over as AD. He is good with fans. Understands what it takes to win in Arkansas. He also doesn't put up with bs and will tell the ego driven boosters to take a hike.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 6:00 pm to hilltophog
Couple of things on the contract
First, Morris's contract wasn't negotiated by hunter. They were literally hired a day apart.
As for the noncompete deal, I suspect that was leveraged since we are only paying him 3.5MM and his buyout is manageable after year 3
First, Morris's contract wasn't negotiated by hunter. They were literally hired a day apart.
As for the noncompete deal, I suspect that was leveraged since we are only paying him 3.5MM and his buyout is manageable after year 3
This post was edited on 9/16/18 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 9/16/18 at 6:09 pm to GoldenSombrero
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Explain to me how that’s a Chad Morris problem and not a result of the previous clowns?
It’s not. He’ll get better as he trims the fat on the roster and starts getting guys to fit this system. Right now he’s trying to fit a square peg in to a concrete filled round hole.
This post was edited on 9/16/18 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 9/16/18 at 6:10 pm to Rhames
quote:This just proves how incompetent the BOT is. They knew they wanted Long gone well before the football season started. They were pissed about us getting out of wms and they capitalized on the garbage 2017 season. They should have had someone ready to take over when Long was fired. They should have also been much more diligent with the buyouts especially when hiring a high school coach with a losing record.
First, Morris's contract wasn't negotiated by hunter. They were literally hired a day apart.
As for the noncompete deal, I suspect that was leveraged since we are only paying him 3.5MM and his buyout is manageable after year 3
The truth is that the BOT struck out with Gus and we took Morris.
In regards to the buyout....we are not in position to be "manageable after year 3." 1-11 will bury, RIP, finish this program.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 6:20 pm to hilltophog
No argument here on that.
The whole thing last year was run badly
The whole thing last year was run badly
Posted on 9/16/18 at 7:03 pm to hilltophog
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Bielema lost in horrible 4th qtr let downs.... he was never blown out by Toledo - who is a much better team than North Texas. That is a Morris problem.
That team also had a Brandon Allen, Alex Collins, Hunter Henry. Hell we don’t even have a Drew Morgan or Keon Hatcher on the current roster. Literally every position is worse than that team that played Toledo.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 7:13 pm to hilltophog
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A few stats on Morrisquote:Explain to me how that’s a Chad Morris problem and not a result of the previous clowns? Bielema deserves a huge chunk of the blame.... like 70%. However - not going for it on 4th an 1 is a Morris problem. Keeping Kelley on the field despite his god awful performance and obvious physical issues (hobbling) is a Morris problem. Burning a timeout for a kickoff because you haven't got the team prepared is a Morris problem...... you don't need 5 stars to line up right. Not openly addressing these issues during the press conference is a Morris problem. Everyone said that they were tired of a coach who promised that we are all almost there and they were tired of the lies. Morris lies just as much when he says the team cares. That is a Morris problem. Everyone said that they wanted a coach who is fully committed not one looking to star in a reality show (Being Bret Bielema) we instead got one who has his eyes set on aggieland - spends anytime he can get in Texas and does not have a non-compete in his contract. That is a Morris problem. Bielema lost in horrible 4th qtr let downs.... he was never blown out by Toledo - who is a much better team than North Texas. That is a Morris problem. We traded uncommonly bad for full tilt booger and getting hammered down. We basically have an Aggie-Bert as our coach. Now let's move on to AD Collectacheck. Everybody was pissed about Bielema's buyout. Has anyone checked Aggie Bert's buyout? Not much better. Everybody hated Jeff Long's indifference to losing. Now we have an AD telling people to get over the embarrassing, don't know how to tackle a punt returner, blow out loss, to the North Texas State Armadillos and that the sun came out today. People hated the corporate dealings and how faceless donor entities seemed more important than actual fans in seats.... now we have WalMart.com stadium. We are 1-2 with 0 wins over FBS programs. Kansas is now 2-1 with arguably one of the worst head coaches in college football. They also have a win over a P5 team. Something that we probably won't get to enjoy this season. Do I think Bielema should have been fired? YES! Do I think Long should have been fired? Nope..... at least not until they had a suitable replacement lined up. The PTB/BOT/WMS commission --- whoever made this choice messed up big time. If they were going to fire Long then they should have hired an AD with better connections. I would have been happy to have kept JCP. At least she had the balls to can Bielema (or be the face of the firing). She also wanted to hire Kiffin who would have been much better than Aggie Bert. The truth is this. I really hope DVH can win a national title soon so he can retire and take over as AD. He is good with fans. Understands what it takes to win in Arkansas. He also doesn't put up with bs and will tell the ego driven boosters to take a hike.
This dude gets it!
Posted on 9/16/18 at 7:22 pm to hilltophog
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Aggie Bert
I'll be borrowing that one. I've been calling him a skinny Bert wannabe, but Aggie Bert is better.
I'll probably call him anorexic Bert too.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 7:50 pm to hilltophog
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Not openly addressing these issues during the press conference is a Morris problem.
Watching his PC kinda pissed me off. There wasn't even anything close to an apology and acknowledgement of embarrassment like there would have been with any real coach or even fatass. Even worse, some of his comments were even fatassian in nature. He used a lot of clichés and made sure to assure us all that these players allegedly care when it's clear they DGAF.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 7:52 pm to hilltophog
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She also wanted to hire Kiffin
and people still think I don't have connections/inside info
Posted on 9/16/18 at 7:53 pm to hilltophog
I agree that 1-11 will sink us for a long time.
Morris needs to adapt to what he's got. If that's running the ball and short passes, then great
Morris needs to adapt to what he's got. If that's running the ball and short passes, then great
Posted on 9/16/18 at 7:55 pm to hilltophog
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They were pissed about us getting out of wms and they capitalized on the garbage 2017 season.
Fake news
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:04 pm to RunningBlake
quote:Crossing patterns, wheel routes, outlet passes.
Morris needs to adapt to what he's got. If that's running the ball and short passes, then great
No more throwing up a prayer.
No more flea flickers.
We have an abundance of tight ends. Use them.
Also.... cover punts like this:
not this:
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:10 pm to hilltophog
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The truth is that the BOT struck out with Gus and we took Morris.
Morris is our (less accomplished) version of Orgeron.
Like LSU, we had our primary target we whored ourselves out for and were convinced we'd get, and like LSU we had absolutely no backup plan and panicked when we struck out.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 8:10 pm to hilltophog
Yeah, Cole can throw the damn ball 150 yards but if it's not catchable then who cares.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:08 pm to hilltophog
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hilltophog
Posted on 9/16/18 at 9:55 pm to GoldenSombrero
Why don't you ask Chad "Put the Hammer Down" Morris. He didn't seem to be unhappy with the personnel. He probably should have addressed the QB situation much earlier in the year and you know, he did promise to bring the best defensive coordinator in college football to Arkansas and he fell well short of that with Chavis.
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:14 pm to RunningBlake
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Yeah, Cole can throw the damn ball 150 yards but if it's not catchable then who cares.
The other team doesn’t have a problem catching his passes, but point taken
Posted on 9/16/18 at 10:20 pm to hilltophog
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Keeping Kelley on the field despite his god awful performance and obvious physical issues (hobbling) is a Morris problem.
This is what scares me. That crap was Houston Nutt-esque.
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