Calahan's post game show

[Red Snow Sword: Husker Sentinel]

Calahan was just commneting about the FG block call. He took full responsibility.

 

Prior to hearing him talk about it, I felt like it was an absurd thing to do, especially knwoing OU can pull it off well. However... I liked Calahan's willingness to roll the dice....

 

You've got to take risks, and I'm glad he's a head coach who would do it. I know a few other coaches who took risks, and sometimes even when don't pay off, it still makes a statment.

 

In different way, I respect BC for going after the block.

It kinda shows the faith he has in this team, in his kids. In their ability to come out for a win.

 

And that is it right there - BC was coaching for the win, and not coaching to "not lose". I think things like that make all the difference, especially in regards to the program's future.

 

This wasn't going for 2 at the NC game for the win...

But at least it lets me know that BC is a has some balls.

And I think character traits like that can be important within a team.

 

 

Just my thoughts

[nu4everfan15]

i agree with it all...

[chuckd]

Yup, maybe this will appease the people that think Callahan and his staff try to absolve themselves of all blame.

 

I like the call, our FG block team has been extraordinary throughtout the year, why not keep it going.

[HANC]

I don't like the call at all !!!!

 

The % of blocking a kick are LOW, especially 2 in one game.....

I understand that it happened at PIT.....

 

If BC was paying attention, in pre-game and at half, our kickers absolutely could not kick into the South end anywhere beyond the 25 yd line...

 

A 40 yarder into that wind has almost NO chance a being successful, and OU was not going to take the chance of NU getting the ball at decent field position..

 

Having guts is great, but having a sense of the situation is another

 

 

Now, I was impressed with BC after the game....he shouldered a ton of the blame... I know that he is trying to protects his guys and I respect that.....

 

I am a football coach, and I have always said.... Win we win, it is because of the players, and if we lose, I will shoulder the blame.... It is nice to see BC protect his kids

[huskerduff]

Yup, maybe this will appease the people that think Callahan and his staff try to absolve themselves of all blame.

 

I like the call, our FG block team has been extraordinary throughtout the year, why not keep it going.

I like this coaching staff so far. They recruit well and have made progress. I am standing by them.

 

 

But that was NOT a good call.

 

You do not go for the block when it is a 40yarder into a strong headwind and the Sooners have missed one, had one blocked, and botched the snap on another. They only had 2 yards for the 1st! I don't know of a better time for a fake. Going for the block shows we didn't even expect the fake.

[Red Snow Sword: Husker Sentinel]

Ther must be a way, though, where you can send a partial block attempt and stilll cover for fakes.....

 

I don't quite understand why that isn't done.

Is it really impossible to do such a thing?

[nu4everfan15]

callahan said that eventhough he called for a block there was still coverage for a fake, "but just not enough"

[huskerduff]

The coverage was downfield, which doesn't seem right when it's only 4th & 2.

[DaveH]

Yup, maybe this will appease the people that think Callahan and his staff try to absolve themselves of all blame.

No, it won't. Believe me.