No tape on Papuchis fingers

[GBRrodney]

I noticed that Coach Papuchis did not have tape on his fingers during the So. Miss game. Does that mean he was not signaling in the plays? It supports the idea that they simplified the defense for this game. It seem to work better without the tape, so I hope he keeps it up.

[B.B. Hemingway]

Noticed that as well....

[lo country]

He decided it looked as dumb as catchers with tape or nail polish!

 

Notice that as well. Perhaps they figured a more effective way to signal that would allow all the D to see.

[iowahuskers]

I noticed this too. Hope this maybe means Bo is calling in the plays or the individual coaches are doing so for the appropriate position groups.

[BigRedBuster]

I never have figured out why people made such a big deal about this.

 

Just need something to complain about?

[Count 'Bility]

I never have figured out why people made such a big deal about this.

 

Just need something to complain about?

Ka ching.

 

Or maybe he just forgot to put it on?

[dutch91701]

I never have figured out why people made such a big deal about this.

 

Just need something to complain about?

Yes. Per the rules, it is required. Apparently somebody didn't read the HB rules or terms and conditions. You can't just go checking boxes without reading these things man.

[I am I]

Obviously Pap making checks w tape on his fingers was actually leading to some confusion.

 

The players were asked "what do we need to do to get the plays in w less confusion?"

More than one player said, "I can't really see what you're signaling, even w tape on." So they changed it.

 

My dad coached for 27 years and he always held up fingers at certain points as signals. It was an odd set of fingers to hold up for given numbers, given what we do everyday to signal a 2 or a 3 or a 4. It was his habit and once I asked him "why do you hold up those fingers for 'those numbers?'" His reply was that is was easier to read from the field.

 

These are kinks that seem mundane, but take time within the chaos of a game that really do pay dividends on the field.

[Count 'Bility]

Obviously Pap making checks w tape on his fingers was actually leading to some confusion.

 

The players were asked "what do we need to do to get the plays in w less confusion?"

More than one player said, "I can't really see what you're signaling, even w tape on." So they changed it.

 

My dad coached for 27 years and he always held up fingers at certain points as signals. It was an odd set of fingers to hold up for given numbers, given what we do everyday to signal a 2 or a 3 or a 4. It was his habit and once I asked him "why do you hold up those fingers for 'those numbers?'" His reply was that is was easier to read from the field.

 

These are kinks that seem mundane, but take time within the chaos of a game that really do pay dividends on the field.

Do you have proof of this? Honest question.

[dutch91701]

Obviously Pap making checks w tape on his fingers was actually leading to some confusion.

 

The players were asked "what do we need to do to get the plays in w less confusion?"

More than one player said, "I can't really see what you're signaling, even w tape on." So they changed it.

 

My dad coached for 27 years and he always held up fingers at certain points as signals. It was an odd set of fingers to hold up for given numbers, given what we do everyday to signal a 2 or a 3 or a 4. It was his habit and once I asked him "why do you hold up those fingers for 'those numbers?'" His reply was that is was easier to read from the field.

 

These are kinks that seem mundane, but take time within the chaos of a game that really do pay dividends on the field.

Do you have proof of this? Honest question.

His weekly dinner with the coaching staff.

[Enhance]

Obviously Pap making checks w tape on his fingers was actually leading to some confusion.

 

The players were asked "what do we need to do to get the plays in w less confusion?"

More than one player said, "I can't really see what you're signaling, even w tape on." So they changed it.

 

My dad coached for 27 years and he always held up fingers at certain points as signals. It was an odd set of fingers to hold up for given numbers, given what we do everyday to signal a 2 or a 3 or a 4. It was his habit and once I asked him "why do you hold up those fingers for 'those numbers?'" His reply was that is was easier to read from the field.

 

These are kinks that seem mundane, but take time within the chaos of a game that really do pay dividends on the field.

Do you have proof of this? Honest question.

His weekly dinner with the coaching staff.

When he said proof, I believe he meant concrete and from a reliable source i.e. a direct quote from a coach.

[I am I]

Nah, sorry. seems like a link should've been inlcuded, eh? i can just see after the WYO game, being a lot of newbie's played, that there were questions during films about why so much mis-comm

 

just played a lot of ball, dad as a coach, basically grew up on a field and in meeting rooms. my take on why the switch: he's done it since he's been here, now (w all the young'ns) i'd guess it was something that was brought up, he was willing to ditch it in a heart beat if it was a problem/excuse w the players.

 

actually love this about Our fans. we notice shizz like this and discuss it. Because after the 1st time they showed him on TV, i thought, "huh, no tape. someone must have said something in films."

[huskerfan92]

next game he will come out with a new trick and play with no fingers

[zoogs]

He reads Huskerboard and you guys made him all sensitive...

[Count 'Bility]

I really was not being a smart ass. It was a legit question (I know that's hard to believe, but it was). I was curious if a coach or player actually did address this as a change.

 

And yes, I noticed it too.

 

I also remember 2 instances a year ago (Penn St and Wisconsin I) when the player little card or whatnot they had on them did not match what the coaches were signaling off of on the sideline, causing massive confusion. It was reported as such on tv in the second half of both games. It's just hard for me to fathom that that kind of mishap could occur.