Riley's and Langsdorf's reactions to the pick 6 is like they accept no responsibility at all. These types of coaches think they are so smart and think they are calling the correct plays most of the time, so they have a hard time admitting their mistakes. I understand they may have practiced that play 15 times during the week, and it worked every time, but when it doesn't work in the game, accept some darn responsibility.
Everything Langsdorf does is to set up the pass. NU is running great that first drive with Ozigbo, and is in a short yardage situation, and Langsdorf automatically thinks pass. Yes, it's supposed to be a "safe pass", but even the simplest pass can be risky when it's not executed. I do know what would have been a much safer call, it would have been two runs with Ozigbo on 3rd and 4th down to get the first down.I agree. They are more concerned about "balance" and finesse on offense that they lose sight of the ultimate goal....winning the game.
Everything Langsdorf does is to set up the pass. NU is running great that first drive with Ozigbo, and is in a short yardage situation, and Langsdorf automatically thinks pass. Yes, it's supposed to be a "safe pass", but even the simplest pass can be risky when it's not executed. I do know what would have been a much safer call, it would have been two runs with Ozigbo on 3rd and 4th down to get the first down.
I’m sure the play works great going up against a defense in practice that refuses to play closer than 10 yards from the LOSRiley's and Langsdorf's reactions to the pick 6 is like they accept no responsibility at all. These types of coaches think they are so smart and think they are calling the correct plays most of the time, so they have a hard time admitting their mistakes. I understand they may have practiced that play 15 times during the week, and it worked every time, but when it doesn't work in the game, accept some darn responsibility.
Great point. I am sure they ran the play 10 times against no defense, and a few times against a soft defense with cornerbacks and OLB's who aren't physical.I’m sure the play works great going up against a defense in practice that refuses to play closer than 10 yards from the LOS