havgrizfan said:
People, I'm sure 75, included, were flat out in love after the NDSU game. But, drop a few and you know how it goes. The major resentment towards Stitt comes from a few local kids that aren't seeing the field. Not saying that's 75's casein particular, but it's pretty obvious that two local players who aren't getting to play have really caused a stir, and that tone comes out here on Egriz, even though no one will admit that's why they don't like Stitt.
I have no idea who "two local players" are. The only one I'm familiar with, Ben Roberts, is getting good playing time, and so I'm not seeing how "resentment" would be part of it.
My skepticism about the "90 Play" strategy is as I have discussed it. It's basic statistics. The more you repeat complex tasks, the greater the accumulation of error. That was a statistical rule before the NDSU game, and it remains so to this day. I was anxious to see the strategy implemented. It is merely interesting to me how it has played out. Stitt may still "have something" there, in that "error" is also cumulative for the opposing team. But, so far, it has rushed the QB and the team, and may itself be responsible for the overthrows and "miscommunications" that, in particular, plagued Brady, even though he's supposed to be the one that has it all figured out.
What is more interesting, though, is how each successive QB has a great first game, and then goes downhill with the increased emphasis on many, short plays. There is a consistent pattern there.
And the stats definitively show the changes in game plan, by the results. And, when that plan is implemented even by an experienced QB, the results are the same. Perhaps Ash was trying to copy Stitt -- that would be interesting! -- but the fact is, both teams have gone to the shorter throw, faster pace, and it really hasn't worked well -- regardless of OL, regardless of QB experience, and regardless of Coach. To me, that illuminates the strategy itself.
I think Stitt is a great hire. He's undoubtedly smart, and if he's as smart as I think he is, or he thinks he is, this will all get figured out. I'd like to see the number of talent casualties kept to a minimum while that happens.
I will note, in that regard, that while some are taking offense at comments about the coach, apparently it has become open season on certain players; something that would be more appropriate at Wombat Nation.
