Sort of begs the question though - isn't defensive performance and execution

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Sep 23, 2014
8:29:33am

oxcoug

Sort of begs the question though - isn't defensive performance and execution

more Howell's responsibility than any player? This thread is talking about the subject like Coach Howell was blindsided by the sloppy play - but isn't that exactly his job, to have players so prepared that they don't arm tackle and fail to defend the ball in the air, etc?

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Nick Howell on the defense:“We’re on red alert right now from Monday through

CougarsFanSince80s

9/22/14 10:52pm

Betcha Bronco had a word

DrJaggers

9/22/14 11:21pm

I sure hope so.

9/22/14 11:31pm

I don't think Bronco needed to say anything.

newey-west

9/23/14 7:01am

Sort of begs the question though - isn't defensive performance and execution

oxcoug

9/23/14 8:29am

any coach who doesn't shouldn't have a job.

southernfriedcougar

9/22/14 11:31pm

Its possible to overwork a team though...especially in football

darkcoug

9/22/14 11:39pm

no need to over do it. I just mean don't cut anyone slack.

southernfriedcougar

9/22/14 11:43pm

Porous D without Bronco being DC.

9/23/14 9:16am

Meant for op

9/23/14 9:16am

it certainly hasnt been as good but hopefully with this bye week they can clean

CougarsFanSince80s

9/23/14 11:32am

But if any team isn't at risk of being overworked it's this team

byutx

9/23/14 7:48am

What do you base that presumption on?

GeraldGarner

9/23/14 7:55am

BM's fairly common claim to practice fewer hours than any other team

byutx

9/23/14 8:06am

It sounded like, if anything, this year they practiced over

darkcoug

9/23/14 10:23am

RE: But if any team isn't at risk of being overworked it's this team

number40

9/23/14 8:25am

So you don't take BM at his word that they practice less? You don't believe BM

byutx

9/23/14 10:23am

You are clueless, and this myth is getting old.

collie418

9/23/14 10:49am

False. That's not what BM said. But feel free to continue to think BM and BYU

byutx

9/23/14 1:43pm

RE: False. That's not what BM said. But feel free to continue to think BM and

number40

9/23/14 2:06pm

Get a load of the 3rd nephite here fellas

byutx

9/23/14 4:27pm

RE: Get a load of the 3rd nephite here fellas

number40

9/23/14 5:11pm

Well - also probably not being let off the hook himself

oxcoug

9/23/14 3:40am

Ultimately, Bronco is the one responsible.

messi

9/23/14 10:56am

IF Nick isn't cutting it...

Heinz57

9/23/14 1:59pm

We've been missing tackles all year long

SPgoofyft

9/23/14 7:12am

Sloppiest they've looked since 2010 IMO

GeraldGarner

9/23/14 7:34am

I agree, need to work on tackling and clean ip the stupid personal foul penaltys

CougarsFanSince80s

9/23/14 11:29am

I'm not convinced that it is as bad as it seems

stonecougar

9/23/14 7:51am

I think our D-line was exposed a bit on Saturday - I was suprised we had

OC Coug

9/23/14 8:30am

I agree...I also think their quarterbacks do an excellent job getting the

cougarim

9/23/14 10:42am

RE: I'm not convinced that it is as bad as it seems

southernfriedcougar

9/23/14 10:54am

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East1999

9/23/14 8:42am

Most yards surrendered in 7 years, you bet there is work to be done.

Cougfan12

9/23/14 9:31am

For all the flack the D got for UVA...they also accomplished a lot of good...

Nut'n'2Say

9/23/14 9:33am

RE: Nick Howell on the defense:“We’re on red alert right now from Monday

Byuislovebyuislife

9/23/14 4:26pm

RE: Nick Howell on the defense:“We’re on red alert right now from Monday

Byuislovebyuislife

9/23/14 4:29pm

RE: Nick Howell on the defense:“We’re on red alert right now from Monday

Byuislovebyuislife

9/23/14 4:29pm

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