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Tulane and Sumrall @ Charlotte, Thursday, Oct 31, 7:30E, ESPN

I wish Tulane played better competition; 3/4 of the teams they play suck badly. I like Sumrall but would like see him coach against better teams. I know Tulane played Oklahoma and k state but neither are great p4 teams.
 
I wish Tulane played better competition; 3/4 of the teams they play suck badly. I like Sumrall but would like see him coach against better teams. I know Tulane played Oklahoma and k state but neither are great p4 teams.
You mean the Kansas State team that will be playing a game on November 30 to go the Playoff? Nah they’re no good.

You play the teams on your schedule. That game was scheduled a few years in advance is my guess.

Hope JS replaces Stoops whenever he decides to leave!
 
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You mean the Kansas State team that will be playing a game on November 30 to go the Playoff? Nah they’re no good.

You play the teams on your schedule. That game was scheduled a few years in advance is my guess.

Hope JS replaces Stoops whenever he decides to leave!

They are big 12 good but not a legit playoff team.
 
Think we should consider Helton from WKU. Runs a wide open offense.

Not sure that is what you really want today. With the portal and NIL teams lack the depth they had 2-3 years ago, kids want to see the field. Even UT has slowed things down to make it easier on its defense. CMS has had SEC level first liners, but has never had the trusted depth he wants to open thing up offensively. I know that isn't what you want to read, but wide open offense may not be what you really want.
 
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Not sure that is what you really want today. With the portal and NIL teams lack the depth they had 2-3 years ago, kids want to see the field. Even UT has slowed things down to make it easier on its defense. CMS has had SEC level first liners, but has never had the trusted depth he wants to open thing up offensively. I know that isn't what you want to read, but wide open offense may not be what you really want.
Unfortunately UK still has a segment of its fan base that would rather lose 45-42 than win 20-17.
 
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I may jinx him, but took Tulane -14. A little worried, Charlotte is not as bad as their record shows. They should have beat Memphis @ Memphis last week. They went up 28-24 with 1:20 to go, Memphis takes in down and scores with 31 seconds left. They are 7-1 and only loss is @ Navy. Maybe Tulane sees tape of that and knows it can happen to them, it is @ Charlotte.
 
I'm not one of those, but we're not winning either way. In today's game you have to average more than 14-17 pts to win consistently.

I am not disagreeing that a quick strike offense is fun to watch as a fan, it absolutely is. And as a coach I have superior depth I like them too. But if I am not confident in my depth, will those quick strike scores be against me when I have to sub?

Fans didn't like it, but CMS's best years was when he shortened the game and limited possessions with an elite running game behind an elite OL. UK lost their OL coach and things started to change offensively. Brought in transfers at QB who were suppose to be passers, WR to stretch the field. From an outside view it looks like CMS tried to change offensively but at this point it has been a disappointment.

I know UK fans want a change, and it very well could be time, that's for UK administration and boosters to decide, but change isn't always an upgrade, you can look at the old SEC East to see that. Good luck with which ever route UK takes.
 
Unfortunately UK still has a segment of its fan base that would rather lose 45-42 than win 20-17.
Or else Eddie Gran would still be the OC…. Blew my mind how much ppl were complaining after a 10 win season and then a run dominant 8 win season that 3 losses came pre Lynn Bowden option switch.

Stoops only switched OCs bc the noise of “we have to be more balanced to take the next step…what WRs and QBs will want to play here…blah blah”. Since then, we’ve had no identity other than Levis and CRod basically running RPO when Coen ditched the wide zone blocking scheme in week 4
 
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I am not disagreeing that a quick strike offense is fun to watch as a fan, it absolutely is. And as a coach I have superior depth I like them too. But if I am not confident in my depth, will those quick strike scores be against me when I have to sub?

Fans didn't like it, but CMS's best years was when he shortened the game and limited possessions with an elite running game behind an elite OL. UK lost their OL coach and things started to change offensively. Brought in transfers at QB who were suppose to be passers, WR to stretch the field. From an outside view it looks like CMS tried to change offensively but at this point it has been a disappointment.

I know UK fans want a change, and it very well could be time, that's for UK administration and boosters to decide, but change isn't always an upgrade, you can look at the old SEC East to see that. Good luck with which ever route UK takes.
I think you are mis-understanding my wanting a more wide open offense. I don't necessarily want a 100mph offense. Just one that isn't so predictable.
 
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I am not disagreeing that a quick strike offense is fun to watch as a fan, it absolutely is. And as a coach I have superior depth I like them too. But if I am not confident in my depth, will those quick strike scores be against me when I have to sub?

Fans didn't like it, but CMS's best years was when he shortened the game and limited possessions with an elite running game behind an elite OL. UK lost their OL coach and things started to change offensively. Brought in transfers at QB who were suppose to be passers, WR to stretch the field. From an outside view it looks like CMS tried to change offensively but at this point it has been a disappointment.

I know UK fans want a change, and it very well could be time, that's for UK administration and boosters to decide, but change isn't always an upgrade, you can look at the old SEC East to see that. Good luck with which ever route UK takes.
I know you are right Grumpy. But changing from Mark to Kirby seems to be working pretty well, don't you think?

Go Big Blue!
 
A quick question, what happens if Sumrall turns down the job? Other than money it’s not the most attractive job.
 
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