Monday Morning Water Cooler - July 4

One of the "Bobo things" that was frustrating was play calling. It got better, but he was often either too predictable or calling stuff that had me scratching my head (see Usc game end).

Anyone have any read on CBS in this area? Did he exhibit either of these symptoms in the NFL? If he simply had a better feel for the flow of the game and called plays correspondingly, I think the O would be better right away. When a rank amateur like me can predict half the plays, no doubt that opposing coaches had it figured out too.

Would like to see some innovative use of talent. Doesn't have to be a change of scheme, just a better use of what we have and a better feel for the flow of the game. What do you old pros think?

rockdawg interesting read.

Would add this. There are certain teams that can play the predictable game and come away winners majority of the time. Much of that has to do with player personnel. When a team consistently brings in top talent, it comes down to what the players are capable of. Alabama for instance will take long shots, however the long shots don't compare with the running game aided by a superior offensive line. Believe that same thing played out for us last season. Was not the lack of on field talent that cost us in the end.

I sincerely hope that we don't push Nick Chubb too far this season. Keep reading and hearing about him being capable of 30 carries a game. To me that is nonsense. Looking at the talent in Athens at the running back position, takes me back to something I said earlier. Coaches over the years not utilizing the talent they recruit.

Having watched A. J. Turman in high school, he is an absolute load, especially when healthy. What he showed in the G Day Game does not surprise me at all.

Buc Wrote

...Not real sure about it being "too early" to be recruiting, even though as said, young folks tend to change their minds. Hat in the ring means a lot more than previous recruiting efforts by those that were responsible for same.

You missed the point, my brother. I didn't say it was too early to be recruiting. I said it was waaaaaaaaaaaay to early to be concerned with it. Recruiting is ALL that you hear, see, or read....and it's recruiting for 2016 and beyond......SMOKE SCREEN!....Much easier to keep the doe-eyed focused on the next "IT FACTOR" or even the one that got away, then to have them focused on the obvious concerns for the forthcoming season. Again, JMVHO!

I've read a great deal regarding the assembly of the right field generals and subordinate staff to take that final step.....REALLY?....It takes 15 years? Nonsense!....Like our talent, we've been fortunate throughout these years to have many with the resume to propel us forward....So what's the common denominator?.....Well it's none other than the perennial bed-wetter! I suspect we will all be re-discovering this, once again, later this season.

Just my .02!

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to see Nick running over follks and the OL blowing people off the LOS, the improved "D" playing with the tenacity of the "Junkyard Dawgs". Football season can't start soon enough for me. GO DAWGS, GATA