Re: New Story: Casual defense a concern for Brent Venables

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Nov 15, 2015, 2:50 AM

I agree with you fully on this point.

For those of us being constructively critical earlier, (and over the past couple of weeks regarding our defensive play), it shows that we actually watch the game, the strategy, have actually played the game, and care, etc. Sure, there are some ######## on here saying "bench so & so" or blaming everything on a single person which is ridiculous and deserves some shaming in return but for the majority of us here posting our grievances, it is because this is where we feel at home to vent with like minds, no?

Coach Venables reiterated in his post-game interview almost verbatim what some of us have been saying for a few weeks now regarding our defensive play and some of us are entirely too quick to scream "coot" or judge someone based on how much or little they post, how long we've been registered, or our "pulse" which I learned just this week can be cut nearly in half by disagreeing with someone over spelling and what's colloquially acceptable to post / talk about on here. That's just as bs as the trolls themselves coming over here and posting nonsense.

I personally think as long as your opinion or argument is sound and you have reasons to back whatever you're saying, you shouldn't be flames by default for expressing yourself here. Is coach V a coot now for admitting we've been playing soft or lackadaisical these last few weeks? Hell no! He's spot on. And for those of us saying the same thing(s) since NC State, we should be applauded for our observations and analyses, not perceived as traitors to the cause.

Sorry to vent, just felt aligned with what this person said earlier. As a player you can't say things like "yeh, I made some mistakes today and I have to clean some stuff up" only to repeat the same mistakes for the next two games without owning it, or being held accountable, else you never improve! Anyway, glad we got the W. I hope the "wake up call" we were hoping for after the NC State performance actually gets felt this week at practice and we dial back in on defense. As long as we do that, and our offense keeps putting up 470 yards per game, we will be just fine.

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This seems about right. It has been a loooong time since the bye week and we have a way to go before the finish line still.

NC State pulled some rabbits out of the hat and they were just happy to get out with a win against a well coached, motivated team that had (effectively) two weeks to game plan for us.

Florida State is...well, Florida State...fairly lousy year for them this year, granted but preposterously loaded with talent, so you can kind of understand.

Syracuse is such a dumpster fire, they had Kelly Bryant scheduled in for the third series (and I suspect were hoping he would keep himself in most of the game...hence the Play Calling for Dummies game plan). You've got to like Mahoney...that kid is the best fifth string QB in the country...good enough that the first string guy may have a fight on his hands when he gets back.

But still, no excuses for us...and there are going to be some unhappy Who's in Whoville in the defensive rooms this week...as well there should. Thankfully, the offense hasn't had a bad week, too and there is plenty of material to work with to set fire to the defense and find a new peak.

So, hopefully three good, solid, focused performances to finish out the business at hand, and then on to the promised land.

New Story: Casual defense a concern for Brent Venables

this is what i thought he wouldve said after ncsu...