I still can't believe he defended his game plan after the Mizzu game last year. That being said it seems like he's willing to try new things and his defense has improved this year. I just can't forgive their performances against CSU and Toledo just yet. Another performance like tonight against Reesing next week and I'll be on the Collins bandwagon.
I don't know what to think about Collins. How could the same defensive unit that was shredded by Toledo and WV in completely different ways look so good last night? How could Devine have 250+yd and average 10yds/ carry and Texas have less than 50 yds rushing and average 1.8per carry?
It wouldn't be shocking next if KU hangs 40 on us, or if we hold them to 10, based on the first 5 games of the season.
:yeahthat: my feelings... plus claiming the gameplan was great sticks in my craw.Collins seems to fit the into Short Bus Watson mold for me. Each season he has one or two great game plans (like texas last night) where everyone pats him on the back and calls him a genius, 2-3 horrible games (CSU, Toledo & TBD) where everyone call for his head, and the rest of the season is a bunch of games that are just below acceptable and everyone is left with the unstatifying feeling that we should be better than that.
I'm not sold on Collins. I don't expect perfection week in and week out but I do expect the D to consistantly tackle solidly, play with fire and tenacity, and with little or no break downs. If we get beat because the other team's guys are bigger/stronger/faster and they make a play, then that's a Hawk recruiting problem. We just better be in position if we get beat - that's coaching.
I still believe it was unfair to slam on Helfrich based on what he had. jmho.I haven't been sold on Helfrich, Kiesau or Collins.
Maybe the improved defensive play is due to Collins finally disregarding Hawkins' orders for player groupings like he has (foolishly) used on offense.
I still believe it was unfair to slam on Helfrich based on what he had. jmho.
White quit on the team. He refused to learn the playbook and screwed over his teammates. I don't blame the staff when a kid isn't willing to work on his end.I don't know that I can even agree a little bit. We went 2-10 during a season we played BJax instead of White, then lost White to quitting/transferring. He failed to develop a relationship with the best QB in the program when he walked in. Then failed to recruit someone in the 1st 2 classes that could make up for the loss of White. Instead, Hawkins brought in Idaho's best HS quarterback 2 straight years. So, what we had is largely Helfrich's fault. Worse, what we did have didn't develop largely because Helfrich didn't have a vision for the offense and was constantly changing it. He was an unmitigated disaster as an OC / QB coach.
I'm not calling for him to be fired.........this week.
Underrated Defensive Coordinator imo. props
How many years does he need? We're in year four here. :lol:I will reserve judgment on Collins. He has 2 games a year where his D seems to get it going in the right direction, only to revert back to it's old mistakes later on.
How many years does he need? We're in year four here. :lol:
:thumbsup:Not a Collins fan. Reserving judgment is not a very strong endorsement from me. :smile2:
Not a Collins fan. Reserving judgment is not a very strong endorsement from me. :smile2: