From an earlier John Werner piece this year:
"..,Baylor coach Matt Rhule saw a team that was more accustomed to the demands of his coaching staff and showed a better understanding of the offensive and defensive schemes.
That War and Peace-sized playbook is still a monster, but the Baylor players have a better grasp of it."
I'm still baffled at professional coaches placing such an onerous playbook on young, part time student athletes, expecting them to pick it up in just a few weeks/months of practices. Stupidity? Maybe. Thoughtlessness? Absolutely. Consequences? Obviously!
Hopefully, our staff will wise up and simplify things for transfers and freshman whom coaches are relying on to play significant minutes this fall.
I truly believe this failing last year was a KEY REASON for our non-conference losses and some noticeable breakdowns on critical plays all season long.
Are we really expecting these young students to learn these complicated schemes, excel academically, and learn opponents' new schemes each week all while spending time in the weight room and catching enough rest?!
"..,Baylor coach Matt Rhule saw a team that was more accustomed to the demands of his coaching staff and showed a better understanding of the offensive and defensive schemes.
That War and Peace-sized playbook is still a monster, but the Baylor players have a better grasp of it."
I'm still baffled at professional coaches placing such an onerous playbook on young, part time student athletes, expecting them to pick it up in just a few weeks/months of practices. Stupidity? Maybe. Thoughtlessness? Absolutely. Consequences? Obviously!
Hopefully, our staff will wise up and simplify things for transfers and freshman whom coaches are relying on to play significant minutes this fall.
I truly believe this failing last year was a KEY REASON for our non-conference losses and some noticeable breakdowns on critical plays all season long.
Are we really expecting these young students to learn these complicated schemes, excel academically, and learn opponents' new schemes each week all while spending time in the weight room and catching enough rest?!