So um...What do we work on this week?

[isusuperfan]

So, it's a bye week for football (but not for Superfan!). What do you suggest the team work on this week in order to play Montana State well? (By the way, judging by my schedule I won't be at that game. It's a 1:35 kickoff time, and we kick off against BYU-Idaho at 1PM)

Team unity? Better offense? Russel Hill getting rid of the ball? Perhaps not using Tavoy Moore as a powerback in the redzone? (that's what Wes Howard is for!!!)

Thoughts? Suggestions?

 

[JAFO54]

I think we should leave it up to the coaches. Players don't practice on this board...

 

[isusuperfan]

I was just sayin' what does everyone think we should do? God, no harm in speculating and such.

 

[JAFO54]

Ross I understand. No harm, no foul. I'll give you my 54 cents then...

Even with a tough loss last week I believe the guys are in good spirit and eager to get back out there against the Bobcats. This off week will be crucial for letting those with injuries to recover and keeping contact to a minimum will help prevent anymore. Every year someone gets hurt during the bye week and I don't know why. Just luck I guess. God willing, that luck changes this year.

Without the rush of the game week schedule this is a good time to clean up technique and work on better communication. A full day of working on personnel substitutions (the WSU game was the shits and it cost ISU a timeout) and going over checks will greatly help with the Bengals' success.

This will be a big week for special teams as well. There is only so much time afforded to special teams because there are so many other things that demand the time instead. 12 points were left on the field because of last weeks poor kicking game. Hopefully this time can clean up some of those small mistakes and make a huge impact in the weeks to come.

The coaches will have more time to breakdown the Bobcats and devise a winning game plan. This time certainly cannot hurt. With that being said, I expect a solid formula for a successful offensive, defensive, and special teams performance next week.

I believe this week will determine the rest of the season...best of luck to the Bengals!

 

[bengalcub]

Great post, JAFO54. It is a very pivotal week for Idaho State.

 

[bengalfanatic]

"I believe this week will determine the rest of the season..."

This seems to be a recurring theme so far this year...unfortunately

 

[spazdog1]

This week, I think the team needs to focus on the TEAM. Build the chemistry. Build confidence (kicker's especially). Light workouts throughout the week will give the kids a chance to rest and heal. And above all else, stay away from the fan forum. Too much going on there. In the meantime, the coaches need to review the film of the Weber game and then review it again and again. Pick it apart. Iron out a few things. It's amazing how a block or even a slightly different angle can impact a play or even a game. Then focus on getting better.

Next week, back to business. Focus on the Bobcats. And then take out a whole bunch of frustration on them.

 

[Singlewing]

In the meantime, the coaches need to review the film of the Weber game and then review it again and again. Pick it apart. Iron out a few things. It's amazing how a block or even a slightly different angle can impact a play or even a game. Then focus on getting better.

You're so right. Focus on the details and the details of the details. There are so many small things to clean up that can make a difference. A block here, a better cut out of a route there, and a better tackling angle by an LB. It all adds up, and they have a full week to do nothing but focus on themselves and cleaning those up.

 

[qb]

I think pass protection, and good D line play are the major things that need to improve.