Some Good News

[Blofeld]

Per this editorial:

http://www.greeleytribune.com/artic...%20doesn%92t%20mean%20wins%20come%20overnight

In the latest reporting from the NCAA, UNC’s football team reported an 87 percent graduation rate among its players. The Division I average is 67 percent, and UNC’s percentage is higher than any other school in its conference and higher than any other Division I program in the state of Colorado.

 

[Brian]

That is good news. I would much rather have an average football team (which we are not) and a solid graduation rate than have a winning coach like Bobby Huggins (b-ball) with a zero % graduation rate.

 

[Blofeld]

Yes, there is a balance, the team is terrible but I do think they are bringing in good kids it's just that they are overmatched and undercoached but if they use the scholarship and graduate then ultimately that's most important.

 

[#1bearsfan]

Yes, there is a balance, the team is terrible but I do think they are bringing in good kids it's just that they are overmatched and undercoached but if they use the scholarship and graduate then ultimately that's most important.

Blofeld,
You keep saying that the team is terrible and is over matched. Have you taken a look at the stats on the UNC football website from this season? In most games this team had more first downs, more total yards, and more time of possession than most of their opponents. What they failed to do is capitalize on their opportunities and put the ball in the end zone. In reality, they should have been 4-1 to start off this past season. I'm not whining but they scored twice on the goal line against Texas State and got bad calls, they certainly had the opportunity to beat NAU but for a mishandled snap in the last seconds, and they lost on a hail Mary with no time on the clock at Cal Davis. They then beat Idaho State at home.
This season could have been a lot different if they had been 4-1 instead of 1-4 to start off if only from a psychological perspective. This is in no way a terrible team. They just need to learn how to finish off an opponent when they have the opportunity. The only teams they were over matched by this season were Purdue and Montana.
Keep in mind that Downing's first recruiting class was only sophomores this season and in reality he only had a few weeks to put that class together after taking the job. You know, the football players read the stuff on this message board as well, I suppose, and when they keep reading the crap that is spewed on here it's no wonder that they're not as excited to play for UNC as they should be.
I've heard there's going to be upgrades to the football facilities this summer and that should help in recruiting. We'll also know what kind of recruiting class they'll have this coming February and I'm optimistic that it will be a good one with hopefully the pieces this team needs to turn the program around. A little support from the students and community would help as well.

 

[Blofeld]

Understood but here's the stat I look at 3-31... so yes, they are overmatched and undercoached.

They were less overmatched this year but didn't have enough to get it done in crunch time which is when it ultimatly matters.

The coaching this year... well, I'm iffy on that, I think the coaches lost the NAU game singlehandedly and the team was worse the second half of the season and that is on the coaches also.

 

[gobears]

I've heard there's going to be upgrades to the football facilities this summer and that should help in recruiting. We'll also know what kind of recruiting class they'll have this coming February and I'm optimistic that it will be a good one with hopefully the pieces this team needs to turn the program around. A little support from the students and community would help as well.

Any support for this? They have yet to solicit any bids.

 

[Woody]

Yes, there is a balance, the team is terrible but I do think they are bringing in good kids it's just that they are overmatched and undercoached but if they use the scholarship and graduate then ultimately that's most important.

Blofeld,
You keep saying that the team is terrible and is over matched. Have you taken a look at the stats on the UNC football website from this season? In most games this team had more first downs, more total yards, and more time of possession than most of their opponents. What they failed to do is capitalize on their opportunities and put the ball in the end zone. In reality, they should have been 4-1 to start off this past season. I'm not whining but they scored twice on the goal line against Texas State and got bad calls, they certainly had the opportunity to beat NAU but for a mishandled snap in the last seconds, and they lost on a hail Mary with no time on the clock at Cal Davis. They then beat Idaho State at home.
This season could have been a lot different if they had been 4-1 instead of 1-4 to start off if only from a psychological perspective. This is in no way a terrible team. They just need to learn how to finish off an opponent when they have the opportunity. The only teams they were over matched by this season were Purdue and Montana.
Keep in mind that Downing's first recruiting class was only sophomores this season and in reality he only had a few weeks to put that class together after taking the job. You know, the football players read the stuff on this message board as well, I suppose, and when they keep reading the crap that is spewed on here it's no wonder that they're not as excited to play for UNC as they should be.
I've heard there's going to be upgrades to the football facilities this summer and that should help in recruiting. We'll also know what kind of recruiting class they'll have this coming February and I'm optimistic that it will be a good one with hopefully the pieces this team needs to turn the program around. A little support from the students and community would help as well.

Tad Boyle after the loss to Liberty:
"Losing is not fun," Boyle said. "Quite frankly, losing sucks. You can't sugarcoat it; you can't put it any other way. Until we figure out the little things - and that's what our team has to figure out: little things make the difference - you're not going to beat anybody."

 

[#1bearsfan]

I've heard there's going to be upgrades to the football facilities this summer and that should help in recruiting. We'll also know what kind of recruiting class they'll have this coming February and I'm optimistic that it will be a good one with hopefully the pieces this team needs to turn the program around. A little support from the students and community would help as well.

Any support for this? They have yet to solicit any bids.

This was told to me by someone in a position to know however, I do not feel that I can reveal the source at this time. I do not want to betray any confidences that would inhibit my receiving info in the future.

 

[#1bearsfan]

Understood but here's the stat I look at 3-31... so yes, they are overmatched and undercoached.

They were less overmatched this year but didn't have enough to get it done in crunch time which is when it ultimatly matters.

The coaching this year... well, I'm iffy on that, I think the coaches lost the NAU game singlehandedly and the team was worse the second half of the season and that is on the coaches also.

So what you're saying is, if I understand you correctly, that unless they win the game then the team and the coaches are over matched. Under your logic unless the team goes undefeated then they were over matched for the season. I guess Montana was over matched against Richmond.

 

[Phineas J. Whoopee]

They lost a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot over the last three years I don't think it's unfair to say they were overmatched. They looked better this year yes but still lost. So at some point the onus has to be on them to win a few close games instead of always choaking and saying, oh is was close...