Don’t take the fool’s gold

[emmitt01]

We beat a bad bad bad team today.  A win is WAY better than a loss, but this is not a team of world beaters.  
 

if UTEP can sell out to stop the run, we don’t have a pass game to make them pay.  

[Marty]

Nope. Enjoyed the win but a change is still needed at HC.

[Mean Green Matt]

Littrell needs 4 more wins.  

[MeanGreenTexan]

Even if NT wins the next 2 weeks, the Roadrunners will ensure the crash back to Earth.    

Not worried.  The change is coming, it just appears to be set up exactly how Wren would like it to in order to “justify” the extra time.

[akriesman]

32 minutes ago, Marty said:

Nope. Enjoyed the win but a change is still needed at HC.

And QB.

[StealthEagle84]

Yes, USM is a bad team but we completely dominated this game. We’re closer than you give credit for to be being a good team. You may not like it but this team is tough and shows grit, and they get that from their head coach. Be prepared. Littrell will be back next season. I’m not giving up on our kids and our fan base shouldn't either. 

[Wag Tag]

3 minutes ago, StealthEagle84 said:

Yes, USM is a bad team but we completely dominated this game. We’re closer than you give credit for to be being a good team. You may not like it but this team is tough and shows grit, and they get that from their head coach. Be prepared. Littrell will be back next season. I’m not giving up on our kids and our fan base shouldn't either. 

If we had just middle of the road qb play it could be a different story. 

[outoftown]

5 minutes ago, Wag Tag said:

If we had just middle of the road qb play it could be a different story. 

Very true. Problem is: How confident are you that NT will have middle of the road competent QB play next season? I see no signs pointing that direction right now.

Edited November 6, 2021 by outoftown

[GrandGreen]

Enjoy the victory and give the team credit.   They stomped a team that they were only a slight favorite to win. 

I still wonder why anybody thinks campaigning to have Littrell terminated before the season is over has any merit.   He is not going anywhere till the season is over if then.

It is like NT winning any game is a disaster to those that want a coaching change.

[CaribbeanGreen]

This NT team hasn't quit. Credit where it's due, 

[Mean Green 93-98]

22 minutes ago, StealthEagle84 said:

Yes, USM is a bad team but we completely dominated this game. 

True, but we started 14-0 against this bad team.  Against a slightly better team, we would have started down 21-0 or worse, and never would have been able to come back.

But there are some very commendable points.  The O-line's run blocking looks greatly improved.  The defense is playing very well, and looked to be at least more disciplined than in other recent games.

I'm just enjoying a win; and this one win is no commentary on the stability of the head coach's job.

[Wag Tag]

24 minutes ago, outoftown said:

Very true. Problem is: How confident are you that NT will have middle of the road competent QB play next season? I see no signs pointing that direction right now.

It will have to be a transfer. Would not be surprised to see Ruder give it up.

[DeepGreen]

I’d like to see Bryce Drummond at QB.  I guess he’s still on the team.

[El Paso Eagle]

8 minutes ago, Wag Tag said:

It will have to be a transfer. Would not be surprised to see Ruder give it up.

There must be more to the Ruder situation than is public. As bad as we have played and for him to only get in due to injury something is up. Also, I'm not sure if there is a team in the FBS that is worse at evaluation FBS level QB transfers than Seth's staff. 

[Snowy]

1 minute ago, El Paso Eagle said:

There must be more to the Ruder situation than is public. As bad as we have played and for him to only get in due to injury something is up. Also, I'm not sure if there is a team in the FBS that is worse at evaluation FBS level QB transfers than Seth's staff. 

Alec Morris was decent. I would say Dan McCarneys staff was equally as bad though. 

[El Paso Eagle]

1 minute ago, Snowy said:

Alec Morris was decent. I would say Dan McCarneys staff was equally as bad though. 

Your right, guess Seth just has a shorter leash with some players. 

[rws69]

1 hour ago, GrandGreen said:

Enjoy the victory and give the team credit.   They stomped a team that they were only a slight favorite to win. 

I still wonder why anybody thinks campaigning to have Littrell terminated before the season is over has any merit.   He is not going anywhere till the season is over if then.

It is like NT winning any game is a disaster to those that want a coaching change.

Look what TCU did today for an answer. Once it was decided to look for a new coach, Patterson stepped down. With that loyalty to the starting QB no longer a factor. Freshman Chandler Morris started and upset 8th ranked Baylor. 

Edited November 7, 2021 by rws69
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[emmitt01]

55 minutes ago, StealthEagle84 said:

Yes, USM is a bad team but we completely dominated this game. We’re closer than you give credit for to be being a good team. You may not like it but this team is tough and shows grit, and they get that from their head coach. Be prepared. Littrell will be back next season. I’m not giving up on our kids and our fan base shouldn't either. 

What if I told you that I will concede every single point you just made and yet my point still stands.  If UTEP takes away the run, this offense has no way to score points.  And if you think that us “turning the corner” doesn’t have to include having a quarterback they can at least keep a defense honest, then you have a much better outlook on next year than I do. Because I don’t see quarterback play that gets us anywhere close to being a high-level football team.

[El Paso Eagle]

10 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

What if I told you that I will concede every single point you just made and yet my point still stands.  If UTEP takes away the run, this offense has no way to score points.  And if you think that us “turning the corner” doesn’t have to include having a quarterback they can at least keep a defense honest, then you have a much better outlook on next year than I do. Because I don’t see quarterback play that gets us anywhere close to being a high-level football team.

[StealthEagle84]

8 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

What if I told you that I will concede every single point you just made and yet my point still stands.  If UTEP takes away the run, this offense has no way to score points.  And if you think that us “turning the corner” doesn’t have to include having a quarterback they can at least keep a defense honest, then you have a much better outlook on next year than I do. Because I don’t see quarterback play that gets us anywhere close to being a high-level football team.

I’ll give it to you that the QB play is far from stellar, actually subpar. But we also have no one to throw to. Injuries and departures have depleted our WR corp, and our RBs for that matter. Our offense is playing with bare bones talent but we’re still playing physical football. We need a QB yes and maybe Drummond is the answer? If we can get healthy and find ways to push it downfield, we might be able to run the corner. 

[rws69]

We need a stronger arm at QB. Aune was often short on long passes, forcing receivers to slow down and allowing defenders to catch up.

[El Paso Eagle]

18 minutes ago, StealthEagle84 said:

I’ll give it to you that the QB play is far from stellar, actually subpar. But we also have no one to throw to. Injuries and departures have depleted our WR corp, and our RBs for that matter. Our offense is playing with bare bones talent but we’re still playing physical football. We need a QB yes and maybe Drummond is the answer? If we can get healthy and find ways to push it downfield, we might be able to run the corner. 

Have you not noticed how many bad passes he throws? That's on him, not the receivers.

[StealthEagle84]

7 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Have you not noticed how many bad passes he throws? That's on him, not the receivers.

Oh yes, Aune has made some terrible throws. Like I said, he’s been subpar. We need a QB for sure. I’ve actually wondered what this offense would’ve looked like with Bean this year. Bean was not a good passer but we’re missing his athleticism. 

[NorthTexasWeLove]

1 hour ago, CaribbeanGreen said:

This NT team hasn't quit. Credit where it's due, 

This, I can agree with. 

On another note... @UNTLifer... ^ 😉

I'll be sure to tag you on my positive posts moving forward. You're welcome and thank me later. 

[NorthTexasWeLove]

I don't take fos gold, ever. 

However, I said it weeks ago and I'll say it again; IF SL can lead this team to a 6-6 year AND bowl win he has EARNED another year. Unfortunately, for me, that's the minimal waterline. 

Oh, and, @UNTLifer ^