Tips & Reminders for the Coaches

[The Insider]

I am creating this thread because I know that somebody associated with UNT Football is reading it.  It is my hope that this person will share some of the thoughts with the coaching staff because what we saw in Las Vegas was trash.  I have no intention for anyone to use this thread to bash the coaches, request their firing, or tell them who to start at any position.  I simply would like people to provide insight on areas to improve and offer solution that will put our player in better positions to highlight their talents.

ex: Tips

1. Incorporate some running plays that forces defense lineman to run sideways.

2. Try throwing the ball to a WR in the Red Zone, it has worked well for us in previous years and it helps to keep the defense honest.

3. When the put eight and nine in the box, allow the QB to check to another play, that has a chance to work.

4. Our offensive line is not the Dallas Cowboy Line that Emmitt Smith had. 

[The Insider]

5. If we every get into a 4th & 5 on our side of the field with plenty of time left in the game, the logical thing to do in punt the ball.

[SilverEagle]

6. Get a professional to check Aune's hand-eye coordination. I'm serious. For a 
QB to be in his third year and consistently overthrowing the ball or throwing it at the feet of the receiver says depth perception problems to me.

[southsideguy]

7. maybe line the qb up under the center when you are less than a yard from the end zone.  We have good center and a big qb and everyone will expect the shotgun with the handoff to the running back.  They will never see the qb sneak up the middle.

[jtm0097]

8. Check the fan board for input on the game plan. Skip over the sections that are looking for our potential replacements.

[The Insider]

10.  Practice the fade route in the Red Zone with our 4* 6'5" wide receiver and the QB that has shown tremendous growth of the summer.  Then execute the play in a real game situation. 

[2020 Sucks]

11.  Watch some KC chiefs tape and see how they utilize the TE in every game.  Jake Robert’s is CUSA’s Travis Kelce.  Use him!

[Cr1028]

7 hours ago, southsideguy said:

7. maybe line the qb up under the center when you are less than a yard from the end zone.  We have good center and a big qb and everyone will expect the shotgun with the handoff to the running back.  They will never see the qb sneak up the middle.

This this this. Everyone on the planet knows our play call on 4th and short, everyone. We are not good enough to gain that yardage with them knowing the play, especially running the play out of the shotgun. Be creative, don’t just bang our collective heads against the wall because we “should” get the yardage and we are too stubborn to innovate.

12. When your defensive line is clearly gassed, it is ok to send in some backups for a few plays. A fresh backup is oftentimes a better option than a starter with nothing left in the tank. The other team’s offensive coaches can see how tired they are and will fully exploit that weakness.

Edited September 19, 2022 by Cr1028

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

54 minutes ago, 2020 Sucks said:

11.  Watch some KC chiefs tape and see how they utilize the TE in every game.  Jake Robert’s is CUSA’s Travis Kelce.  Use him!

Very apt tbh. But they have Mahomes that can make every throw, and we have Aune that… can’t (to be nice)

[NT93]

The coaching staff reading this thread.

[2020 Sucks]

13.  Sharpen up those resume's, make a profile here with your real name...and you'll have plenty of folks to help you load the U-Hauls!  (Please keep Patrick Cobbs)

[The Insider]

Hey, I actually saw some of the tips in the game plan.  

14.  Throwing the out route to wide side of field near our goal line is a bad idea.

[Moobs]

15.  Fire Seth. 

[Cr1028]

1 hour ago, The Insider said:

Hey, I actually saw some of the tips in the game plan.  

14.  Throwing the out route to wide side of field near our goal line is a bad idea.

Same here. Whether they got the idea from here or on their own, I’m glad they made some changes. 

On 9/18/2022 at 9:49 PM, Cr1028 said:

12. When your defensive line is clearly gassed, it is ok to send in some backups for a few plays. A fresh backup is oftentimes a better option than a starter with nothing left in the tank. The other team’s offensive coaches can see how tired they are and will fully exploit that weakness.

I saw this difference that I suggested implemented this week and was very pleased.

[UNT Family Man]

When inside the 5 yrd line— under center, 2 backs (fullback being an extra lineman or TE)— I formation.

[2020 Sucks]

7 hours ago, Moobs said:

15.  Fire Seth. 

I second this motion...all in favor say Aye!

[Cr1028]

3 hours ago, 2020 Sucks said:

I second this motion...all in favor say Aye!

What if we prefer to say Ayo?

Edited September 26, 2022 by Cr1028

[Cr1028]

16. If you are going to keep using Aune and actually have him run the ball, run it at full speed in practice with full contact. The guy looks like he is running on ice half the time like he has never practiced pulling it and running. To be a threat in the run game and alleviating the pressure on our running backs he has to be quick and deliberate and absolutely cannot tackle himself like he did on Saturday. He isn’t fast but if he makes quick decisions with a quick first step he can get 3-4 yards per carry which will take some pressure off the backs.

Edited September 26, 2022 by Cr1028

[El Paso Eagle]

17. Unless the play clock reads 5 or less  -- DO NOT SNAP THE BALL

Edited September 26, 2022 by El Paso Eagle

[NT93]

Well, it’s obvious the coaches read this thread and got some great coaching tips.  The season turned around soon after this thread first appeared.  GMG.

[GrandGreen]

Is this satire or inogrance?

[NT93]

It’s most definitely not inogrance.

[The Insider]

18.  We need a better start in the 3rd quarter.  The three and out or one first down drive is a waste of taking the ball at the half.  Stop putting the twos in at receiver.  The miscues are not helping Aune, and bad things are happening.  This was the case in most of the games.  Let the one's set the tone for the first drive during the second half.

[Cr1028]

19. Our most explosive running backs are injured, you need some twitch back there, Aune flat out doesn’t have it. IF you want to win your first conference championship game, USE EARLE’S athleticism!

[UNTLifer]

Utilize Shorter for more than the home run ball.  He is a man amongst boys out there and should be our number one target.