Special Teams

TheColonyEagle · September 14, 2008

That had to be the easiest punt return for a TD I've ever seen.

I know he's a talented returner but it's been like that all year. Time after time, bad field position for us, good field position for them.

Will they address that situation?

Geez.

September 14, 2008

We have to have the worst special teams coverage in the country and very close to the worst return teams. We were bad last year as well. When do we get a special teams coach/coordinator?

chrisfisher · September 14, 2008

We have to have the worst special teams coverage in the country and very close to the worst return teams. We were bad last year as well. When do we get a special teams coach/coordinator?

Who does the special teams coaching now?

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 14, 2008

We will probably get a new person to run ST, but it won't be till the end of the season.

This game is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

jperg2 · September 14, 2008

Who does the special teams coaching now?

Robert Drake

http://www.meangreensports.com/SportSelect...&SPSID=9051

foutsrouts · September 14, 2008

Yeah, I was hoping that he would go the way of Mendoza after last year's performance. For whatever reason, he happens to coach our two weakest areas. Yet again another SLC loyalty hire that I disagreed with. The areas that he does not coach really don't look too terrible tonight. Some positive signs.

filmerj · September 14, 2008

Yup, we sure do stink on ST. But not doing much on any part of the game. Too many penalties at crucial times.

Edited September 14, 2008 by filmerj

STE · September 14, 2008

That had to be the easiest punt return for a TD I've ever seen.
I know he's a talented returner but it's been like that all year. Time after time, bad field position for us, good field position for them.
Will they address that situation?
Geez.

How about the kick-off return where the place kicker didn't even try to wrap the guy up? The coaches need to get all over this group.

eulessismore · September 14, 2008

We have to have the worst special teams coverage in the country and very close to the worst return teams. We were bad last year as well. When do we get a special teams coach/coordinator?

I agree. Teams who have outstanding special teams play, like K-State, have an individual whose only responsibility is that of special teams coordinator.

September 14, 2008

I agree. Teams who have outstanding special teams play, like K-State, have an individual whose only responsibility is that of special teams coordinator.

Since I know that nothing will be done in the way of replacing a coach why not give graduate assistant Scott Vestal a shot? Jeff Rodgers was once a graduate assistant with us and I believe Arizona and he's doing a good job at Kansas State.

Dodge2007 · September 14, 2008

Deloach, if I remember correctly, coached special teams at UCLA. UNT needs to put its absolute best athletes on the field to cover punts and kick offs. I think we are leaving some talent on the sideline.

Freshman DBs are having trouble making open field tackles. The speed of the game is just too much for some of them. They are also just not strong enough.

Edited September 14, 2008 by Dodge2007

TheTastyGreek · September 14, 2008

Deloach, if I remember correctly, coached special teams at UCLA. UNT needs to put its absolute best athletes on the field to cover punts and kick offs. I think we are leaving some talent on the sideline.
Freshman DBs are having trouble making open field tackles. The speed of the game is just too much for some of them. They are also just not strong enough.

DeLoach spent one year working Special Teams at UCLA, his last season there before coming home.

Dodge2007 · September 14, 2008

DeLoach just needs to take the whole banana over on special teams.

filmerj · September 14, 2008

If that were to happen, it would truly be The Truman Show.

DirtySavage · September 14, 2008

Drake getting canned is long over due. There as been a sharp drop off from the Eric Russell coached special teams. Remember when we used to block four or five punts a year. That was coaching not coincidence. Drake is not ready for this level.

KBJ · September 14, 2008

Drake getting canned is long over due. There as been a sharp drop off from the Eric Russell coached special teams. Remember when we used to block four or five punts a year. That was coaching not coincidence. Drake is not ready for this level.

You can not block punts or extra points when you don't rush the kicker. UNT just stands in place. Drake is not the only coach that needs replace look at what Ford does

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 14, 2008

You can not block punts or extra points when you don't rush the kicker. UNT just stands in place. Drake is not the only coach that needs replace look at what Ford does

True, but let's work on getting a new special teams guy, then work on others. I would be happy enough with the move by itself.

nautique · September 14, 2008

You can not block punts or extra points when you don't rush the kicker. UNT just stands in place. Drake is not the only coach that needs replace look at what Ford does

Hey KBJ, Why is Ford not good for the program? Look forward to your comments.

Edited September 14, 2008 by nautique

foutsrouts · September 14, 2008

You can not block punts or extra points when you don't rush the kicker. UNT just stands in place. Drake is not the only coach that needs replace look at what Ford does

Just curious, what does Ford do? I kind of think of TD as the OC, so I guess I think of Ford as the assistant to the OC. I honestly don't know the details of what he does so I'm not really criticizing him, but it sounds like a creampuff job which doesn't require a whole lot of creativity or accountability. Anyone know personally?