FSU Game Thread...

[Nicknack]

People don't appreciate how deep of a hole we were in after three years of Shafer. From a talent perspective, football IQ perspective, conditioning perspective, culture perspective. The mere fact that we have been competitive in EVERY SINGLE GAME this season, despite playing a ridiculously hard schedule, is borderline miraculous. The small minded are quick to look past the big picture structural improvements and want to armchair quarterback nuances in the individual games. Doing so misses the forest for the trees. The program has made MASSIVE gains in under two full seasons, with every reason to expect the trajectory to continue to go up. This is cause for optimism, not this whiny woe is me crap.

Thank you for talking some damn sense.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[reedny]

I agree. And you can’t disagree with we left another 3 on the field from the 10...

Our kickers got wasted by FSU in this game. Not only did we miss two FG's in a 3 point game (including a potential tying score), the FSU punter totally worked us on field position. He absolutely crushed it every single time while we kicked 30 yarders-- I have no idea why the game stats show a 42 yard average. Terrible performance by SU kickers, maybe the worst of the year (and I'm not blaming it on the coaches). Never going to turn the corner getting outplayed like that on special teams.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Louie and Bouie]

The immediate hot take from some blaming Shafer when we lose a close game is pretty interesting after that one.

 

[Bayside44]

I badly wanted a shot at the end zone. I had more confidence in that, than in us making that FG from there in that situation.

Wanted one go route where it's a catch or out of bounds.

 

[SUskibum]

Our 1st must win of the season next week at the Dome.

OttoinGrotto does not approve (I think)

 

[KaiserUEO]

And you left 3, absolutely FREE points before the half.

 

[anomander]

Didn't say I don't think we can beat them, but both games are going to essentially be pick-em games. And given our road woes, I gives us a 1% chance of beating Louisville.

Louisville is almost as bad as FSU. They are 1 super human away from being a winless team. Syracuse matches up much better vs Louisville.

 

[Chris02M]

Did Murphy miss the last FG left or right. The drunk driving pbp man declined to mention

left missed by about a foot

 

[Nicknack]

Ifs and buts, if we hadn't lost to Mtsu, we had a winnable game today, and couldn't get it done.

What the hell dude? Your failure to truly grasp what Dino was faced with coming into this gig and the SIGNIFICANT improvement that we have shown in our PROGRAM (not just team) astounds me. Whatever man. Do your thing.

 

[SaltLakeOrange]

Our kickers got wasted by FSU in this game. Not only did we miss two FG's in a 3 point game (including a potential tying score), the FSU punter totally worked us on field position. He absolutely crushed it every single time while we kicked 30 yarders. Terrible performance by SU kickers, maybe the worst of the year. Never going to turn the corner getting outplayed like that on special teams.

I agree Reed. We needed one of three at least. Two of three to win.

 

[orangecuse]

Gotta consider custis 4th down td then. Cant complain when were aggressive and add points to the scoreboard when we dont score but then not delete points when we go for it on fourth and do score.

True, but you have to play "situational" ball. That fumbled punt right before the half was a gift. You have to come away there with a minimum of 3 points and take that mo into the locker room. That was such a mental deflation, it appeared to have bled into the second half for us as up until that very late 4Q TD, we only had 3 points after intermission.

 

[chugg21]

The giant sucking sound you hear is our chances of a bowl game going down the toilet

FSU was never one of the games we were thinking about winning to get to a bowl game. WF and BC were.

 

[Toga]

I figure I've watched more than 3,000 games in my life. Given the situation at the end of the half, with several yards to go and especially coming off a TO, has any coach Not kicked the FG.

 

[djorange1989]

And you left 3, absolutely FREE points before the half.

And he had the balls to go for it at their 47 and we got a TD

 

[RF2044]

What a damn shame.

Another early turnover gift wrapping the opposition a score, several defensive breakdowns, and yet we were the better team. Missed opportunity. Two missed FGs and no points at halftime. Dammit...

 

[skurey]

True, but you have to play "situational" ball. That fumbled punt right before the half was a gift. You have to come away there with a minimum of 3 points and take that mo into the locker room. That was such a mental deflation, it appeared to have bled into the second half for us as up until that very late 4Q TD, we only had 3 points after intermission.

Our offense didn't score much in the 2nd half because of momentum? Do you actually believe this?

 

[bcubs9497]

JC, too many panty waists. For those going full , go read leftyg's post until you understand...

 

[KaiserUEO]

I figure I've watched more than 3,000 games in my life. Given the situation at the end of the half, with several yards to go and especially coming off a TO, has any coach Not kicked the FG.

Seriously, you take 3 shoots at the end zone, maybe run it on 2nd to see if u can sneak 1 by, then you take the 3 Free and run laughing to the locker room

 

[CuseCPT]

Are you guys watching these games or just looking at the result? So if Murphy makes the fg and win win in ot. HEY, WE ARRIVED. What B.S.. The plan is right on schedule. Like every other college team, we are tougher at home than we are on the road. Big surprise. LSU, Miami, and FSU, games were right there. At this point, that is all you can ask for. The team is a pleasure to watch again. 4 wins year one. 6 wins year 2. 8 wins year 3.

Exactly. The path back from irrelevancy is not a nice, clean straight one unfortunately. There's ups and downs but make no mistake, we are trending in the right direction. Even on a down year this is still FSU playing at Doak. They are going to be loaded with elite athletes, no matter what their record is. Obviously, I"m disappointed that we lost but tbh, I didn't think we were going to win it anyways.

This is what this "terrible" FSU team that is "worse than Wake and BC" is made out of:
FSU Recruiting Class Ranks
2013 #16, 7 4stars
2014 #3, 12 4 stars
2015 #11 11 4stars
2016 #7, 11 4stars

 

[CuseLegacy]

Yes we lost by a FG but I would much rather watch heart attack cuse than getting blown out cuse.

 

[qdawgg]

We’re consistently competitive for the first time since 2012.

It’s a process. You don’t usually go from sucking to good while skipping all the steps in the middle. We’re in the middle. We don’t suck anymore, but we’re not good yet either.

I agree with this and I’ve said it before, even this week. I’m not thinking well right now

 

[Toga]

Seriously, you take 3 shoots at the end zone, maybe run it on 2nd to see if u can sneak 1 by, then you take the 3 Free and run laughing to the locker room

Exactly

 

[KaiserUEO]

People don't appreciate how deep of a hole we were in after three years of Shafer. From a talent perspective, football IQ perspective, conditioning perspective, culture perspective. The mere fact that we have been competitive in EVERY SINGLE GAME this season, despite playing a ridiculously hard schedule, is borderline miraculous. The small minded are quick to look past the big picture structural improvements and want to armchair quarterback nuances in the individual games. Doing so misses the forest for the trees. The program has made MASSIVE gains in under two full seasons, with every reason to expect the trajectory to continue to go up. This is cause for optimism, not this whiny woe is me crap.

Good points, which no one disagrees with, BUT...if you get into the bar underage, I'd expect one to start drinking and not just try to look cool in the corner.