Dino's Presser after Wake

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Dino Babers joining the media on Zoom following a 38-14 loss to Wake Forest today: "We're short-handed. The thing that gets me is when it's an older guy making a mistake. The young guys are out there battling. There needs to be growth, not staying the same."

Babers on Cooper Lutz starting at RB: "I told him I was proud of the work he's been doing. I could see he was getting it back in September. The guy's got some natural ability and can really help us."

Babers on penalties and turnovers vs. Wake Forest: "Timing was off and bad things can happen. Those things are really frustrating."

Babers on JaCobian Morgan getting some play at QB: "I'm glad he didn't fumble the snap. I'm glad he can throw the football. I wouldn't put much stock into it. Final moments in the game. I don't think he got blitzed. But he completed a lot of balls and did was he had to do."

Babers on possibility of QB change: "You've got to change and cut back, make ourselves extremely simple. It's down the road. Right now I'm more focused on what didn't happen in this game."

Babers on how seriously he needs to look at QB JaCobian Morgan: "You need to look at every position. I'm always going to try to play for a winning season. We're sitting at 1-6 now with four games left. We're going to make evaluations from here on out."

Babers on the decision to not play JaCobian until late in the game: "We're still trying to win the game. There are so many young guys out there already. When you change at QB, they know what you're going to do. He didn't face a blitz, he didn't have a check. He'll get better."

Babers on when he knew Trill Williams and Sean Tucker wouldn't be playing today: "I knew early in the week. I didn't want to announce it and give Wake Forest an advantage. I just didn't want to see Sean exit another game. As for Trill, he had an illness and couldn't go."

Babers on limiting the penalties: "The penalties are big. There was a hand to the facemask, a hold. It's disappointing because without those penalties I really think Wake doesn't get into the end zone."

 

[PatMark]

Babers on JaCobian Morgan getting some play at QB:

"I'm glad he didn't fumble the snap. I'm glad he can throw the football. I wouldn't put much stock into it. Final moments in the game. I don't think he got blitzed. But he completed a lot of balls and did was he had to do."

Seriously? Just WOW. We get it, it was against back ups. But this is what you are going to say?

 

[FloridaFan]

Dino just went all in on Rex. That’s like a 4 10 off suit hand

 

[Nahson]

Because Rex gives us the best chance at a playoff spot. Everyone knows it’s playoffs or bust for Dino.

 

[Acesn8s]

Going to make evaluations from here on out????

 

[FloridaFan]

“”Babers on when he knew Trill Williams and Sean Tucker wouldn't be playing today: "I knew early in the week. I didn't want to announce it and give Wake Forest an advantage. I just didn't want to see Sean exit another game. As for Trill, he had an illness and couldn't go."”

good lord it’s always this excuse. I’m tired of the paranoia

 

[samspann1]

Babers on JaCobian Morgan getting some play at QB:

"I'm glad he didn't fumble the snap. I'm glad he can throw the football. I wouldn't put much stock into it. Final moments in the game. I don't think he got blitzed. But he completed a lot of balls and did was he had to do."

Seriously? Just WOW. We get it, it was against back ups. But this is what you are going to say?

Very odd comments from him.

How about "Jacobian played well in limited time. We saw some good things from him, in live, game action"?

Did he say why he didn't challenge an obviously bad spot on WF's 1st TD drive?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

“”Babers on when he knew Trill Williams and Sean Tucker wouldn't be playing today: "I knew early in the week. I didn't want to announce it and give Wake Forest an advantage. I just didn't want to see Sean exit another game. As for Trill, he had an illness and couldn't go."”

good lord it’s always this excuse. I’m tired of the paranoia

Are you mad Tucker didn't play, or are you mad because Dino didn't personally tell you 5 days ago?

 

[FloridaFan]

Are you mad Tucker didn't play, or are you mad because Dino didn't personally tell you 5 days ago?

I’m mad that there is always a “wanted to keep it secret” thing like wake doesn’t know we have 3 RB’s so they can prep for them. Same as the “no film” comments and other stuff

 

[PatMark]

Very odd comments from him.

How about "Jacobian played well in limited time. We saw some good things from him, in live, game action"?

Did he say why he didn't challenge an obviously bad spot on WF's 1st TD drive?

Exactly. Imagine being Morgan and going 7-7 with a TD then reading that. Dino’s ego has gotten in the way of this program’s growth. JW should be evaluating him from here on out.

If the play and Coach are this uninspired the rest of the way, find the money and make a change.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I’m mad that there is always a “wanted to keep it secret” thing like wake doesn’t know we have 3 RB’s so they can prep for them. Same as the “no film” comments and other stuff

And if Dino had said on Monday that Tucker was doubtful, what changes?

 

[kcsu]

Dino tends to be full of Ohana during press conferences. Lets hope he understands the importance of developing this kid. Rex is a warrior but he isnt going to win many games. Tommy is a question mark. If he doesn't go all in on developing Jacobian he is delusional.

 

[FloridaFan]

And if Dino had said on Monday that Tucker was doubtful, what changes?

It’s better then his “I haven’t talked to the doctor yet and don’t know what his condition is,” what other coaches lie and misdirect to the level that Dino does. We are 1-5 now 1-6 it’s not like we are fitting for a bowl game

 

[OrangeXtreme]

It’s better then his “I haven’t talked to the doctor yet and don’t know what his condition is,” what other coaches lie and misdirect to the level that Dino does. We are 1-5 now 1-6 it’s not like we are fitting for a bowl game

Fact Check: Dino doesn't meet with the team doctor until later Monday afternoon.

 

[SUFan44]

He needs a “Come to Jesus” meeting with the AD. His answers are HORRIFIC.

 

[anomander]

He needs a “Come to Jesus” meeting with the AD. His answers are HORRIFIC.

Yup, it's getting old, quick

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Since Dino is so preoccupied with making sure opponents don't know about player availability, what happens to our staff when a game starts and an opponent player is out? Is it just total panic and pandemonium on the sideline? Doe sit completely destroy our game plans? What happens exactly?

 

[Chip]

He needs a “Come to Jesus” meeting with the AD. His answers are HORRIFIC.

There's really nothing left to say. It's a very bad and depleted 1-6 team.

I don't even care anymore. I mean, yeah, I can laugh about the "we didn't want to give Wake an advantage" garbage after a one sided game like that (good call!), but who cares.

He's not going to let the media second guess him on the QB play, so if you expected something different, then I don't know what to tell you.

 

[SUFan44]

There's really nothing left to say. It's a very bad and depleted 1-6 team.

I don't even care anymore. I mean, yeah, I can laugh about the "we didn't want to give Wake an advantage" garbage after a one sided game like that (good call!), but who cares.

He's not going to let the media second guess him on the QB play, so if you expected something different, then I don't know what to tell you.

“I’m just glad the freshman QB didn’t fumble” is just terrible.

 

[Alsacs]

Dino makes it hard for me to let this season go when I said it was a dead season after week 1.
My god Babers you are the freaking HC stop with this crap.
I don’t care if we have 12 guys shut up the excuses.

My god. What a joke.
The freaking backup QB watches that and is like my god my coach thinks that little of me.
Holy chit Dino.

 

[syracuse95]

What happens exactly?

Apparently we lose

 

[Chip]

“I’m just glad the freshman QB didn’t fumble” is just terrible.

I don't disagree with you, but like I said, he's stubborn and isn't going to let the media or fans play it up.

I bet Morgan starts next week. I'm sure he already knows this, but when they watch the film, he's going to realize just how much Rex is killing us on the field.

 

[kcsu]

Dino has to realize next year is make or break for him. Im sure JW has a short list.
If Dino can get some of the seniors to return and if he can add a piece or two we can win 7 next season. Lets hope the Big Ohana channels his inner Danno and pulls a Hawaii Five- O out of his La Familia next year.

 

[orange79]

It’s better then his “I haven’t talked to the doctor yet and don’t know what his condition is,” what other coaches lie and misdirect to the level that Dino does. We are 1-5 now 1-6 it’s not like we are fitting for a bowl game

Why is it better?

And no matter how much you don't want to believe it, many coaches "misdirect" when it comes to injuries.