I'd like some opinions on my question for the Coach's show

[SWC75]

I've been mulling over three different questions and have been unable to decide which one I want to ask. I thought I'd put all three of them out there and see what people think. (If anyone has a better idea than these, I'm willing to listen.)

Q1- "Coach, I was in Archbold Stadium on on September 9, 1978 when the stands were full of "Hurley for Heisman" banners. Bill Hurley led us to three straight first downs against Florida State. After the third play, about a 20 yard run, two FSU players grabbed him and didn't force him to the ground but rather held him up and pulled his arms apart while a third player lowered his helmet and speared Hurley right in the ribs. He was out for the season and we lost that game 0-28 and went on to a 3-8 record.

I was in the Carrier Dome last Saturday and saw Eric Dungey tackled from behind after releasing what turned out to be a touchdown pass. A player in front of him lowered his helmet and raised his hands and rammed Dungey right in the head, which snapped back as if he'd been upper-cutted by Mike Tyson. meanwhile the player who had tackled Dungey grabbed his foot and began twisting it violently. Now were' without Eric for LSU and who knows how many other games.

Do coaches sometimes tell their players to "take out" start players on the opposing teams to help them win games, or is that just a cynical fan fantasy?"

Upside: It's what we are all talking about and not enough has been done about it. A coach needs to defend his players and show some outrage here.
Downside: He probably doesn't wan to talk about this and thus won't say much. It's also a bit long-winded.

Q2- "Coach, you always say that your team's entire focus is on the next game, that you don't look at the season as a whole. It's been suggested that even if Eric Dungey is cleared to play against LSU, he should be held out because we're going to lose this game anyway and there's no point in risking his getting more seriously hurt because we need him to win the more winnable, and thus more important games to come. Will your decision making be based on your focus on this game or will it be based on your plans for the season?"

Upside: It applies his stated philosophy to a difficult decision he has to make.
Downside: If Dungey isn't cleared to play, (and that may be public knowledge by the time of the broadcast), the question becomes moot.

Q3- "Coach in the last two games we are 2/17 on third down situations, (and jumped offsides the one time we were going to go for it on fourth down). Wake Forest and Central Michigan were a combined 12 for 33 on third down and made it every one of the 4 timed they tried for it on fourth down, so they retained the ball 16 of 33 times. What can we do to have more success staying on the field on offense and getting off of it on defense?

Upside: This is what I was going to ask him about last week and it continues to be an issue this week.
Downside: We are going to have Zack Mahoney at quarterback and they are going to have Leonard Fournette at running back. it's not going to change this week, no matter what we do.

 

[CUSU]

I've been mulling over three different questions and have been unable to decide which one I want to ask. I thought I'd put all three of them out there and see what people think. (If anyone has a better idea than these, I'm willing to listen.)

Q1- "Coach, I was in Archbold Stadium on on September 9, 1978 when the stands were full of "Hurley for Heisman" banners. Bill Hurley led us to three straight first downs against Florida State. After the third play, about a 20 yard run, two FSU players grabbed him and didn't force him to the ground but rather held him up and pulled his arms apart while a third player lowered his helmet and speared Hurley right in the ribs. He was out for the season and we lost that game 0-28 and went on to a 3-8 record.

I was in the Carrier Dome last Saturday and saw Eric Dungey tackled from behind after releasing what turned out to be a touchdown pass. A player in front of him lowered his helmet and raised his hands and rammed Dungey right in the head, which snapped back as if he'd been upper-cutted by Mike Tyson. meanwhile the player who had tackled Dungey grabbed his foot and began twisting it violently. Now were' without Eric for LSU and who knows how many other games.

Do coaches sometimes tell their players to "take out" start players on the opposing teams to help them win games, or is that just a cynical fan fantasy?"

Upside: It's what we are all talking about and not enough has been done about it. A coach needs to defend his players and show some outrage here.
Downside: He probably doesn't wan to talk about this and thus won't say much. It's also a bit long-winded.

Q2- "Coach, you always say that your team's entire focus is on the next game, that you don't look at the season as a whole. It's been suggested that even if Eric Dungey is cleared to play against LSU, he should be held out because we're going to lose this game anyway and there's no point in risking his getting more seriously hurt because we need him to win the more winnable, and thus more important games to come. Will your decision making be based on your focus on this game or will it be based on your plans for the season?"

Upside: It applies his stated philosophy to a difficult decision he has to make.
Downside: If Dungey isn't cleared to play, (and that may be public knowledge by the time of the broadcast), the question becomes moot.

Q3- "Coach in the last two games we are 2/17 on third down situations, (and jumped offsides the one time we were going to go for it on fourth down). Wake Forest and Central Michigan were a combined 12 for 33 on third down and made it every one of the 4 timed they tried for it on fourth down, so they retained the ball 16 of 33 times. What can we do to have more success staying on the field on offense and getting off of it on defense?

Upside: This is what I was going to ask him about last week and it continues to be an issue this week.
Downside: We are going to have Zack Mahoney at quarterback and they are going to have Leonard Fournette at running back. it's not going to change this week, no matter what we do.

I like Q1, but you know he won't say anything meaningful regarding it.

 

[rocklloyd]

You won't get an answer to question 1. For question 2, he'll tell you player safety is first and foremost and if the player is not cleared he's not playing. But they play to win the game

Best bet is to ask him question 3. I'm interested as well.

 

[kuethstheman]

Q4 - Why TF didn't we blitz them for an entire quarter after the dirty hit?
Q5 - Why TF didn't we incur at least five unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for late hits on their quarterback?
Q6 - Whose lack of manhood was on display? Yours, your DC's, your players', or all of the above?

I'd go with Q3.

 

[rocfan44]

I would go with #3 as well. It is the best chance to get an answer.

 

[buffalorange]

Question #3

Q3- "Coach in the last two games we are 2/17 on third down situations, (and jumped offsides the one time we were going to go for it on fourth down). Wake Forest and Central Michigan were a combined 12 for 33 on third down and made it every one of the 4 timed they tried for it on fourth down, so they retained the ball 16 of 33 times. What can we do to have more success staying on the field on offense and getting off of it on defense?

Upside: This is what I was going to ask him about last week and it continues to be an issue this week.
Downside: We are going to have Zack Mahoney at quarterback and they are going to have Leonard Fournette at running back. it's not going to change this week, no matter what we do.[/QUOTE]

or

Question #4

What is the reasoning in a booming kickoff when a penalty has made the kickoff line the 40 or 50 yard line? Why not a squib, or even an onside attempt?

 

[Millhouse]

I've been mulling over three different questions and have been unable to decide which one I want to ask. I thought I'd put all three of them out there and see what people think. (If anyone has a better idea than these, I'm willing to listen.)

Q1- "Coach, I was in Archbold Stadium on on September 9, 1978 when the stands were full of "Hurley for Heisman" banners. Bill Hurley led us to three straight first downs against Florida State. After the third play, about a 20 yard run, two FSU players grabbed him and didn't force him to the ground but rather held him up and pulled his arms apart while a third player lowered his helmet and speared Hurley right in the ribs. He was out for the season and we lost that game 0-28 and went on to a 3-8 record.

I was in the Carrier Dome last Saturday and saw Eric Dungey tackled from behind after releasing what turned out to be a touchdown pass. A player in front of him lowered his helmet and raised his hands and rammed Dungey right in the head, which snapped back as if he'd been upper-cutted by Mike Tyson. meanwhile the player who had tackled Dungey grabbed his foot and began twisting it violently. Now were' without Eric for LSU and who knows how many other games.

Do coaches sometimes tell their players to "take out" start players on the opposing teams to help them win games, or is that just a cynical fan fantasy?"

Upside: It's what we are all talking about and not enough has been done about it. A coach needs to defend his players and show some outrage here.
Downside: He probably doesn't wan to talk about this and thus won't say much. It's also a bit long-winded.

Q2- "Coach, you always say that your team's entire focus is on the next game, that you don't look at the season as a whole. It's been suggested that even if Eric Dungey is cleared to play against LSU, he should be held out because we're going to lose this game anyway and there's no point in risking his getting more seriously hurt because we need him to win the more winnable, and thus more important games to come. Will your decision making be based on your focus on this game or will it be based on your plans for the season?"

Upside: It applies his stated philosophy to a difficult decision he has to make.
Downside: If Dungey isn't cleared to play, (and that may be public knowledge by the time of the broadcast), the question becomes moot.

Q3- "Coach in the last two games we are 2/17 on third down situations, (and jumped offsides the one time we were going to go for it on fourth down). Wake Forest and Central Michigan were a combined 12 for 33 on third down and made it every one of the 4 timed they tried for it on fourth down, so they retained the ball 16 of 33 times. What can we do to have more success staying on the field on offense and getting off of it on defense?

Upside: This is what I was going to ask him about last week and it continues to be an issue this week.
Downside: We are going to have Zack Mahoney at quarterback and they are going to have Leonard Fournette at running back. it's not going to change this week, no matter what we do.

i'll give you the same feedback i always do (take it or leave it). skip (or at least drastically shorten) the preambles and just ask the question

i don't expect him to answer q1 but i think it will be interesting to see how he avoids answering it. i suspect q2 and q3 answers will just end up being coachspeak

 

[rocfan44]

Question #3

Q3- "Coach in the last two games we are 2/17 on third down situations, (and jumped offsides the one time we were going to go for it on fourth down). Wake Forest and Central Michigan were a combined 12 for 33 on third down and made it every one of the 4 timed they tried for it on fourth down, so they retained the ball 16 of 33 times. What can we do to have more success staying on the field on offense and getting off of it on defense?

Upside: This is what I was going to ask him about last week and it continues to be an issue this week.
Downside: We are going to have Zack Mahoney at quarterback and they are going to have Leonard Fournette at running back. it's not going to change this week, no matter what we do.

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Question #4

What is the reasoning in a booming kickoff when a penalty has made the kickoff line the 40 or 50 yard line? Why not a squib, or even an onside attempt?[/QUOTE]

I like #4 more than any of the others! Side note: I think you should still kick off from the same spot after a personal foul penalty, and the 15 yards should be assessed after the return. So instead of getting the ball at the 25 on a touch back, its placed at the 12.5 instead.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I vote Q2.

 

[chakka3421]

I got over the Dungey hit when the player who did it wants to apologize - more importantly did Dungey or Shafer accept the apology and move on themselves I think is a bigger question not only for them most importantly but also the fan base. It's enough for me that the player owned up to it.

Is Shafer and/or Dungey aware that the kid wanted to apologize directly?

 

[SUskibum]

Question 1 is the best and 3 is the worst but the answer to 3 will be best and 1 will be worst

 

[JoeSU]

I agree with the others who said that you're guaranteed to get get coachspeak in response to Q1 and Q2. You can pretty much predict what HCSS will say.
Go with Q3.

 

[donniesyracuse]

Since you're soliciting feedback I'll say that I often believe your questions would be just as effective without the long preambles. I recognize that you're providing context, but it's usually not necessary. It is however typical of modern media interviewing. Too often, the questions are longer than the answers.

I do love your work and appreciate your recaps. You are a big reason why this board is great.

 

[Crusty]

3

 

[xc84]

I got over the Dungey hit when the player who did it wants to apologize - more importantly did Dungey or Shafer accept the apology and move on themselves I think is a bigger question not only for them most importantly but also the fan base. It's enough for me that the player owned up to it.

Is Shafer and/or Dungey aware that the kid wanted to apologize directly?

What did he apologize for? Unless he admits he did it on purpose and he's sorry, it's not an apology.

 

[tbonezone]

all great questions swc but unlikely to garner much of an intelligent response for reasons stated above.
does the show have a following ? i listen to JB's gig whenever i remember but have never caught the shafer show.
they may let you ask all three just to fill air time .
i guess the question i'd put to him is to define the different offenses and options when wilson or mahoney is under center.
but he'd probably decline saying he that doesn't want to tip his hat. (as if opposing DC's don't already know the answer)

 

[TrickySU]

I've been mulling over three different questions and have been unable to decide which one I want to ask. I thought I'd put all three of them out there and see what people think. (If anyone has a better idea than these, I'm willing to listen.)

Q1- "Coach, I was in Archbold Stadium on on September 9, 1978 when the stands were full of "Hurley for Heisman" banners. Bill Hurley led us to three straight first downs against Florida State. After the third play, about a 20 yard run, two FSU players grabbed him and didn't force him to the ground but rather held him up and pulled his arms apart while a third player lowered his helmet and speared Hurley right in the ribs. He was out for the season and we lost that game 0-28 and went on to a 3-8 record.

I was in the Carrier Dome last Saturday and saw Eric Dungey tackled from behind after releasing what turned out to be a touchdown pass. A player in front of him lowered his helmet and raised his hands and rammed Dungey right in the head, which snapped back as if he'd been upper-cutted by Mike Tyson. meanwhile the player who had tackled Dungey grabbed his foot and began twisting it violently. Now were' without Eric for LSU and who knows how many other games.

Do coaches sometimes tell their players to "take out" start players on the opposing teams to help them win games, or is that just a cynical fan fantasy?"

Upside: It's what we are all talking about and not enough has been done about it. A coach needs to defend his players and show some outrage here.
Downside: He probably doesn't wan to talk about this and thus won't say much. It's also a bit long-winded.

Q2- "Coach, you always say that your team's entire focus is on the next game, that you don't look at the season as a whole. It's been suggested that even if Eric Dungey is cleared to play against LSU, he should be held out because we're going to lose this game anyway and there's no point in risking his getting more seriously hurt because we need him to win the more winnable, and thus more important games to come. Will your decision making be based on your focus on this game or will it be based on your plans for the season?"

Upside: It applies his stated philosophy to a difficult decision he has to make.
Downside: If Dungey isn't cleared to play, (and that may be public knowledge by the time of the broadcast), the question becomes moot.

Q3- "Coach in the last two games we are 2/17 on third down situations, (and jumped offsides the one time we were going to go for it on fourth down). Wake Forest and Central Michigan were a combined 12 for 33 on third down and made it every one of the 4 timed they tried for it on fourth down, so they retained the ball 16 of 33 times. What can we do to have more success staying on the field on offense and getting off of it on defense?

Upside: This is what I was going to ask him about last week and it continues to be an issue this week.
Downside: We are going to have Zack Mahoney at quarterback and they are going to have Leonard Fournette at running back. it's not going to change this week, no matter what we do.

As others have said, Shafer will answer question one by saying it's a fan fantasy. (No coach would say otherwise)

I don't think you'll get much out of Shafer from question two.

Question 3 is your best bet. You can also ask why the Syracuse defense never adjusted to cover the tight end or the running back on passing plays. The check down throw was seemingly open all game.

 

[007]

I agree with the others who said that you're guaranteed to get get coachspeak in response to Q1 and Q2. You can pretty much predict what HCSS will say.
Go with Q3.

Q3 coachspeak answer: We've got some things we need to clean up, some techniques things, alignment, that sorta thing. Gotta make sure were are inside out, and upside down. The kids are doing a nice job with that and I'm excited as hell to see how they get after them this week.

 

[bee rye]

any coach is going to dismiss that first question with an, "I would never do that, can't speak for other coaches, blah blah"

 

[orangepassion]

Q3-But I'd prefer it to be -What are we punting on 4th and 1 in Opponents territory ever?