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SU has issues. But so many other teams are as well

Wash missed 2 more fgs and won

Neb had 2 punts blocked at won
 
SU has issues. But so many other teams are as well

Wash missed 2 more fgs and won

Neb had 2 punts blocked at won
Clemson had two FGs blocked as well
 
I’m that mom who says I don’t care what your friends do.

Hopefully we’re hearing tomorrow that Vallano has been relieved of his duties.
Agreed the kick protection has been abysmal , probably the worst I have ever seen
 
Frans comment around the ST coordinator yesterday:

“Asked about his confidence in special teams coordinator James Vollono to fix the issues, Brown defended him.

“My confidence level is extremely high,” Brown said. “It should be the confidence level in me. Vollono does a great job.” “


I know he’s trying to protect his friend but eyes don’t lie, Vollono is clueless.
 
Frans comment around the ST coordinator yesterday:

“Asked about his confidence in special teams coordinator James Vollono to fix the issues, Brown defended him.

“My confidence level is extremely high,” Brown said. “It should be the confidence level in me. Vollono does a great job.” “


I know he’s trying to protect his friend but eyes don’t lie, Vollono is clueless.
Fran also alluded he wasn’t going to embarrass him because he respects him and that he has a wife and kids. Understandable where Fran is coming from. The ST problem will be fixed.
 
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Fran also alluded he wasn’t going to embarrass him because he respects him and that he has a wife and kids. Understandable where Fran is coming from. The ST problem will be fixed.
He shouldn’t be getting a pay check if he can’t perform. That money can go to someone who adds value. You lose your right to be protected from embarrassment when you pocket mid six figures
 
Look, none of us know whether Vollono is coaching up the right techniques and the players aren’t executing or vice versa. But what you want to see out of a coaching staff after mistakes is for things to get better and eventually right. Things seem to be getting worse which is troubling. I’m not going to pretend I know what the answer is but I want to see changes whether it be in personnel, formation or coaching staff.
 
Fran Brown takes responsibility for the team. I am confident that STs will have a bit of extra work this week and few mistakes will be repeated. Brown already sat a kicker who wasn't up to the task and I am sure the kicker is working extra with extra coaching to address his issues. I expect we will see improvement on the punt blocking soon.
 
Fran Brown takes responsibility for the team. I am confident that STs will have a bit of extra work this week and few mistakes will be repeated. Brown already sat a kicker who wasn't up to the task and I am sure the kicker is working extra with extra coaching to address his issues.

At this point, whether Fran keeps the coach on for whatever reason or fires him, they have no more runway.

You have to be able to block for a punt. You have to be able to have kickoffs in bounds. Make easy FGs.

Not asking for coffin corners and reverses on kick returns or 50 yard FGs.

No more excuses or taking ownership. Results have to be there.
 
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At this point, whether Fran keeps the coach on for whatever reason or fires him, the data have no more runway.

You have to be able to block for a punt. You have to be able to have kickoffs in bounds. Make easy FGs.

Not asking for coffin corners and reverses on kick returns or 50 yard FGs.

No more excuses or taking ownership. Results have to be there.
Yeah, don't get punts/field goals blocked and don't shank kickoffs oob seem like reasonable expectations.
 
At this point, whether Fran keeps the coach on for whatever reason or fires him, they have no more runway.

You have to be able to block for a punt. You have to be able to have kickoffs in bounds. Make easy FGs.

Not asking for coffin corners and reverses on kick returns or 50 yard FGs.

No more excuses or taking ownership. Results have to be there.
I hope this gets taken care of. With decent special teams, our wins would have been much more convincing. We actually dominated in games that looked close because out special teams were so horrible.
 
At this point, whether Fran keeps the coach on for whatever reason or fires him, they have no more runway.

You have to be able to block for a punt. You have to be able to have kickoffs in bounds. Make easy FGs.

Not asking for coffin corners and reverses on kick returns or 50 yard FGs.

No more excuses or taking ownership. Results have to be there.
Agreed. What we have seen is that Fran Brown makes adjustments as necessary in game. We have seen improvement with players. I expect Fran Brown to address the issues you laid out. I expect that we see results, to the extent the players are capable. We cannot pick up a new kicker mid-season, we have what we have for this season.

That said, any coaching issues will be addressed and if there is no improvement Brown will have to let the STC coach go. Besides, we have seen that ADJW is not afraid of stepping in and holding coaches' feet to the fire. There will be improvement if coaching is the problem.
 
Fran also alluded he wasn’t going to embarrass him because he respects him and that he has a wife and kids. Understandable where Fran is coming from. The ST problem will be fixed.
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