Half time adjustments

[RebelW]

The opponent makes changes and we remain the same.. Happens every game.

[RedRock]

Game after game after game after game. Never ends.

[rhames]

I mean they just can't turn the ball over. Had nothing much to do with adjustments

[Hog Solo]

The opponent makes changes and we remain the same.. Happens every game.

We don't remain the same but regress to a sun belt level team afraid of their own shadow.

[The Kig]

This wasn't about halftime adjustments.  VA Tech didn't do ANYTHING that made the outcome different.   We simply came put and shat the bed.  Nothing more, nothing less. 

[buldozer]

Its time for the university to make an adjustment

[elksnort]

What are these changes that were made?

[hawgtime]

The opponent makes changes and we remain the same.. Happens every game.

I have been saying that for two years now. If we need adjustments, they don't happen. you can clearly see the other teams doing it and then leap frogging us for the wins!

[elksnort]

What adjustments?
What was needed?

[go hogues]

I have been saying that for two years now. If we need adjustments, they don't happen. you can clearly see the other teams doing it and then leap frogging us for the wins!

Easier to adjust when your talent are 4 and 5 stars vs. 2 and 3 stars.

[WorfHog]

WE DON'T MAKE ANY. THIS STAFF SHOULD BE FIRED.

[elksnort]

WE DON'T MAKE ANY. THIS STAFF SHOULD BE FIRED.

but I'm asking you what adjustments needs to be made

[Redhogs]

Game after game after game after game. Never ends.

And it never will end, until the swamp of losers is drained.

[elksnort]

But yet no one has explained what adjustments needed to be made

[rhames]

but I'm asking you what adjustments needs to be made

No answer because it's a knee jerk reaction. We just can't turn the ball over. Period

[Inhogswetrust]

I mean they just can't turn the ball over. Had nothing much to do with adjustments

Really? How good did Bud Fosters Defense play in the second half. How many sacks? Allen running for his life. Running game stuffed both halves and our coaches didn't appear to have a clue as to why. Turnovers cost games but so does a lack of coaching and adjustments.

[Hog Pharm]

But yet no one has explained what adjustments needed to be made

Because you don't need adjustments with a 24 point lead

[elksnort]

I know one thing we never ran the ball very well and once the passing game was taken away we had nothing

[EastexHawg]

No answer because it's a knee jerk reaction. We just can't turn the ball over. Period

You mean like Virginia Tech did in the first half?  That excuse ain't gonna cut it.

[HiggiePiggy]

I mean they just can't turn the ball over. Had nothing much to do with adjustments

How many times did we run the ball in the second half? We were up 24 points. 

[Inhogswetrust]

Because you don't need adjustments with a 24 point lead

Mizzou and VT says thank you...........

Also a lack of second half fire is to blame. Guess who is held responsible for that lacking.........that's right the coaches.

[WorfHog]

but I'm asking you what adjustments needs to be made

We need to adjust the entire coaching staff.

[rhames]

Really? How good did Bud Fosters Defense play in the second half. How many sacks? Allen running for his life. Running game stuffed both halves and our coaches didn't appear to have a clue as to why. Turnovers cost games but so does a lack of coaching and adjustments.

The running game was being stuffed all night.  The turnovers we had were bone headed plays on our end of the field. Even if we punt instead of turning over we pin then back and don't give them the short field.

It's as simple as that.

[bollweevil]

Yes, Bud Foster's defensive staff did make adjustments.  In the first half, Va Tech played it pretty straight and close to the vest defensively. In the second half, they blitzed from every angle, took Austin completely out of his game, made him rush throws and forced interceptions. Offensively, they went to quicker passes to negate our pass rush, which was pretty effective in the first half. But coming apart in the second half, which we've done our last two games, is about more than halftime adjustments. It's about an attitude and mindset. It's about instilling a competitive fire in our players and creating a mental toughness that seems to be missing. I've been willing to give Bret Bielema the benefit of the doubt considering the state of the program he inherited. But enough is enough.

[Redhogs]

This wasn't about halftime adjustments.  VA Tech didn't do ANYTHING that made the outcome different.   We simply came put and shat the bed.  Nothing more, nothing less.

Ah...the definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. This has become the most pitiful program in the SEC..BAR NONE. Until this clueless wind bag is done roaming our sidelines, I won't go to or watch another game. Why would a SANE person continue to subject themselves to the incompetence now running the program...they wouldn't. I'm sick of the team I love being nationally ridiculed year after year, it's just easier to ignore them until major changes are made. When being a fan becomes anger and frustration, it's time to spend your time and money on other things. Hope you seven wins a year guys are happy...enjoy.

[EastexHawg]

I know one thing we never ran the ball very well and once the passing game was taken away we had nothing

The passing game was taken away?  Was that coaching...or dare I say an adjustment...on the part of Virginia Tech?

[Ex-Trumpet]

But yet no one has explained what adjustments needed to be made

None.  None needed to be made.  Second half was perfect.

[elksnort]

Not being able to run the ball killed us.
Also, our offensive line, as a unit, is C level.

[kodiakisland]

I just wonder what we do at halftime.  I'm picturing hookers and blow, and then we have no desire to play anymore.

[TNRazorbacker]

The problem is halftime isn't long enough. If it was a month we'd have had this one.

[Inhogswetrust]

The running game was being stuffed all night.  The turnovers we had were bone headed plays on our end of the field. Even if we punt instead of turning over we pin then back and don't give them the short field.

It's as simple as that.

I mentioned the running game for both halves. That doesn't explain VTs offensive production in the second half. It is obvious their players were more motivated and wanted it more in the second half and they adjusted and we didn't.
One thing I've learned in all businesses I've worked for is don't rest on you laurels. You can't just beat your competition for the first half of the year. You have to beat them both.

[HawgcallWPS]

When you lose the second half over the course of the season by 100 points you are getting out coached. Large enough sample size I think. Hillary Clinton knows how to manage a 2nd half better than BB.

[rhames]

I mentioned the running game for both halves. That doesn't explain VTs offensive production in the second half. It is obvious their players were more motivated and wanted it more in the second half.
One thing I've learned in all businesses I've worked for is don't rest on you laurels. You can't just beat your competition for the first half of the year. You have to beat them both.

Their production came from having a short filed to work from as opposed to starting at their own 15 or 20.


Not to mention the one quick turnover after their score with the screen pass.



Arkansas doesn't turn the ball over 4 times they win. That's not an excuse just a fact.

[Razor1997]

35-0 in the second half tonight.
56-0 in the second half over the last two games.
84-20 over the last three.
101-23 over the last four.

[LJHOG]

WE DON'T MAKE ANY. THIS STAFF SHOULD BE FIRED.

What adjustments to you suggest??  Besides better players that is.  Look Brooks Ellis is still in the game in 3rd and long and empty backfield sets.  That's playing with only 10 on defense in those situations.

[HatfieldHog]

If you are wondering what adjustments need to be made, the answer is simple.  "Intensity!"  Our staff do not inspire intensity in these players.  Everyone knows that the team that played poorly in the first half, will do some soul searching and intensify what they are doing in the second half.  For some reason, we don't inspire our players to step up to meet the challenge that our opponent will bring in the second half!

This is a Coaching Staff issue! 

Someone has to answer for this lack of finishing ability!

[iHog]

But yet no one has explained what adjustments needed to be made

Maybe taking away the slant route over the middle??

[The Kig]

The passing game was taken away?  Was that coaching...or dare I say an adjustment...on the part of Virginia Tech?

Go ahead...dare, dare...but you would be WRONG. The complete implosion in the 2ND half had ZERO to do with adjustments made by VA Tech.  It was ALL on us.  Adjustments don't make sure handed Morgan fumble.  Adjustments don't make Allen stare in one direction and then throw at the back of a Hog that wouldn't have made the catch even if the defender didn't pick up on the fact that the QB never moved his eyes. 

It wasn't about VA Tech making plays as much as it was...I don't know and hesitate to say this... It was almost like we were intentionally throwing the game.  Can't be what happened, can it?   Blame the coaches all you want for some of this season's stupidity,  but this one was on the players.

[GTOWNHOG]

The opponent makes changes and we remain the same.. Happens every game.

Adjustments???   none.

[rhames]

If you are wondering what adjustments need to be made, the answer is simple.  "Intensity!"  Our staff do not inspire intensity in these players.  Everyone knows that the team that played poorly in the first half, will do some soul searching and intensify what they are doing in the second half.  For some reason, we don't inspire our players to step up to meet the challenge that our opponent will bring in the second half!

This is a Coaching Staff issue! 

Someone has to answer for this lack of finishing ability!

That's not an adjustment



Ours guys just don't know how to finish games and that is on the coaches.

It had nothing to do with us making adjustments and everything to do with us crapping our pants.

[elksnort]

Yes, Bud Foster's defensive staff did make adjustments.  In the first half, Va Tech played it pretty straight and close to the vest defensively. In the second half, they blitzed from every angle, took Austin completely out of his game, made him rush throws and forced interceptions. Offensively, they went to quicker passes to negate our pass rush, which was pretty effective in the first half. But coming apart in the second half, which we've done our last two games, is about more than halftime adjustments. It's about an attitude and mindset. It's about instilling a competitive fire in our players and creating a mental toughness that seems to be missing. I've been willing to give Bret Bielema the benefit of the doubt considering the state of the program he inherited. But enough is enough.

excellent post regardless of whether you're completely correct or not and I think you're probably spot-on thank you

[NuttinItUp]

Adjustments? We don't need no stinking adjustments!

[The Kig]

We need to adjust the entire coaching staff.

I have seen your posts all season and know you have an axe to grind with the staff, but you only hurt your cause when you spout this stupidity.  This wasn't on the coaches... Other than replacing some of the players (Austin Allen with WHO?) what would the coaches do differently that led to that 2ND half?  This was on the players.   Period.

[Inhogswetrust]

Their production came from having a short filed to work from as opposed to starting at their own 15 or 20.


Not to mention the one quick turnover after their score with the screen pass.



Arkansas doesn't turn the ball over 4 times they win. That's not an excuse just a fact.

Turnover mattered BUT you are forgetting VTs turnovers in the first half. How many times did we punt in the second half versus the first? Our QB was running for his life in the second half. That's coaching adjustments by bud. Also we couldn't ruin the first half of the second. Why weren't running game adjustments made by our coaches during halftime. Even if they were done they were out coached by Bud and any adjustments AND motivation they instilled. We were not a motivated team in the second half all year. Thats on the coaches.

[NaturalStateReb]

In the 2nd half, Arkansas' good game plan was eventually overwhelmed by its poor talent and execution.

[dhizzle]

Short fields throwing it to the other team will put your d in a bad position.

[Inhogswetrust]

That's not an adjustment



Ours guys just don't know how to finish games and that is on the coaches.

It had nothing to do with us making adjustments and everything to do with us crapping our pants.

Running game needed adjusting. Apparently that didn't happen.

[rhames]

Turnover mattered BUT you are forgetting VTs turnovers in the first half. How many times did we punt in the second half versus the first? Our QB was running for his life in the second half. That's coaching adjustments by bud. Also we couldn't ruin the first half of the second. Why weren't running game adjustments made by our coaches during halftime. Even if they were done they were out coached by Bud and any adjustments AND motivation they instilled. We were not a motivated team in the second half all year. Thats on the coaches.

No one is arguing that tech didn't make adjustments. Again if arkansas doesn't crap their pants they win.



Not being motivated is not due to hAlf time adjustments.



I'm not saying it isn't on the coaches. But it's not for that reason.

[rhames]

Running game needed adjusting. Apparently that didn't happen.

Their adjustment was putting the ball in Allen's hands to make plays. He didn't

[Anybody]

ADJUST THE COACHING STAFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  START WITH THE HEAD COACH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO HOGS 2017 !