ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS KENO!
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Why does everyone think that a sports editor for a college fan page is suddenly Bob Woodward? What nefarious deed is he supposed to uncover? Have you ever seen a Nick Saban presser where he gets a "tough " question or one he doesn't like? And do you think that questioner still has their credentials much longer?
Look, I get it, you want to know why Doege is still the starter, why clock management leaves us with no time outs at critical portions of the game, why do plays take so long to get in to the QB and why don't we have any other option at RB and we beat Leddie to death?
1. Doege is still the starter because Crowder is still learning the offense and Greene is not ready yet as he still hasn't mastered all of the defensive reads and offensive progressions. Greene is getting limited playing time and valuable game experience under certain game circumstances.
2. & 3. This is really one question. The offensive alignments have many values based on what defensive schemes develop during the game and as there is an ebb and flow to these situations as some of the calls are very complex and it takes time to send in the signal based on defensive personnel substitutions and possible offensive snap formations. Other times we just *** it up, ok?
4. We thought he recruited some stud RBs, turns out we were wrong.
Next question?
Look, I get it, you want to know why Doege is still the starter, why clock management leaves us with no time outs at critical portions of the game, why do plays take so long to get in to the QB and why don't we have any other option at RB and we beat Leddie to death?
1. Doege is still the starter because Crowder is still learning the offense and Greene is not ready yet as he still hasn't mastered all of the defensive reads and offensive progressions. Greene is getting limited playing time and valuable game experience under certain game circumstances.
2. & 3. This is really one question. The offensive alignments have many values based on what defensive schemes develop during the game and as there is an ebb and flow to these situations as some of the calls are very complex and it takes time to send in the signal based on defensive personnel substitutions and possible offensive snap formations. Other times we just *** it up, ok?
4. We thought he recruited some stud RBs, turns out we were wrong.
Next question?
The stud running back didn't make it here until mid September. He will not qualify to join team until next year.
Jaylen Anderson 4 star RB. Didn't make it past clearinghouse until after season had started. Speed and power no brains.
Yep, I remember now. He's not even listed on the roster. What about the other two? Somebody's got to be good for a hand full of carrys for a dozen yards?
That's kind of my point. Mathis got a couple carries against LIU I think, then nothing.
Neal Brown isnt a pimple on the *** of Nick Saban.
Personally I would just like to ask Why should we trust the climb at this point? I see better than I hear when it comes to coach speak.
Not a bad idea, but I dont pay attention to that crap lol. I honestly dont even listen to his press conferences, I just read the highlights of them on here. Neal Brown bores me.
It won't matter. Those guys screen the calls, ask what you intend to ask, and even if you lie and say something and then call to criticize, they will cut you off. Trust me. Not worth it.
No shocker there.
I actually like Neal as a person btw. I've met him a few times and he's a super nice guy, probably too nice. Could be why his team lacks that edge you want to see in a football team. His cute and cuddly crap might work at Troy but it aint working here so far.
The only thing Doege has mastered is calling a timeout when the defense is actually reeling. Certainly hasn’t mastered completing open passes or making good decisions consistently. Finding it difficult to defend him the longer this season goes on when he’s doing the same thing that people may be trying to protect Greene from doing.
He's a GREAT guy. Top notch guy. I think he's just in over his head. Perhaps if he'd turn over play calling duties he'd be able to manage the game better? Who knows. I wasn't big on the hire simply because I didn't think he had the fire needed, he was too laid back. But I definitely expected more this year. He's got a good team. A team that should be 4-1 at this point in the season. We played as well as we could against OU, so that loss should be the only one. The other 2 losses are inexcusable.
Asking specific questions is part of accountability the staff has to those whom pay their salaries. YOu can ask EVERYONE in this forum, I am usually the one trying to reinforce reason & logic after losses, but I have nothing after todays clusterfk. It was one of the worst coached games Ive seen from this staff, aside from them showing an ability to make adjustments and score more then 3 points in the 2nd half.
I hear you, and I agree. But I'm seeing the accountability issue misdirected towards people with no responsibility for that accountability. Neal Brown is not accountable to Keenan or any other members of the media. It is unfair, IMO, to ask them, and in some cases to berate them, for not asking a tough question.
Neal Brown is accountable to Shane Lyons and Gordon Gee. He is not accountable to the fans, as much as you may think he is.
As a fan, and possibly a donor/supporter, your accountability rests with your contact at MAC or WVU Foundation. And I would drop them a note and let them know that you are unhappy.
I feel that it is very disrespectful for us as fans to demand that a staff member of this site, whether the free side or pay side, to do their job in a specific way and imply that they aren't doing their job otherwise.
Covering WVUsports is their job. Ive never berated any person here, but if they want to be taken seriously by us, they'll at least ask the obvious questions, when the situation calls for it.
If you donate to the MAC and are also a Season ticket holder, I do think the staff are somewhat accountable to answer obvious questions without a fear of repercussions of getting access revoked.
Just like in Govnt, MEdia are protected to ensure a certain level of accountability, which that has obviously taken a back seat to propaganda the last few years... I dont think WVU beat writers should have to fear losing their access because they dont toe a line, thats bad for business and leaves a bad taste in the mouth of donors.
Should that day come, when a direct question is asked, and access is revoked, I will avidly do what I can to support reinstatement & transparency, all good things..(accountability, transparency, honesty, etc)...
Its easy to misinterpret, no emotion in typed text, this wasnt a negative post about WVU writers... These cats have families to support too, they also want to provide good content. I come here for a reason..
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His completions were fine today. 25-33 for 330 yards and a TD. It's his decision making that screws the pooch.
The fans pay for his salary.
If there wasn't an "us" there would be no "him". It's that simple. If he doesn't understand that fact then that is a problem.
He can have that attitude if/when he succeeds, but right now?!?
GTFO. He needs to own his ****.
One thing Brown does is own his mistakes. I have yet to hear him not take blame for something he did.
On the softball stuff? Yes.
Someone...ANYONE....needs to ask...
"At this point, what does Doege have to do to lose his starting job?"
"At what point do you start preparing this team for a successful 2022 by getting your FR QB's starters reps in games?"
What difference would a tough question make? Your going to get a coach answer no matter what you ask. You think it changes something by asking a question everyone knows the answer to?
Which fan will be the first to ***** because he is playing freshman QB's?
TV money pays his salary, last year with no fans in the stands proves it. What fans kick in from ticket sales and MAC donations doesn't begin to cover his salary. Get real.
Its bubble media its pretty much the norm these days. Its not just politics its sports and every topic that gets emotional. Its one of the things Howard Cosell warned about the lack of objectivity.
Make him sweat. Ask follow up questions if he gives a ******** answer. He needs all the heat for his decision making.
I don't think that will make him sweat. You people live in a dream world.
Only thing that will make him sweat is a stern word from the AD. That ship sailed last year with the extension.