If this team had any fire in their gut to win this game

[Prestonyte]

recovering the on-side kick to start the 2nd half should have been the momentum changer they needed to kick start a comeback win.
To me, most of the team looked sluggish and very lackadaisical in their efforts. Rattler, Leggette and Boo are not included in that group.

 

[Fried Chicken]

Could’ve been, but we dropped 2 consecutive passes. One was a difficult catch. The other was routine (on 4th down).

 

[DaboSits2PeePee]

That AB drop was huge. Who knows what would have happened if we convert there.

 

[Fried Chicken]

That AB drop was huge. Who knows what would have happened if we convert there.

If Brown catches that ball, we probably get inside the 20 and the most likely scenario would’ve been:

1st Down: Handoff to Joyner for no gain

2nd Down: Quick pass to Joyner in the flat for no gain

3rd Down: Rattler sacked for an 8 yard loss

4th Down: Maybe we actually kick the FG here??

 

[IOPGCock]

recovering the on-side kick to start the 2nd half should have been the momentum changer they needed to kick start a comeback win.
To me, most of the team looked sluggish and very lackadaisical in their efforts. Rattler, Leggette and Boo are not included in that group.

Yep. I thought I’d see a 2010 team tonight instead it was a 2015 team

 

[Cocky99]

The recovery was nice and I was thinking what we needed to turn the game around. But the offense couldn’t capitalize on it. Then UNC came back and scored to put us away. I have to admit that UNC just has a better team. Bigger, faster, stronger, more motivated as a collective group….
We seemingly have so many issues . No offensive line. Defense is not up to pare. No run game at all…. We are in trouble.

 

[BackinSC]

This team reminds me of the 1966 Sports illustrated college football issue. They listed the teams in alphabetical order in each conference. When you read the comments on Wake Forest it simply read: No offense; no defense; no hope!

 

[bayrooster]

I've been waiting for someone to claim we just can't compete for the kind of talent that UNC can get. The only way that could be half true is if our recruiting hype has been smoke and mirrors and a great PR department.

The recovery was nice and I was thinking what we needed to turn the game around. But the offense couldn’t capitalize on it. Then UNC came back and scored to put us away. I have to admit that UNC just has a better team. Bigger, faster, stronger, more motivated as a collective group….
We seemingly have so many issues . No offensive line. Defense is not up to pare. No run game at all…. We are in trouble

 

[Prestonyte]

Could’ve been, but we dropped 2 consecutive passes. One was a difficult catch. The other was routine (on 4th down).

That fourth down drop of a well thrown pass reminded me exactly of the key pass and catch in the 1st drive vs. TN last year which led to our first TD. One play can change the complexion of a game very easily, if you let it.
Make that catch and it could have played out as a different game entirely. However, I do think our big linemen we were not physically prepared for this game, and it may not have made any difference. Hope it can be fixed.

 

[Bayou Rooster]

Just another failed coaching experiment we will have to live through.

 

[bayrooster]

South Carolina rushing total for the game... 31 carries for -2 yards!

 

[Mic4usc]

That AB drop was huge. Who knows what would have happened if we convert there.

I wrecked my brain over that drop… how we could’ve won if only… but I had to just realize how small the margin is for this team. I think the offense only has a shot if we are only down by 1 score. If opposing D doesn’t stay on their heels we are done.

 

[kidrobinski]

In reference to the thread title, you could see we were not ready when we came out the tunnel before the game. Football is a game of passion and desire; UNC had it, we were there to play not to lose. Team leadership appears to be lacking.

 

[Big JC]

In reference to the thread title, you could see we were not ready when we came out the tunnel before the game. Football is a game of passion and desire; UNC had it, we were there to play not to lose. Team leadership appears to be lacking.

That seems to be a job for the coaches. Getting the team ready to play isn't the responsibility of the team.

 

[kidrobinski]

That seems to be a job for the coaches. Getting the team ready to play isn't the responsibility of the team.

False. Team needs on field leadership as well. There’s a difference between locker room/practice motivation and on field leadership; the former encourages, the latter inspires.

 

[mickray]

This team reminds me of the 1966 Sports illustrated college football issue. They listed the teams in alphabetical order in each conference. When you read the comments on Wake Forest it simply read: No offense; no defense; no hope!

That was 57 years ago. Nice recollection.!