Listened to the post game presser. Cal mentioned that each platoon had the goal of giving up no more than 6 points per 4 minute segment. If they gave up more than that they would get replaced by the next platoon.
Cal has not shortage of praise on here and I tend to look for what's not working but I have to say I love these "Micro-goals". I think restoring the platoons, if nothing else got everyone back on the bus so to speak. Except for willies everyone got a chance to contribute and they all looked happier for it. Granted, Missouri was outmanned from the jump but still we looked better on both sides of the ball and again, the guys played harder and were more productive and they actually had fun.
I love that we just pounded the ball in to Dakari over and over again. I think Cal's comment about how "if you see a post guy open and you don't pass it in you come out" was in play. Our post guys posted harder because they knew they were getting the ball and therefore there were fewer unexpected passes and fumbles.
All in all, last night was about as good as it could have been. I think we are catching a second wind if that is possible to say of an undefeated team.
Cal has not shortage of praise on here and I tend to look for what's not working but I have to say I love these "Micro-goals". I think restoring the platoons, if nothing else got everyone back on the bus so to speak. Except for willies everyone got a chance to contribute and they all looked happier for it. Granted, Missouri was outmanned from the jump but still we looked better on both sides of the ball and again, the guys played harder and were more productive and they actually had fun.
I love that we just pounded the ball in to Dakari over and over again. I think Cal's comment about how "if you see a post guy open and you don't pass it in you come out" was in play. Our post guys posted harder because they knew they were getting the ball and therefore there were fewer unexpected passes and fumbles.
All in all, last night was about as good as it could have been. I think we are catching a second wind if that is possible to say of an undefeated team.