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Update on New Job Oct 5, 2024 14:54:01 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by freezeoption on Oct 5, 2024 14:54:01 GMT -6

I coached in Idaho for 4 years. 4 hour drives were coming in the mountains. When I was in the valley 2 hours a long trip. In the mountains most games were 4 pm on Fridays. Son went down it was cold quick. The season was 8 games then 4 post season. Played state championship games close to the two schools, although we always wanted to play in the dome so we played at ISU in Holt Arena.

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Update on New Job Oct 5, 2024 16:24:24 GMT -6 via mobile senatorblutarsky, gdf, and 1 more like this

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Post by CS on Oct 5, 2024 16:24:24 GMT -6

Oct 5, 2024 10:40:01 GMT -6 senatorblutarsky said:

1-5.

This is like the movie Groundhog Day. We relive the same game (almost) every week.

End of 1st Q down 7-6.

With 1:12 left in the first half we were down 14-6 and had the ball.

Fumbled, gave up a score, then went 70 yards in 3 plays to get tackled on the 5 as time expired.

Lost 45-6.

We work on things all week and then don't do them in a game.

Our RBs went back to not seeing running lanes; their guys saw their openings in HD... in the EZ view most of our holes looked bigger, but they read theirs; we didn't.

Starting QB takes off and runs too early. Had 2 passes called in the first series that ended up in a run of 1 and sack of -10. Both times, our primary receiver was open.

Backup QB throws well and sees better- but not much of a runner and is a little more careless with the football.

We are now kind of running a 2 system QB- one for runs one for passes ("runner" QB was 1-1 for 28 yds., but took off/got sacked the other 4 passes called. The other QB was 4-9 passing for 91 yds.).

Up front (OL/TE) we start 5 sophomores and a junior, so the hope is we will get better... someday.

Homecoming for us meant a total lack of focus and one starter being injured in homecoming activities (he played, but missed practice a few days, so he didn't start. Wasn't worth much when he came in anyway...).

The biggest issue for me is we collectively quit midway through the 3rd quarter.

I am at a point where I am really questioning my decision to take this job and my abilities at turning something like this around.

The team we played is a good team (new school; first year of playing varsity- split from the largest school in the state and last years biggest class state champion... they have a few seniors but are mostly juniors), but we could've played with them- and we did for about 28 minutes.

Those last 20 minutes are killers for us though.

We go on the road next week to one of the four 3-3 teams in our region (conference). It's a 316 mile drive (one way).

End of rant/update.

Hang in there. It may “click” for them at any time

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Update on New Job Oct 13, 2024 7:54:11 GMT -6 blb, fantom, and 2 more like this

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Post by senatorblutarsky on Oct 13, 2024 7:54:11 GMT -6

Latest update:

Friday, we played the team who is currently undefeated (region play) and in first place in our region.

With 5:33 left to go in the game, we attempted a 2 point conversion down 20-18. We were stopped at the goal line.

Ended up losing 27-18.

A few observations on the game from my perspective:

1. We finally looked like a football team (for the most part)

2. We still make critical mistakes that cost us games

- We get them in 4th & 15 in the first half on our side of the field (around the 30). Their QB drops back, rolls slightly left, and our sophomore corner (40 yards away) comes off of his receiver because the QB is running. Touchdown.

- We have a 4th and 6 at their 30, run a backside wheel that is WIDE OPEN. I mean, there is no defender on that half of the field (frontside flood). We throw to the post who is triple covered. Turnover on Downs.

- Just under 4 minutes left, we have them in a 3rd & 9 on their own 20. They throw a ~~pick~~ rub route (2 "slants" and an arrow). Our CB gets blocked but defeats it and is about to make a play... when our safety comes in and knocks our CB down while trying to make a play as well. Kid runs 78 yards for a TD and the game is over.

We had just under 400 yds. total offense to their 320... and we played well for the most part. Still, it is incredibly frustrating.

We also had fires to deal with through the week and some of our kids families had to evacuate or move livestock... so we had some disruptions (nothing like the southeast and the hurricanes, but still an issue for us) and players who had to miss practice to take care of things at home. Fortunately, the fires were eventually contained and by Wednesday we were kind of back to normal (for here).

Two weeks to go (unless we can put together two full games... then we may get another week).

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Update on New Job Oct 17, 2024 8:54:27 GMT -6

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Post by irishdog on Oct 17, 2024 8:54:27 GMT -6

Oct 13, 2024 7:54:11 GMT -6 senatorblutarsky said:

Latest update:

Friday, we played the team who is currently undefeated (region play) and in first place in our region.

With 5:33 left to go in the game, we attempted a 2 point conversion down 20-18. We were stopped at the goal line.

Ended up losing 27-18.

A few observations on the game from my perspective:

1. We finally looked like a football team (for the most part)

2. We still make critical mistakes that cost us games

- We get them in 4th & 15 in the first half on our side of the field (around the 30). Their QB drops back, rolls slightly left, and our sophomore corner (40 yards away) comes off of his receiver because the QB is running. Touchdown.

- We have a 4th and 6 at their 30, run a backside wheel that is WIDE OPEN. I mean, there is no defender on that half of the field (frontside flood). We throw to the post who is triple covered. Turnover on Downs.

- Just under 4 minutes left, we have them in a 3rd & 9 on their own 20. They throw a ~~pick~~ rub route (2 "slants" and an arrow). Our CB gets blocked but defeats it and is about to make a play... when our safety comes in and knocks our CB down while trying to make a play as well. Kid runs 78 yards for a TD and the game is over.

We had just under 400 yds. total offense to their 320... and we played well for the most part. Still, it is incredibly frustrating.

We also had fires to deal with through the week and some of our kids families had to evacuate or move livestock... so we had some disruptions (nothing like the southeast and the hurricanes, but still an issue for us) and players who had to miss practice to take care of things at home. Fortunately, the fires were eventually contained and by Wednesday we were kind of back to normal (for here).

Two weeks to go (unless we can put together two full games... then we may get another week).

They're improving. Albeit slowly, but you've been there before so you know how with some kids they catch on quickly, but with others not so much. They played better against a good team after being faced with those non-football related hurdles during the week, so THAT by itself is very encouraging. Hopefully all those affected by the calamities will pull through it all.

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Update on New Job Oct 18, 2024 13:13:02 GMT -6 cwaltsmith, coachwoodall, and 3 more like this

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Post by senatorblutarsky on Oct 18, 2024 13:13:02 GMT -6

Week 8 update:

The last time I coached against the team we played last night was in the 2020 state championship at my previous school. We moved down, they moved up for 2-3 years and have had a few struggles.

They came in at 3-4 (1-2 in the region), but did beat what I think is the best team in our region.

We lead 20-14 at half AND received the second half kickoff.

We lost 20-28.

In the second half-

On our first series, we fumbled a snap for a loss of 12. 3rd & 16 isn't good for any offense... but it's debilitating for us. (We had 357 total yards on offense last night; 359 rushing). We did get off a good punt in to the wind (only 3rd time we've punted from a regular punt formation this year- snap, kick, coverage -all good).

They scored to go up by 1

Next series we got a few first downs and then dropped another exchange (backup QB in now... not a huge drop off, different type player though) and lost 11 on that play. Ended up punting again- same result.

Now down by 8 as it starts raining.

We have a nice drive of 65 yards. 2nd & 7 run a spin series counter which had been successful most of the night. Blocked well, executed well- it looks like we could walk in to the end zone. Our Wing slips in the backfield after getting the ball. Loss of 2.

4th & 4. Timeout. All the guys want to run the same play- quick inside sweep (shovel pass... basically a single wing version of a counter trey/counter sweep). We line up in the WRONG FORMATION (strength wise) though we discussed exactly what we were going to do. Our tackle pulls, but he's on the wrong side and pulls away from the play (which we do sometimes... but sure as hell not here/now). We gain 2. Turnover on downs. I didn't discover this SNAFU until I watched film this morning.

Defense finally gets a stop- they have a 4th & 14 from their own 15 and punt into the wind (which is dying down a bit now, but still noticeable). We call for a fair catch at their 41. The ball goes right through our returner's hands and they recovered it.

They get two first downs and run out the clock.

We are 0-4 in our region and basically are eliminated from post-season football. The worst thing is we could easily be 3-1 and be playing for a home playoff game.

If there is a bright spot is is this: Last week (lost 18-27) our players, parents, etc. were excited/happy about our good game. The opposing team had outscored ours something like 180-13 in the previous 4 meetings. We lost close, and were happy.

Last night while walking off with our center (junior- legit D2 prospect- possibly higher. He's the only non-sophomore starter on our O-Line). I told him he "played well". He said "Thanks coach. I'm just tired of losing though. We should have won this game." That was the first time I heard anyone but myself (and maybe one other coach) talk like that. It's a small step- but A step in the right direction.

We only have 3 seniors who are good players and good kids... but they have accepted losing. I don't think our younger guys are willing to accept it any more.

For those playing tonight- good luck.

Last Edit: Oct 18, 2024 13:16:34 GMT -6 by senatorblutarsky