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<blockquote data-quote="FloridaMan" data-source="post: 1814824" data-attributes="member: 748523"><p>We are just not good enough as a program to overcome the adversity multiple blown calls (both officials and coaching), baiting/bs d line calling out snaps/making illegal movements/faking injuries, etc. by opponents, and off games by key players have presented to us this year. Just have to become tougher mentally, and that goes for myself as a fan as well. It is a very big ask after the last 20+ seasons of incompetence. We flashed serious signs of competence in the first two months and a favorable schedule, but have slipped back to the old IL Football the past 2 games. Really frustrating as a fan begging for some sustained success. I guess at least making a bowl is something to build on hopefully; but quite a letdown probably letting a new year's day bowl appearance - in a location I could actually attend - slip away. Sucks.</p><p></p><p>The last two games have really highlighted our lack of talented depth on both lines. I worried those would be weaknesses for us this year, and was fooled by lack of competition in those areas during our early B10 schedule. Losing a couple studs has not helped either. But the last two weeks both units have been badly overmatched. When you give a sixth year QB a day and a half to throw it he's gonna find somebody open, and even if they aren't today's crew was gonna call a PI. Gotta hope the young guys can get up to speed quickly and provide some depth because that is where the last two game have been lost IMO.</p><p></p><p>I am going to refrain from any more comments about officiating other than to say that the collapse started from the moment the BS PI call happened. Granted, we let opportunities slip early again (thus my coaching calls comment). Touchdown next play and game over playing catch up the rest of the way. Those calls do not happen in a vacuum and teams like us can't just say "oh well on to the next play" after something that egregious. But it will never change and it has basically ruined both sports for me personally. Wish it were not so.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FloridaMan, post: 1814824, member: 748523"] We are just not good enough as a program to overcome the adversity multiple blown calls (both officials and coaching), baiting/bs d line calling out snaps/making illegal movements/faking injuries, etc. by opponents, and off games by key players have presented to us this year. Just have to become tougher mentally, and that goes for myself as a fan as well. It is a very big ask after the last 20+ seasons of incompetence. We flashed serious signs of competence in the first two months and a favorable schedule, but have slipped back to the old IL Football the past 2 games. Really frustrating as a fan begging for some sustained success. I guess at least making a bowl is something to build on hopefully; but quite a letdown probably letting a new year's day bowl appearance - in a location I could actually attend - slip away. Sucks. The last two games have really highlighted our lack of talented depth on both lines. I worried those would be weaknesses for us this year, and was fooled by lack of competition in those areas during our early B10 schedule. Losing a couple studs has not helped either. But the last two weeks both units have been badly overmatched. When you give a sixth year QB a day and a half to throw it he's gonna find somebody open, and even if they aren't today's crew was gonna call a PI. Gotta hope the young guys can get up to speed quickly and provide some depth because that is where the last two game have been lost IMO. I am going to refrain from any more comments about officiating other than to say that the collapse started from the moment the BS PI call happened. Granted, we let opportunities slip early again (thus my coaching calls comment). Touchdown next play and game over playing catch up the rest of the way. Those calls do not happen in a vacuum and teams like us can't just say "oh well on to the next play" after something that egregious. But it will never change and it has basically ruined both sports for me personally. Wish it were not so. [/QUOTE]
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