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Purdue 46, Illinois 7 POSTGAME
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<blockquote data-quote="ktal" data-source="post: 1420018" data-attributes="member: 745969"><p>Are you arguing that we are executing the scheme as planned and the scheme doesn't work, or that our athletes are incapable of executing the scheme? </p><p></p><p>My argument is that when our athletes properly execute the scheme, (i.e. they're making the right reads, blocking/covering the right guy, rarely drop the pass or miss the tackle, etc.) we'll win. I don't believe making the scheme more complicated is inherently better, particularly given how often blown assignments have hurt us. I think our team has the speed and size to compete once they're physically developed, i.e. the 19yo vs 22yo thing still puts as at a physical disadvantage late in the game as the young guys wear down. A lot of the beginner-mistakes we're seeing are kids from lower in the depth chart getting more reps, or players moved to new positions. So that will "get cleaned up" as players get the reps they need to master the scheme.</p><p></p><p>The Purdue game was obviously a huge let down and missed opportunity. And I think that's exactly how Lovie saw it. And while I have no insight into the locker room, I'm interpreting Lovie's comments about "players who didn't need to be here are no longer here" as an indicator that he's going to push his agenda more forcefully, and raise performance standard. Specifically, I think he's demanding greater discipline on and off the field. "Do your job", as the saying goes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ktal, post: 1420018, member: 745969"] Are you arguing that we are executing the scheme as planned and the scheme doesn't work, or that our athletes are incapable of executing the scheme? My argument is that when our athletes properly execute the scheme, (i.e. they're making the right reads, blocking/covering the right guy, rarely drop the pass or miss the tackle, etc.) we'll win. I don't believe making the scheme more complicated is inherently better, particularly given how often blown assignments have hurt us. I think our team has the speed and size to compete once they're physically developed, i.e. the 19yo vs 22yo thing still puts as at a physical disadvantage late in the game as the young guys wear down. A lot of the beginner-mistakes we're seeing are kids from lower in the depth chart getting more reps, or players moved to new positions. So that will "get cleaned up" as players get the reps they need to master the scheme. The Purdue game was obviously a huge let down and missed opportunity. And I think that's exactly how Lovie saw it. And while I have no insight into the locker room, I'm interpreting Lovie's comments about "players who didn't need to be here are no longer here" as an indicator that he's going to push his agenda more forcefully, and raise performance standard. Specifically, I think he's demanding greater discipline on and off the field. "Do your job", as the saying goes. [/QUOTE]
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