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liebestraum

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Congrats to the FB team
« on: November 21, 2021, 07:52:20 AM »
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  • Way to come back after tough losses to FAU and UNT, not to mention giving up two TDs to Rice in the space of, what, 10 nanoseconds?  24 unanswered points.  All this while getting some of the dumbest penalties I have ever seen.

    This year, at least, the team has developed a winning mindset.  Happy for the players.

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    Re: Congrats to the FB team
    « Reply #1 on: November 21, 2021, 08:14:30 AM »
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  • Yes.  Hardison played one of his best games as a Miner.  It appeared to me he took a little heat off the ball and had better accuracy and touch.  Sometimes a little too soft, but OK.  Goal for next year -- don't lock in on your target receiver and go through your progressions.

    Dimel called the best game he's called, even if he did call his obligatory wildcat in the redzone for a loss of 3 yards.  Obviously it helps when your QB is making good passes, but the emphasis on shorter quicker routes was an important change.

    They had adversity and overcame it, which is a wonderful thing to see in UTEP football.

    UTEP D is good, but usually only mediocre till halftime when they make better adjustments than the other team.  They they dominate.  Dimel has to learn, and maybe he finally has, that he needs to outscore the opposition in the first half, get up by more than one score, and then he can go into clock eating.  It's not a good plan to do it the other way around.


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    Re: Congrats to the FB team
    « Reply #2 on: November 21, 2021, 09:10:20 AM »
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  • So, as many of you know, I'm still not the happiest with this team. Why?
    -Play calling
    -Inconsistent QB play
    -Mediocre receivers not named Cowing
    -Defensive secondary

    OK, enough complaining. There is a reason why this team has 7 wins.
    -Dimel's relentless positivity
    -Teams love & accountability towards each other
    -O & D lines
    -Running Backs
    It's obvious that the blueprint is there. Something this team has not had since early Mike Price. With only 10 seniors on the team, next year looks to be even better. I'm not sure if they will beat UAB next week, but what is probably more important is they overcome their challenges and win a bowl game.

    GO MINERS!!
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