27 simple defensive assignment errors

[KillerDog]

Let's think about this. Assume that a player can only make one mistake per defensive play. This is a generous assumption but let's assume it anyway. 70 plays, 11 players per play, possible "mistakes"... 770. Carry the two, take the derivative of the product and VOILA you have "only" 27 mistakes or a 96.5% as a team. Given that Bills graded at an 80%, we can see that he was one of the screw ups that cost us the game. That's what happens when you have a Frosh starting.

On DSOB, Criddle is blaming the defense on the secondary, particularly the safety.

[Indy Coug]

Given that Bills graded at an 80%, we can see that he was one of the screw ups that cost us the game. That's what happens when you have a Frosh starting.

But we all know that Bronco/Hill were completely wrong for not playing our inexperienced players last year because of all the athleticism they had. Right?

[byu71]

But we all know that Bronco/Hill were completely wrong for not playing our inexperienced players last year because of all the athleticism they had. Right?

If the experienced players are going to make 27 assignment errors, then heck yea play the more athletic guys. They at least would have a chance to make up for the error.

[KillerDog]

But we all know that Bronco/Hill were completely wrong for not playing our inexperienced players last year because of all the athleticism they had. Right?

I've found that people who discount execution and experience in sports usually sucked at sports and wanted to blame it on something they couldn't control. There is a reason seniors are better then freshmen. Thus, I predict a sucky season next year at QB.

[byu71]

I've found that people who discount execution and experience in sports usually sucked at sports and wanted to blame it on something they couldn't control. There is a reason seniors are better then freshmen. Thus, I predict a sucky season next year at QB.

I have found those who want to hang their hat on execution (note I am not saying including experience) are constantly talking about "only if" to make up for the fact they are deficient in another area they may have control over.

It is kind like the guy who is told if he is paying tithing, he will be richly rewarded. When he isn't, he is told he just isn't doing it in the proper spirit (not executing properly).

[Indy Coug]

Faith precedes the miracle

Execution precedes the successful athlete

Great athlete + Execution > Marginal athlete + Execution

There is only so much athleticism can do for you if you've run to the wrong spot and are endeavoring to get yourself to the correct spot after the fact.

[Hot Lunch]

There is only so much athleticism can do for you if you've run to the wrong spot and are endeavoring to get yourself to the correct spot after the fact.

What happens when you are always in the right spot but aren't fast enough or strong enough to make the play?

See certain players from both BYU's 08 and 09 defenses for example.

[byu71]

Faith precedes the miracle

Execution precedes the successful athlete

Great athlete + Execution > Marginal athlete + Execution

There is only so much athleticism can do for you if you've run to the wrong spot and are endeavoring to get yourself to the correct spot after the fact.

Great athlete + 80% execution> Marginal athlete + 100% execution

Marginal athlete +100% exectuion > great athlete + 70% execution

We could go on and on.

I think we saw what above average athletes executing can do against a perceived great athletic team executing below average.

We also saw what great athletes executing will do against above average athletes executing below average.

[Indy Coug]

What happens when you are always in the right spot but aren't fast enough or strong enough to make the play?

See certain players from both BYU's 08 and 09 defenses for example.

That's when you're screwed. Accept the team's mortality. Don't let me keep you from wishing on that star hoping for the day where we can consistently match up against superior athletes on the days where they are executing at a high level.

OU didn't execute worth a damn. We did, and we eked out a win. Schedule a rematch with OU at the end of the season and let me know what you think the spread will be, game #1 notwithstanding.

[Hot Lunch]

OU didn't execute worth a damn. We did, and we eked out a win. Schedule a rematch with OU at the end of the season and let me know what you think the spread will be, game #1 notwithstanding.

OU by 27.

[Indy Coug]

OU by 27.

That's pretty close to what I think it would be.

[byu71]

That's when you're screwed. Accept the team's mortality. Don't let me keep you from wishing on that star hoping for the day where we can consistently match up against superior athletes on the days where they are executing at a high level.

OU didn't execute worth a damn. We did, and we eked out a win. Schedule a rematch with OU at the end of the season and let me know what you think the spread will be, game #1 notwithstanding.

So you would agree with me. We should quit throwing out this myth that if only we execute better we will consistently compete with the big boys.

[Indy Coug]

So you would agree with me. We should quit throwing out this myth that if only we execute better we will consistently compete with the big boys.

The only way we even have a prayer of competing with the big boys is execution. If there's a myth we need to dispel it's that we can get away with plugging in inexperienced players that are allegedly more athletic at the expense of our level of execution.

Does your inability to beat Tiger Woods prevent you from enjoying golf? That doesn't mean you don't try to improve and be all that you can be, but by the same token if the only way you can enjoy life is to be a -6 handicap, you are setting yourself up for a hobby full of misery.

[byu71]

The only way we even have a prayer of competing with the big boys is execution. If there's a myth we need to dispel it's that we can get away with plugging in inexperienced players that are allegedly more athletic at the expense of our level of execution.

Does your inability to beat Tiger Woods prevent you from enjoying golf? That doesn't mean you don't try to improve and be all that you can be, but by the same token if the only way you can enjoy life is to be a -6 handicap, you are setting yourself up for a hobby full of misery.

Uh, earth to Indy. Find somewhere where I say execution isn't important. It is, it is, it is. I am saying and have said forever, you gotta have the talent too.

How do you learn to execute. By repetition. So if I have a freshman whose talent plus lesser executuion is equal to a guy who has execution but lesser talent, guess who I play for the upside. You can learn to execute, you can't learn to be more talented.

[Indy Coug]

Uh, earth to Indy. Find somewhere where I say execution isn't important. It is, it is, it is. I am saying and have said forever, you gotta have the talent too.

How do you learn to execute. By repetition. So if I have a freshman whose talent plus lesser executuion is equal to a guy who has execution but lesser talent, guess who I play for the upside. You can learn to execute, you can't learn to be more talented.

And I think this game was a glimpse into the fact that lesser talent + execution was greater than greater talent.