Addazio will turn out to be a great hire

[eagle9903]

Brown has done a great job.

[talon]

He's done ok but let's not just ignore the ball control running offense that significantly shortens every game...

Are the games really significantly shorter? BC's average T.O.P. this year is 32 minutes and 39 seconds.

[StratEagle]

Are the games really significantly shorter? BC's average T.O.P. this year is 32 minutes and 39 seconds.

I'd be interested to see the average plays per game. You could pretty easily attribute the TOP to not being able to get off the field on third down. Anyways, yes Donny has done a decent job with the talent he has been given, my original point was just that the total defense stats are a little misleading.

[NotoriousOrange]

Are the games really significantly shorter? BC's average T.O.P. this year is 32 minutes and 39 seconds.

I'd be interested to see the average plays per game. You could pretty easily attribute the TOP to not being able to get off the field on third down. Anyways, yes Donny has done a decent job with the talent he has been given, my original point was just that the total defense stats are a little misleading.

The stats over a full year are a good indicator of what the D was. Was it a dominating D? No. But with mediocre talent compared to the past year's Keeks, Kiwi, Raji, Herzy, Brace, etc. BC had a strong defensive year and Brown was a major factor.

I far prefer Brown's aggressive defense over Spaz's bend but don't break. And this year it resulted in a ranking of 19 out of 125 FBS schools for scoring defense - which, is the most important defensive stat and any way you want to look at it is a very good ranking.

[eagle216]

Considering that he not one player who will play on Sundays, Brown and staff did a good job.

[eagletx]

In a slightly different vein, I heard that Dazz hosted and sprung for an alumni gathering somewhere in the greater NY recently.

[talon]

Saw this on the twitters:

RT @ChrisMCameron: Steve Addazio on NYC food: "I'm a foodie, just look at me." Just coined the term "meaningful meatball." #WeAreBC

[eaglesfan06]

Remember when this guy was supposedly a finalist for our head coaching job?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/fo ... story.html

[basselope]

Are the games really significantly shorter? BC's average T.O.P. this year is 32 minutes and 39 seconds.

I'd be interested to see the average plays per game. You could pretty easily attribute the TOP to not being able to get off the field on third down. Anyways, yes Donny has done a decent job with the talent he has been given, my original point was just that the total defense stats are a little misleading.

here you go....
1st time since 2008 BC ran more plays than their opponent.

Ave Plays per game
Year Off Def
2014 67 62
2013 60 72
2012 68 82
2011 63 70
2010 64 70
2009 64 69
2008 69 63

Edit: Added 2009 & 2008

[eagle9903]

Are the games really significantly shorter? BC's average T.O.P. this year is 32 minutes and 39 seconds.

I'd be interested to see the average plays per game. You could pretty easily attribute the TOP to not being able to get off the field on third down. Anyways, yes Donny has done a decent job with the talent he has been given, my original point was just that the total defense stats are a little misleading.

here you go....

Ave Plays per game
Year Off Def
2014 67 62
2013 60 72
2012 68 82
2011 63 70
2010 64 70

and there you have it, VPI will be back at the top of the Coastal next season.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

holy shit 82 plays/game for the defense in 2012. how the hell did spaz last as long as he did

[DavidGordonsFoot]

holy shit 82 plays/game for the defense in 2012. how the hell did spaz last as long as he did

"loyalty"

[basselope]

holy shit 82 plays/game for the defense in 2012. how the hell did spaz last as long as he did

"loyalty"

Ice Cream can cover up a lot of shit...

In the past 7 years the BC defense was on the field for over 90 plays a total of 4 times.

2013
94 Syc

2012
91 GT
92 Army
100 NW

[Bunratty]

holy shit 82 plays/game for the defense in 2012. how the hell did spaz last as long as he did

We like BC football. Spazirelli liked defense.

[ATLeagle]

holy shit 82 plays/game for the defense in 2012. how the hell did spaz last as long as he did

It is sort of like Wisconsin now. When the AD is really the coach, how the coaches manage the puppet master is more important than winning.

[StratEagle]

going along with those numbers, Brown is at least making progress

2014: 5.05 yards per play
2013: 5.9
2012: 5.6
2011: 5.6
2010: 4.43

[eagle9903]

going along with those numbers, Brown is at least making progress

2014: 5.05 yards per play
2013: 5.9
2012: 5.6
2011: 5.6
2010: 4.43

I'd fall back to a different argument too.

[StratEagle]

going along with those numbers, Brown is at least making progress

2014: 5.05 yards per play
2013: 5.9
2012: 5.6
2011: 5.6
2010: 4.43

I'd fall back to a different argument too.

And why would you do that considering they played the least amount of plays in recent years?

I didn't realize I was still arguing against anyone.

[DuxEagle26]

going along with those numbers, Brown is at least making progress

2014: 5.05 yards per play
2013: 5.9
2012: 5.6
2011: 5.6
2010: 4.43

I'd fall back to a different argument too.

And why would you do that considering they played the least amount of plays in recent years?

I didn't realize I was still arguing against anyone.

I thought moving to SoCal was supposed to DECREASE hostility, your on a rampage this week Strat

[basselope]

The ball control offense and TOP has certainly added to the effectiveness of the defense.
Plus the fact the current coach has a fucking clue how to coach....

TOP STATS

Year-- Off--- Def
2014 33:10 26:50
2013 29:15 30:45
2012 27:00 33:00
2011 30:32 29:28
2010 28:58 31:02
2009 29:19 30:41
2008 30:57 29:02

[hansen]

The ball control offense and TOP has certainly added to the effectiveness of the defense.
Plus the fact the current coach has a fucking clue how to coach....

TOP STATS

Year-- Off--- Def
2014 33:10 26:50
2013 29:15 30:45
2012 27:00 33:00
2011 30:32 29:28
2010 28:58 31:02
2009 29:19 30:41
2008 30:57 29:02

I'm a big believer in TOP. the longer you hold the ball, the less likely the other team can score (obviously). That said, it really all comes down to points. i'd be interested in seeing the PPG over the same timeframe. if it's already been posted, forgive me as i've skipped some posts in the thread.

[twballgame9]

Top post on this page. We know points are down question is how much of the why is attributible to the offense

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

just wanted to take a moment to reiterate that addazio is an improvement over spaz but I'm not willing to call him a "great hire" yet. until he learns to manage a clock, call a game with the lead and that a team needs players that can consistently kick a ball through some uprights from 12.5 yards away I will consider him a good addition to our program... not great

[eagle9903]

just wanted to take a moment to reiterate that addazio is an improvement over spaz but I'm not willing to call him a "great hire" yet. until he learns to manage a clock, call a game with the lead and that a team needs players that can consistently kick a ball through some uprights from 12.5 yards away I will consider him a good addition to our program... not great

Noted.

[Bryn Mawr Eagle]

just wanted to take a moment to reiterate that addazio is an improvement over spaz but I'm not willing to call him a "great hire" yet. until he learns to manage a clock, call a game with the lead and that a team needs players that can consistently kick a ball through some uprights from 12.5 yards away I will consider him a good addition to our program... not great

This is a fair assessment at this point. This season was a lot of fun, but I think most of that fun was becuse of Tyler Murphy. The Dazzler's real tests start this coming season now that he is bringing in more of his own talent. And he's now had plenty of time to learn how to manage the end of a game.

[branchinator]

just wanted to take a moment to reiterate that addazio is an improvement over spaz but I'm not willing to call him a "great hire" yet. until he learns to manage a clock, call a game with the lead and that a team needs players that can consistently kick a ball through some uprights from 12.5 yards away I will consider him a good addition to our program... not great

This is a fair assessment at this point. This season was a lot of fun, but I think most of that fun was becuse of Tyler Murphy. The Dazzler's real tests start this coming season now that he is bringing in more of his own talent. And he's now had plenty of time to learn how to manage the end of a game.

"Most" is an understatement. Tyler Murphy is the only reason why this team was in a bowl game and not a 3-4 win disaster. Sherman Alston was fun to watch and Hilliman's emergence was a bit of a revelation for me but the simple fact is that Tyler Murphy did a great job of hiding all of the coaching staff's huge flaws. Next year, they'll have a green QB, a completely new OL, and the same crap on defense. The only way 2015 isn't a huge step back is if Darius Wade surprises us in similar fashion. The talent on this team is still bad.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

just wanted to take a moment to reiterate that addazio is an improvement over spaz but I'm not willing to call him a "great hire" yet. until he learns to manage a clock, call a game with the lead and that a team needs players that can consistently kick a ball through some uprights from 12.5 yards away I will consider him a good addition to our program... not great

This is a fair assessment at this point. This season was a lot of fun, but I think most of that fun was becuse of Tyler Murphy. The Dazzler's real tests start this coming season now that he is bringing in more of his own talent. And he's now had plenty of time to learn how to manage the end of a game.

"Most" is an understatement. Tyler Murphy is the only reason why this team was in a bowl game and not a 3-4 win disaster. Sherman Alston was fun to watch and Hilliman's emergence was a bit of a revelation for me but the simple fact is that Tyler Murphy did a great job of hiding all of the coaching staff's huge flaws. Next year, they'll have a green QB, a completely new OL, and the same crap on defense. The only way 2015 isn't a huge step back is if Darius Wade surprises us in similar fashion. The talent on this team is still bad.

yeah but addazio brought in Murphy so addazio is the bestest. Barf.

[claver2010]

the simple fact is that Tyler Murphy did a great job of hiding all of the coaching staff's huge flaws.

what?

[branchinator]

the simple fact is that Tyler Murphy did a great job of hiding all of the coaching staff's huge flaws.

what?

Not difficult to understand so won't explain. Sorry.

[claver2010]

the simple fact is that Tyler Murphy did a great job of hiding all of the coaching staff's huge flaws.

what?

Not difficult to understand so won't explain. Sorry.

1) Does the staff get credit for bringing in Murphy, a player that was cast off from Florida & tailoring the offense to him?
b) Isn't it more Murphy did a great job masking the talent deficiencies that recruiting classes that ranked 9th, 8th, 12th, 14th, & 9th in the ACC?