And to rub salt in the wounds, Ricky Pringle -- a walk-on transfer from Ohio who never played a down for the Bobcats -- just ran 44 yds untouched for a TD for Toledo against Buffalo. I think he has more yds in that one play than Beau has had all month.
Another example of how its not a talent issue. Its a coaching issue and the staff at Ohio is in lower half of the conference. Bowling Green has a better HC. All the teams above Ohio in the standings have better HC's. The staff at Ohio has won because its Ohio and it will attract good players. There is little they've done above and beyond to get the kids to win football games.
Certainly you're entitled to your opinion, but I disagree. All the coaches above Ohio in the standings are certainly not better coaches. I don't buy that. I do agree there is a problem on this team that is unknown to outsiders, but I'm not ready to throw the coaching staff under the bus unless/until I know more about what's actually going on.
You've seen buildings implode, right? To me that's what you've been seeing in Ohio football the last two games. TT had a solid shot at achieving greatness. He was the foundation but has crumbled and the team has collapsed around and on top of him. That seems like a lot to heap on a QB, but if you've ever played the game, then you know just how much influence a QB has on the performance of teammates.
The question remains: Why the implosion? Here, based on observations, I can only speculate. But those observations suggest that a rift has opened between HC/OC and TT. He has lost confidence in them or they in him or both. That suggests a breakdown in open and honest communication - a willingness by both parties to listen and absorb and then act in a mutually beneficial way.
During the next few days, could the rift - if it exists - be closed? Yes, but such a closing is difficult - in any environment. Reason: Achieving a closing requires
both parties to concede that significant change is necessary, and he/she who finds major change easy resides among a small minority.