Looking Ahead- Lindenwood

[Black Saturday]

In the past....every time we start talking about getting our backups meaning reps, our startes don't hold up their end of the bargain as the games have ended up being too close.....In the past.

[InFor6More]

You don’t want to pull the starters too early but you don’t want to leave them too long either to risk an unnecessary injury. That will be the balance and coaching test this week if the team plays up to its abilities. It is a good game to have before traveling for a tough conference matchup.

You also have to keep in mind that the coaches come from an NFL mindset. The NFL really doesn’t pull players until the 4th quarter. Do you air it out to get up early and then run with the backups? Do you run base stuff only? Do you try something new? What do you do with McCantos and Willis if the team is ahead? These are all questions to ponder. I don’t know if it will be a 60+ point blowout like some may expect but there are no excuses to not easily handle business.

This game is still important to me because it will show the mindset of the staff and especially the players. Do the players have that killer mindset? Can they execute at a high level on a consistent basis? That was the trademark of our great teams.

Another thing to consider is that this is a good opportunity to get the run blocking shored up. The counterpoint to that is that we aren’t real deep at RB so while you want to get guys some touches, we can’t afford to lose anyone for an extended period of time.

Keith should play this week, or at least be dressed, which will help that to your point. He had a toe issue that should be good enough for a few carries as long as there are no setbacks. I would still hope that Alexander gets the most carries this week if the score goes the way it should.

If we have RBs that will redshirt as they get to play a few games..play them after the first drive in Q3 if we have a big lead. I have always liked the idea of starters going through normal routine through halftime...

With the changes in CFB I have completed changed my thinking on redshirting. Granted I’m not on the coaching staff but anymore you can’t even think or worry about saving someone for another year.

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Since it is a slow week...

[311neers]

You don’t want to pull the starters too early but you don’t want to leave them too long either to risk an unnecessary injury. That will be the balance and coaching test this week if the team plays up to its abilities. It is a good game to have before traveling for a tough conference matchup.

You also have to keep in mind that the coaches come from an NFL mindset. The NFL really doesn’t pull players until the 4th quarter. Do you air it out to get up early and then run with the backups? Do you run base stuff only? Do you try something new? What do you do with McCantos and Willis if the team is ahead? These are all questions to ponder. I don’t know if it will be a 60+ point blowout like some may expect but there are no excuses to not easily handle business.

This game is still important to me because it will show the mindset of the staff and especially the players. Do the players have that killer mindset? Can they execute at a high level on a consistent basis? That was the trademark of our great teams.

Another thing to consider is that this is a good opportunity to get the run blocking shored up. The counterpoint to that is that we aren’t real deep at RB so while you want to get guys some touches, we can’t afford to lose anyone for an extended period of time.

Keith should play this week, or at least be dressed, which will help that to your point. He had a toe issue that should be good enough for a few carries as long as there are no setbacks. I would still hope that Alexander gets the most carries this week if the score goes the way it should.

If we have RBs that will redshirt as they get to play a few games..play them after the first drive in Q3 if we have a big lead. I have always liked the idea of starters going through normal routine through halftime...

With the changes in CFB I have completed changed my thinking on redshirting. Granted I’m not on the coaching staff but anymore you can’t even think or worry about saving someone for another year.

Been preaching it for a couple years. If they are ready, play them. If they aren't, and you're up by 30, play them. Not a given they will even be here next week.
It's almost like you play them so someone else get's less of them (eligibility wise) when they transfer haha (this is extreme but who knows)

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Back in Black unis for the weekend!!

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