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Is someone somewhere keeping a file of Dick's weekly abuse of metaphor and simile?
We could publish it as a "how not to" and call it "Dick's Harmonisms."
While this is probably true to some extent, it is hardly the type of thing one would expect a coach to say of his players.
While the secondary will again be tested today, the Aztecs will be no match since Fui and Harvey are going to run all day on them which will keep the Cougar defense on the sidelines. Watch time of possession to be 2:1 today in BYU's favor.
What is "Mendenhall's penchant for mercy?" Bronco is basically the same as any other coach in America in this regard. Nothing special. Here are some examples where one may question his "penchant for mercy":
10/29/05: In a game against AFA that BYU led 55-34 with less than 4 minutes to go, the starters never left the field.
11/5/05: One week later, against UNLV, BYU led 41-14 with 10 minutes to go but still had the starters in the game running the normal offense. They tacked on two TDs in the last 10 minutes to win 55-14.
9/9/06: Against Tulsa, BYU is up 42-17 with less than 7 minutes in the game and the starting offensive players are in the game.
These are just a few examples where I'm not sure the "penchant for mercy" is evident. Don't get me wrong on this, I'm not saying these things are bad, just that they don't exhibit a "penchant for mercy".
Just the kind of attitude the players might have. Too bad.
Just enjoy the game.
"Coach Hill came up with all sorts of reasons (excuses) why the defense isnt playing as well in recent weeks. However, he left out the most obvious reason. The BYU defense doesnt have very good, and/or athletic players on defense."
Really? He didn't say that? Hey, let's look at this quote that came from the REAL Coach Hill.
"Plus, the speed of the game, we're not as fast as some of the other guys; that's just the way it is."
Um, I think he DID admit that his guys aren't as good and/or as athletic as many other defenses. Reading comprehension: it's a very valuable skill.
"What's wrong with likely being 9-1 after today? Are the fans here spoiled or what?"
Answer.... Yes BYU fans are spoiled, not to mention dilusional. They simply can't enjoy 9-1 as long as the UTES are 10-0.
So just for fun, let's check out Bronco's penchant for mercy today. Up 34-6 with approx. 11 minutes to go in the fourth quarter...following a mid-field fumble by the Aztecs. Max Hall to Pitta, Max Hall to Collie, pass, pass, pass and merciful touchdown! Definitely a penchant for mercy. Now, I realize that is still plently of time left in the fourth quarter, but a merciful coach would have dictated different play-calling.
Coach Whittingham obviously made a bone-headed play last year against Wyoming with the onsides-kick, but against Colorado St, for example, the Utes last attempted a pass with about 1-2 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter, and Brian Johnson was on the sideline the entire fourth quarter.
Sure they get it done against bad teams.
But, 9-1 ain't 10-0 and never will be. Maybe Bronco can get the Cougs to a BSC bowl.... if he buys some tickets.
Just trying out my Dick Harmonisms.
MT in MD