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| "Our theme for the year is 'swagger back,' " Creighton said. "The kind of swagger we talk about is one that isn't dependent on things going well and success. The swagger that we talk about is about having inner confidence that's built on who you are and the preparation that you put in. It's a great challenge for our team after a very, very tough loss."
Beat Butler!
"The winner of today's game is guaranteed at least a share of the Pioneer Football League crown. Both teams are 6-1 in league play. For Drake to play in the Gridiron Classic, it would have to win against Butler and Dayton would have to lose vs. Marist." Let's go Drake! Let's go Marist!
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| 3-3 at the half. Piatkowski isn't getting the ball to open receivers.  |
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| Butler wins 20-17, on field goal at the end of the game.
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| | Drake finished tied for third in the PFL with Jacksonville. |
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| The reason it came down to a FG at the end of the game is due to the lackluster play calling which put an athletically superior team in a tenuous situation late in the game. The defense played (as always) great, x for a busted coverage and a stupid penalty. As the game gets tighter, however, Creighton's calls get more conservative and predictable. Did anyone listen to Butler's broadcast? (4th QTR, 1st down, almost laughing) "No surprise, Cashmore off the right side for no gain." When broadcasters and the ENTIRE STADIUM know what is coming, defense is much simpler.
There are absolutely NO perceptible offensive halftime adjustments; the second half of both of the Dayton and Butler games mirrored the first half. Does Creighton even know how to spell "misdirection"? Our defense gets 4 turnovers and our offense gets only 10 points; the offense only had one sustained drive of their own and SEVEN 3 and out nonscoring possessions against a defense that is clearly less athletic than Dayton's.
This loss is on the coaches (as well as last year's 21-15 loss at Butler); the players played well enough to win; the coaches did not give them the opportunity to finish the job. 8-3 is a remarkable feat for a bunch of kids that overcame so much adversity (remember the 41 suspension nonsense at the beginning of the season); it is too bad Creighton will probably not learn any lessons from all of this. |
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| Two dog night (11/22/2009)
The reason it came down to a FG at the end of the game is due to the lackluster play calling which put an athletically superior team in a tenuous situation late in the game. The defense played (as always) great, x for a busted coverage and a stupid penalty. As the game gets tighter, however, Creighton's calls get more conservative and predictable. Did anyone listen to Butler's broadcast? (4th QTR, 1st down, almost laughing) "No surprise, Cashmore off the right side for no gain." When broadcasters and the ENTIRE STADIUM know what is coming, defense is much simpler.
These last two seasons, I've been pretty disappointed with the offense in general, and especially the playcalling. I know that every coach has their system, and his offense seemed to be pretty potent at Wabash. Maybe the 'dogs just don't have the right personnel for CC's system, and maybe CC needs to adjust his system to this level. I wouldn't mind seeing him bring in an offensive coordinator. Being both the head coach and OC is a lot for one guy to handle.
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| | I think CC is NRP (Not Ready for Primetime). If he does not have the athletes for "his system" he only needs to look in the mirror. Just count the number of true freshmen (HIS recruits for HIS system) getting significant playing time and see how effective they truly are. If they are successful, great, if not, make the change to some who is. He had the athletes to win this game for these kids who put themselves in a position to win a championship despite the (offensive) coaching. I agree, this is NOT D III FOOTBALL; get an OC who has some creativity; clearly CC has none. |
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| | I would like to see the Bulldogs throw downfield more often...maybe even over the middle. But could the quarterback deliver the ball? |
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| LurkingDog (11/22/2009)
I would like to see the Bulldogs throw downfield more often...maybe even over the middle. But could the quarterback deliver the ball?
I think he could, but we might never know. It seems like Creighton likes nothing but runs and 7-8 yard passes. Except when it's 3rd and 2, he seems to like to go downfield then.
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| First Drake game of the year - my observations...
Defense was great. They played with pressure and got turnovers to help set the offense. Linebackers played great - line was very good and d-backs defended well and tackled well. Very good job by the defense.
Offense was not very good. They were handed gifts in the first quarter but could not capitalize on them. They could not run and there were at least 8 perhaps 10 dropped passes. Quarterback is young but will be good. But there are no homerun hitters that I saw. Coaching staff should look at their schemes (blocking and pass routes) and start making changes.
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| Let me get this straight. Second year coach takes the team to an 8-3 record. Redshirt freshman QB throws for over 2,100 yards (second all time at Drake). Lose a close one at against a very good Butler team on the road for a share of the PFL championship. Defense plays lights out all season (even without Asbell). Wubbs and the special teams were tops in the league throughout most of the season and we're 'going after' the program???
Smells like 'entitlement' to me. These guys worked hard for everything they got. They earned it. Start supporting them. I'm calling everyone of you out right now and predicting a PFL Championship next season. Some of you came on here preseason and said you would be surprised if they won 4 or 5 games...well...be SURPRISED!!! I'll reserve a spot for you on the Bulldog Bandwagon this time next year. |
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| | One last comment on this subject. Don't be SURPRISED if CC ends up being PFL Coach of the Year. |
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| Congratulations, coach.
Mike P.'s stats probably don't put him in the top five. Remember, this football team is playing the same sport as the Drake footballers of 1900, 1930, and 1960.
Second most pass attempts in a season? I would buy that one.
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| Oh yeah, "one last comment." We all support the players, even the ones who occasionally draw our criticism.
I reserve judgment on the coaching staff. |
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| Blue Dog, I don't understand the anger. This is a D1 football team. If we had converted just half of the gifts Butler gave us----we would have been PFL champions. If you don't convert at least half of these gifts into 7 points apiece--you allow your opponent to hang around and take another shot at you.
That being said, this team went further, faster than most of the "experts" thought they would have. Experts look at stats and past records, they don't measure heart. No one is taking a shot at the young men playing. I believe they are respectfully suggesting that some different offensive plays may have resulted in some touchdowns and a victory.
All of that considered, it was a fantastic year--congrats to all of the young men who played so hard this year.
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| I agree; better schemes and appropriate adjustments would have resulted in a PFL championship which was so richly deserved by our players. They won IN SPITE of some of the coaching, NOT BECAUSE of it. Only blue-tinted glasses would give CC the PFL Coach of the year; try Butler's coach (picked 5th and finishing first).
The kids played their hearts out and deserved better.
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