Northern Illinois Offense?

[Jmufb]

They go to a school every year , WVU , Wake Forest , they even went to Nevada one year. We will see/

[Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuukes]

You know, MM has taken a lot of heat for unimaginative offenses over the years, but he really does seem to have an open mind to making changes. It seems like he's always checking out successful teams to try and incorporate some of their stuff. I think the problem is that he probably concludes we don't have the right personnel to do some of the stuff we see from other teams. I think he's too cautious at times, but many times I think he's just making a calculated decision based on his team's strengths.

Mickey really, really hates turning the ball over and I've seen hundreds and hundreds of football games decided on turnovers so I can't argue with him on that.

[Dukeman1]

It amazes me sometimes that Mickey can tolerate the administration and stay at JMU.

I think he stays because of many of us on these boards and JMU in general.

[South Carolina Duke]

The best thing I read was Durden said we were going to play faster! Hopefully, none of that looking to the sidelines for 30 seconds. I will be very happy if that is true.

Like we could play any slower.....please!

[Jmufb]

Mickey really, really hates turning the ball over and I've seen hundreds and hundreds of football games decided on turnovers so I can't argue with him on that.

Yes , but do you risk being unproductive at the cost of 0 turnovers ?

[South Carolina Duke]

Yes , but do you risk being unproductive at the cost of 0 turnovers ?

Amen....

How about a little 'gamesmen-ship'...!

[Dukes09]

I guess you can't get intercepted if you never bother to pass. That's a great mentality to take. haha

[Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuukes]

Yes , but do you risk being unproductive at the cost of 0 turnovers ?

Sometimes I think you do. It depends on your team. You play to your strengths. If you have a really good defense, you don't go for it on certain 4th downs or put your QB in a long passing situation. You let them win the game for you.

It also depends on matchups. Do you have a tackle who you know is going to plow his assignment or a receiver who you know can burn a certain corner? If so, maybe you're a little more aggressive. Overall, I think one of the biggest things that the casual football fan overlooks is field position which goes hand in hand with turnovers. I feel like most of the time we kick off we turn the ball over. We let teams start on the 40 way too often. I've never understood that. I understand Mickey being a stickler about turnovers and I understand why. I don't understand letting the opposing team start at damn near mid-field every time you score year after year. If you give up a kickoff return once or twice a year, so what? I'd take that.

[olddawg]

The best thing I read was Durden said we were going to play faster! Hopefully, none of that looking to the sidelines for 30 seconds. I will be very happy if that is true.

+2 . It really is ridiculous at times. Doesn't allow enough time to check off when the pipeline is working slow.

[South Carolina Duke]

Duuuukes,
Not picking a fight at all. However, you just answered your own question. It is all about field position.....we give it up every game all game all the time.

We hang our our hat on "great defense". But, when you give up 1/2 the field four times or more a game...it becomes a challenge!

Bottom line, I am a defensive minded guy. I would rather tear something down than build it when it comes to sports. However, the team that scores the most points always, ...always wins! That is the disconnect with MM an JMU football!