2009 offense vs defense

[Downbylaw]

Originally Posted by SteelKnight

I'm no football expert. I'm always learning...always. It's not my life...just a game.

I don't know if what I read about you is true but I think I'm done arguing with you.

The MODS know if its true or not. Thats all that really matters. I can tell you are young. Bless the child.

[SteelKnight]

Originally Posted by Downbylaw

Shall I show you where you have said that before in the past?

I truly was not planning to engage you anymore but YES...show me where I ever said I was an expert. Please do.

After that I'm done.

[steelerjim58]

In 5 of the 7 losses, the o scored 7 or less points in the second half. In 4 of the 7 losses the o scored 3 or less in the 4th qtr. The offense was pretty putrid all around last year. In 8 of the games they scored 7 or less in the second half. In 8 of the 16 they scored 3 or less in the 4th qtr. While it's easy to blame the defense because of when they allowed some of the scores, when you consider that 5 of the losses were by 3 points, my vote goes to the offense.

[SteelKnight]

Originally Posted by steelerjim58

In 5 of the 7 losses, the o scored 7 or less points in the second half. In 4 of the 7 losses the o scored 3 or less in the 4th qtr. The offense was pretty putrid all around last year. In 8 of the games they scored 7 or less in the second half. In 8 of the 16 they scored 3 or less in the 4th qtr. While it's easy to blame the defense because of when they allowed some of the scores, when you consider that 5 of the losses were by 3 points, my vote goes to the offense.

I think all 3 phases are to blame but again...blowing 5 leads in the 4th quarter is blowing 5 leads in the 4th quarter. Maybe the offense was too complacent and didn't give enough of a cushion for the choking defense all 5 times. They might have been better off if they were beind and knew what they had to do. I really don't see covering for the D and saying they were tired...wanted milk and cookies ...and then in retrospect say we shouldn't ave been in this situation if only you could have given us a BIGGER lead. C'mon.