Tough loss in the opening game of the season – as we leave Kings College on the wrong end of a 23-20 score. Losing in the opener is always tough to swallow because you have spent so much time and effort building up to the game.
We certainly had our chances to win the game….but, we just never could get into a rhythm on either side of the ball. Plus we had our fair share of mistakes in the Special Teams area as well.
Unfortunately many of my greatest fears were met. We had some critical turnovers, allowed 11 explosive plays (runs of 12 plus yards and passes of 15 yards or more) including a 53 yard run and a 65 yard pass – both scores. We lost the turnover battle and certainly did not control the special teams phase of the game.
When you add all of the things up….well let’s face it – it is a recipe for the disaster we had Saturday night. Although it is disappointing that we failed in so many areas we certainly have the ability to fix these problems.
We have been practicing tackling every day since we started camp….we have been running pursuit drills for the defense since day one. The same can be said about our efforts in Special Teams and the Offense as well.
Naturally our failures have to be addressed, and they will be. As coaches it is our obligation to correct the problems that we saw last weekend. After watching the video (several times) we decide on the necessary adjustments we need to make both schematically and personnel wise.
One thing is certain – everyone shares in the loss. No one is exempt, and that includes us as the directors of the team and the players who must function at a high level on game day. We are all in the same category…we are all a team. Everyone has a role and I know that we will continue to work to find success for each member of our team.
Thanks for all of your support as family and friends of the Greyhound program. We all know how much backing you give us and it is greatly appreciated!
Go Hounds!