BA Isn't Getting It Done

Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » September 23rd, 2023, 9:19 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:18 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:43 pm
It’s time for a new coach

I stand by what I said, but I am glad they fought back. Shows a lot of heart.

aggieguy13 · Post by **aggieguy13** » September 23rd, 2023, 9:20 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 7:19 pm
Blake’s handling of the Quarterback position is a fire able offense alone.

Machismo · Post by **Machismo** » September 23rd, 2023, 9:21 pm

ultramagnus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:05 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote:No matter how this game ends, I credit the coaches and especially the players on fighting back here.

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918AGG · Post by **918AGG** » September 23rd, 2023, 9:54 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:19 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:18 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:43 pm
It’s time for a new coach

I stand by what I said, but I am glad they fought back. Shows a lot of heart.

… and maybe some good coaching?

I won’t view any “we need a new coach” comments as reasonable until after the season has ended, and we actually know what this team is. Maybe then we can discuss.

0% shock that we lost to JMU at home.

Intermeddler · Post by **Intermeddler** » September 23rd, 2023, 9:55 pm

SaintAggie wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 8:15 pm

NavyBlue wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 7:44 pm
Isn't what we are seeing is what the Arkansas State fans said would happen?
This has been stuck in my head sense game 1. They called it.

This is where I’m at too. Of course, he managed to keep winning there even with all the issues they were right about so I’m not on the new coach bandwagon yet but I’m also not going to be upset if it happens

GoldcoastAggie · Post by **GoldcoastAggie** » September 23rd, 2023, 10:25 pm

Intermeddler wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:55 pm

SaintAggie wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 8:15 pm

NavyBlue wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 7:44 pm
Isn't what we are seeing is what the Arkansas State fans said would happen?
This has been stuck in my head sense game 1. They called it.
This is where I’m at too. Of course, he managed to keep winning there even with all the issues they were right about so I’m not on the new coach bandwagon yet but I’m also not going to be upset if it happens

BA is a slightly above average coach. He’s better than ASU has now and likely better than USU will have next, that said he’s rarely if ever going to have a special season.

coolag · Post by **coolag** » September 23rd, 2023, 10:32 pm

Blake isn't going anywhere, at least other than on his own terms. Not should he. But it's pretty obvious things will continue to go south under his tenure. He will finish out his contract and be done, leaving a 3-4 win program in his wake. It's highly doubtful he finds a better head coaching job than he has right now. He ain't pulling a Gary and sailing off into the sunset and he certainly isn't giving up his million a year contract. Lets hope Jay Hill is ready to say bye bye to that weird frickin place he's at by then.

Elkaggie · Post by **Elkaggie** » September 23rd, 2023, 10:53 pm

coolag wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 10:32 pm
Blake isn't going anywhere, at least other than on his own terms. Not should he. But it's pretty obvious things will continue to go south under his tenure. He will finish out his contract and be done, leaving a 3-4 win program in his wake. It's highly doubtful he finds a better head coaching job than he has right now. He ain't pulling a Gary and sailing off into the sunset and he certainly isn't giving up his million a year contract. Lets hope Jay Hill is ready to say bye bye to that weird frickin place he's at by then.

Amen, but I’m sure the ship has sailed for Jay Hill, plus with our new AD not being from here or familiar with the area shr will hire someone from her from back east or the south like Hartwell did. Still pisses me off so bad he didn’t give Hill a chance!

Blue Sage · Post by **Blue Sage** » September 23rd, 2023, 10:55 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:19 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:18 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:43 pm
It’s time for a new coach

I stand by what I said, but I am glad they fought back. Shows a lot of heart.

MWCFAN12 · Post by **MWCFAN12** » September 23rd, 2023, 11:00 pm

Just when I am sure byu has the dumbest fans in the state.... then I open a thread like this.

jazzdog56466 · Post by **jazzdog56466** » September 23rd, 2023, 11:31 pm

Lots of weird things being said. Hillstead is excellent. Some of you are frustrated we switched to him?

Agree Blake clearly has some problems. No discipline, and terrible starts to games. That’s not a coincidence. Blake had a bunch of things go the right way in 2021, which I’m happy about—-But I think he could coach here for 10 more seasons and never have a 10 win year again. He’s probably a 3-4 win guy on a down year and a 5-7 on an up year from here on out.

I’m not calling for his head. But I don’t get the fans who are so satisfied with mediocrity. We aren’t New Mexico. In the last dozen years, Utah state has had great success, —-a couple of conference titles, multiple bowl games (and wins), even 4 double digit win seasons. The guy talking about not understanding where we are in the college football universe needs to dream bigger.

We don’t have to settle for a 6 win season meaning “successful.” I want to compete in every game. There been years we’ve done that. Let’s get back to it.

2004AG · Post by **2004AG** » September 23rd, 2023, 11:40 pm

918AGG wrote:
Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:19 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:18 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:43 pm
It’s time for a new coach

I stand by what I said, but I am glad they fought back. Shows a lot of heart.
… and maybe some good coaching?

I won’t view any “we need a new coach” comments as reasonable until after the season has ended, and we actually know what this team is. Maybe then we can discuss.

0% shock that we lost to JMU at home.

Should it be 0% shock though ?

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AgMac · Post by **AgMac** » September 23rd, 2023, 11:42 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:54 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:19 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:18 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:43 pm
It’s time for a new coach

I stand by what I said, but I am glad they fought back. Shows a lot of heart.
… and maybe some good coaching?

I won’t view any “we need a new coach” comments as reasonable until after the season has ended, and we actually know what this team is. Maybe then we can discuss.

0% shock that we lost to JMU at home.

I haven't called for BA to be fired. And I won't. But his inability to have the team ready to player is inexplicable, unacceptable, and not a fluke. It is him. It has been him his entire time here. Every single game.

Hoot · Post by **Hoot** » September 24th, 2023, 12:19 am

If we fire Blake we should bring in Butch Jones. At least he’ll cry with us when we lose.

TrueBigBlue · Post by **TrueBigBlue** » September 24th, 2023, 12:22 am

Back off. We are all of us jesters in a sick play/joker’s court

Hoot · Post by **Hoot** » September 24th, 2023, 12:30 am

TrueBigBlue wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 12:22 am
Back off. We are all of us jesters in a sick play/joker’s court

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » September 24th, 2023, 1:27 am

Baylor might be looking for a new coach somewhat soon. I would love to have theirs.

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SLB · Post by **SLB** » September 24th, 2023, 4:25 am

jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 11:31 pm
Lots of weird things being said. Hillstead is excellent. Some of you are frustrated we switched to him?

Agree Blake clearly has some problems. No discipline, and terrible starts to games. That’s not a coincidence. Blake had a bunch of things go the right way in 2021, which I’m happy about—-But I think he could coach here for 10 more seasons and never have a 10 win year again. He’s probably a 3-4 win guy on a down year and a 5-7 on an up year from here on out.

I’m not calling for his head. But I don’t get the fans who are so satisfied with mediocrity. We aren’t New Mexico. In the last dozen years, Utah state has had great success, —-a couple of conference titles, multiple bowl games (and wins), even 4 double digit win seasons. The guy talking about not understanding where we are in the college football universe needs to dream bigger.

We don’t have to settle for a 6 win season meaning “successful.” I want to compete in every game. There been years we’ve done that. Let’s get back to it.

This is why I come to the conclusion of getting Jay Hill and letting BA go.

coolag · Post by **coolag** » September 24th, 2023, 5:06 am

SLB wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 4:25 am

jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 11:31 pm
Lots of weird things being said. Hillstead is excellent. Some of you are frustrated we switched to him?

Agree Blake clearly has some problems. No discipline, and terrible starts to games. That’s not a coincidence. Blake had a bunch of things go the right way in 2021, which I’m happy about—-But I think he could coach here for 10 more seasons and never have a 10 win year again. He’s probably a 3-4 win guy on a down year and a 5-7 on an up year from here on out.

I’m not calling for his head. But I don’t get the fans who are so satisfied with mediocrity. We aren’t New Mexico. In the last dozen years, Utah state has had great success, —-a couple of conference titles, multiple bowl games (and wins), even 4 double digit win seasons. The guy talking about not understanding where we are in the college football universe needs to dream bigger.

We don’t have to settle for a 6 win season meaning “successful.” I want to compete in every game. There been years we’ve done that. Let’s get back to it.
This is why I come to the conclusion of getting Jay Hill and letting BA go.

Not happening anytime soon.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » September 24th, 2023, 8:32 am

I am getting really sick of the Blake Ball hallmarks of slow starts and undisciplined play. These are clear patterns at this point. Fix just ONE of those things and we win that game.

It was a beautiful night at the Mav and a spirited comeback. We have talent at the skill positions, but our OL is just a mess. I feel bad saying anything about the defense because of how gutted that unit was by the portal in the offseason, but 45 points to a Sun Belt school ain’t great. Next two weeks will determine whether this team makes a bowl game or not. Win both and I like our chances. Lose either and it’s pretty bleak and we start gearing up for basketball season.

And hey, how bout them Jayhawks!

SwaggieAggie · Post by **SwaggieAggie** » September 24th, 2023, 1:11 pm

Calling for BA’s job right now is crazy. But not being disgusted at things we’ve continued to see, and still considering a “successful” season being just 6-6 every year, is also crazy. Raising expectations and hoping for consistency as we hit program milestones is a good thing.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » September 24th, 2023, 1:37 pm

SwaggieAggie wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 1:11 pm
Calling for BA’s job right now is crazy. But not being disgusted at things we’ve continued to see, and still considering a “successful” season being just 6-6 every year, is also crazy. Raising expectations and hoping for consistency as we hit program milestones is a good thing.

Maybe it’s because I am a basketball first Aggie, but I’d be really satisfied with 6-6 this year.

I think everyone is going to feel a lot better about Aggie football if we’re 3-3 two weeks from now. I think it’s most likely that we are 3-3 in two weeks, so I am refraining from freaking out just yet.

Lose either of those games, and this place gonna get ugly fast.

Stucki · Post by **Stucki** » September 24th, 2023, 1:40 pm

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Lose either of those games, and this place gonna get ugly fast.
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This place is ugly when we are winning, so .....................................

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » September 24th, 2023, 2:14 pm

Stucki wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 1:40 pm

Lose either of those games, and this place gonna get ugly fast.
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This place is ugly when we are winning, so .....................................
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It really isn’t. Our fan base has an inordinate number of sunshine pumpers, which makes even the slightest bit of negativity stand out.

ToastedFlakes52 · Post by **ToastedFlakes52** » September 24th, 2023, 3:02 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 8:32 am
I am getting really sick of the Blake Ball hallmarks of slow starts and undisciplined play. These are clear patterns at this point. Fix just ONE of those things and we win that game.

It was a beautiful night at the Mav and a spirited comeback. We have talent at the skill positions, but our OL is just a mess. I feel bad saying anything about the defense because of how gutted that unit was by the portal in the offseason, but 45 points to a Sun Belt school ain’t great. Next two weeks will determine whether this team makes a bowl game or not. Win both and I like our chances. Lose either and it’s pretty bleak and we start gearing up for basketball season.

And hey, how bout them Jayhawks!

Sun Belt or not, JMU is a good team. Shoot, I would say the Sun Belt was a better conference than the MWC last year, in all honesty.

And yes, thank you Jayhawks! Rock chalk baby

CaptainChaos · Post by **CaptainChaos** » September 24th, 2023, 3:04 pm

We need an offensive coordinator. Our HC lead offense had multiple chances late in the game to tie it up and put the game away and they farted it away into the wind. I’m not convinced the Aggie defense is any good either with the flat starts and spotting every single team we play multiple scores right away. This team is a mess and it isn’t the players fault.

BigTimeAggie · Post by **BigTimeAggie** » September 24th, 2023, 3:52 pm

utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:48 pm
We have seen piss poor coaching from Blake. If you can’t get a team ready to play football, you have no business coaching at this level.

This is the best comment on this thread! He has to step up his coaching! We can’t afford to try and “comeback” every game. It’s not working!

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » September 24th, 2023, 5:49 pm

CaptainChaos wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 3:04 pm
We need an offensive coordinator. Our HC lead offense had multiple chances late in the game to tie it up and put the game away and they farted it away into the wind. I’m not convinced the Aggie defense is any good either with the flat starts and spotting every single team we play multiple scores right away. This team is a mess and it isn’t the players fault.

We're paying off a too-long contract this year.

The trials of non P5dom.

GrandPoubah · Post by **GrandPoubah** » September 24th, 2023, 7:07 pm

Re lack of player leadership....You can't have it both ways - you cant run out, or cut the balls of leaders like cooper, then say the players can't seem to step up....Blake has zero loyalty unless you are of "his guys". He literally ran out a LOT of players whom would have been seniors this year and CREATED a leadership void.

Even if Hillstead is the second coming - we don't have the pieces to fully support him as a true frosh. So why would you pull the trigger and make a switch? Doesn't that ultimately going to send Cooper and maybe Levi to the transfer portal (wouldn't it be great if Coop ended up at Wyoming, so we can finish below them in the MW for the 3rd straight year) and it puts Hillstead on transfer portal watch (many teams may take a flyer on him)?

Those who argue that Blake has done many great things here, so he should be given the chance to correct it....couldn't the same argument be said re Coop? Didn't he basically saved the year last year and the bowl game vs OSU? I dunno. Just spit balling.

I just pieced it together....Blake waits until coop and levi hit the portal, then takes a job somewhere else and brings Hillstead with him....leaving us with zero qb's for next year.

Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » September 24th, 2023, 7:20 pm

GrandPoubah wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 7:07 pm
Re lack of player leadership....You can't have it both ways - you cant run out, or cut the balls of leaders like cooper, then say the players can't seem to step up....Blake has zero loyalty unless you are of "his guys". He literally ran out a LOT of players whom would have been seniors this year and CREATED a leadership void.

Even if Hillstead is the second coming - we don't have the pieces to fully support him as a true frosh. So why would you pull the trigger and make a switch? Doesn't that ultimately going to send Cooper and maybe Levi to the transfer portal (wouldn't it be great if Coop ended up at Wyoming, so we can finish below them in the MW for the 3rd straight year) and it puts Hillstead on transfer portal watch (many teams may take a flyer on him)?

Those who argue that Blake has done many great things here, so he should be given the chance to correct it....couldn't the same argument be said re Coop? Didn't he basically saved the year last year and the bowl game vs OSU? I dunno. Just spit balling.

I just pieced it together....Blake waits until coop and levi hit the portal, then takes a job somewhere else and brings Hillstead with him....leaving us with zero qb's for next year.

At this rate, Blake will be lucky to get a HC job at another FBS school.

And my guess is if McCae hits the portal, he ends up in Provo. They will have a hole at QB after Slovis

coolag · Post by **coolag** » September 24th, 2023, 7:36 pm

BigTimeAggie wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 3:52 pm

utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:48 pm
We have seen piss poor coaching from Blake. If you can’t get a team ready to play football, you have no business coaching at this level.
This is the best comment on this thread! He has to step up his coaching! We can’t afford to try and “comeback” every game. It’s not working!

Boo bird alert!!!

jazzdog56466 · Post by **jazzdog56466** » September 24th, 2023, 8:55 pm

GrandPoubah wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 7:07 pm
Re lack of player leadership....You can't have it both ways - you cant run out, or cut the balls of leaders like cooper, then say the players can't seem to step up....Blake has zero loyalty unless you are of "his guys". He literally ran out a LOT of players whom would have been seniors this year and CREATED a leadership void.

Even if Hillstead is the second coming - we don't have the pieces to fully support him as a true frosh. So why would you pull the trigger and make a switch? Doesn't that ultimately going to send Cooper and maybe Levi to the transfer portal (wouldn't it be great if Coop ended up at Wyoming, so we can finish below them in the MW for the 3rd straight year) and it puts Hillstead on transfer portal watch (many teams may take a flyer on him)?

Those who argue that Blake has done many great things here, so he should be given the chance to correct it....couldn't the same argument be said re Coop? Didn't he basically saved the year last year and the bowl game vs OSU? I dunno. Just spit balling.

I just pieced it together....Blake waits until coop and levi hit the portal, then takes a job somewhere else and brings Hillstead with him....leaving us with zero qb's for next year.

Legas ain’t it. I don’t know what you mean about Blake having zero loyalty. He will play the guys who he believes gives the team the best chance to win. To think anything else is insane. You may believe those guys are different than the ones he plays—-but it’s not a loyalty thing…every coach is going to do whatever they think needs to be done to win. Sometimes the coach is wrong—-like with Justin McGriff.

If you’re referencing bonner—-BA wasn’t aware of the extent of his injuries until later. He thought a banged up bonner gave us a better chance than Coop. I thought bonners issues last year were scheme related but that’s neither here nor there.

I think Hillstead is great and it was the right time to make the switch. Without it, AFA may have beaten us 40-7, and James Madison 45-20. But that’s just my opinion. I have faith we can go get points every series now. Didn’t really feel that way with Legas, even though I love him

bigblue32 · Post by **bigblue32** » September 24th, 2023, 9:30 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 2:14 pm

Stucki wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 1:40 pm

Lose either of those games, and this place gonna get ugly fast.

This place is ugly when we are winning, so .....................................
[/quote]

It really isn’t. Our fan base has an inordinate number of sunshine pumpers, which makes even the slightest bit of negativity stand out.
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SLB · Post by **SLB** » September 24th, 2023, 9:33 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:19 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:18 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:43 pm
It’s time for a new coach

I stand by what I said, but I am glad they fought back. Shows a lot of heart.

I stand with my stance on getting Jay Hill and letting BA go. I am thankful for BA has done for our program, but BA is not good in the long haul.

Imakeitrain · Post by **Imakeitrain** » September 24th, 2023, 11:00 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2023, 9:33 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:19 pm

918AGG wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 9:18 pm

Bullnamed_gus wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2023, 6:43 pm
It’s time for a new coach

I stand by what I said, but I am glad they fought back. Shows a lot of heart.
I stand with my stance on getting Jay Hill and letting BA go. I am thankful for BA has done for our program, but BA is not good in the long haul.

Cash or card?

And it’s unlikely the next coach is jay hill.

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