Cut it loose!

[Agalum]

I keep checking flights but $600 out of Moline is tough to swallow this time of year. If anyone has a seat on a private jet for me I’ll go though!

While flying into Sac, SMF, is the most convenient, be sure to check prices into Oakland and Stockton. SFO is another option but about a 2 hour drive depending on traffic. For those making the trip, be sure to fill up on real Mexican food. I like Vinces in Woodland, about 9 miles north of Davis. Lots of really good restaurants in Davis as well.

[kochrab]

I get the criticisms about this season and Farley, but damn. This has been the most depressing playoff run I think I've ever been a part of. Not that everyone is a part of it, but it's kinda of like "Whoopdee dooo we won, big deal". There's only 16 teams left in the playoffs and we're in the mix. How many teams would LOVE to be here? Yeah, yeah. Same story, different year. I get it. But maybe, just maybe, something special can happen. Who knows.

[panthergirl123]

Let's focus on the next opponent. UC Davis is 4th in the FCS in offensive points scored per game sitting at 43 points per game. We have to shut down their offense, put up more points ourselves, or both to win. Lamar and every other game we have played in 2018 is in the past. We are in the playoffs and it's win or sit at home. Play whatever schemes are needed to win. Stop with conservative playcalling unless you are up by 3 or more scores. Keep the pedal pushed all the way to the floor. That is how titles are won.

[BCPanther]

Let's focus on the next opponent. UC Davis is 4th in the FCS in offensive points scored per game sitting at 43 points per game. We have to shut down their offense, put up more points ourselves, or both to win. Lamar and every other game we have played in 2018 is in the past. We are in the playoffs and it's win or sit at home. Play whatever schemes are needed to win. Stop with conservative playcalling unless you are up by 3 or more scores. Keep the pedal pushed all the way to the floor. That is how titles are won.

Amazing analysis. We have to score more points than they do to win.

[7YrsOfCollegeDownTheDrain]

I'm going to guess our success in this next game hinges on Ellerson Smith and Ricky Neal getting home and causing havoc off the edge to get their QB off his spot and off his timing. He doesn't seem to be the type of kid that is going to do a lot with his feet. IF we can do that...If our front 6 on D can be more physical and disrupt their passing game we have a decent chance. I'd really like to Xavier back at corner too.

[clenz]

I'm going to guess our success in this next game hinges on Ellerson Smith and Ricky Neal getting home and causing havoc off the edge to get their QB off his spot and off his timing. He doesn't seem to be the type of kid that is going to do a lot with his feet. IF we can do that...If our front 6 on D can be more physical and disrupt their passing game we have a decent chance. I'd really like to Xavier back at corner too.

That's been my thoughts too.

So much of Lamar's success in the air was their QBs ability to escape for 4 ro 5 seconds, allowing his WR to shake a defender. It's impossible to cover for 5 seconds when the threat of a QB outside of the pocket is real. So many times Ricky and Elerson had hands on that kid but he just slid out of it.

Hopefully Ricky and Elerson create the same kind of timing issues this week. I don't think we'll see the same athleticism to buy as much time as the LU kid did.

If Davis goes with a bunch of quick hitters it could be a long day. If they want to play action into 5 or 7 step drops, well, I like our defenses odds.

[achrist70]

Personally I felt like we were better in a 4 front against Lamar, mainly because it allowed Ricky and Elerson to rush the passer. It'll be interesting to see who if anyone we get back from injury this week, we truly have been hit hard by injuries this year.

Offensively I would love to see some screens called, you look at the best half of football we had this year (1st half NDSU) and we called 4 or so screens. Against the defense Lamar ran I felt like our screen game could of been huge against the blitzes and man to man they ran.

[ronfitch]

Personally I felt like we were better in a 4 front against Lamar, mainly because it allowed Ricky and Elerson to rush the passer. It'll be interesting to see who if anyone we get back from injury this week, we truly have been hit hard by injuries this year.

Offensively I would love to see some screens called, you look at the best half of football we had this year (1st half NDSU) and we called 4 or so screens. Against the defense Lamar ran I felt like our screen game could of been huge against the blitzes and man to man they ran.

Allen is so dangerous as a receiver in the flat. Weymiller, too.

Have only watched the replay of the first half from Saturday .... Allen was running with serious fire in the first half. The OLine was pushing people as well. And Errtham and Kuntz were their usual great selves, as they have been this season.

[Spathicle]

I get the criticisms about this season and Farley, but damn. This has been the most depressing playoff run I think I've ever been a part of. Not that everyone is a part of it, but it's kinda of like "Whoopdee dooo we won, big deal". There's only 16 teams left in the playoffs and we're in the mix. How many teams would LOVE to be here? Yeah, yeah. Same story, different year. I get it. But maybe, just maybe, something special can happen. Who knows.

It is undeniable the amount of talent on the roster this year, things can happen.

[Neighbor]

"Bond has been absent over the past couple weeks due to a family matter, forcing wide receivers coach Pat McCann into play-calling duties the past two games. McCann’s debut came in a 37-0 win over Missouri State. His most recent play-calling effort produced just enough points to send the Panthers to California for a second-pround playoff matchup against sixth-seeded UC Davis" by Cole Bair CR Gazette


skepticism has been corrected. condolences to the Bond family.

[06panther10]

Its utterly amazing to me that an offensive coordinator for a playoff team could be absent for two entire weeks and it is not reported or known until after the 2nd game had been played.

This post should probaby go into the terrible media coverage thread as well.

So frustrating the lack of coverage or reporting on anything significant regarding our AD lately...

[Blue42]

I don't know just what all is going on here.

But wish the best for Coach Bond. Tough days I'm sure.

[clenz]

I don't want to be the cynic, but....
"Bond has been absent over the past couple weeks due to a family matter, forcing wide receivers coach Pat McCann into play-calling duties the past two games. McCann’s debut came in a 37-0 win over Missouri State. His most recent play-calling effort produced just enough points to send the Panthers to California for a second-pround playoff matchup against sixth-seeded UC Davis" by Cole Bair CR Gazette

sounds to to me like philosophical differences with the head coach.

I'm not shy from inflammatory comments, but research is your friend before things like this

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/nov/26/prep-football-bond-left-legacy-as-motiv/

PREP FOOTBALL Bond left legacy as motivator, innovator at Rogersby Paul Boyd | November 26, 2018 at 1:00 a.m.
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Former players and coaches used many different words to describe Gary "Blackie" Bond, but the one that came up over and over was motivator. The longtime Rogers High football coach died at his home on Saturday. He was 82.

"He instilled confidence in you and made you feel like you were gonna win before you ever hit the field," said Roger Gregory, who started at quarterback for Bonds' teams from 1968-70. "A guy who coached me 45 or 50 years ago also turned out to be a very close friend. It's a sad day, it really is."

Funeral arrangements are pending, but are tentatively planned for Saturday at First Baptist Church in Rogers, his son John Bond said Sunday.

Blackie Bond was regarded as one of the most successful high school football coaches in Arkansas, finishing with a career record of 190-89 (1964-1987) and six undefeated conference championships. He guided the Mounties to a 32-2 record from 1967-71, winning conference titles in four of those five seasons.




Reads like a prolonged end of life situation. He most definitely has been with his family, probably preparing for this and growing and now "dealing" with this

He can take whatever time he wants

[clenz]

His obituary

http://m.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com...uaryId=3823875


A quick Google search articles from August D September profiling him in such a way that it was known this was coming and was a big deal. that I can't confirm it speculate on, but to suggest anything other than family issues is just bad

[Panther AC]

Its utterly amazing to me that an offensive coordinator for a playoff team could be absent for two entire weeks and it is not reported or known until after the 2nd game had been played.

This post should probaby go into the terrible media coverage thread as well.

So frustrating the lack of coverage or reporting on anything significant regarding our AD lately...

Coach Farley talked about Coach Bond's seriously ill father on his post-game radio show Saturday night. He told him to take the necessary time to be with his dad as Mark was not able to be with his father when he died and he didn't want Bond to miss that opportunity.