Paul Rhoads on Daniel Kuehl

[ISUFan22]

I said it in another thread, but any fake there that involved either of our kickers running wide on NU's defense would have been met with resounding failure.

Agreed. This was the right call against the right defense.

[AlleyAddict]

CPR comes off a little over defensive in his response.

I don't think he's defensive per se, but I think he's just standing behind Kuehl and showing confidence in his holder, maybe like trying to take some of the heat off him.

[UNIGuy4Cy]

I hope the team and the coaching staff is not just dwelling on this..... We need to win out and play in one of the Texas bowls.

[bos]

CPR comes off a little over defensive in his response.

Big deal. His players mean alot to him and some folks are calling Kuehl out. His comments and attitude are admirable.

[CloneIce]

CPR comes off a little over defensive in his response.

And that is a good thing! When it comes to his players, I love a coach who will do anything to defend them (for anything that happens on the field at least).

[clonomaniac]

Paul Rhoads should not be so defensive about this kid but at the same time, he needs to put any ******** about Dan K to rest. So IMO its appropriate.

[CyinCo]

The fact is that last plays get FAR FAR too much attention. It is human instinct. It is what gets set in our mental memory. We see the last play. But really, how many plays really cost us that game? There are probably 10 or more you could name. And how many GREAT plays got is in to a position to even be in OT. Each play can't stand alone. Even if it is the last one.

[UNIGuy4Cy]

Im just wondering if this will affect Rhoads going forward? In terms of decision making?

[tazclone]

The fact is that last plays get FAR FAR too much intention. It is human instinct. It is what gets set in our mental memory. We see the last play. But really, how many plays really cost us that game? There are probably 10 or more you could name. And how many GREAT plays got is in to a position to even be in OT. Each play can't stand alone. Even if it is the last one.

Exactly. It is the ultimate team sport and it requires a team effort

[bos]

Im just wondering if this will affect Rhoads going forward? In terms of decision making?

Seriously? Why? Its one friggen moment, not a pattern.

[cyfanatic]

Seriously? Why? Its one friggen moment, not a pattern.

Yep...and it was a good decision! Just didn't work out...

[ISUFan22]

The fact is that last plays get FAR FAR too much intention. It is human instinct. It is what gets set in our mental memory. We see the last play. But really, how many plays really cost us that game? There are probably 10 or more you could name. And how many GREAT plays got is in to a position to even be in OT. Each play can't stand alone. Even if it is the last one.

Fumble
Interception
Another interception
Missed FG
Another missed FG
Dropped pass by Reynolds on 3rd down late in the game (led to a missed FG)
Dropped pass/slightly overthrown ball to Darks on the sideline (IIRC, we punted next play)
Fumble by NU that we didn't get
Another fumble by NU that we didn't get
Allowing a TD in OT, especially 2 plays in


That's 10 without even thinking that hard.

[UNIGuy4Cy]

Seriously? Why? Its one friggen moment, not a pattern.

You just dont know how this will affect in the long run when making a similar decision.

[StPaulCyclone]

ISU had a successful fake FG against UNI for a 1st down that set up a TD. Plus, a success fake Punt for a 1st down against TT that IIRC led to a score. Also, a successful Onside Kick against UT, that helped with time of possession. Last, was Saturday's fake FG.

Last year, ISU had a missed Onside against UI and a successful fake Punt against NU. Were there any others last season?

[ISUFan22]

Im just wondering if this will affect Rhoads going forward? In terms of decision making?

If it does, we hired the wrong coach. Guys that constantly change their philosophy and gameplan based on one-off plays are almost always guys with losing records and getting canned.