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WarriorTyme wrote: ↑Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:09 am This loss I have to put it on Rolo and the Coaches. Giving Nevada a short field from some unorthodox calls i.e.; On side kicks, going for it on 4th down from beyond the opponents 40 yard line. Most of us would agree if you at the opponents 39 yard line and its 4th down and 1 then go for it. But to put the defense to defend from the 50 yard line multiple times early in games due to unorthodox calls is asking a lot.

This killed momentum, Listen, Hawaii fans love gambling, but we also love playing better analytics/odds to win some moolah. And this young team look to the coaches for guidance, wisdom and strategy. Got to play it smart and punt and kick off and give your defense a chance and make these run heavy teams like Nevada, Fresno, Utah State, UNLV and San Diego State a long field to drive.

We understand the Coach Rolo likes to "Roll it" River Boat Gambler Style. But using some razzle-dazzle trick plays will motivate the young Warriors by mixing it up from the mundane grind on the base offense. A few trick plays on offense would be better than going for it on 4th down outside the opponents 40 yard line or unnecessary on side kicks. When comfortably in field goal range and it's 4th down take the points early in games. Coming away with nothing kills the momentum and the opponents seem to gain momentum and drive the field for points.

Coaches of you plan on taking advantage of the Red Shirt Rule and rotate in some players that don't get a lot of playing time. Don't put this young men behind the 8-ball, less feel from the gut gambling more strategy. Fresno, Utah State, UNLV and San Diego State will eat this team for lunch with short field and momentum killing play calls.

Was there dropped passes, missed blocks, missed tackles in the back field, bad calls from the refs, errand throws, miscommunication between the QB and WR, turnovers. Yes! And no matter how much you prepare some of this stuff happens every game. Can't control the Refs making bad calls and can't prepare for everything unless you know or the opponents hand give you their game plan. And add rotating in Red Shirt Rule inexperience players with gambling play calls that kill momentum and give the opponent a short field. This is a recipe for putting the team behind the 8-ball.

This team looks tight and doesn't look like they are playing swag/loose and having fun making plays. Reminds me of Norm Chow Era tight teams that lacked swag. This is on all the coaches to fix and adjust.

Live Aloha/Play Warrior

Go Warriors of Hawaii!

st808 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:59 am at the beginning of the season i thought this year would be the last rebuilding year afforded rolo.

with a 6-3 season it looks like next year will be better.

one more win and i can use my hawaii bowl tickets.

nevada game was entertaining. not fulfilling, but entertaining. disappointing, but still fun. nothing better on saturday nights in hawaii.

WarriorTyme wrote: ↑Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:50 am I appreciate all your input, but sometimes the coaches need to hear the obvious from outside observers. The failure of many leaders is to only listen to their inner circle of yes-men, ignore other perspectives to get the total picture and self evaluation. Its easy to pile in on and blame the players but we as fans know the all the coaches have the capability to figure this out. However, if we say nothing how are the coaches going to know they need to take some time to look in the mirror and figure this out?