George Ferguson
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Jaymerz said:grizcountry420 said:Jaymerz said:Please. If Gustafson doesn't over-throw receivers the entire game, including the 4th down conversion attempts, everyone on this board says the coach is a genius. Players play the game, and the truth is that Gustafson is an inconsistent passer. Until Stitt gets a more reliable passer in the QB spot, his game plan will always be at risk of outcomes like this NAU game.
Please.. Was Gus the one who gave up 45 points? I think that our defense needs to be held some what accountable for this lose, not Gus.
So it's reasonable to blame the coach but not the QB? I wasn't pinning the loss or the points on our QB, just pointing out the obvious. By no means is Gustafson to blame for the loss, but he missed key throws to open receivers in a couple key situations that turned the ball over on downs, plus an awful pass that was an INT. No fewer than 21 points for NAU can be at least indirectly attributed to those failed conversions, etc. That doesn't speak to the game plan, it speaks to poor execution. Add to that a piss poor defensive effort, and it's a bad day. I believe in Stitt's plan at this point, but the best plan can be mired down quickly by poor play.
Horner took all the blame for Gus' INT. Said he completely turned the wrong way and BG already threw it to the flat. That was the first miscommunication I've seen from the O in three games. And yes, I'm well aware that the communication starts with the QB, but receivers have to do their job too, especially in this offense.
Gus didn't play well, even if he hadn't of thrown that pick, and, as he ALWAYS does, he stood up in front of the media and said so.
"When it boils down to it, I just didn't make many throws tonight," Gustafson said. "... As a quarterback you've got to be able to put the ball where it needs to go no matter where you're playing."