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QB for the Jayhawks is the former high school QB from Lake Travis "Todd Reesing" (when he left LT Garrett Gibert took over the helm)

Paralysis by Analysis By Bryan Cisler Oct 13, 8:52 pm EDT Buzz up! PrintYou could probably imagine Kansas linebacker coach Bill Miller’s response after Kansas’ 41-36 victory against Iowa State. The defense and especially the linebackers played their worst game of the year. They missed tackles. They were slow to react to plays. They blew coverages. So did Miller scream? Curse? Maybe throw a few chairs? Nope. He did something even better and more effective. He apologized. “I told them that I let them down and did a poor job coaching them and it isn’t going to happen again,†Miller said. So what’s the solution to a defense that gave up more than 500 yards of total offense to one of the worst teams in the Big 12. After the game on Saturday, Mark Mangino wondered aloud that maybe the players were thinking too much on the field. It might be time to simplify the defense. Miller said the diagnosis was paralysis by analysis. “I got some very bright men in that linebacker group and when they are not playing as fast as they have to play, then that is a coaching error on my part.†Miller said. “It all looked good on the chalkboard, but it’s what those guys can execute and do full speed on the field that matters.†Of course it wasn’t just the linebackers that looked bad, it was the entire defense. Several players said this week that they are starting from scratch, trying to find the perfect formula to figure out what suits the players best. Still, no matter what new schemes or plays they simplify, Mangino wants to see a team with a tougher mental edge. “In this unit, some guys don’t understand what we are trying to do and how we are trying to do it,†Mangino said. “If you are in a tough situation, you revert back to what you feel comfortable doing rather than what the call and assignment says you should do. That goes with lack of discipline in your play, and lack of maturity.†Mangino had foreseen the defensive collapse coming since April during spring practices. That might’ve been when he noticed the huge void left by graduating senior linebacker James Holt. Mangino said there hasn’t been much difference in the play between the other seniors linebackers that left in Mike Rivera and Joe Mortensen compared with the current duo of Drew Dudley and Arist Wright. But Holt, well, that one left a mark. “He could play out in space and could come off the edge,†Mangino said. “We don’t have anybody that can do that.†One player who Kansas was hoping could contribute was linebacker Vernon Brooks. The junior college transfer showed up to Lawrence in July out of shape, and more recently suffered a hand injury during practice that has limited his production. The chance for him making an impact soon is starting to fade away. “Vernon Brooks has not progressed as well as we would have liked,†Mangino said. “He has to make a commitment to getting it done. If he does, he has a chance, if he doesn’t he will get lost in the shuffle.†So, more than likely Kansas will have to work with what they have. Miller says maybe the biggest obstacle facing the team now will be trying to create confidence in a group that badly needs a dose of swagger. And you can bet that Miller is doing everything and saying everything to trying to get his linebackers to think they are unbeatable. He said he saw positive signs during Sunday’s practice. “They came out breathing fire and I thought they were running around great,†Miller said. “I believe in them more than I ever have right now because of how they responded after that ballgame and the mentality that they have.†Kansas will have to rebound in a hurry. After next week’s game against Colorado, they will have to deal with an Oklahoma team that should be finding their groove again with quarterback Sam Bradford back in the mix. The following week they travel to Lubbock to face Texas Tech. A team that scored 63 points against Kansas last season. “They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and nobody is dying in this group,†Miller said. “They are fighting back.â€

Show up --- Play Hard ----

I talked to a semi reliable source a teacher at Dayton ISD (daughter) she said from her semi reliable source that Payton Ploch has a concussion and won't be playing this Friday .

Please don't pick your home team to loose--- last week Crosby did that and it didn't work out to good for Daytown we've had all the reverse psychology we can stand !

While Ploch was being helped to sidelines well after the hit Crosbys coach turned around and egged the crowd on --- Completely classless ! Crosby took advantage of Bronco turn-overs and handed our as-s to us. It was their time tonight.

Tel, Please don't be so nice its no fun----by the way yo mama wears purple !

AHHH, I see it now ! looks like Dayton raining down on Crosby !

Is that Canada or Greenland !

If Dayton is lucky enough to go deep in the playoffs and gets matched with Angleton then you can come sit in the Bronco section and cheer us on brother PS. just don't tell anybody who you are !

Over all I've seen him make a lot of difficult catches too and man when he breaks out for along one its all over but the crying! I think purple agrees with him---GO BRONCO'S--- So that was yes but he catches so hard ones... Im a cougar i know how explosive he is... I guess you can answer your own question Friday night.

Spoken like someone who knows that Dayton is gonna kick the crap out of them in a few weeks. BH should spend all of their time focusing on Dayton. The rest of 19-4A is just trash. No one can accuse Ranger83 of being shy !

I second that !

Over all I've seen him make a lot of difficult catches too and man when he breaks out for along one its all over but the crying! I think purple agrees with him---GO BRONCO'S---

A/Lobo, what happened to Sulphur Springs vs Longview --- SS was 4&0 -- they must have no run defense?

Dayton played their worst game of the season against NF and still managed to pitch a shut out and put up 35 pts. You can bet Stewart will be cracking the whip this week. If I was Crosby I would call in sick Friday!

Numbers might be off ,but the underlining jest is still the same Dayton and BH lead the pack ! ----------- AggieRwe I notice your always a late come er when it comes to jumping on the dog pile try diving in first for a change it shows more charactor !

Good job Bronco1 ! thanks-- I like Dayton's numbers !

Friendswoods starting RB (Cole) did not play because of injury he would of had a big impact on the game.

Whats all this political talk about Crosby ? I thought this was Daytons thread :

Now that made me laugh !

Dayton has been below the state average on the EXIT LEVEL Science, Social Studies and Math test the last two years. I guess for academics that is acceptable to the Broncos though. You can brag about all your academic accomplishments tell the cows come home and it doesn't mean a tinkers da-mn to me. I'm sure the Dayton school district is doing the best they can and if you can share some of Croby's sacred knowledge on how to improve Dayton's test scores I'm sure Dayton ISD would be most appreciative. The one thing I can say about Dayton's football program (and that's the main thrust of this board,football) is that they have a well above state average win percentage I/Q (lot higher than Croby's) and a well below post season EXIT LEVEL experience not to mention they score very high in the score column,but have to admit they score very low in the opposing team points allowed column.

Laugh while you can hill girls your turn is comming in a couple of weeks!

All kidding aside #1 (Rb) for Dayton looks like a 5th grader,but when he gets in the game its instant offense just about an automatic first down everytime. Then when #22 comes back in if he don't run over you he will out run ya with blazing speed. This offense is shaping up to be as potent and maybe even better than last years. new backfield getting better every game. Our run defense is as solid as last year and secondary is even better. For those of you thinking your getting a break because Dayton lost their superstars are in for a rude and painful awakening. --Lets get it On-nnn !!! GO BRONCO'S------------

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