Seems like we hear about "bad apples" and lack of "leadership" every year.

Jul 17, 2015
3:19:56pm

Real Men Wear Blue

Gets kind of tiring. But I agree that the defense is likely to still have problems this year. I attribute that to lack of leadership and talent. I don't agree that Howell is a good coach.

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This post will probably start a fight, but here goes. The problems on defense

Lance71

7/17/15 2:17pm

I remember the MWC media days in Vegas when Crowton was coach. Every year

foofcoug

7/17/15 2:22pm

Bad apples exist on every team. Quality player leadership is what minimizes the

Lance71

7/17/15 2:26pm

Many times bad apples are developed by poor and inconsistent coaching

kotacoug

7/17/15 2:30pm

Seems lots of people agree with you. If you're right, next years defense should

Lance71

7/17/15 2:36pm

I think the D will be improved but Howell is still on staff

kotacoug

7/17/15 3:51pm

How long has Howell been the DB coach? I'd be curious to see if there's a

ACrop

7/18/15 10:47am

none of those "bad apples" ever seem to have names. wonder if it's these guys

icecougar

7/17/15 8:54pm

what is that in your video hitting the cow?

bald man

7/17/15 2:47pm

Pretty sure it's a Rambouillet.

foofcoug

7/17/15 2:51pm

did it kill that cow?

bald man

7/17/15 3:00pm

Not sure.

foofcoug

7/17/15 3:01pm

Looks like a billygoat. Nasty and love to head-butt

bluefish

7/17/15 4:58pm

I remember the Crowton days too. No bad apples then at all.

YSMACK

7/17/15 2:53pm

I'm still not sure where the pass rush is coming from this year.

SpiffCoug

7/17/15 2:22pm

maybe they should move Bronson to safety and see if it works out

Flyingdolphin

7/17/15 2:35pm

Takitaki and Warner have to step up. It will be on them to get after the QB.

YIsForBrigham

7/17/15 2:38pm

Several Ifs in that response. Hence the cause for concern.

SpiffCoug

7/17/15 2:49pm

Right. I was reaffirming that there is cause for concern. But there are possible

YIsForBrigham

7/17/15 3:31pm

LaVell Edwards agrees with you

Brigham

7/17/15 3:43pm

It seem like the signature Bronco defense has more to do with

SpecialT

7/17/15 4:24pm

This is the big problem that I see needs to get resolved. No pass rush talent...

bluefish

7/17/15 4:55pm

That's what Bronco is there for.

kccougar

7/17/15 2:29pm

I guess it may have started a fight, if it made any sense.

Walter Bellhaven

7/17/15 2:36pm

What doesn't make sense?

Lance71

7/17/15 2:47pm

where will this fight be located?

fattycoug

7/17/15 2:50pm

I figured that claiming Howell is not the devil would start a fight. Guess not.

Lance71

7/17/15 2:52pm

well, i'm ready to go if needed:

fattycoug

7/17/15 2:59pm

Mi Rancherito

Still Open

7/17/15 7:09pm

How could you possibly know any of what you suggested?

basman

7/17/15 3:13pm

I remember we opened one year against Bobby Bowdin and

deljdc

7/17/15 4:54pm

Seems like we hear about "bad apples" and lack of "leadership" every year.

Real Men Wear Blue

7/17/15 3:19pm

especially when 80% of them are RM's and former boy scouts

icecougar

7/17/15 8:35pm

While true, the biggest problem on the Dline, is the average or below average

BostonCougar

7/17/15 5:07pm

12th verse, same as the first, a little bit louder and a little bit worse.

HawkCat

7/17/15 5:09pm

getting players to buy in and have faith in you and respect you is the first

kahuna

7/17/15 6:40pm

but all those former eagle scouts and RM's at BYU are mean ol' bullies!

icecougar

7/17/15 8:28pm

Sig gif got the smile....

Heinz57

7/18/15 11:50am

Why does Howell require so much mommy-coddling by Bronco?

icecougar

7/17/15 8:25pm

While I agree that is a failing by Howell to motivate the players.

Lance71

7/17/15 8:34pm

most are fresh off of missions, not a lot of coddling going on there

icecougar

7/17/15 8:50pm

And look at that, he is no longer the DC. AND those players are no longer at BYU

Lance71

7/17/15 9:01pm

Somebody did step in and fill the leadership void...

icecougar

7/17/15 9:11pm

RE: Somebody did step in and fill the leadership void...

Accipiter

7/17/15 9:14pm

he looks like someone you shouldn't mess with

icecougar

7/17/15 9:16pm

And who is going to be the player to do it? It can't be coaches alone. If a team

Lance71

7/17/15 9:14pm

a good coach inspires those players to step up and be his leaders...

icecougar

7/17/15 9:28pm

and Howell still is the DC, Bronco is just hiding him under his apron to protect

icecougar

7/17/15 9:12pm

I completely agree with you here. He wasn't ready, he needs to learn.

Lance71

7/17/15 9:27pm

He's been silent in the media and wasn't even at BYU's Media Day...

icecougar

7/17/15 9:31pm

It is quite strange, the whole arrangement.

Real Men Wear Blue

7/18/15 12:55am

RE: And look at that, he is no longer the DC. AND those players are no longer at

kahuna

7/17/15 10:07pm

He nominated Howell 2x for the Broyles Award and zero times for Anae...

icecougar

7/19/15 2:21am

I know what a joke sad really some times Bronco seems outright delusional!

kahuna

7/19/15 4:26am

I completely agree. Good points.

eddog

7/18/15 1:08pm

No fight here. Agree.

rockhound

7/18/15 7:43am

Talent.

ag4cougs

7/18/15 8:09am

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