JMU Post-Game Thoughts & Discussion

[IzzyFlexion]

Yeah, I agree with that. I agreed with almost NOTHING Cignetti did for the rest of the game, but I did agree with kicking the PAT in that case. If JMU goes for two, and fails, game over. If they make it, they are down by 8 and live to fight on. The team is motivated and still has a chance to win in OT.

Here is my list of totally fucking bizarre coaching decisions by JMU....

1. From the first series, we were running the ball at will. Why was it necessary for DiNucci to throw 33 passes? Stupid!

2. DiNucci can run and mess up a defensive game plan the same way Lance can. It just didn't happen. Coaching!

3. Eight seconds left in the game with a chance to send it into overtime and we have a 230-pound bulldozer in the backfield and we call a passing play into a crowded endzone? Really? Stupid! With two plays left, JMU would have gotten those 3 yards running the ball. Latrele Palmer should have had 20+ carries in the game. It's bizarre to me. Palmer is a special back. If you thought Abdullah was a badass, wait until you see more of this guy. Just a true freshman, I hope we can keep him four years.

4. Cignetti was totally unprepared for the fake field goal even though your kicker had not attempted a single field goal all year. Stupid!

5. Hat's off to your rookie coach. He kicked the ass of a seasoned veteran with big-time BCS experience.

OK, this is officially a rivalry. May we take it to the next level (FBS). I am sick to tears of FCS!

The Dukes recorded 74 net yards rushing on 22 attempts in the first half (3.36 ypc): 3.6 yards per carry for the game total.
DiNucci was 11-16 passing in the first half (5-5 for 41 yards and a touchdown on the first drive).

That 17 play opening drive was impressive for JMU.

[bulldogg]

The Dukes recorded 74 net yards rushing on 22 attempts in the first half (3.36 ypc): 3.6 yards per carry for the game total.
DiNucci was 11-16 passing in the first half (5-5 for 41 yards and a touchdown on the first drive).

That 17 play opening drive was impressive for JMU.

I agree. It was bizarre to me that we had that kind of success running the ball on the first drive and suddenly decided, "Nah, we need to pass the ball. Yeah, that's the ticket."

[IzzyFlexion]

Prior to the Championship game, JMU came in averaging 5.1 yards per carry. (737 carries for 3,725 yards).

[GreenfieldBison]

I agree. It was bizarre to me that we had that kind of success running the ball on the first drive and suddenly decided, "Nah, we need to pass the ball. Yeah, that's the ticket."

Well according to the data JMU ran the ball twice as many plays as they passed it. In the process they were less effective against the NDSU defense than half of the MVFC.

So there’s that. But it’s just data and not your opinion.