Love the podcast. But I have a question about the argument that Wilcox has the “answers” but is somehow still failing the test.
An example given was the 2 pt try. Which was in theory the right answer, but because of execution it still failed.
Do you think an argument can be made that even if a coach has the right “answer” you still need to take into consideration what your players are actually able to execute? Isn’t that part of coaching. Do you really want your punter to be throwing to your long snapper?
A better example. The last sequence setting up the FG attempt. Maybe to run on 3 straight plays to set up the FG was the “correct” answer. And yes, your D1 college kicker should execute that kick. But at the same time, you have ample evidence that your kicker has been having trouble executing that kick.
I guess what I’m saying is that, to be a good college coach, knowing the answer is only half the job. The other is knowing what your personnel can and cannot execute. If your team is continuously failing to execute, is it possible that’s on you as the coach for asking your players to do something they simply cannot do consistently. Shouldn’t a good coach be able to adapt?
I’d argue that the sign of a good coach is not merely just to know the answer. The sign of a good coach is to put your players in the best possible position to succeed. I think those are two very distinct things.
Love the podcast. But I have a question about the argument that Wilcox has the “answers” but is somehow still failing the test.
An example given was the 2 pt try. Which was in theory the right answer, but because of execution it still failed.
Do you think an argument can be made that even if a coach has the right “answer” you still need to take into consideration what your players are actually able to execute? Isn’t that part of coaching. Do you really want your punter to be throwing to your long snapper?
A better example. The last sequence setting up the FG attempt. Maybe to run on 3 straight plays to set up the FG was the “correct” answer. And yes, your D1 college kicker should execute that kick. But at the same time, you have ample evidence that your kicker has been having trouble executing that kick.
I guess what I’m saying is that, to be a good college coach, knowing the answer is only half the job. The other is knowing what your personnel can and cannot execute. If your team is continuously failing to execute, is it possible that’s on you as the coach for asking your players to do something they simply cannot do consistently. Shouldn’t a good coach be able to adapt?
I’d argue that the sign of a good coach is not merely just to know the answer. The sign of a good coach is to put your players in the best possible position to succeed. I think those are two very distinct things.