09-27-2020, 02:18 PM
Sure, it's an indictment on Shaw, but it's an indictment on most football coaches. Many coaches, Shaw included, act like on 3rd and 6, especially late in the game, you absolutely must run your route to 6 yards. This mentality can constrict your ability to play loose and makes your offense easier to defend.
There are times I question Leach decisions, but all-in-all, I will take the bad with the good because his teams are entertaining. Ever since his Texas Tech team beat Cal in the 2004 Holiday Bowl against Aaron Rodgers, I appreciated his approach. If he ever had a good defense, he would be really difficult to beat. He has a good DC in Alex Grinch, but not the best athletes, particularly the jumbo ones, to really be a Top 10 team. He might have those athletes now. I'm just glad he didn't get hired by USC. That would have been terrifying.
There are times I question Leach decisions, but all-in-all, I will take the bad with the good because his teams are entertaining. Ever since his Texas Tech team beat Cal in the 2004 Holiday Bowl against Aaron Rodgers, I appreciated his approach. If he ever had a good defense, he would be really difficult to beat. He has a good DC in Alex Grinch, but not the best athletes, particularly the jumbo ones, to really be a Top 10 team. He might have those athletes now. I'm just glad he didn't get hired by USC. That would have been terrifying.