tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post4302314646244091973..comments2023-10-12T05:26:57.596-04:00Comments on Friday Night Victors: Friday Night Playoff ScoresChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02325928863743778443noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-84758852823284007422016-11-14T12:31:34.396-05:002016-11-14T12:31:34.396-05:00To this outsider, coaching appears to be the *only...To this outsider, coaching appears to be the *only* reason Airport fans have been vocal. I hope the next coach at Airport isn't made to be the scape goat when the going gets tough.CoachTom48160https://www.blogger.com/profile/17956506810522229232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-27656217777895358482016-11-12T09:42:45.209-05:002016-11-12T09:42:45.209-05:00Reading into you point, coaching has much to do wi...Reading into you point, coaching has much to do with the game outcome; thus the reason Airport fans a have been vocal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-19329537367892112352016-11-10T11:53:54.227-05:002016-11-10T11:53:54.227-05:00Thanks for coming back to elaborate on your though...Thanks for coming back to elaborate on your thoughts. I do appreciate it.<br /><br />That said, I think that some of your thoughts are in conflict with each other.<br /><br />I've read so many posts on this blog about the predictability of Milan's play calling, often from parents and fans of teams that Milan just beat. No one complains when Nick Humphrey runs the ball 30 times in a game, especially when Jefferson wins. A few years back, Rob Kanitz would hammer defenses with QB keepers. A few more years back, Ron Spears' home run play was running it right up the gut. There weren't many complaints about that when it worked. When Spears' Milan team played DCD in the playoffs and that play wasn't there, Milan didn't have much success with the rest of their playbook. Teams who have found a way to exploit the defense will hammer away at that weak spot. I guarantee coaches will seldom mind being called predictable or boring after a win. If you argue that Milan's offense was limited or was limiting itself, that might be all the more reason why that coaching staff deserves credit for the jobs they've done this season.<br /><br />You advocate for calling two plays at a time. This means you want to go back to huddling, right? The check with me opens up Milan's entire playbook on each snap to counter the defense's look. You could stick with what has been working, regardless of the defense's look, or you could dial up something to specifically counter what the defense is showing. It's the coach's call.<br /><br />To me, the no huddle check with me gives an offensive coach maximum flexibility. Sure, coaches have to call the right plays and players have to execute, but why limit yourself?<br /><br />I may be proven wrong, but I thought that the number of times the offense did a check with me was down this season. I also disagree with the thought that the check with me takes a team out of its rhythm. The team's just getting the play call at the line instead of in a huddle. If you want the offense to go high-tempo no-huddle, I'll hear you out, but that's tough with so many players playing on both sides of the ball. You want to exhaust your opponent, not yourself. <br /><br />Also, for what it's worth, it also looked like the team didn't try to get the defense to jump as much with a hard count like they have done in the past. Perhaps this wasn't working in practice, but that's just speculation on my part.<br /><br />I choose to believe that the coaches call plays based on the scouting of their opponent and the scouting of their own team. Coaches know what their teams can do well and what their teams struggle to execute. Because the team lost, they're going to get second guessed. I know the coaches can handle it.<br /><br />It's just that this issue of criticizing the program on style points doesn't seem to go away with some Milan fans. That's what rubs me the wrong way. Thanks for hearing me out.CoachTom48160https://www.blogger.com/profile/17956506810522229232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-69523710118217776922016-11-09T01:27:33.466-05:002016-11-09T01:27:33.466-05:00AS a Milan supporter, Milan has had a consistently...AS a Milan supporter, Milan has had a consistently successful football team, and Coach Hoskins has continued that while working hard at making a "culture change" from when he took over. This years team lost 22 of 28 kids from the 2015 team with only #6 and #9 being full time starters. The vast majority of this years team came from a 1-8 JV team but they also had a number of STARTERS that played football for the first time this year. To think that this team was going to go 9-2, win the Huron League and get to a district final.....no one could have predicted this season, and the coming 2017 season will be similar - although there a few younger kids who will be coming back with some experience. More importantly, I know that AD is more concerned with the other stuff that is going on within that program - sportsmanship, strong students, accountability, respect and commitment. The AD has frequently shared with the coaches that their jobs are not on the line because of wins and losses. <br /><br />And, whomever started the rumor that Coach Hoskins is stepping down - perhaps that should talk to someone that actually knows the answer to the question. Starting rumors like that is disrespectful to Coach Hoskins, his staff and to the kids/parents associated with the program who may read this blog.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-37223120945334219782016-11-08T12:53:03.503-05:002016-11-08T12:53:03.503-05:00As a long distance fan, I have only been able to w...As a long distance fan, I have only been able to watch Milan on film a couple of times the past two seasons. They have an outstanding OC. Their QB and TB are dynamic HS running backs, they maximized their skills with their power & QB counter running game. Of course they would want balance, but good coaches get the ball in their best players hands and that's what they did... that's playing to win. <br /><br />I hope Coach Hoskins and his staff stay and continue to win football games!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-65763663567697292932016-11-07T19:26:05.506-05:002016-11-07T19:26:05.506-05:00Coach Tom 'play not to lose mentality' im ...Coach Tom 'play not to lose mentality' im just referring to being predictable on play calling. Like check with me we all know they are going to do it every play..destroys rhythm. Call two plays at a time. Being to comfortable with what works and not necessary what a team is giving you. Open the play book. Thanks for not being judgmental. <br />Hoskins is a good coach I know him personally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-75535170397515169982016-11-07T16:32:14.629-05:002016-11-07T16:32:14.629-05:00"All the best kids from each public school di..."All the best kids from each public school district in our area enroll at SMCC"<br /><br />You can't be serious here.<br /><br />But I do think you are right in some instances, some parents send their kids to CC in hopes of winning. And there is nothing wrong with it. However I would say about 90% of the students at SMCC are from St. John, St. Mary, St. Michael, St. Charles, St. Pats and-or played in the CYO. Keep in mind, its not all about sports when parents decide to send their kids there.<br /><br />With school of choice there are several options for parents. And that's a great thing. Gary Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828657515290121437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-88625946494141536332016-11-07T16:14:23.441-05:002016-11-07T16:14:23.441-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gary Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828657515290121437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-35423934308043595842016-11-07T15:54:41.366-05:002016-11-07T15:54:41.366-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gary Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828657515290121437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-72740306171618461202016-11-07T15:47:35.574-05:002016-11-07T15:47:35.574-05:00You do know that Redmond won more HL titles than G...You do know that Redmond won more HL titles than Giarmo, correct? <br /><br />It's not like Giarmo and SMCC owned the HL. <br /><br />SMCC did well in the playoffs because they faced D3-D4 teams all year long. By playoff time they were battle tested and for the most part the D6 schools they faced weren't as good as the HL teams. Gary Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828657515290121437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-51441951439168542372016-11-07T15:30:03.226-05:002016-11-07T15:30:03.226-05:00Nice Job Airport. That's great that the press...Nice Job Airport. That's great that the pressure from certain families has caused your coach to step down. I'm sure all of your kids will be in the NFL now. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-66512680642565999492016-11-07T14:54:28.515-05:002016-11-07T14:54:28.515-05:00* It has* It hasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-2976206584878259892016-11-07T13:30:05.883-05:002016-11-07T13:30:05.883-05:00I will bet you that wherever Giarmo goes. He will ...I will bet you that wherever Giarmo goes. He will NOT have the same success as he did at SMCC. Everybody just thinks adding a good coach to a program is like magic. You have to have a good feeder program and smart, athletic kids. SMCC is an all star team in every sport. All the best kids from each public school district in our area enroll at SMCC because they do not think their local public school is good enough. I do understand many that go their are 2nd and 3rd gen also, but the new ones are all stars from jefferson, airport, ida, Bedford, etc. Always much easier to coach kids that are devoted, very athletic and way ahead of the rest. <br /><br />SMCC does not always win. But they win a lot more than the rest of us and its not just because of super coaching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-84518561229745743672016-11-07T13:21:43.299-05:002016-11-07T13:21:43.299-05:00Well said here, it's gotten really bad at Airp...Well said here, it's gotten really bad at AirportAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-72775769745219997552016-11-07T10:57:26.649-05:002016-11-07T10:57:26.649-05:00You can add Montague, which would make 7 out of th...You can add Montague, which would make 7 out of the last 8 state titles won by a small country school in D6. Also a small country school(Clinton) beat SMCC last year in the pre-district matchup. <br /><br />Winning anything in the playoffs is never easy. Gary Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828657515290121437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-85137548024072953922016-11-07T10:45:22.225-05:002016-11-07T10:45:22.225-05:00I know a lot of people in Monroe may have never go...I know a lot of people in Monroe may have never gotten out of Monroe and live in a bubble. And that's ok.. but if you were to watch other programs from other states, you would completely laugh at all the gruff SMCC gets about recruiting and whatever other excuse others like to make. lower division.. private.. blah blah. <br /><br />SMCC was great because they had a great coach and have had for about 40 plus years. 2 hall of famers to be exact.<br /><br />Wherever Giarmo goes, that program will skyrocket in wins. It wont be because they are private, it wont be because they are in a lower division, it will be because they will execute better than nearly everyone else. <br /><br />I doubt anyone would bet against that. I know Chris wouldn't and either would I.Gary Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828657515290121437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-55423479536791282072016-11-07T10:37:50.958-05:002016-11-07T10:37:50.958-05:00Easy huh?
You do know a small country school(Ith...Easy huh? <br /><br />You do know a small country school(Ithaca) has won 5 out of the last 6, D6 state titles. <br /><br />You do know that a small country school(Ishpeming) has won 3 out of the last 4, D7 state titles. <br /><br />Excuses are the reason SOME programs stay idle and never get better. <br /><br />"Losers make excuses"- Lou Holtz<br /><br />Gary Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828657515290121437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-85246093246963114842016-11-07T10:23:57.901-05:002016-11-07T10:23:57.901-05:00First off, well said, Jet fan. I had hoped that B...First off, well said, Jet fan. I had hoped that Baas would have had one more try to turn support around the way Pickens finally managed to down in Jefferson.<br /><br />11:38, I am a big fan of the screen game. I like middle screens, too, but sometimes your personnel doesn't allow for you to run certain plays. Barnes is a dynamite runner, and he has underrated arm strength, but his size makes it a challenge to throw the ball in the center third of the field. Which brings me to...<br /><br />10:04. I'd like to hear more about Milan's "play not to lose mentality". I'm going to reserve judgement for the moment until I hear more about what you mean and what you've seen out of Milan since Hoskins took charge. As for wanting a non-traditional coach, good luck with that. There are still fans in the stands who are uncomfortable with Milan running anything other than the I-formation. I still hear a few folks in the stands groan whenever the team does a "check with me" with the sideline for a different play call. If you want a real rebel to come to town with a new way of doing things, I hope you are willing and able to do a lot of gladhanding with parents and boosters for that coaching staff. Don't forget that Hoskins' first season was no picnic.CoachTom48160https://www.blogger.com/profile/17956506810522229232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-72129482682413741582016-11-07T09:55:05.293-05:002016-11-07T09:55:05.293-05:00If SMCC played division 3-4 or Class B back in the...If SMCC played division 3-4 or Class B back in they day, they would have about the same amount of distric titles . No state championships, that's for sure. It's easy for a private school to beat those small country schools in D6.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-3746440656160528722016-11-07T08:18:42.221-05:002016-11-07T08:18:42.221-05:00No you won't. -UncleOf38No you won't. -UncleOf38Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-9801300134491455992016-11-06T13:20:10.086-05:002016-11-06T13:20:10.086-05:00I heard some idiots in the AP stands myself. Paren...I heard some idiots in the AP stands myself. Parents these days are clueless. The millennial generation to a T. Blame the teachers for my kid being a jerk. Blame coaches for my kid not winning. Good for Baas<br />-jet for for many yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-77670539019315140632016-11-06T08:50:35.408-05:002016-11-06T08:50:35.408-05:00You are still looking for a way to justify a champ...You are still looking for a way to justify a championship for your team. So, in your theory, we are the Champs, we beat you and Adrian, you did neither. Enjoy basketball season. I know I will. #9 Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672001611358271055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-32362949530208245552016-11-05T23:43:38.086-04:002016-11-05T23:43:38.086-04:00Well said Jet fanWell said Jet fanEMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-21439314252786415782016-11-05T23:38:22.680-04:002016-11-05T23:38:22.680-04:00Adrian did a great job of dominating the interior ...Adrian did a great job of dominating the interior line. They penetrated and and took away Barne's running lanes. Would've loved to see Milan adjust to that and run some middle screens. Also, Milan's middle linebackers weren't taking deep enough drops on passing plays, giving Adrian a lot of slant plays. A few outside contain issues on Milan as well. Seems like Milan was a victim of so many HL teams playing in the box and not adjusting to a mainly passing team. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898014593441742663.post-899436198403608192016-11-05T22:45:41.723-04:002016-11-05T22:45:41.723-04:00Ask Redmond who he wanted to coach AP. Chad Baas. ...Ask Redmond who he wanted to coach AP. Chad Baas. Well put Jet fan. Well put. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com