Football Rutgers staves off mistake-prone Washington 21-18 at home

[ru-baby]

And there it is have to keep aggression

 

[Ash_Hole]

Did the ref get in the way there? Or did we just blow it?

 

[RUgreymatter]

Horrible tackling.

 

[SBP]

Ref in the way

 

[Extra Point]

Big play by Washington for a TD. Maybe we should have gone for it on 4th and 1.

 

[TGonzRU]

should’ve went for it now this smh

 

[rucoe89]

Honestly, Harasymiak's shine has worn off. The tackling and the angles have been pathetic through the first 4 games. I give more credit to Belechick on the other sideline.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

If you trust the D, then give the offense the opportunity to go for it.
And if the offense fails trust the D to get a stop.

Easy to trust the D when you give them every advantage as possible.

The real question is should we trust the D this game? It's been shaky.

The D has been solid in the red zone and a mess everywhere else.

 

[RUinOhio]

Welp hind sight should have gone for it

 

[LotusAggressor]

They don't know it's a damn show. They think it's a damn fight.

 

[RUgreymatter]

Ref in the way

#2 missed a tackle before that.

 

[RAC93]

That TD drive right there Ladies and Gentleman is why you go for it on 4th and 1…….play aggressive and not scared

 

[SBP]

D is really not good. Man o man.

 

[mildone]

And kids that's why you go for it. Defense getting gashed

If the D is gonna get gashed, giving them a short field makes no sense. Going for it doesn’t mean we make it.

 

[Extra Point]

We're just not pressuring their QB enough.

 

[ashokan]

I like Devin Gardner announcing.
His Mongo running sound effects were on point

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Offense is going to have to win this one. It’s up to AK. We’re not going to win trying to grind it up the middle.

 

[noble106]

Man, is Greg doing the play calling here?

He sometimes likes to call the shots on game day and I can't say I'm always a fan.

Plus, those injuries on defense are starting to come back to haunt us. Not looking great right now.

 

[rucoe89]

Welp hind sight should have gone for it

Schiano trusted his defense. He should not trust a defense that is unable to consistently tackle.

 

[robjknight]

Another missed tackle for the TD

We really miss Toure

 

[drewbagel423]

If the D is gonna get gashed, giving them a short field makes no sense. Going for it doesn’t mean we make it.

If the D is gonna get gashed, we need to take advantage of every opportunity to get points.

 

[Salvi's Headband]

Hard to see us winning this game short of Washington continuing to shoot themselves in the foot in bizarre ways. Our defense is just getting manhandled. The good news is we're winning and there's only a quarter+ left so randomness gives us a shot but we are looking outclassed

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Schiano trusted his defense. He should not trust a defense that is unable to consistently tackle.

In hindsight we’ve sucked everywhere other than the red zone so we may as well have tried to stay on offense.

 

[rucoe89]

Offense is going to have to win this one. It’s up to AK. We’re not going to win trying to grind it up the middle.

Defense is really off this year. This many seniors should not be this pathetic in basic tackling. Its just poor coaching and players that aren't executing.

 

[SBP]

This game can turn on a dime cause we can’t stop them. They shoot themselves in the foot more than we stop them that’s for sure.

 

[Rutgers85]

On another note, the Knicks just traded for Karl Anthony Towns

 

[NickRU714]

That was a GW throw on 1st down.

 

[rucoe89]

We really miss Toure

I don't think he would make too much of a difference. Other seniors and juniors have not stepped up for consistently.

 

[ru109]

If the D is gonna get gashed, we need to take advantage of every opportunity to get points.

Yes but not on the 50. If we're on the 15 and you want him to go for it that's one thing, but we can't give them the short field.

 

[NickRU714]

On another note, the Knicks just traded for Karl Anthony Towns

What????

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

It’s looking like we really needed to go for it on that 4th and 1.

 

[Extra Point]

3 and out by RU. Got the ball out to Fletcher but he slipped.

 

[RUgreymatter]

Fletcher. you had that. why'd you cut in. ugh.

 

[FrankZ]

Slip🤦‍♂️

 

[rucoe89]

You would think our equipment staff would have made sure our players get traction on the field. Don't see the same slipping and sliding on Washington's part.

 

[fg7321]

Can athan throw over the top?

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Yes but not on the 50. If we're on the 15 and you want him to go for it that's one thing, but we can't give them the short field.

Why not? They have no trouble moving the ball until they get to the red zone anyway. Have they even punted once?

 

[rurichdog]

2nd half collapse...

 

[mildone]

Gotta calm the D down. The LBs and, in some cases the DBs, are overshooting their gaps or lanes or whatever they’re called. They need to just fit the gaps and tackle.

 

[RUgreymatter]

You would think our equipment staff would have made sure our players get traction on the field. Don't see the same slipping and sliding on Washington's part.

Not all slips are due to equipment.... It's over extending one way when you should go elsewhere. When over-commited your cleats won't fix that.