SOS: Calling Charlie Weiss!

I am not one to gloat about being right; however, nobody can disagree about my remarks in a previous blog about Coach Fran and the current state of Aggie Football. In the 56-17 second half annihilation by Tortilla Tech, I have never seen such a lack of fundamentals and discipline in all my years of playing, coaching, and observing football at all levels. Up to this point, Reggie has not learned any touch with the football, the offensive linemen and running-backs cannot manage to pick up simple blitz packages, the defensive line gets absolutely no pressure off the line of scrimmage, the linebacking corps is non-existent, and the secondary looks like a junior-high squad playing sandlot football. Playing one of the highest grossing offenses in the country, the so-called Wrecking Crew gave quarterback Cody Hodges enough time to run to Starbucks for a cappuccino and make it back before a defender broke their o-line. I would consider this to be a deadly mistake when facing an offensive genius like head coach Mike Leech. College football teams do not have a “rebuilding” season for three years in a row, and much of the blame can be attributed to a lack of discipline and leadership. For instance, the Aggies could work on the fundamentals of tackling because nobody seemed to have that essential element of the game. Bringing me to my next point, Coach Fran still has not made any effort to improve the Aggies’ status as a “one-half football team.” They actually produced a descent first half against the Red Raiders, despite not having a developed passing game. However, they never cease to amaze me when they just gave up in the second half. The lack of leadership and imagination from the coach staff has produced a team uninspired to win. The team needs a chief on the field that will pick up his teammates, and a coach that will use a 265-pound fullback on fourth and inches instead of going into shotgun and attempting to pass. Yes, I disagree on the some of Fran’s play-calling. Bottom-line, I am tire of people talking about next year. Right now is last year’s next year, so Fran needs to inspire or expire. A&M could then hire a coach like Charlie Weiss to take the Aggies back to the promised-land in the “W” column.