So, let's go down that path. You are saying the blame should be on DTR? Which by the way he is accepting according to the interviews. But doesn't the coach reflect the players to an extent, isn't it the coach who should teach the player (especially over a 4-year period) good decision-making skills? DTR, has been the quarterback at UC…
So, let's go down that path. You are saying the blame should be on DTR? Which by the way he is accepting according to the interviews. But doesn't the coach reflect the players to an extent, isn't it the coach who should teach the player (especially over a 4-year period) good decision-making skills? DTR, has been the quarterback at UCLA for as long as Chip Kelly has coached UCLA (I should say shown up at UCLA, because I really don't think he coaches). Both men began their UCLA careers in 2018. So, doesn't Kelly also bear some of the responsibility on how players perform? Sure, he screwed up last night and he screwed up against Arizona, but I'd argue that isn't all on DTR or all of his responsibility. There is one common thread that binds UCLA football losing together, and it isn't the Quarterback.
BigB88, you need to calm down a bit. No one is saying Chip doesn’t deserve the blame. Non one. Again, no one. I know that’s what you want to hear. He’s the worst coach in the entire universe. UCLA should have never hired him. He is truly the worst. The worst. He is a worthless human being of a coach. He should be fired. That moron should be fired. I think we already established that. He should be fired. That’s what we established. He sucks. He’s the reason ucla is not number 1. It’s Chip the moron. In case we all didn’t know, he’s a moron. He should be fired. Okay? Am I understanding you right? Chip is a moron and should be fired? We good? But sad truth is he is not fired and he probably won’t be. Sad truth is we don’t have usc money to pay for an elite coach. So we are stuck with the moron. The guy that should be fired. So let’s talk this game. However much we sucked, we were in position to get out of the first half with a decent lead or build on it. DTR made 2 bad throws. If it were Caleb Williams, it’s also 2 bad throws. Heck, if it’s Tom freaking Brady, it’s still 2 bad throws. Then we sucked in a every aspect but we were in position to tie or win. Again, another bad throw. I’m not saying blame the kid for the loss. It’s Chip. That idiot should be fired because he is the worst coach to ever coach. But I’m saying is the kid made one too many big mistakes that gave usc the game. Again, any hall of fame QB can be in the same conversation. You may be the greatest. But if you make 4 big mistakes in a big game, that’s on you. If DTR took the blame, that’s a sign of his maturity. So why can’t you accept he made 4 big mistakes and keep bringing it all back to that moron Chip that should be fired? Incidentally, if we fire Chip today, who should we realistically go get? Right now. Who’s out there? I know, Chip messed up the UCLA brand so much that it’s also his fault. But really, what money do we have and who should we offer the position to?
Well, I would just say, let up on DTR a bit. Yes, he made mistakes, yes, he blew both the Arizona game as well as this one. I just think too many people are pounding on the 5th year senior and giving too much of a pass to someone who deserves just as much of the blame and probably more. Kelly hasn't done his job since he got here and simply continues to flout his so-called authority. And another point, DTR isn't being paid millions a year to bring a football winner to Westwood. As for who to get to replace Kelly, I'd look for a seasoned JC coach (mid 40's -50's) who has a winning "system", been good with kids this age (meaning he can recruit and actually enjoys recruiting) and has been successful at that level. Yes, a NO-NAME. They don't need any more NAMED coaches who are proven failures. They need guys that are still hungry to win, not just in it for the money. And YES, they are out there. Save A LOT OF MONEY and just perhaps bring a winning program back to the school within a few years, not still stumbling along in year 5.
So, let's go down that path. You are saying the blame should be on DTR? Which by the way he is accepting according to the interviews. But doesn't the coach reflect the players to an extent, isn't it the coach who should teach the player (especially over a 4-year period) good decision-making skills? DTR, has been the quarterback at UCLA for as long as Chip Kelly has coached UCLA (I should say shown up at UCLA, because I really don't think he coaches). Both men began their UCLA careers in 2018. So, doesn't Kelly also bear some of the responsibility on how players perform? Sure, he screwed up last night and he screwed up against Arizona, but I'd argue that isn't all on DTR or all of his responsibility. There is one common thread that binds UCLA football losing together, and it isn't the Quarterback.
BigB88, you need to calm down a bit. No one is saying Chip doesn’t deserve the blame. Non one. Again, no one. I know that’s what you want to hear. He’s the worst coach in the entire universe. UCLA should have never hired him. He is truly the worst. The worst. He is a worthless human being of a coach. He should be fired. That moron should be fired. I think we already established that. He should be fired. That’s what we established. He sucks. He’s the reason ucla is not number 1. It’s Chip the moron. In case we all didn’t know, he’s a moron. He should be fired. Okay? Am I understanding you right? Chip is a moron and should be fired? We good? But sad truth is he is not fired and he probably won’t be. Sad truth is we don’t have usc money to pay for an elite coach. So we are stuck with the moron. The guy that should be fired. So let’s talk this game. However much we sucked, we were in position to get out of the first half with a decent lead or build on it. DTR made 2 bad throws. If it were Caleb Williams, it’s also 2 bad throws. Heck, if it’s Tom freaking Brady, it’s still 2 bad throws. Then we sucked in a every aspect but we were in position to tie or win. Again, another bad throw. I’m not saying blame the kid for the loss. It’s Chip. That idiot should be fired because he is the worst coach to ever coach. But I’m saying is the kid made one too many big mistakes that gave usc the game. Again, any hall of fame QB can be in the same conversation. You may be the greatest. But if you make 4 big mistakes in a big game, that’s on you. If DTR took the blame, that’s a sign of his maturity. So why can’t you accept he made 4 big mistakes and keep bringing it all back to that moron Chip that should be fired? Incidentally, if we fire Chip today, who should we realistically go get? Right now. Who’s out there? I know, Chip messed up the UCLA brand so much that it’s also his fault. But really, what money do we have and who should we offer the position to?
These are all good comments. I appreciate your input, Bruins-- thanks! Great food for thought
Well, I would just say, let up on DTR a bit. Yes, he made mistakes, yes, he blew both the Arizona game as well as this one. I just think too many people are pounding on the 5th year senior and giving too much of a pass to someone who deserves just as much of the blame and probably more. Kelly hasn't done his job since he got here and simply continues to flout his so-called authority. And another point, DTR isn't being paid millions a year to bring a football winner to Westwood. As for who to get to replace Kelly, I'd look for a seasoned JC coach (mid 40's -50's) who has a winning "system", been good with kids this age (meaning he can recruit and actually enjoys recruiting) and has been successful at that level. Yes, a NO-NAME. They don't need any more NAMED coaches who are proven failures. They need guys that are still hungry to win, not just in it for the money. And YES, they are out there. Save A LOT OF MONEY and just perhaps bring a winning program back to the school within a few years, not still stumbling along in year 5.
That’s fair. We shall see after next year, as suggested in Joe’s analysis. Either he finds another job, or he we are stuck for one more year at least.