BearlyClad;842863180 said:
I watched Baldwin's games a number of times with EWU. His team came out in the second half with a totally different look, changed scheme, etc. Surprised me because it was very noticeable. I concluded he was adjusting extremely well to whatever happened in the first half. It does not surprise that he would also try to use the players he has in whatever place he thinks can work on the attack, to win.
When you are better you can line up and simply have your superior players out perform their inferior opponent. But when you are at the disadvantage good coaching and tactics become more important. But perhaps even more important is realizing you need to adjust in game and not being wedded to a philosophy that is not working. We saw that with Art Kaufman these past 2 seasons. Afraid to adjust or change tactics. And the Bears got roasted. They may have anyway, but it was worth a try. Baldwin could do these things as the HC, will he have the same freedom as the OC?