Oh, so Modster had a great game in spite of Baldwin's bumbling coaching? Yeah, that must be it. Lol.Another Bear said:
I'm guess it was more Modster that BB.
Bear19 said:
QB Whisperer BB does his magic with Devon Modster, who delivers FOUR TDs in dramatic win over WSU.
BB haters at a loss to explain how this could happen. Hahaha.
The first time all season the Bears score at least 30. That is an average total in college football. The team delivered a win last night and it was great to see the offense respond. Finally. Yes the OC called a good game. Yes Modster did a fine job. But are you really satisfied with what we have seen the majority of games under BB?Bear19 said:
QB Whisperer BB does his magic with Devon Modster, who delivers FOUR TDs in dramatic win over WSU.
BB haters at a loss to explain how this could happen. Hahaha.
It's amazing how much better the play calling/coaching look when plays succeed. Even with a couple of egregious drops, Modster definitely was better by an order of magnitude than in any game I've seen him play for Cal. His throws were crisp, accurate, confident and his decision making, both throwing and running, impeccable. This may be a one off but no less enjoyable.Bear19 said:
QB Whisperer BB does his magic with Devon Modster, who delivers FOUR TDs in dramatic win over WSU.
BB haters at a loss to explain how this could happen. Hahaha.
The playcalling was light years different and for the better IMObearsandgiants said:
If we could actually catch passes, that would have been a blowout. Great game. Health really matters. I didn't notice much difference in playcalling. A good oc adjusts when the chips are down, and bb doesnt seem to have an answer for that, so just hope we recruit well and stay healthy i guess
BearGoggles said:Bear19 said:
QB Whisperer BB does his magic with Devon Modster, who delivers FOUR TDs in dramatic win over WSU.
BB haters at a loss to explain how this could happen. Hahaha.
The offense played well against WSU and Baldwin deserves considerable credit for that. However, one admittedly good game doesn't erase the full body of work (player development, recruiting, scheme, etc.) for which Baldwin is deserving of significant criticism and blame.
One game doesn't really change the overall assessment.
Another Bear said:
I'm guess it was more Modster that BB.
Modster does throw a nice deep ball, doesn't he? I would think that's the toughest ball to throw. Last night, he was also hitting the timing and crossing patterns and that was huge. Only a single game, but it definitely seems to put the "let's start Brasch" argument on the back burner. And if Modster finishing out the regular season ensures that Garbers completely heals, then let's do it.59bear said:It's amazing how much better the play calling/coaching look when plays succeed. Even with a couple of egregious drops, Modster definitely was better by an order of magnitude than in any game I've seen him play for Cal. His throws were crisp, accurate, confident and his defection making both throwing and running impeccable. This may be a one off but no less enjoyable.Bear19 said:
QB Whisperer BB does his magic with Devon Modster, who delivers FOUR TDs in dramatic win over WSU.
BB haters at a loss to explain how this could happen. Hahaha.
Fair enough, it was both coach and QB, but only one gets on the field. My take, Modster finally got enough first team reps and time to digest things. His game tape from UCLA said he could play.GivemTheAxe said:Another Bear said:
I'm guess it was more Modster that BB.
Come on give credit where credit is due.
Last year every one complained about the QB coach because there was no improvement in the QB play.
This year BB is the new QB coach.
BB turned Garbers around.
BB turned Modster around.
LACalFan said:
KoreAmBear is somewhere out there still slowly whittling a stake for BB's head. Maybe feelings will shift if BB keeps it up down the stretch against SC and Furd.
I'm getting the vibe he'll be gone either way.KoreAmBear said:LACalFan said:
KoreAmBear is somewhere out there still slowly whittling a stake for BB's head. Maybe feelings will shift if BB keeps it up down the stretch against SC and Furd.
I was calling for BB's head for what he did LAST year. Look I think he's a good guy and could be an effective OC or HC in the right circumstances. He just doesn't fit ours. Good job yesterday , but I'm not sure he can unravel almost 3 years of poor offenses in four games. If he makes an argument to save his job well then something good must have happened and I'd be open to change my mind.
The beauty of it is that we don't need speculation, just patience.KoreAmBear said:LACalFan said:
KoreAmBear is somewhere out there still slowly whittling a stake for BB's head. Maybe feelings will shift if BB keeps it up down the stretch against SC and Furd.
I was calling for BB's head for what he did LAST year. Look I think he's a good guy and could be an effective OC or HC in the right circumstances. He just doesn't fit ours. Good job yesterday , but I'm not sure he can unravel almost 3 years of poor offenses in four games. If he makes an argument to save his job well then something good must have happened and I'd be open to change my mind.
LACalFan said:I'm getting the vibe he'll be gone either way.KoreAmBear said:LACalFan said:
KoreAmBear is somewhere out there still slowly whittling a stake for BB's head. Maybe feelings will shift if BB keeps it up down the stretch against SC and Furd.
I was calling for BB's head for what he did LAST year. Look I think he's a good guy and could be an effective OC or HC in the right circumstances. He just doesn't fit ours. Good job yesterday , but I'm not sure he can unravel almost 3 years of poor offenses in four games. If he makes an argument to save his job well then something good must have happened and I'd be open to change my mind.
UrsaMajor said:
Of course, one game against a mediocre defense (to be charitable) doesn't mean BB is suddenly the reincarnation of Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay, but I did notice some significant differences between the game plan yesterday and previously:
1. Modster under center a number of times.
2. More misdirection in the running game--the line pulling left and Brown running right.
3. A nifty reverse (have we seen one of those in the past 3 years?). The reverse was obviously set up by prior CB runs to the left.
4. More play action.
5. Shots downfield. We hit a number, had a couple of drops that might have been scores and Modster missed a couple of wide open receivers, but the play calls were excellent.
6. Short passing that developed much more quickly than the slow developing routes run previously.
Does this mean a lightbulb suddenly went off in BB's head? No idea, although unless this trend continues for the next 3 games, I'm skeptical. Nonetheless let's give credit where it's due...at least for one Saturday.
