Only a complete fool of a DC would look at our personnel and not run a 4-2-5 or have 4 DL, true DL not 3 DL + an LB, on the field at all times.

The suspect LB play is directly related the scheme, too many gaps to cover.

Durkin got outcoached repeatedly.

I want him gone even more than changes on offense. Cannot stand having a weak defense especially weak against the run, especially when so much of it is by design / due to scheme.

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Only a complete fool of a DC would look at our personnel and not run a 4-2-5 or have 4 DL, true DL not 3 DL + an LB, on the field at all times.

The suspect LB play is directly related the scheme, too many gaps to cover.

Durkin got outcoached repeatedly.

I want him gone even more than changes on offense. Cannot stand having a weak defense especially weak against the run, especially when so much of it is by design / due to scheme.

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Correlation is causation in this case. We're going to need LB's on the team in order to be able to stop the run.

We ran plenty of 4 man fronts and still produced the same results against the run if you were paying any attention.

Yes, I was paying attention, and I saw alot of 4 man fronts that were 3 DL and an LB leaving one true LB behind the DL. That doesn't work. I also saw 3 man fronts to defend 3rd and 1 and even 4th and 1.

in Tuscaloosa the D played their a** off and earned all those TOs, but not ONCE did they set the edge and Bama ran all over the defense.

The Ole Miss game was an abomination and an insult to Kyle Field. Elko could have schemed up a JV team to defend Ole Miss better than that......

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That thread title, tho.

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Only one way to get the zoo's attention.

Know your audience.

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Bill you're logged into your TexAgs account right now. This isn't grindr.

i would disagree 100 times over.. the 4-man front produced better results than the 3-man…

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Yes, I was paying attention, and I saw alot of 4 man fronts that were 3 DL and an LB leaving one true LB behind the DL. That doesn't work. I also saw 3 man fronts to defend 3rd and 1 and even 4th and 1.

in Tuscaloosa the D played their a** off and earned all those TOs, but not ONCE did they set the edge and Bama ran all over the defense.

The Ole Miss game was an abomination and an insult to Kyle Field. Elko could have schemed up a JV team to defend Ole Miss better than that......

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I agree. Makes me throw up at all the people on here saying the Defense kept us in every game.

The D was horrific against Ole Miss (and alot of that was scheme and Durkin). Just a mediocre defense against Ole Miss and we win that game. Giving up roughly 500 yards rushing against Ole Miss and people on here want to pat Durkin on the back and say he did OK? Totally absurd! And several other games where the scheme was pathetic...not setting up our talent to succeed.

Durkin rarely brought pressure, played 3DL too often and made 0 to minimal in-game adjustments. We were down significantly in every defensive category this year...yes even scoring defense! Durkin did a terrible job this year, IMO. I can only hope he turns it around if they are going to keep him.

going back to the scoring defense ranking...

it was heavily skewed by the non-conference games ---> 0, 3, 9, and 14 points allowed

vs. SEC teams the Ags gave up 28 points per game --- that is quite awful

Our zone scheme sucked ass, and no one needed to pass when they can rush for 500 per game lol

if you take out SHSU and UMass and focus just on Power 5 opponents, the D stats are horrendously bad.........

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Bill Superman said:

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After countless threads calling for Durkin's head, the zoo never fails to miss the mark. Y'all continue to show a complete lack of football knowledge with all of the failed Durkin takes.

The only legitimate gripe is the overused 3 man front which had a lot to do with our run D not being so great, not to mention our lack of LB's on the roster.

Literally everything else was above par all things considered. The #1 pass D in cfb. #26 scoring defense. The lack of LB talent, our Injury plagued issues, depth issues and extreme youth - none of these problems are Durkin's fault. Not to mention the O was among the worst all season and kept our D on the field the entire game.

The results are far from fireable. He deserves another year at minimum, but any amount of progress would give us more than solid results.

All that being said, please don't change, we need the entertainment.

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"The only legitimate gripe is the overused 3 man front"

So it is not legitimate to gripe about having a run defense ranked 125th out of 133 at one one of the wealthiest schools in the country that throws millions into coaching and recruiting?

Pardon me for "my complete lack of football knowledge" !!!

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A little reading comprehension and you won't have to go through life arguing with yourself all the time.

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You've made it clear that you think Durkin did an ok job this year and should get another year.

Looks like that's going to happen so we will see if it's a good decision in time.

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Bill Superman said:

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Batman96 said:

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Bill Superman said:

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After countless threads calling for Durkin's head, the zoo never fails to miss the mark. Y'all continue to show a complete lack of football knowledge with all of the failed Durkin takes.

The only legitimate gripe is the overused 3 man front which had a lot to do with our run D not being so great, not to mention our lack of LB's on the roster.

Literally everything else was above par all things considered. The #1 pass D in cfb. #26 scoring defense. The lack of LB talent, our Injury plagued issues, depth issues and extreme youth - none of these problems are Durkin's fault. Not to mention the O was among the worst all season and kept our D on the field the entire game.

The results are far from fireable. He deserves another year at minimum, but any amount of progress would give us more than solid results.

All that being said, please don't change, we need the entertainment.

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"The only legitimate gripe is the overused 3 man front"

So it is not legitimate to gripe about having a run defense ranked 125th out of 133 at one one of the wealthiest schools in the country that throws millions into coaching and recruiting?

Pardon me for "my complete lack of football knowledge" !!!

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A little reading comprehension and you won't have to go through life arguing with yourself all the time.

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You've made it clear that you think Durkin did an ok job this year and should get another year.

Looks like that's going to happen so we will see if it's a good decision in time.

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LOL, Batman vs Superman. In this case I am definitely team Batman. Durkin had a terrible first year.

I think he was a horrible hire and eventually will get canned. Someone said I have an agenda. Yes, my agenda is for A&M to have the best football team possible. Durkin does NOT fulfill this need.

Really hoping Durkin proves me wrong.

Grammar. You sanctimonious person. It is always easy to critique someone's grammar. How about reading the intended message.

The Ag's defense was horrible this year and it is due to coaching. I am fearful of our future due to Jimbo's arrogance. There are too many deficiencies in his management of the game. Red zone, play insertion, clock management, situational play calling on D and O, adaptation, etc. Oh, I cannot forget the offensive design.

I just hope there has been a come to Jesus meeting with him which lays it out in clear terms.

One question I have is QB development and why was King not developed further. A real tragedy.

Completely on the "Batman" side - per Onionman last post. Stats agai st SEC teams show how bad defense was - especially versus the run.

It is disturbing how many defensive players - especially LBs - are hitting the portal as well. Might say something about how Durkin relates to his players...

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Bill Superman said:

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After countless threads calling for Durkin's head, the zoo never fails to miss the mark. Y'all continue to show a complete lack of football knowledge with all of the failed Durkin takes.

The only legitimate gripe is the overused 3 man front which had a lot to do with our run D not being so great, not to mention our lack of LB's on the roster.

Literally everything else was above par all things considered. The #1 pass D in cfb. #26 scoring defense. The lack of LB talent, our Injury plagued issues, depth issues and extreme youth - none of these problems are Durkin's fault. Not to mention the O was among the worst all season and kept our D on the field the entire game.

The results are far from fireable. He deserves another year at minimum, but any amount of progress would give us more than solid results.

All that being said, please don't change, we need the entertainment.

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"The only legitimate gripe is the overused 3 man front"

So it is not legitimate to gripe about having a run defense ranked 125th out of 133 at one one of the wealthiest schools in the country that throws millions into coaching and recruiting?

Pardon me for "my complete lack of football knowledge" !!!

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A little reading comprehension and you won't have to go through life arguing with yourself all the time.

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You've made it clear that you think Durkin did an ok job this year and should get another year.

Looks like that's going to happen so we will see if it's a good decision in time.

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Yep, he did an ok job, which is not quite a good job. But he did not do enough to be getting fired after 1 season. Addazio apparently didn't either, although I'd beg to differ on that one.

All of you doomers should opt out of fandom next season and let us rational folk take the lead. We'll let y'all know how it goes. I would say hope for the best, but I know y'all won't be doing that.

Dfense did not get critical stops when needed on 3rd downs, as well as in situations with game on line, see cocks game.

That is how I judge a defense and a DC. Oh and not getting gashed by run with a dumbass front.

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Dfense did not get critical stops when needed on 3rd downs, as well as in situations with game on line, see cocks game.

That is how I judge a defense and a DC. Oh and not getting gashed by run with a dumbass front.

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Holy mackerel! D's and gashes!

Hello TexAgs After Dark!

3 man front

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Bill Superman said:

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Batman96 said:

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Bill Superman said:

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After countless threads calling for Durkin's head, the zoo never fails to miss the mark. Y'all continue to show a complete lack of football knowledge with all of the failed Durkin takes.

Literally everything else was above par all things considered. The #1 pass D in cfb. #26 scoring defense. The lack of LB talent, our Injury plagued issues, depth issues and extreme youth - none of these problems are Durkin's fault. Not to mention the O was among the worst all season and kept our D on the field the entire game.

The results are far from fireable. He deserves another year at minimum, but any amount of progress would give us more than solid results.

All that being said, please don't change, we need the entertainment.

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"The only legitimate gripe is the overused 3 man front"

So it is not legitimate to gripe about having a run defense ranked 125th out of 133 at one one of the wealthiest schools in the country that throws millions into coaching and recruiting?

Pardon me for "my complete lack of football knowledge" !!!

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A little reading comprehension and you won't have to go through life arguing with yourself all the time.

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You've made it clear that you think Durkin did an ok job this year and should get another year.

Looks like that's going to happen so we will see if it's a good decision in time.

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Yep, he did an ok job, which is not quite a good job. But he did not do enough to be getting fired after 1 season. Addazio apparently didn't either, although I'd beg to differ on that one.

All of you doomers should opt out of fandom next season and let us rational folk take the lead. We'll let y'all know how it goes. I would say hope for the best, but I know y'all won't be doing that.

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Lmao

Durkin fielded one of the worst run defenses in all of FBS and I'm a "doomer"for pointing this out and in a thread where you posted that the "only legitimate gripe" is that he overused a 3 man front.

You're rational and smart and I just don't understand the ins and outs of how this terrible run defense was acceptable because of his brilliant underlying scheme that kept the points low. I just see all doom and gloom and you know so much about me.

Sorry Superman, I am just not on your level - you know, the arm chair QB with superior football Knowledge!

We'll see how Durkin does over the course of time.

I sure hope he ends up being a great DC since he is likely going to be our DC next year.

Now put your Superman pants on and quit crying over a point that counters your opinionated "only legitimate gripe" take.