Coach Richt Loses It

[OldSchoolLion]

Coach Richt comes across as a such a mild-mannered guy, so I was curious about his meltdown last night.  I heard that he has had issues with lack of holding penalties called against opposing offenses this year.  If that is true and his frustration has been building, it helps to explain his uncharacteristic blowup. 

I don't remember a single offensive holding against Wisconsin last night. Does seem a bit suspect considering Miami's talent and speed on the D-line.    

[gatorman-uf]

I know Wisconsin had at least one, it called back a 20+ pass play on a scramble... 3rd and 10? But not many penalties were called anyway on either team, 7 for the whole game.  2 of those Wisconsin OL are All-Americans so maybe they are just as talented?

[DB4]

44 minutes ago, OldSchoolLion said:

Coach Richt comes across as a such a mild-mannered guy, so I was curious about his meltdown last night.  I heard that he has had issues with lack of holding penalties called against opposing offenses this year.  If that is true and his frustration has been building, it helps to explain his uncharacteristic blowup. 

I don't remember a single offensive holding against Wisconsin last night. Does seem a bit suspect considering Miami's talent and speed on the D-line.    

There was one holding called against Wisconsin yesterday. But on one of Wisconsin's TD drives, there was a pretty blatant hold on the Badger right tackle on Trent Harris. I think they scored on that play or the next play.

And there was a pretty egregious missed call in the second half when the Wisconsin DB tugged on Lawrence Cager's pants. Malik Rosier threw an interception on the play (bad throw but that's for a separate thread). Miami scored on the previous drive so if they get that PI or defensive holding, who knows what happens after.

Richt had good reason to be mad last night. They've had an embarrassing lack of holdings called in their favor this season.

[OldSchoolLion]

5 minutes ago, gatorman-uf said:

I know Wisconsin had at least one, it called back a 20+ pass play on a scramble... 3rd and 10? But not many penalties were called anyway on either team, 7 for the whole game.  2 of those Wisconsin OL are All-Americans so maybe they are just as talented?

...no doubt.  Richt alluded to some other stuff he was seeing.  The blatant hold on the Miami receiver was later in the game.  I was just curious if there was something I missed up to the meltdown. Coming in, I know Wisconsin's secondary had a reputation for getting away with stuff.

All things considered, it was pretty amazing the game was that close.  Wisconsin played about the best game they could have, controlling the ball and lights out qb play, but still only won by 10.  And it may been a different game had Miami's kicker made that chip shot.  

For Miami to be missing so many skill players and qb play so bad, to play Wisconsin that closely says a lot for how far the program has come.

[OldSchoolLion]

...interesting that Wisconsin has 4 defensive backs from Florida who start or get regular playing time, including the Tindal kid who intercepted the pass in the end zone.  He is one of the many 3-star Florida kids getting recruited by these schools from outside the state.