No excuses

[freakingeek]

To the Owners of the Titans organization

First let me say I've been a sports fan long enough to know that Rome wasn't built in a day and that it takes time to build a winning franchise in any sport. As a Titans fan I have been patient. I have tried to look at the big picture rather than take a myopic view, but I cannot swallow how we could have been outplayed and embarrassed Sunday by a Miami team that is in total disarray and that fired their head coach two weeks ago. We have lost to 4 teams we could have and SHOULD have beaten. We have had 1 winning season and 1 playoff appearance in the last 11 years. The fans that own PSLs and that fill the seats in Nissan Stadium are the stock holders. In what other business would the stock holders allow such ineptness?

The worrisome thing is that I am not hearing any accountability from the coaching staff. Paul Kuharsky of ESPN tried to ask Coach Whisenhunt in the press conference after the game, how/why we could be losing to teams that we are better than and that we should be beating and his answer was "I'm not sure I understand the question.”  To me as a Founders Wall season ticket holder, that simply is not an acceptable answer. So if Coach Whisenhunt can't/won't answer the question from the media, then I as a STH will voice my opinion about our head coach not being able to understand a simple and direct question. 

To the Coach;

The NFL is a results oriented business. It is YOUR job to understand the question and respond accordingly. You bench players who aren't performing. How is it that YOU aren't held to the same standards? You claim that despite the mounting losses, the Titans are "getting better." Please enlighten me, (the naïve fan that I must be), as to where I can see this improvement so I can perhaps find a small tidbit of enjoyment during my game day experience at Nissan Stadium. And I’m not interested in stats. Stats are simply an indicator. It is wins that puts fans in the seats.

I also would like to ask if you've noticed that our stadium seems to be filled with opponent’s fans these days? Is this just some good ol' southern hospitality or perhaps the Titans way of providing a great gameday experience for opposing team’s fans so they are sure to return again and fill those soon to be empty seats? Pardon me for asking the hard questions but I want to be fully informed next year when it's time for me to renew my four season tickets in order to make a "smart" decision.  Now for the things that I find unacceptable as a STH.   

To General Manager Ruston Webster

As a season ticket holder, there's No excuse that we have such an obvious lack of talent on this roster after 3 years of tenure as GM.

There's No excuse that we have done a poor job of attracting and signing good free agents. Particularly those we paid handsomely to under achieve (Wimbley, Levitre, Oher, Shonn Green etc.) meanwhile leaving a ton of salary cap money on table as the team goes 8-8 and 2-14.

There's No excuse that we that we have spent millions of dollars on free agents and draft picks for the Offensive line and we are still terrible and have failed to protect the 3 QBs we have drafted under your watch. FAs like Levitre, Hutchinson, Oher, Rob Turner. (all no longer with the team)  Draft picks in the 1st rd., 2nd rd., 3rd rd., 4th rd., and 7th rd. And please explain to me WHY, players like Akeem Ayers and Andy Levitre can look so horrible here but instantly play so much better after they are traded to another team?   

And to Coach Whisenhunt,

While I realize that some of these issues were created before your arrival,

There is Absolutely NO excuse for allowing ALL THREE QBs we have recently drafted to be pummeled by the opposing defense on a weekly basis and eventually become injured because we can neither pass protect nor game plan adequately to protect them.

There was NO excuse to allow our future franchise QB to re-enter the game on Sunday with a serious injury without being examined thoroughly. An injury that could have possibly jeopardized his career and his future with this team. Particularly when we were behind by 3 touchdowns at the time.  

There's No excuse for repeatedly running undersized RBs like Bishop Sankey, Leon Washington and Dexter McCluster in to the middle of the line against stout run defenses for most of the game when we weren't gaining positive yardage.

There's No excuse for not publicly taking responsibility for any of the above and worse, to shift blame from yourself to the players for "not executing."

There's No excuse for a 1-10 home record at Nissan Stadium over the last season and a half.

Yours truly,

Section 337 Row F Seats 9,10,11,12

 

References

 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2294660-titans-have-no-business-being-committed-to-gm-ruston-webster

http://espn.go.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/11864/running-down-players-ruston-webster-has-brought-the-titans

 

 

[enigma]

Certainly not as much, apparently, as a former tight ends coach can inspire...

[klaa2]

Every one of those sumbitches from top to bottom are very well compensated and need to do the friggin jobs that they are paid to do. Players are paid to play with intensity, so it's not the coaches job to see that they are fired up. There is no excuse for lackluster effort from pro players of any sport. Webster drafts these athletes posing as football players, so he should be the first to go. But it starts at the top. The Adams family will never build NFL powerhouse.

Sell the team to a local billionaire who gives a shit. He'll hire a competent president/CEO who will bring in a GM and scouts who can actually evaluate talent, then let the GM hire a head coach who can assemble a staff capable of coaching up players skills, utilizing their strengths while hiding weaknesses. What are the odds of going from worst case scenario to best case scenario? Not good I'd imagine.

And to Whisenhunt: MAX PROTECT THE QB YOU DUMB FUCK WHAT THE HELL MAN

[prometheus]

FR-GEEK, I, too, am on the Founding Wall even though I had to give up my treasured Club PSLs two years ago due to increasing age and bad knees.  I completely agree with everything you have said, every "no excuse", every bit as sick of this FO and sorry-assed coaching staff.  I was in the north endzone at the game - being an original Dolphins fan - and was embarrassed with the number of 'Phin fans surrounding me and dominating the visiting side of the stadium.  I remember and treasure the days when even a Titans fan had a difficult time getting a ticket on game day. Now, shi*.  The majority of the Titans fans close to me were so disgusted that the main theme was "I may not come to any more games this year". I am now grateful that I have completed my two-game attendance at, pardon me, the Colliseum. Furious does not begin to touch how I am feeling now.  Thanks for putting into words what I and so many of us die-hards are feeling.

pro

 

 

 

 

[TitansGuru]

Well put, freakingeek.

[TF_Titan]

They're close.

[OILERMAN]

We've been in a pattern of waiting on next year to start rebuilding for years now

[EagleEye]

This was written by our local newspaper and talking about Norm Chow but it could easily refer to the Titans as well.

If the meal isn't coming out right, it's time for a new chef

 

By Dave Reardon

 

 

POSTED: 1:30 a.m. HST, Oct 19, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fateful final 2 minutes and 14 seconds of Hawaii's 28-27 loss at New Mexico has folks talking about lack of execution.

Sure, of course. That's everything in life, execution. Doesn't matter how solid your plan is, how good your intentions. Specific to football, how well you practice. If you don't do it in the game, in the clutch, you don't reap the rewards.

Someone asked me if UH's problem is execution, or if it's coaching. My answer is both. But execution comes under coaching. Yeah, the coach isn't out there missing field goals and blocks, dropping balls and making penalties. But he is charged with bringing in players who can execute — or failing that, ensuring they learn how to execute. And, he and his staff are supposed to start the ones who can best execute.

This isn't the pros, where the coach is usually at the mercy of the talent the general manager provides for him. In college he gets to shop for the food with which he will make the meal. And, anticipating your possible response, there are chefs out there who do great things with hamburger — better than what some do with steak.

This is the fourth year for head coach Norm Chow. Almost everyone is his recruit. He's had time to build a team of players who make each other better — as well as effective schemes for them to use.

UH (2-5) has lost four in a row, and the overall record under Chow is 10-34. These last two defeats, against San Diego State and New Mexico, came from teams with comparable talent to UH.

If we compare the rosters man-for-man, Hawaii and New Mexico are about the same. UH maybe even a little better. And that's what it looked like most of the game Saturday, up to that final 2:14.

All three phases contributed as the Warriors made mistake after mistake. Penalties totaling 30 yards is just an example.

It's not just the missed 22-yard field goal that would've iced the win. Blaming the kicker is kind of like blaming Steve Bartman for the Cubs playoff loss in 2003. Did it open the door? Yeah, but lots of bad things had to happen after. Lots of poor execution.

By the way, how do you end a game like that with timeouts left?

When you lose as much as Hawaii does, it builds upon itself — the opposite of how good teams find ways to win games. Turning that around takes leadership.

After the UH collapse, I watched Utah finish off Arizona State. The Utes were in a similar situation, up six points late, choosing to kick a field goal and take a two-score lead. But Utah is undefeated and making plays to finish off wins — executing — comes second-nature to Chow's alma mater.

Hawaii is two losses away from guaranteeing a fifth straight losing season. I still think Chow should be let go if UH loses again Saturday at Nevada. Get a fresh start with the next home game.

The remaining schedule is full of teams UH could beat, if it stops finding ways to lose. Hope often comes with change, and we've seen how execution can improve dramatically with the presence of hope.

[9 Nines]

T rac

[luvyablue256]

I was at this point in 2012. Glad to see you all have finally arrived.

[Rogue]

I was at this point in 2012. Glad to see you all have finally arrived.

2012 was the only year I didn't watch games intentionally.  This year may get there as well.  I've got a friend who is always at the games saying he probably won't go anymore....it's just not fun.  Other's saying, "if there's something else going on we'll be doing that."

There seems a lot of talk like this going on right now. 

[qb19]

Another Founders Wall member Geek with 4 PSLs  Excellent Post, my sentiment exactly.  You should post that verbatim on Twitter and Facebook.  People like you and me pay the salary of these fuckers.  Time to demand some change.  I am attending a Mike Keith luncheon next Tuesday.  My voice will be heard. 

[rns90]

This was written by our local newspaper and talking about Norm Chow but it could easily refer to the Titans as well.

If the meal isn't coming out right, it's time for a new chef

 

By Dave Reardon

 

 

POSTED: 1:30 a.m. HST, Oct 19, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fateful final 2 minutes and 14 seconds of Hawaii's 28-27 loss at New Mexico has folks talking about lack of execution.

Sure, of course. That's everything in life, execution. Doesn't matter how solid your plan is, how good your intentions. Specific to football, how well you practice. If you don't do it in the game, in the clutch, you don't reap the rewards.

Someone asked me if UH's problem is execution, or if it's coaching. My answer is both. But execution comes under coaching. Yeah, the coach isn't out there missing field goals and blocks, dropping balls and making penalties. But he is charged with bringing in players who can execute — or failing that, ensuring they learn how to execute. And, he and his staff are supposed to start the ones who can best execute.

This isn't the pros, where the coach is usually at the mercy of the talent the general manager provides for him. In college he gets to shop for the food with which he will make the meal. And, anticipating your possible response, there are chefs out there who do great things with hamburger — better than what some do with steak.

This is the fourth year for head coach Norm Chow. Almost everyone is his recruit. He's had time to build a team of players who make each other better — as well as effective schemes for them to use.

UH (2-5) has lost four in a row, and the overall record under Chow is 10-34. These last two defeats, against San Diego State and New Mexico, came from teams with comparable talent to UH.

If we compare the rosters man-for-man, Hawaii and New Mexico are about the same. UH maybe even a little better. And that's what it looked like most of the game Saturday, up to that final 2:14.

All three phases contributed as the Warriors made mistake after mistake. Penalties totaling 30 yards is just an example.

It's not just the missed 22-yard field goal that would've iced the win. Blaming the kicker is kind of like blaming Steve Bartman for the Cubs playoff loss in 2003. Did it open the door? Yeah, but lots of bad things had to happen after. Lots of poor execution.

By the way, how do you end a game like that with timeouts left?

When you lose as much as Hawaii does, it builds upon itself — the opposite of how good teams find ways to win games. Turning that around takes leadership.

After the UH collapse, I watched Utah finish off Arizona State. The Utes were in a similar situation, up six points late, choosing to kick a field goal and take a two-score lead. But Utah is undefeated and making plays to finish off wins — executing — comes second-nature to Chow's alma mater.

Hawaii is two losses away from guaranteeing a fifth straight losing season. I still think Chow should be let go if UH loses again Saturday at Nevada. Get a fresh start with the next home game.

The remaining schedule is full of teams UH could beat, if it stops finding ways to lose. Hope often comes with change, and we've seen how execution can improve dramatically with the presence of hope.

It's exactly the same situation right down the cheapos in charge of the team not wanting to buyout/fire a coach because of financial concerns.  The best part (stopped watching the UH games) is the after game fan phones for UH.  I always get a chuckle from some of the callers.  Some guy started reciting poetry a few weeks ago on air.

Back to the Titans--guys vote with your wallet.  Don't go to the games or just flat out cancel your season tickets until they figure out how to fix this mess.

[earlers]

2012 was the only year I didn't watch games intentionally.  This year may get there as well.  I've got a friend who is always at the games saying he probably won't go anymore....it's just not fun.  Other's saying, "if there's something else going on we'll be doing that."

There seems a lot of talk like this going on right now. 

I used to play fantasy football but I hated having to root against my own team's players and also watching some blowout game just because I have one player in. 

I say this all to say that I might just go back to that because at least I had something to look forward to or was having some kind of fun. 

[NashvilleNinja]

Every one of those sumbitches from top to bottom are very well compensated and need to do BE FIRED FROM the friggin jobs that they are paid to do. =

FIFY