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Accountability

by Cougarbib · 10/10/2011

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You all know that I believe accountability is a big part of leadership. FOr example - you don't leave your coaches open to criticism about why they called a deep pass in an inappropriate situation - when they didn't. This is one of the things I like about Riley. He explains a lot about what he saw, called and does when things go well and when they do not. It gives insight into how a QB thinks during theheatof battle. SO with Riley - If you wonder "WHat was he thinkin?" He will probably tell you.





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Int thrown to Jacobsen. Maybe Nelson will learn. This is the one judgment mistake Bronco mentioned in post game interview.



Here's Nelson's explanation:

"It was a called [pass play], but I went outside the read. I felt, because we had gotten the first down and went right into hurry up, and I felt like we could catch them off-guard. It wasn't the right decision. We were driving the ball, we came out in the second half and we were really running it well, and we were driving the ball, and right there, you stay within the read, and take the easy throws, the throws that you have done a million times. So I didn't do that. I thought, that, like I said, catch them off guard, while we were in that hurry up. Obviously, it backfired."
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More comments from Nelson after the game:



On his overall assessment of how he played:



"Personally, pretty average. About a C. Three turnovers in the red zone was bad news. And all three were my fault. Better ball security on the fumble. Errant throw to Marcus Mathews -- that was just poor accuracy. And a bad decision to McKay.

Now that being said, our offense, we relied on our offense, the group of running backs and our O-line, to grind the ball out.

Great rushing, and that really gets your team going, and I fed off it as well. To see those guys taking eight, nine a pop [was good]. When a bad run is 3 yards, you know? That's my assessment of how I did."
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Leadership - keeping the guys together vs divided



On running back Michael Alisa's performance:



"Mike Alisa is a very hard worker. He is a guy who has been playing on special teams for us. He's a great athlete, and a guy who plays with a lot of passion and a lot of heart. It was nice to see him get some carries. So, going forward, I think he can help our offense, and contribute to the foundation that Juice, J.J. and Bryan have already built."



Riley credits the other backs as did Alissa in his interview.
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Perhaps a 1st - Startng QB on the Punt Team



On whether he would have been the gunner on the punt team if they had punted:



"It depends on the situation. I don't want to give away too much strategy, but I am still on the punt team in certain situations."
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But you have to admit, Riley Stephensen didn't have a bad punt. ;)
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I like Riley's interviews. As you mention he explains things is perfectly fine talking about his mistakes and crediting the team. His maturity shows.



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Gunk wrote:
I like Riley's interviews. As you mention he explains things is perfectly fine talking about his mistakes and crediting the team. His maturity shows.



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Most fans can learn some intracies about football from his detail explanations. I agree thT they are interesting.



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Cougarbib2 wrote:
I like Riley's interviews. As you mention he explains things is perfectly fine talking about his mistakes and crediting the team. His maturity shows.



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Most fans can learn some intracies about football from his detail explanations. I agree thT they are interesting.



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I'm surprised how many details he remembers from the plays that he breaks down. Good stuff.
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Sounds like a dude explaining a round of golf.
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