Interesting Stat from Bob Sturm on the radio

[Zordon]

During the regular season when the Cowboys needed 2 yds or less for a 1st down they ran the ball 77% of the time.

In the Packers game under the same situation we ran the ball 12% of the time (1 out of 8).

Sturm is ripping Linehan for going away from our identity against a team that showed no capability of stopping our run.

 

[tyke1doe]

During the regular season when the Cowboys needed 2 yds or less for a 1st down they ran the ball 77% of the time.

In the Packers game under the same situation we ran the ball 12% of the time (1 out of 8).

Sturm is ripping Linehan for going away from our identity against a team that showed no capability of stopping our run.

We did this in 2007 and were one and done.
Hey, at least we're consistent.

 

[Paniolo22]

If I recall correctly, we did not have ANY negative runs the entire game. By that logic, you run twice.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

During the regular season when the Cowboys needed 2 yds or less for a 1st down they ran the ball 77% of the time.

In the Packers game under the same situation we ran the ball 12% of the time (1 out of 8).

Sturm is ripping Linehan for going away from our identity against a team that showed no capability of stopping our run.

It very well may be an accurate stat (77% regular season), but I am having a hard time believing it.

 

[Aven8]

That's what happens when you have 2 coaches that love the passing game folks!!

 

[LittleD]

During the regular season when the Cowboys needed 2 yds or less for a 1st down they ran the ball 77% of the time.

In the Packers game under the same situation we ran the ball 12% of the time (1 out of 8).

Sturm is ripping Linehan for going away from our identity against a team that showed no capability of stopping our run.

It's true, Linehan "spit the bit" in this game. He totally went away from how he planned the offense under Dak during the entire season.
The game plan seemed designed more for Tony Romo who was hiding on the bench. Geez, maybe Linehan will get offers.

 

[DFWJC]

During the regular season when the Cowboys needed 2 yds or less for a 1st down they ran the ball 77% of the time.

In the Packers game under the same situation we ran the ball 12% of the time (1 out of 8).

Sturm is ripping Linehan for going away from our identity against a team that showed no capability of stopping our run.

Man, that is beyond frustrating.

 

[jwooten15]

Too bad none of the criticism will matter. Unless Linehan gets hired as a HC somewhere else, we will keep it status quo.

It's great that we do great things in the regular season. But if we're not going to continue doing those same things once the post season rolls around, what's the point in even playing?

 

[Zordon]

It very well may be an accurate stat (77% regular season), but I am having a hard time believing it.

They quoted the stat from ESPN.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

They quoted the stat from ESPN.

yeah...I am sure it's accurate, but my mind just won't accept it. It just seemed like we passed alot on 3rd and short all year.

 

[sbark]

and then the game long clock mngt aspects of it also.........we needed to keep Rogers off the feild and capture momentum early

If Zeke wasnt a RKG.......he'd be mouthing off

but really it should be the Vets on the OLine that should be making a point......they have cred

 

[CATCH17]

While it may be true I'm not going to nit pick at our offense for Sundays loss.

 

[Staubacher]

It was unreal. GBs biggest fear was Zeke behind our maulers. There were two statement opportunities in the 1st half to assert our dominance: the first drive at 3rd and 2, and the last drive at first and goal. Both times Zeke was nowhere to be found, both times FGs instead of TDs.

We lost by 3 points.

I wish people would finally understand, especially Jerrah, that we have a serious coaching problem. Yes our defense is bad, but so is Atlanta and GB and they are in the title game.

 

[Dodger12]

Why are we pinning this solely on Linehan? It's amazing how the HC escapes any criticism.

 

[Alexander]

Getting cute once more comes back to bite us. Seems to be a habit no matter who is calling the plays.

 

[robbieruff]

During the regular season when the Cowboys needed 2 yds or less for a 1st down they ran the ball 77% of the time.

In the Packers game under the same situation we ran the ball 12% of the time (1 out of 8).

Sturm is ripping Linehan for going away from our identity against a team that showed no capability of stopping our run.

@superonyx

This my friend...this...enjoyed our discussion.

 

[robbieruff]

Why are we pinning this solely on Linehan? It's amazing how the HC escapes any criticism.

Agreed...JG should've completely reamed him on the sideline and told him to run the dang ball...not co-sign on it.

 

[bayeslife]

Scored 31 points. This game was not on the offense

 

[CowboyStar88]

It's like Bob just keeps tossing salt in the wound... 2nd stat that is making my stomach turn... The other was the Mason 0-4 in kick or go home over 50, and this turd hir 2 of them!!!!!! Ugh sick to my stomach

 

[Stash]

During the regular season when the Cowboys needed 2 yds or less for a 1st down they ran the ball 77% of the time.

In the Packers game under the same situation we ran the ball 12% of the time (1 out of 8).

Sturm is ripping Linehan for going away from our identity against a team that showed no capability of stopping our run.

It's absolutely something that needs to be pointed out and made abundantly clear to everyone. And based on that information, the organization needs to ask themselves if Linehan is the right guy to be coaching this offense.

If anything, I'm shocked that the first number for the regular season was that high? I definitely don't think it applied to 3rd and 2.