DavyBaby
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According to the recent book "The Catch," Ernie Stautner (Defensive coordinator) had complete autonomy on the defensive alignments. It was Stautner that decided to go "prevent" on that last drive. Of course Landry could have countermanded him.
According to the book, Charlie Waters strongly protested to Stautner, and Stautner responded he could revert to a base defense but he would let the world know that it would be Waters's decision and responsibility. Waters was unwilling to accept that responsibility.
It all sounds a bit dysfunctional during a crucial point in the game. BTW--I thought the book overall was pretty good. I have always been a Cowboys fan, but I also have tremendous respect for the 49ers and Bill Walsh.
Oddly both Landry and Walsh died at age 75 of Leukemia.
According to the book, Charlie Waters strongly protested to Stautner, and Stautner responded he could revert to a base defense but he would let the world know that it would be Waters's decision and responsibility. Waters was unwilling to accept that responsibility.
It all sounds a bit dysfunctional during a crucial point in the game. BTW--I thought the book overall was pretty good. I have always been a Cowboys fan, but I also have tremendous respect for the 49ers and Bill Walsh.
Oddly both Landry and Walsh died at age 75 of Leukemia.
speedkilz88;3171913 said:The final drive Landry also decided to go prevent and the 49ers ran the ball down their throat. I also think by the 80s the flex was outdated and the type of talent they had on defense would have been better suited to an attacking style.