Texas' Mack Brown on why Greg Robinson failed at Michigan

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

Mack Brown says firing of Texas Longhorns defensive coordinator Manny Diaz not a sign of panic - ESPN

Brown dismissed any concerns that Robinson's defenses at Michigan in 2009 and 2010 ranked among the worst in the country.

"They had really bad players," Brown said.

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Lol, let's break this down. The guy who just had BYU run 500+ yards up on them says that Michigan had bad players? Ok, well, let's look at the facts here.

From 2010 (Greg Robinson) to 2011 (Greg Mattison):

2010 (Greg Robinson):
Total Defense: #110
Passing Defense: #112
Rushing Defense: #95
Scoring Defense: #107

2011 (Greg Mattison):
Total Defense: #17
Passing Defense: #16
Rushing Defense: #39
Scoring Defense: #6

Here's the best part - Michigan returned basically the entire 2010 starting defense in 2011. Michigan returned 8/11 starters on defense. Of those, Kovacs and Mike Martin ended up being all big ten players. Cam Gordon is currently dominating this year as a senior and both Will Campbell and Craig Roh were very solid starters last season.

So enjoy Greg Mattison Texas. I'm sure he's going to be awesome at turning around your players that just gave up 500 yards rushing to BYU. Brown had a chance to really fix Texas' problems and instead I think he just sealed his fate. I would be shocked if he was not fired by season's end.

 

[KansasSooner]

Mack Brown says firing of Texas Longhorns defensive coordinator Manny Diaz not a sign of panic - ESPN

Brown dismissed any concerns that Robinson's defenses at Michigan in 2009 and 2010 ranked among the worst in the country.

"They had really bad players," Brown said.

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Lol, let's break this down. The guy who just had BYU run 500+ yards up on them says that Michigan had bad players? Ok, well, let's look at the facts here.

From 2010 (Greg Robinson) to 2011 (Greg Mattison):

2010 (Greg Robinson):
Total Defense: #110
Passing Defense: #112
Rushing Defense: #95
Scoring Defense: #107

2011 (Greg Mattison):
Total Defense: #17
Passing Defense: #16
Rushing Defense: #39
Scoring Defense: #6

Here's the best part - Michigan returned basically the entire 2010 starting defense in 2011. Michigan returned 8/11 starters on defense. Of those, Kovacs and Mike Martin ended up being all big ten players. Cam Gordon is currently dominating this year as a senior and both Will Campbell and Craig Roh were very solid starters last season.

So enjoy Greg Mattison Texas. I'm sure he's going to be awesome at turning around your players that just gave up 500 yards rushing to BYU. Brown had a chance to really fix Texas' problems and instead I think he just sealed his fate. I would be shocked if he was not fired by season's end.

Methinks you goofed.

 

[outofyourmind]

panic mode = hell yes

 

[TexasMan]

 

[starbigd]

Greg Robinson failed at Michigan because of the crappy defensive scheme they ran under Rich Rod. Most of that time they ran a 3-3-5........just bad.

That's not to say he's a good DC. But it's not completely on him. All I'm asking for is a DC that understands the basics of football. One that realizes you can't run a nickel defense against a power run team all game and expect to win.

 

[BTHOtu]

It sure as hell couldn't get any worse than it did the other night...or could it?

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

Methinks you goofed.

Yes, sorry, wrong greg lol.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

It sure as hell couldn't get any worse than it did the other night...or could it?

Yes, yes it can. See 2009/2010 Michigan.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

Greg Robinson failed at Michigan because of the crappy defensive scheme they ran under Rich Rod. Most of that time they ran a 3-3-5........just bad.

That's not to say he's a good DC. But it's not completely on him. All I'm asking for is a DC that understands the basics of football. One that realizes you can't run a nickel defense against a power run team all game and expect to win.

Except that RR let Mattison employ the 4-3 and even a little 3-4 and it still failed terribly.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

Except that RR let Mattison employ the 4-3 and even a little 3-4 and it still failed terribly.

and by mattison I mean robinson.

 

[KansasSooner]

Just ain't your night Maize...

 

[john01992]

Texas fans: all i have to say is im sorry.....

i had the displeasure of watching greg robinson ruin not one.....but two of my schools football teams.

i wouldnt wish him on any other fanbase (maybe osu)

 

[Rolltide94]

All I'm asking for is a DC that understands the basics of football. One that realizes you can't run a nickel defense against a power run team all game and expect to win.

Amen to that...I thought several times watching the game that he could have brought all 11 over to the sidelines, said "Do whatever the fuck you want" sent them back out and not have done any worse.

 

[Codaxx]

Its pure spin. Of course it is a panic move. Hard to get a DC on 10 minutes notice. Irony of it is the last time Robinson was a college DC, he made the other DC look like a rock star. 52-14 fight Manny's on Miss State over Michigan.

 

[Sox33OSU]

Michigan is fucked.

 

[lilchi721]

Could not get Gary Darnell huh Texas?




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I can make it to the gate in 2.6 seconds...can you?

 

[TheZou11]

Alright, then why did he fail with the Kansas City Chiefs then?