Source: BroBible
Summary
North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled on the final play of a 31-28 game against Vanderbilt, allowing the Commodores to win. Head coach Dave Doeren blamed Bailey, stating the play was meant to protect the ball. Fans criticized Doeren for not taking responsibility. The team was 1,061-1 when leading with possession under 10 seconds in the last 20 years, but the record became 1,601-2 after the loss. Doeren said there was no intent to run the ball on the play. Fans questioned his coaching and accountability.
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The habit gets a new name.
Quarterbacks fumble. Coaches blame players. Fans roll eyes. Trends repeat. No one learns. No one wins. Just more drama.
Doeren says it’s Bailey’s fault. Fans say it’s Doeren’s fault. Both are right. Both are wrong. Same as always.
The play was simple. Protect the ball. Don’t get tackled. Don’t fumble. But that’s not how it goes.
The original observation: Coaches always find someone to blame, even when they’re the ones who called the play.
Author: Evan Null
