Kudos to LaVell Edwards, shame on the Wahoo coaches. Virginia fans are justified in decrying the list of coaching decisions which resulted in this bitter loss. Those knowledgeable about the Civil War could cite numerous examples of battles lost and lives cost because of poor generals and commanding officers unable to adjust to the changing tides of battle. Fortunately, the stakes are less in football games but the principles apply with equal force and effect. Generals decide how to maneuver their troops, when to attack, when to be bold, when to be conservative, etc., and these decisions directly dictate the outcome of battle.
Coaches do essentially the same thing.
Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, J.E.B. Stuart, U.S. Grant, and others all made mistakes at certain points in the Civil War, yet, overall they are recognized by military experts as highly effective and successful generals. Let s hope the Virginia coaches will be remembered for their future success rather than this poor display. On the positive side, the Gurus insider in the BYU camp advised us that LaVell Edwards was contemplating retirement last year but decided to stay one more year because he was very excited about the prospects for this year s Cougars. This BYU team may yet prove to be one of the better teams in college football this year. The stinging pain of the Hoos loss in the first game in their newly renovated stadium can be lessened by seeing BYU become a top team and for Virginia to win lots of games this year.