Rhule is still mentally a step behind where he needs to be. When you are up multiple scores against an FBS opponent with ten minutes left in the fourth quarter and the next game is on a short week against a physical B1G opponent there is absolutely no reason to: - have Raiola run the ball and risk injury - leave the offensive starters in (put the backups in to improve team morale and avoid risk of injury to starters) - try to block a punt and get a penalty which puts the defense back on the field
2013 was the last matchup of ranked teams in Memorial Stadium.
Rhule is still mentally a step behind where he needs to be. When you are up multiple scores against an FBS opponent with ten minutes left in the fourth quarter and the next game is on a short week against a physical B1G opponent there is absolutely no reason to:
- have Raiola run the ball and risk injury
- leave the offensive starters in (put the backups in to improve team morale and avoid risk of injury to starters)
- try to block a punt and get a penalty which puts the defense back on the field