Every week we see the " 10 Keys to Victory ". Since this Jags team always seems to find a new way to lose, I thought it would be informative to list the " 5 Keys to Losing ". So here we go;


1. Missed Assignments. It's a vital ingredient to losing that at several points at crucial times in the game, one or more players steps up and misses an assignment. The best time for this is when the opponent has a 3rd down and 10 or more yards to go, or late in the game when a crucial offensive or defensive play is blown due to a missed assignment.


2. Penalties. Nothing puts a stop to victories like a penalty at a vital point in the game. The Jags must commit to making sure this occurs ( Are you paying attention, Marks?)


3. Turnovers. Blake must make sure that he focuses his complete attention on his intended receiver, right from the snap. It might be helpful, if just prior to receiving the hike, he yells out...." It's coming your way, Alan ! " Also, when throwing interceptions, make sure , Blake, that you are the only Jag in position to tackle the interceptor, then, after flinging your body on the ground, look up to the sky and ask God why he let this happen.


4.Stupid Decisions. Very important element that all losing teams practice each week. Deep-Six morale by calling for a fair catch at the one yard line, or spiking the football on fourth down to stop the clock. Make sure you use all your timeouts early in the fourth quarter so they're not available at the end of the game when they might prevent a loss. Coach Gus should challenge the referees, even when it's obvious the referee had the right call.


5. Bad Play Calling. This is very helpful to the opponents defense, and contributes mightily to losing. Throw a lot of those shallow crossing passes for 2 yard gains on 3rd and long. Call running plays when the defense has 8 or more defenders at the line of scrimmage. Throw into triple coverage. Throw 5 yard bullets and 30 yard balloons that are easy to intercept.


I am confident that we will be able to pull off this loss if we concentrate on accomplishing these factors.

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