Ok, it's not exactly sports business but hey, I'm a Bear fan and I can't take it anymore. How in the world an NFL offensive coordinator can do some of the stuff that Ron Turner does and keep his job amazes me.
Case in point, late 2nd quarter, Bears are attempting to mount a late drive to take the lead prior to half time. They get stuck in a fourth and short, inches really. Now, I give Lovie credit for showing some stones and going for it in this situation. This is where Ron Turner lost what little respect he had from me. The Bears line up in a spread, 3-wide formation with a fullback only in the backfield. Now, anyone who's watched the Bears play in the last 50 years knows they're not throwing the ball, so the spread doesn't fool anybody. But to then line up without a legitimate RB in the backfield is inexcusable. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that a QB sneak was coming. Now why not put Benson in the backfield, even as an ace back? Make a DT or LB at least consider that a handoff might be coming. As it turns out, a huge second effort by Griese got the first down despite the play being stuffed. Of course, he immediately fumbled before being taken down, ending the drive.
DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!!!
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