The long passes on 3rd down aren't really on him...
On 3rd down & 5 early in the game when Kaaya threw that deep ball to Coley (who was being PI'd), Joku was actually wide open underneath on a crossing route... He even used the ref in the middle of the field to slip his defender & had plenty of running room.
Kaaya just plain didn't see him, he determined before the snap he was just going to launch it to Coley, luckily we got bailed out by an illegal hands to the face penalty. But that wasn't on Richt's play call, that was on Kaaya's decision making.
Same thing with that 3rd & short where he overthrew Joku in the end zone by 60 yards, he had open underneath routes that he just decided not to throw to.
There was also a 3rd & 2 in the game where he could've literally power walked his way to a 1st down, but he just couldn't process quick enough & got sacked.
Im glad you started paying attention.
You were scaring me hopping on the "Richt needs an OC" train.
I still think he needs one, because it would make his job that much easier, but I know he's not going to hire one, so it is what it is...
Hiring another set of eyes would only help not hurt... But, again I already know it's not happening, so I've moved on.
Also, I resent that "paying attention" shot... Lol
I understand you're a genius, but just because someone has a difference of opinion doesn't mean they're not as informed as you.