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South Africa coach Allister Coetzee insists he should not be blamed entirely for the Springboks disastrous year. The Springboks complete a dreadful 2016 against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday with Coetzees future in some doubt.South Africa have lost seven of their 11 Tests this year - including a record 57-15 defeat to New Zealand and a first-ever home loss to Ireland - and on Saturday were beaten by Italy for the first time in 13 attempts. In the wake of that 20-18 defeat in Florence, SA Rugby president Mark Alexander appeared to cast doubt over Coetzees future by releasing a statement questioning results and performances.Alexander also promised an end-of-season review after coming up against a Wales side who have been holding their own inquest after squeezing past Japan 33-30 on Saturday. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! But Coetzee said: Its been a tough year and I can take responsibility for a lot of things. But I only got started in April and there are challenges in South African rugby that are unique to us.Theres no excuse for the poor performance, but there are discussions happening and it is looking really positive.This is a great opportunity to address the problems and clean out the wounds. We need to diagnose and treat the symptoms of it.In the 21 years since our World Cup win in 1995 weve only had four good years, and if we continue what weve been doing youre not going to see any different result. South Africas players show their disappointment following their 20-18 defeat to Italy last Saturday Weve got this chance to make South African rugby come first and become aligned. There has to be a South African way of playing and that is starting to come around.Theres a lot of dark clouds, but the silver lining is there I believe.The 53-year-old has extensive coaching experience in South Africa at both Western Province and the Stormers.Coetzee led Super rugbys Stormers for five years until 2015 before succeeding Heyneke Meyer as Springboks coach.We are low in confidence and well try our best to try and fix the problems, Coetzee said. Saturday was dreadful and no-one can be happy with that result.We are in a bit of a hole at the moment and the buck stops with me. It is my responsibility to get the team out of that hole. Highlights of Englands opening Autumn International against South Africa at Twickenham Asked about his own future after the Wales game, Coetzee replied: I have signed a four-year contract and Ill do my best to make sure we perform this weekend.Whatever happens, happens. 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Players and coaches like to say the Heisman Trophy is really a team award.Well, Lamar Jacksons Louisville teammates did not give him much help Thursday night against Houston, so now the winner of the Heisman is not quite the foregone conclusion it was last week.The Cardinals quarterback was not at his best in a 36-10 loss, in which he was sacked 11 times but his remarkable athleticism likely saved him from three or four more. The negative sack yardage, which counts toward rushing yards in college, killed Jacksons box score. Jackson ran for 116 yards on 14 carries, not counting the 11 sacks. Add those and the numbers drop to 25 for 33.He was 20 for 43 for 211 yards passing with a touchdown and no picks. He did have a crucial fumble near the goal line.So is the door open for someone to overtake Jackson in voting by the APs Heisman watch panel? Maybe. Not only has he stumbled, but the next two weeks will be filled with high-stakes games, involving Heisman contenders:Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville (21 points)Numbers to know: Jackson has thrown six interceptions and lost three fumbles, giving him nine turnovers. By comparison, Clemsons Deshaun Watson has 13 interceptions. Oklahomas Baker Mayfield has 11 turnovers (eight and three). Washingtons Jake Browning has nine (seven and two). Ohio States J.T. Barrett has five (four and one).Next: Kentucky. The Wildcats rank 86th in the nation in defense at 5.95 yards per play allowed. Two weeks ago, Tennessee quarterback Josh Dobbs had 223 yards passing, 147 yards rushing and accounted for five touchdowns against this defense.Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson (12 points)Number to know: There is no doubt that Watsons performance now compared with last years is off, but by how much? This season he is averaging 336.7 yards per game of total offense. Last year, 347.3. So not that much.Next: South Carolina. The Gamecocks have been OK defensively, allowing 5.44 yards per play (50th in the nation).Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama (2 points)Number to know: Allen is one of five finalists for the Nagurski Award given to the natiional defensive player of the year.dddddddddddd.Next: No. 16 Auburn. The Tigers rank fifth in the nation in rushing at 297 yards per game and in rushing attempts at 52. The Tigers also rank 119th in passing attempts at 243.Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma (2 points)Number to know: Westbrook has 24 catches of at least 20 yards, most in the nation, and 12 of at least 40 yards, tied for tops in the country.Next: No. 10 Oklahoma State, Dec. 3.J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State (1 point)Number to know: Barrett leads the Big Ten in touchdown passes with 24.Next: No. 3 Michigan. The Wolverines lead the nation in yards allowed per game at 245.6 and are second in yards per play allowed at 3.95.Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State (1 point)Number to know: Cook has scored 17 touchdowns, including two four-touchdown games.Next: No. 13 Florida. The Gators allow 3.31 yards per carry, 13th in the nation.DOnta Foreman, RB, Texas (1 point)Number to know: Foreman needs 137 yards to reach 2,000 and is averaging 186.30 per game, tops in the country.Next: TCU. The Horned Frogs have the second best rush defense in the Big 12, allowing 3.82 yards per carry.Jabrill Peppers, LB, Michigan (1 point)Number to know: Peppers leads the Wolverines in tackles for loss at 16 and is tied for the team lead with eight quarterback hurries.Next: at No. 2 Ohio State.Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma (1 point)Number to know: Mayfield has accounted for at least four TDs in nine games this season, including the last eight.Next: at No. 10 Oklahoma State, Dec. 3.AP Heisman watch panel: National Writer Paul Newberry, Georgia; Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins, Texas; Sports Writer John Marshall, Arizona; Sports Writer Joedy McCreary, North Carolina; Sports Writer Eric Olson, Nebraska; Sports Writer Steve Megargee, Tennessee; College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo, New York.---Follow Ralph D. Russo at www.Twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '