unlove said:

I’m no college football expert but just from an eye test it seems our defense does tend to sag off receivers giving them space in the first 10 yards off the line. A good QB can take advantage of that as we’ve seen in a couple games now. If we can tighten that up or get a better pass rush or both we’ll be much better.

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So my theory is that this happens to be our defensive strategy to keep things in front of us. We've been burned alot less this year on deep balls but in exchange we've given up a ton of yardage. Last year we were more aggressive but got burned on deep passes. Our run defense has also been more stout. It's odd because the number of passing plays run in the past 2 weeks has been about 20 more than the highest average in the conference... if teams just flat out abandon the run, we're going to give up alot of the cushion stuff and try and prevent the big fast hitting plays. I'd like to see a bit more aggressive on the defensive front instead of sitting 3, but the rate our offense scores, we're not exactly eating clock

j. spilotro said:

I heard Chittenden was actually a knee.

Catalon … no idea … but was “fine” after the game.

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I thought he had a severe calf muscle cramp. Looked on the replay and his calf muscle looks like it was cramping.

We also had a starter on the DL out for the entire game. Not sure who or how serious.

Someone ceases to be an activist (and becomes a criminal) when you cover your face, your enter private property (a restaurant) with your posse, and you harrass people (tresspass). It appears that the criminal Thug also threw the first punch.

unlove said:

I’m no college football expert but just from an eye test it seems our defense does tend to sag off receivers giving them space in the first 10 yards off the line. A good QB can take advantage of that as we’ve seen in a couple games now. If we can tighten that up or get a better pass rush or both we’ll be much better.

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Little concern about the injuries. Hopefully it is just minor stuffs.

lvrebalum2012 said:

Sounds like Caden, Mani, and Catalon all had minor injuries. Sounds like all could’ve come back in the 2nd half.

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That's what I thought since we didn't hear anything post game and Catalon was still in full pads and good spirits on sidelines

unlove said:

How did Hawaii stay in the game against BSU? Anything we can take from their approach?

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Tackle Jeanty. Don’t give up any big passing plays, especially in the play action.

The other thing that would help is having long sustained drives on offense. Boise’s defense has not been all that great. Need to take advantage against them.

unlove said:

How did Hawaii stay in the game against BSU? Anything we can take from their approach?

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They didn't let him get past the first tackle. Take away the 54 yard TD after Hawaii gave them a first down off penalty I believe, he went for 5.3 yards a carry and no TDs... they have to feed him. Hawaii just shot themselves in the foot to many times, but that game was there for them. He's going to get his yards, that's what volume carries will do, you just can't let him get 50 or 60 yards runs

Sounds like Caden, Mani, and Catalon all had minor injuries. Sounds like all could’ve come back in the 2nd half.

RebelinWA said:

Agreed. I m not rooting for reno. I m rooting for the pac to lose.

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My Cougs won!

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WTF? Where was this?

I think Catalon was ready to go back in during 2’nd half but was held back probably precautionary.

Kinda like Jordan. He’d get his 30 pts but needed to keep him out of the 40-50 range. Have a feeling we’ll definitely need our pass rush which means we need McDuffie back.

Good question. I was expecting McDuffie a couple of games ago based on what someone on this forum said but, that was bogus information. We just have to wait and see I guess.

unlove said:

How did Hawaii stay in the game against BSU? Anything we can take from their approach?

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They gang tackled Jeanty. He got his yards but kept him in check a lot of the night. He's going to bust a few big runs. He's just that good. It's limiting how many. Plus if you get them in 3rd in long have to get off thr field. Cannot let them extend drives and wear you out.

I’m no college football expert but just from an eye test it seems our defense does tend to sag off receivers giving them space in the first 10 yards off the line. A good QB can take advantage of that as we’ve seen in a couple games now. If we can tighten that up or get a better pass rush or both we’ll be much better.

How did Hawaii stay in the game against BSU? Anything we can take from their approach?

Actually both teams are just bad and UNR took advantage of OSUs mistakes.. I watched the entire game. OSU went away from running the ball and Reno burned them to tune of 4 interceptions. Oregon St defense was terrible on the RPO looks by Lewis but it took a while for them to take advantage of that. If McCoy has to throw vs us, our defense is going to eat him alive. I imagine they're going to try and run, which has been really a strength of our defense. They're just not built to throw 40 passes

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Rebel1986 said:

Historically OSU has been a bad team over the last 50 years with one good run from around 2000-2012. Since 2013 they have been 59-79 with one good season in 2022 otherwise they would have had a much worse record. Everyone will agree UNLV has been really bad and with a record of 50-86, the record doesn't look that bad when looking at that of OSU. They have been the doormat of the PAC.

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It's pretty much the same for every team not named Boise in the new Pac... WSU has been fairly mediocre with good years sprinkled in here and there, CSU/SDSU same..Fresno consistent but not exactly a national powerhouse and USU has a few years here and there as well... yeah, we're historically terrible, that doesn't change anyone else's historic mediocrity

TheMatrix31 said:

I think Boise is really good. It’ll be tough for the Rebs to win that one. I do think it’ll be close though

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Hawaii could've beat them... they shot themselves in the foot too many times.

RebelinWA said:

Oregon beating Ohio State is making Boise look real good right now.

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I think Boise is really good. It’ll be tough for the Rebs to win that one. I do think it’ll be close though

Again, when you’re up 5 touchdowns the clock is what matters. No quick scores and no turnovers, that’s all that matters.

Play off the receivers, rush 3 d linemen, and run the ball on offense. Take all luck out of the game.

Very little about the second half D is emblematic of anything. Losing our kicker is the only reason we didn’t cover.