Official Game Thread Game thread UNLV at CSU

[j. spilotro]

Came on here to contribute, nobody started one. So here it is.

Game is on Root Sports and you can grab an Internet feed from the official site.

Tied 7-7 with 6 minutes left in Q1.

UNLV's first drive stalled, CSU scored very quickly, aided by a 70 yard pass.

UNLV responded, including converting a 3rd and 18 with a screen to Whitely. Decker connected with Keys shortly after that to tie the game at 7.

On CSU's next possession, after a big kick return to near midfield, CSU was picked off on 3rd and long by Tim Hough, who was basically playing center field on a badly overthrown ball, around the 10 yard line, he gets a nice return to the UNLV 35. We are at a play stoppage as A Price is down with injury. Thomas breaks a 29 yard run on a draw to put UNLV at CSU's 30. And that's where we are.

 

[j. spilotro]

Came on here to contribute, nobody started one. So here it is.

Game is on Root Sports and you can grab an Internet feed from the official site.

Tied 7-7 with 6 minutes left in Q1.

UNLV's first drive stalled, CSU scored very quickly, aided by a 70 yard pass.

UNLV responded, including converting a 3rd and 18 with a screen to Whitely. Decker connected with Keys shortly after that to tie the game at 7.

On CSU's next possession, after a big kick return to near midfield, CSU was picked off on 3rd and long by Tim Hough, who was basically playing center field on a badly overthrown ball, around the 10 yard line, he gets a nice return to the UNLV 35. We are at a play stoppage as A Price is down with injury. Thomas breaks a 29 yard run on a draw to put UNLV at CSU's 30. And that's where we are.

Nice play, Decker to Keys again, UNLV up 14-7 with 3 min left in Q1

 

[j. spilotro]

Nice play, Decker to Keys again, UNLV up 14-7 with 3 min left in Q1

Nothing but huge holes for the CSU a running game. CSU ties it at 14 with 16 seconds left in Q1.

 

[LasVegasReb]

You caught me off guard Joe.

Rebs looking solid. Questionable defensive play calling as CSU is doing whatever they want. Luckily offensive is keeping us in this game.

Still moving the ball.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Lex was almost gone. XX and KW doing an amazing job.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Loving the all white uni's with red helmets. Really makes the team look a 1000x better.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Funny how a small tweak and the right color combination can change everything. Uni wise.

 

[j. spilotro]

Loving the all white uni's with red helmets. Really makes the team look a 1000x better.

Like the look, didn't like where that drive stalled.

Bornands 50 yard FG attempt blocked. CSU near midfield.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Bornand can hit it. But surprised it was so low.

WTF. Come defend that catch.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Please review this.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Let see where these refs alliances lean.

 

[j. spilotro]

Please review this.

Tough break, bad call IMO.

 

[LasVegasReb]

BS. Even announcers said differently.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Offense is going to need to match score for score. Still like what I'm seeing.

 

[j. spilotro]

Offense is going to need to match score for score. Still like what I'm seeing.

Offensively it's been fine. Defensively, not so much.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Ugh. Need to defend better. After seeing different angle of replay, maybe just maybe he secured possession of the ball. Not enough to overturn on the field call.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Come on Rebs, keep us in the game. Match this TD. Hopefully Baer can get it together.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Ut oh.

 

[j. spilotro]

Ut oh.

Warm up Palendech. That was a KO. Should get the ball back.

 

[702Rebel Knight]

Damn Down goes Decker I hope he's ok!

 

[LasVegasReb]

Ok. Although big hit, Decker is officially 'injury prone'.

 

[LasVegasReb]

I don't expect the refs to see this accurately. Watch, still CSU ball.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Palandech!

 

[bcvegaspt]

The Roku is paying for itself and then some. Love that I don't have to watch on a laptop!!!

 

[702Rebel Knight]

Great call Palandech for the TD all tied up at 21.

 

[LasVegasReb]

GDI. Let's go D.

 

[lynaskin]

I really thought our D was our strength this year. Not sure where those guys are.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Sorry. I defended Decker, and I think rightfully so, but holy s, dude has had an injury to everything. Elbow, shoulder, other shoulder, now a leg. Our line is porous but man, he does get hurt. Wouldn't call him 'fragile' still. Not sure that is a label deserved of a DI starter.

 

[j. spilotro]

Sorry. I defended Decker, and I think rightfully so, but holy s, dude has had an injury to everything. Elbow, shoulder, other shoulder, now a leg. Our line is porous but man, he does get hurt. Wouldn't call him 'fragile' still. Not sure that is a label deserved of a DI starter.

Think it depends on definition, really. To me, fragile means injury prone. He's injury prone. He probably sprained an ankle walking between classes. Some guys are like that.

 

[LasVegasReb]

I think the D was a strength earlier in the season but now, later in season I'm questioning Baer's play calling. He seems to get out coached every game now. CSU cannot move the ball this quickly and score each time if we expect to have a shot at winning this game.

 

[702Rebel Knight]

Do we get the ball to start the 2nd half? I missed the kickoff thanks to the stream not working.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Think it depends on definition, really. To me, fragile means injury prone. He's injury prone. He probably sprained an ankle walking between classes. Some guys are like that.

I just hate the negative connotation that comes with 'fragile' label. Decker isn't a scrawny freshman playing. But it's truly semantics. Guess I'm saying the man is tough, too bad his body is not.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Do we get the ball to start the 2nd half? I missed the kickoff thanks to the stream not working.

I think we had ball first. Punted.

 

[Moscurry91]

Correct, CSU ball to start. They need to make serious adjustments. They have done so in other games, so no reason to think they won't today. Offense is my concern at this point.

 

[rebel Homer]

Yes, we got the ball first. It's CSU's ball to start the 2nd half.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

Some of it is CSU executing well, but defense not tackling well, not getting off blocks. Disappointing performance so far for that side of the ball. Offense has been very good so far.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Interestingly enough, I was never confident in Hauck and coaching staff making good half time adjustments. But this staff, I am much more confident. I don't know if that stems from Sanchez and his ability to give a good fire them up speech or something else. Just a feeling.

Problem is, as mentioned, offense was keeping this game competitive. Palandech will need to have his best game to have a chance winning this thing along with defense making necessary adjustments.

Good thing Palandech has known for awhile that he could be the man at any second. Hoping that Cotton has developed strong game plan for him and he's ready to implement.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Not liking this at all. Sanitao potentially hurt. Missed fumbled call. CSU continuing to easily move down field. Poor tackling. Poor pass defense.

Rebs going to need to turn it on.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Getting angry. Could be all the wine plus the poor play. Hate to see UNLV come out strong only to start making stupid mistakes.

Don't get me wrong. I love this team. Doesn't feel like the past teams, even when losing. Just don't like to be competitive only to start losing by poor fundementals.

 

[LasVegasReb]

Like what I'm seeing from Palandech I know it was a 3 and out. But still like his mobility. Hopefully he can make some on target passes and scramble his ash off.