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Post by nabeav on Nov 22, 2020 21:41:06 GMT -8
Wow, dude....lol....that was some apt descriptions and writing. Wish the local papers had someone like you covering these games! Classic! I'm still trying to figure out the stainless steel reference. Hmmmmm. About the 2:00 mark
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Nov 23, 2020 12:59:54 GMT -8
Tibs deserves some kudos. The adjustments made in the second half WON this football game. The blocked punt didn't "hoit." He made great adjustments last week against the huckin' fuskies, too. Credit where it's due. JMHO Cal's starting running back was injured and three offensive linemen were out, because of coronavirus. And, the front seven still did not really look good until the starting center injured his leg. I would say that that was probably the best that the front seven has played in more than a year (Arizona State last year?), but that is a really low bar. Seeing Oregon State's front seven actually hold its own against anyone is always welcome, but it is hard to get too excited about beating up on a bunch of second-stringers against a team that is playing its second game under a new coordinator, which is not known for its offense anyway. And the defense still gave up 27 points, which is just as many as against Washington. The problem was, as much as the front seven improved, the defensive backfield looked that much worse. Dunn looked great last weekend, but he looked downright awful this weekend and the second stringers got picked on, whenever they cycled in, because there appeared to be a a huge drop-off in talent. The difference in this game was an improvement in offense from last week in all phases. Gebbia still looks like a shell of the guy from game 1, but he played better against Cal than he did against Washington. The line was able to open holes for Jefferson. Tight end play was great in all phases, which was a concern post-Togiai. A great defensive coordinator will dial up great plays in big situations, and Tibs did that at the end of the game. He was able to outfox Musgrave a couple of times, when the chips are down, which is reassuring. But the terrible play-calling from Washington State 2019 still plays in my mind. We'll see how he does against Oregon.
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