12-07-2013, 07:24 PM
Still anyone's ball game but I'm glad we are where we are.
Game thread: Pac-12 CG
12-07-2013, 07:30 PM
(12-07-2013, 07:22 PM)Treefence link Wrote:Rough clock management at the end there, looks like we were afraid of giving them the ball back. Our defense has looked good, save for those 2 TD's, those were ugly. Hope we put up a solid second half!
Yes, clearly trying to be sure ASU didn't get the ball back. Reasonable call, just frustrating when Hogan gets the first down with no time left.
(12-07-2013, 07:22 PM)Treefence link Wrote:Rough clock management at the end there, looks like we were afraid of giving them the ball back. Our defense has looked good, save for those 2 TD's, those were ugly. Hope we put up a solid second half!
Yes, clearly trying to be sure ASU didn't get the ball back. Reasonable call, just frustrating when Hogan gets the first down with no time left.
12-07-2013, 07:32 PM
Yeah, but we might not have gone for it on 4th done if there was more time on the clock.
12-07-2013, 07:33 PM
(12-07-2013, 07:30 PM)CompSci87 link Wrote:[quote author=Treefence link=topic=9061.msg77097#msg77097 date=1386469366]
Rough clock management at the end there, looks like we were afraid of giving them the ball back. Our defense has looked good, save for those 2 TD's, those were ugly. Hope we put up a solid second half!
Yes, clearly trying to be sure ASU didn't get the ball back. Reasonable call, just frustrating when Hogan gets the first down with no time left.
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We only went for it on fourth down coz there were 5 seconds left in the half. We would've punted otherwise.
Good clock management IMO, especially considering ASU's momentum.
(12-07-2013, 07:30 PM)CompSci87 link Wrote:[quote author=Treefence link=topic=9061.msg77097#msg77097 date=1386469366]
Rough clock management at the end there, looks like we were afraid of giving them the ball back. Our defense has looked good, save for those 2 TD's, those were ugly. Hope we put up a solid second half!
Yes, clearly trying to be sure ASU didn't get the ball back. Reasonable call, just frustrating when Hogan gets the first down with no time left.
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We only went for it on fourth down coz there were 5 seconds left in the half. We would've punted otherwise.
Good clock management IMO, especially considering ASU's momentum.
12-07-2013, 07:35 PM
Interesting half - on one hand, the two ASU scores seemed pretty fluky, seems like it could easily be 28-0. We seem to be taking a lot of deep shots, some of them have worked out and others have not. I wonder if Gaffney is being rested for a heavy second half workload pounding the run.
Interesting half - on one hand, the two ASU scores seemed pretty fluky, seems like it could easily be 28-0. We seem to be taking a lot of deep shots, some of them have worked out and others have not. I wonder if Gaffney is being rested for a heavy second half workload pounding the run.
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12-07-2013, 07:35 PM
All in all, have to be very pleased with the half.Â
+ We had a couple of fumbles/near fumbles that went our way.Â
+ We converted a TD on 4th down.Â
+ Shaw has opened up the playbook very nicely.
We gave up some big plays but we are definitely not letting them do what they want. Our D has been good in second halves. The tone could change, but our guys know that and will play tough. LET'S GO!!!
+ We had a couple of fumbles/near fumbles that went our way.Â
+ We converted a TD on 4th down.Â
+ Shaw has opened up the playbook very nicely.
We gave up some big plays but we are definitely not letting them do what they want. Our D has been good in second halves. The tone could change, but our guys know that and will play tough. LET'S GO!!!
All in all, have to be very pleased with the half.Â
+ We had a couple of fumbles/near fumbles that went our way.Â
+ We converted a TD on 4th down.Â
+ Shaw has opened up the playbook very nicely.
We gave up some big plays but we are definitely not letting them do what they want. Our D has been good in second halves. The tone could change, but our guys know that and will play tough. LET'S GO!!!
+ We had a couple of fumbles/near fumbles that went our way.Â
+ We converted a TD on 4th down.Â
+ Shaw has opened up the playbook very nicely.
We gave up some big plays but we are definitely not letting them do what they want. Our D has been good in second halves. The tone could change, but our guys know that and will play tough. LET'S GO!!!
12-07-2013, 07:37 PM
(12-07-2013, 07:20 PM)shinsengumi link Wrote:The D has uncharacteristically missed a couple of tackles. If the D can come back on track, who knows - our 2 TD cushion might be enough.
But, like previous Stanford games, this one will probably end up close as well.
Torture!
;D
Yep, it's going to end up close. The stage is pretty much set for us to be holding on to a lead by our fingernails as the game winds down.
(12-07-2013, 07:20 PM)shinsengumi link Wrote:The D has uncharacteristically missed a couple of tackles. If the D can come back on track, who knows - our 2 TD cushion might be enough.
But, like previous Stanford games, this one will probably end up close as well.
Torture!
;D
Yep, it's going to end up close. The stage is pretty much set for us to be holding on to a lead by our fingernails as the game winds down.
12-07-2013, 07:38 PM
Very uncharacteristic let down defense on the second TD. One more guy hustling over could have stopped that one. Skov not 100 percent? Other guys need to step up. Lyons needs to focus on making the tackle, they will be throwing his way for sure...
12-07-2013, 07:41 PM
Stanford got ahead because it got more big plays + good field position. Not truly dominating, imo. We'll see, but the defense can make a statement to start the second half.
12-07-2013, 07:41 PM
(12-07-2013, 07:33 PM)shinsengumi link Wrote:[quote author=CompSci87 link=topic=9061.msg77099#msg77099 date=1386469813]
[quote author=Treefence link=topic=9061.msg77097#msg77097 date=1386469366]
Rough clock management at the end there, looks like we were afraid of giving them the ball back. Our defense has looked good, save for those 2 TD's, those were ugly. Hope we put up a solid second half!
Yes, clearly trying to be sure ASU didn't get the ball back. Reasonable call, just frustrating when Hogan gets the first down with no time left.
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We only went for it on fourth down coz there were 5 seconds left in the half. We would've punted otherwise.
Good clock management IMO, especially considering ASU's momentum.
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Yes, agreed.
(12-07-2013, 07:33 PM)shinsengumi link Wrote:[quote author=CompSci87 link=topic=9061.msg77099#msg77099 date=1386469813]
[quote author=Treefence link=topic=9061.msg77097#msg77097 date=1386469366]
Rough clock management at the end there, looks like we were afraid of giving them the ball back. Our defense has looked good, save for those 2 TD's, those were ugly. Hope we put up a solid second half!
Yes, clearly trying to be sure ASU didn't get the ball back. Reasonable call, just frustrating when Hogan gets the first down with no time left.
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We only went for it on fourth down coz there were 5 seconds left in the half. We would've punted otherwise.
Good clock management IMO, especially considering ASU's momentum.
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Yes, agreed.
12-07-2013, 07:48 PM
Ug. I'm sure my perception is warped, but the D doesn't seem to be electrified right now. Seem sluggish. ASU getting deep into Stanford territory.
Ug. I'm sure my perception is warped, but the D doesn't seem to be electrified right now. Seem sluggish. ASU getting deep into Stanford territory.
12-07-2013, 07:53 PM
;D
"To the press alone, checkered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression." ~ James Madison
12-07-2013, 07:54 PM
tough break for the devils to miss that short of a kick. Let's see what Gaffney and Hogan can do.
12-07-2013, 08:03 PM
Wanted a TD, but I'll take a FG. Now it's time for the D to make a big play!
12-07-2013, 08:04 PM
(12-07-2013, 08:03 PM)Tycho link Wrote:WILDCAT. Great googly moogly.
The timing on that is completely off.
Well, it's a 3 possession game now. Hoping for a stop by the D and let's embark on a 5 minute drive to close out the quarter.
(12-07-2013, 08:03 PM)Tycho link Wrote:WILDCAT. Great googly moogly.
The timing on that is completely off.
Well, it's a 3 possession game now. Hoping for a stop by the D and let's embark on a 5 minute drive to close out the quarter.
12-07-2013, 08:05 PM
So close to putting this game away, but it definitely hasn't happened yet. Secondary needs to make tackles and right now I don't think Kelly is in rhythm passing, so in decent shape, seemingly.
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