[JohnR34231]

I didn't like the call to punt instead of attempt the field goal but many, many teams don't attempt field goals over 50 yards.  I think we have the kicker to justify the attempt but I also remember the impossible 0 for 4 night at Oregon.  I was MUCH more unhappy about the penalty and the team's poor performance in the red zone.  Given the defense's issues (although they were actually decent today) I was satisfied with Shaw's decision to make it tougher for Cal to make their final drive.  They were stopped several times by the defense in the game and had to really grind to make the final drive.  The fact that they made it to the end zone was not a forgone conclusion.  They scored 23 total points, they were not destroying us with their offense.  These were two teams that are not great but to describe Shaw's decision as terrible or as outside the normal range of good coaches is ridiculous.  

Proper mood:  Stanford won.  We've got the Axe.  

Cheers,
Pete F.

Yeah, that's a good summary. I think that the team executed very poorly at times, and there were some really questionable coaching decisions. But I also think there were some good plays, including on defense and by our running backs, and some good coaching adjustments, too. And WE FREAKING WON BIG GAME! That makes up for a lot of heartache over the last two seasons.

Good job and congrats to Coach Shaw and the team.

-m.

Yeah, when you are 0-6 in your last six games you just want to win one. You aren't (at least I'm not) real particular on how you get it done. Of course when the win is against Kal rather than Little Sisters of the Poor it makes it much more gratifying.

[JohnR34231]

I didn't like the call to punt instead of attempt the field goal but many, many teams don't attempt field goals over 50 yards.  I think we have the kicker to justify the attempt but I also remember the impossible 0 for 4 night at Oregon.  I was MUCH more unhappy about the penalty and the team's poor performance in the red zone.  Given the defense's issues (although they were actually decent today) I was satisfied with Shaw's decision to make it tougher for Cal to make their final drive.  They were stopped several times by the defense in the game and had to really grind to make the final drive.  The fact that they made it to the end zone was not a forgone conclusion.  They scored 23 total points, they were not destroying us with their offense.  These were two teams that are not great but to describe Shaw's decision as terrible or as outside the normal range of good coaches is ridiculous.  

Proper mood:  Stanford won.  We've got the Axe.  

Cheers,
Pete F.

Yeah, that's a good summary. I think that the team executed very poorly at times, and there were some really questionable coaching decisions. But I also think there were some good plays, including on defense and by our running backs, and some good coaching adjustments, too. And WE FREAKING WON BIG GAME! That makes up for a lot of heartache over the last two seasons.

Good job and congrats to Coach Shaw and the team.

-m.

Yeah, when you are 0-6 in your last six games you just want to win one. You aren't (at least I'm not) real particular on how you get it done. Of course when the win is against Kal rather than Little Sisters of the Poor it makes it much more gratifying.