SquishaBull

I’d be giddy for a db that can cover a wr without a pi. None currently on roster. 

Took my 11(girl) and 7(boy) to their first basketball game. It was such a fun time and they had a blast. The average age was roughly 80-85 but there’s no reason local high schools and club teams aren’t taking trips to see top tier collegiate basketball.  Start them young. Thank you @Gat-Rat Bull for the tix. 

8 minutes ago, mj796 said:

I am very well aware that there was a separate HOF event and at least one positive article written, but Q was covered in the game today for less than 10 seconds...the entire HOF part was maybe a minute. I admit that I was not in my seat for all of halftime so perhaps there was something recognizing him then and will retract this statement if I am mistaken. Assuming I am not, seems like a massively blown opportunity to spotlight a guy who might be the greatest player ever for us. Really baffling to me that this wasn't a huge and extremely widely publicized thing. I met Q while tailgating and he was with a few guys...played catch with my son, spent a ton of time with us...but he was not properly exalted the way he deserves to be. 

I somewhat agree. To be honest, I’m not sure what could have been done at any part of this season that would’ve felt adequate.
I had the exact same sentiment on senior night when he played his last game to a stadium peppered with a few fans. We came up short. Hopefully, when the stadium opens in a few years, they can honor all of the HoF again. 

2 hours ago, Friscobull said:

Past that point and just want him gone.  I missed most of the game yesterday due to travels but people say the kids are still fighting for him??? If we did not make any stops on a terrible team on defense the whole game then how bad is this team if they were out there fighting?? Are we sure this team hasn’t mailed it in for the most part or Temple hanging 50 plus is the result of the kids playing with heart?  Serious question, I am guessing he has lost the locker room, would like for you to explain how this team is still playing hard for him. 

What I was saying is that they’ve fought for him “for the most part.” Yesterday, I saw the D mail it in for sure. As bad as their record has been for the last three years, it amazed me how long they lasted. Now that it’s official, I hope he lands on his feet and finds success somewhere. Go Bulls!

19 minutes ago, CousinRicky said:

Don't think anyone has attacked him as a person.

This wasn’t directed at people on this board necessarily. Definitely not the case on the bird app. It is mostly a general sentiment after reading many personal attacks against him. 

6 hours ago, Jim Johnson said:

I don't know if that is true.  It's the one where he lost that most of the small part of the fan base that was still in his corner.

Well… that too Dr. Evil.
Just feel like the effort in tackling went from bad to worse, even when they were in position. Maybe , it was the DC that lost the defense. 
 

This is the game where “HE HAS LOST THE TEAM” 

With all due respect….Matt Hill gets injured every play unless he is getting burned. Based on the praises about him during the off-season alone, Coach should be let go. 

Good response. 

With 1:10 left in the half, do we try to move the ball at all or go in content being down 9? I think I know the answer. 

Do we know if he’s had surgery yet? Has he made a statement since his injury? His best, most impactful quality is his leadership, I believe. I’m hoping he comes out and makes that powerful statement that assures the fan base he’s committed to getting well and leading this team next year. 

BYU 2.0. Get the **** call in. They’re snapping the ball before we are set. 

1) BYU

2) 42-31

3) Battie

4) Weaver 

5) 375

My take: The obvious advantage I think BYU will have is their O-Line vs our D-Line. Although improved, we still lack the big bodies to wear their line down. So I expect running game wearing us down as the game goes on, thus opening up big pass plays down the field.
 

LBs will get a workout, and if they’re smart, they’ll run towards Grier. He’s our best linebacker by far but his strength is pursuit, speed and lateral movement. Run at him and it’s easier to block with a lineman.

I think our O is improved but we’ve always had good skill players. The difference might be the intentional effort to play to our strengths. I hope it is. Also, I think the rule of averages should be in our favor. We’ve sucked long enough, maybe the gods will smile down on us. Go Bulls!

I know this is going to be anticlimactic, but I posted the original message, not intending to be anonymous. Then, I wondered how people would receive my “screen saver crashing perfectly into the corner” moment when it went from 1.3 to 1.4 after looking at it 10 times a day for at least 1.5 year. The season needs to start already! 
 

Thanks Jim. Good info!

Were there any injuries reported at all? I keep seeing stories of starters going down with knee injuries all over college scene, which is common this time of year. I was wondering if we remained unscathed or did anyone get dinged up? Does anyone know?

I don’t love how the game ended to say the least. They ran the right play. It wasn’t there, throw it away. Live to play by another down. But if you go back and look at the lack of urgency, not panic, urgency, it might be the most frustrating thing. We should have had more time to begin with. Also if you look at that last play, Mitchell was motioning for him to spike it. Never leave a game up to he refs. 

Breathe coach, breathe. His desire to make big plays shouldn’t be more important than methodical drives with ruining the ball and 5-8 yards dump passes. Do what works! We aren’t going to win in one play. 

Tale of two halves? It’s been a while since I’ve seen any team look as bad as we do. 

I’ve conceded we aren’t going to win this game. But there is 0 sense of urgency. At least make an effort. We’re down three scores. 

I just want to speak it into existence that Cincy is going to fumble on this drive. 

I’m not saying we should rush, but a sense of urgency would be nice. 

Yes, our tackling is horrific. I think it has more to do with weakness than technique.