Before we go much further, for the spelling/grammar fanatics, please take it easy on me this week. I have been out of town for seven days and wrote most of this on my phone on an airplane. Thats right folks, I am dedicated to annoying you.
LSU Recap
Ok, onto the game. Its always frustrating to lose a game that you a chance to win especially when it is game that marks the most significant game on your schedule. We certainly could have played better, but that's what happens when you play an SEC team on the road in death Valley. When I said last week that I had gaurded optimism and that if we we kept it close, we would have a chance, I think we lived up to that by losing by six points. I was worried about the O-line, but I thought they played very well. Certainly we were pressured, but that is a top ten defense with numerous players that will play on Sundays.
The special teams plays are what ultimately doomed us. Obviously the Peterson TD, but more importantly the field position game. They played this aspect almost flawlessly by pinning us deep and rendering our offense ineffective with little options. Other then the punt return, I don't think it is worthwhile to analize the "What Ifs". If you want to take away the other ten points off from turnovers, then you have to take away our TD coming off from Jefferson's INT. Jefferson btw was pretty terrible. Turnovers are part of the game and our mistakes were costly, but what it all comes down to is that were were two unforgiving defenses going at it Saturday night and the home team made a couple less mistakes resulting in a close win. Place that game in Morgantown and we likely win. In other words, it sucks, but shit happens, losses happen. It is just unfortunate that the rest of our schedule, whether it by our fault or the fact that the BE is terrible, is devoid of any exciting matchups.
Random trip musings
While we are not exactly a rival worth picking on, the LSU fans were rather pleasant. A few "Tiger Baits" were thrown around, but that's what is great about college. Even had some great chats with their fans afterwards at the bar.
Had an interesting talk with my cabbie from airport. Old man that went to Grambling st and hates Southern. Pretty cool to get a taste of one of the great rivalries from the historically black colleges.
Stadium wasn't really that loud. Granted I was pretty high up, which probably meant that I didn't get the effect felt on the field, but expected a bit more. The forth quarter improved, but I got the feeling the fans were largely looking past the game, and were on cruise control after 17-0. Thankfully we salvaged some respect and it was duly noted by their fans. I bet an SEC game has a much different feel.
Two facts were confirmed on Sunday, Bourbon street is crazy and does indeed smell like shit.
Finally, let's take some further solace in the fact that our defense can stand toe to toe with about anyone and we should hands down win the Big East this year. After the LSU game we are ranked the #7 defense in the country in Total Defense.
I'm thinking about changing my look. If I am going to waltz around as the end all be all of college sports, I should look like a man of the game. What do you guys think of these fine examples who have excelled at the sport of football and have looked damn fine while doing it?
Choice A
The special teams plays are what ultimately doomed us. Obviously the Peterson TD, but more importantly the field position game. They played this aspect almost flawlessly by pinning us deep and rendering our offense ineffective with little options. Other then the punt return, I don't think it is worthwhile to analize the "What Ifs". If you want to take away the other ten points off from turnovers, then you have to take away our TD coming off from Jefferson's INT. Jefferson btw was pretty terrible. Turnovers are part of the game and our mistakes were costly, but what it all comes down to is that were were two unforgiving defenses going at it Saturday night and the home team made a couple less mistakes resulting in a close win. Place that game in Morgantown and we likely win. In other words, it sucks, but shit happens, losses happen. It is just unfortunate that the rest of our schedule, whether it by our fault or the fact that the BE is terrible, is devoid of any exciting matchups.
Random trip musings
While we are not exactly a rival worth picking on, the LSU fans were rather pleasant. A few "Tiger Baits" were thrown around, but that's what is great about college. Even had some great chats with their fans afterwards at the bar.
Had an interesting talk with my cabbie from airport. Old man that went to Grambling st and hates Southern. Pretty cool to get a taste of one of the great rivalries from the historically black colleges.
Stadium wasn't really that loud. Granted I was pretty high up, which probably meant that I didn't get the effect felt on the field, but expected a bit more. The forth quarter improved, but I got the feeling the fans were largely looking past the game, and were on cruise control after 17-0. Thankfully we salvaged some respect and it was duly noted by their fans. I bet an SEC game has a much different feel.
Two facts were confirmed on Sunday, Bourbon street is crazy and does indeed smell like shit.
Finally, let's take some further solace in the fact that our defense can stand toe to toe with about anyone and we should hands down win the Big East this year. After the LSU game we are ranked the #7 defense in the country in Total Defense.
I'm thinking about changing my look. If I am going to waltz around as the end all be all of college sports, I should look like a man of the game. What do you guys think of these fine examples who have excelled at the sport of football and have looked damn fine while doing it?
Choice A
Let me know please.
Weekly pick-off
The Grey Bush is out to a heck of a lead going 3-3 this week. I moved up to tie FP with a decent week as he and Pigskin struggled. Pigskin is goin to need to pick up his game, as he is already holding my jock strap in our NASCAR competition. Do you need a jock strap in stock car racing? Loved Texas AM this week, but I didn't get it in time.
Weekly pick-off
The Grey Bush is out to a heck of a lead going 3-3 this week. I moved up to tie FP with a decent week as he and Pigskin struggled. Pigskin is goin to need to pick up his game, as he is already holding my jock strap in our NASCAR competition. Do you need a jock strap in stock car racing? Loved Texas AM this week, but I didn't get it in time.
Well, Thats it this week folks. I am already working hard on next week's email, so hopefully will be longer for you all.
Enjoy,
Al
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