So, how'd we do with those keys?

by Jeff Nusser on Oct 4, 2009 9:26 PM PDT

In the game thread, I identified three keys to keeping the game from getting out of hand. Just for funsies, let's see how we did:

Don't get rattled. Wulff (tonight): "I think this is the first game of all of our games [this year] where I think they felt like they didn't respond and play well. Particularly in the environment. There was a certain level of being rattled out there."
Play assignment-sound defense. Wulff (again, tonight): "We didn't respond to their speed, the tempo that they came at us with on both sides of the ball, and even on special teams." Oregon racked up 514 total yards, including 332 on the ground -- much of it on misdirection. While no rusher had more than the 83 of LaMichael James, five different players had at least 40 yards.
Move the chains by whatever means necessary. Four first downs. Four. The whole game.

The best part about this game is that it's over. Starting tomorrow, let's set our sights on an Arizona State team that we really ought to be able to be competitive with.

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play some fun games

play only div 2 schools for non -conference…. implement the "mercy rule "… run the ball , all the time, run the clock … pray to "touchdown Jesus " before each game

by willarose on Oct 5, 2009 6:47 AM PDT reply actions

your belief in the program and optimistic attitude towards the team leaves something to be desired ;)…However I wouldnt want Wazzu to play opponents from confernces form the big sky. Next Year we are going to much better, we should schedule some teams like Purdue, Texas A & M, missouri. In our non-conference slate to show our return to respectability is high on the rise.

by Wazzucrazed on Oct 5, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions

Next year we play AT Okie state...

I think that should suffice, eh?

by james_WSU on Oct 5, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions

We would, but...

Non-conference schedules are locked up years in advance. We’re basically set for the next 2-3 years scheduling wise unless someone backs out or we back out (see: Hawaii game). Therefore, it is almost impossible to set up a non-conference slate based upon when you think the team is good.

by Brian Floyd on Oct 5, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions