OPEN GAME THREAD: UCLA at WSU
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 1:45 PM PST
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UCLA Bruins at Washington St. Cougars, Nov 14, 2009 2:00 PM PST
"I don't like that place. It is the worst trip. There is nothing there. It is 1 ½ hours from the airport. It's cold and even the hotel is bad. Everything is rough out there, man. You have to be a strong person to go there. Hopefully we'll go there, get the victory and run home as fast as we can."
-- UCLA senior linebacker Reggie Carter
Game coverage from around SBN: Here
Time: 2 p.m. PST
The place: Martin Stadium (Pullman, Wash.)
TV: Fox College Sports (live), FSN Northwest (delayed, 7:30 p.m. PST).
Radio: Find your local station here. You can also listen to it via streaming for a fee at wsucougars.com.
The line: UCLA minus-17.5 (Fun fact! The Cougs have covered in five of their past six games.)
When the Cougs have the ball ...
| WSU | UCLA |
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| Pos. | Name (# = Redshirt) | Pos. | Name (** = Redshirt) |
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| X | Jeffrey Solomon (6-0, 195, #Jr.) | DE | Datone Jones (6-4, 267, So.) | |
| F | Gino Simone (5-11, 174, Fr.) | DT |
Brian Price (6-2, 300, Jr.) | |
| LT | Steven Ayers (6-4, 311, #So.) | DT |
Jess Ward (6-4, 296, Sr.**) | |
| LG | Zack Williams (6-4, 293, #Jr.) | DE |
Korey Bosworth (6-1, 242, Sr.**) | |
| C | Kenny Alfred (6-2, 300, #Sr.) | SLB | Akeem Ayers (6-4, 252, So.**) | |
| RG | B.J. Guerra (6-3, 318, #So.) | MLB | Reggie Carter (6-1, 240, Sr.**) | |
| RT | Micah Hannam (6-4, 284, #Jr.) | WLB | Kyle Bosworth (6-1, 234, Sr.**) | |
| TE | Skylar Stormo (6-5, 245, #Fr.) | CB | Sheldon Price (6-2, 163, Fr.) | |
| Z | Jared Karstetter (6-4, 203, So.) | SS |
Tony Dye (5-11, 199, So.) | |
| QB | Marshall Lobbestael (6-3, 214, #So.) | FS |
Rahim Moore (6-1, 197, So.) | |
| RB | Dwight Tardy (5-11, 204, #Sr.) | CB | Alterraun Verner (5-11, 180, Sr.) |
When UCLA has the ball ...
| UCLA | WSU | |||
| Pos. | Name (** = Redshirt) |
Pos. | Name (# = Redshirt) | |
| SE |
Taylor Embree (6-3, 205, So.) | LE | Casey Hamlett (6-3, 250, Jr.) |
|
| TE | Logan Paulsen (6-6, 264, Sr.**) | DT | Bernard Wolfgramm (6-3, 291, #Jr.) | |
| LT | Xavier Su’a-Filo (6-4, 310, Fr.) | DT | Toby Turpin (6-5, 284, #Jr.) | |
| LG |
Jeff Baca (6-4, 306, So.) | RE | Travis Long (6-4, 247, Fr.) | |
| C | Kai Maiava (6-1, 309, So.**) | SAM | Andy Mattingly (6-4, 255, Sr.) | |
| RG |
Ryan Taylor (6-3, 295, Jr.**) | MIKE | Alex Hoffman-Ellis (6-1, 233, #So.) | |
| RT | Mike Harris (6-5, 326, So.**) | WILL | Jason Stripling (5-11, 225, #Sr.) | |
| QB |
Kevin Prince (6-2, 219, Fr.**) | LCB | Brandon Jones (5-9, 178, #Jr.) | |
| FB |
Chane Moline (6-1, 247, Sr.) | SS | Xavier Hicks, Jr. (6-0, 211, #Sr.) | |
| HB | Derrick Coleman (6-0, 235, So.) | FS | Chima Nwachukwu (5-11, 198, Jr.) | |
| FL |
Terrence Austin (5-11, 172, Sr.) |
RCB | Terrance Hayward (6-1, 186, #Fr.) |
Special Teams ...
| WSU | UCLA | |||
| Pos. | Name (# = Redshirt) | Pos. | Name (* = Redshirt) |
|
| K | Nico Grasu (6-0, 221, Jr.) | K | Kai Forbath (6-0, 192, Jr.**) | |
| P | Reid Forrest (6-2, 193, #Jr.) | P |
Jeff Locke (6-1, 204, Fr.**) |
Keys to the Game Competing
1. Get serviceable line play. This will likely determine if there's any kind of a chance of upsetting the Bruins today. On offense, how we contend with Price will go miles toward determining whether we're able to do anything at all with the ball in our hands. Alfred obviously won't be able to handle him by himself -- nobody has -- so it'll be up to the line to work together to try and keep him out of the backfield as much as possible. If there's one thing we know about Lobbestael's inconsistency, it's that he's a heck of a lot better when he's not thinking about who's around his feet.
Defensively, there's a good chance this is the worst the offensive line we've faced in some time. They're about as young as we are, so there remains the possibility that we can do some things up front. Of course, "doing some things" is relative, but ... well ... you know. If they can at least occupy some blockers up front, I like the chances of our linebackers to make some plays.
2. Be physical. When a team comes from sunny California to sub-freezing Pullman, the absolute best thing you can do is hit them. Repeatedly. Nobody likes to get hit when it's cold, but it's a lot better when you're the one doing the hitting. If we can make the Bruins hate Pullman even more than they already do after feeling the sting of a cold hit, an upset could be in the making.
2. Dig into the bag of tricks. In our discussion about the coaching staff this week, we noted what has appeared to be a lack of creativity. This is a week when the coaches should be pulling out all the stops. Halfback pass? Reverse? WR pass? Fly sweeps? Let's see what's in there, because the longer we hang around in this one, the greater the chance the Bruins fold in the cold.
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it is blowout time
I mean game time
by Grady. on Nov 14, 2009 2:08 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
Its so annoying how far behind their game trackers are.
by mmevans15 on Nov 14, 2009 2:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blame the players for that
Bad throw, then horrible coverage
Vote for Butch!
by spencer peaty on Nov 14, 2009 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Blame Players?
I thought it was Doba’s fault because of his recruiting in 07?
by ReidForrest4Heisman on Nov 14, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's both..
The INT’s was by a Doba recruit.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yuck
The UCLA was sooooo wide open for the td.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hicks bit on the play action
Justin was covering air again. Touchdown Bruins.
Can we keep them under 21 in the first quarter?
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
horrible start
No glenn johnson today either. Booooo
by Grady. on Nov 14, 2009 2:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I can't find a feed
Anyone else? I just got to my parents’, thought they had FCS, and BOOM! No FCS.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
better off not seeing right now. lobs almost repeated the int
by Stiffmiester on Nov 14, 2009 2:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No Respect
How are we only #8 on the ESPN Bottom 10? I have no doubt anybody else on that list would be up 21-0 on us at the end of the first quarter.
by mmevans15 on Nov 14, 2009 2:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
/facepalm
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, a stop
in the first quarter? Never thought I would see that again.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Stop?
This word is foreign to me… Please elaborate
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the level of recruits we should expect from Wulff...
Lobster being his prized possesion
by ReidForrest4Heisman on Nov 14, 2009 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who has ever said Lobster was a prized possession?
Who checks your facts, Sean Hannity?
by mmevans15 on Nov 14, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You are dumb
Lobbestael is a Doba recruit. You’re seriously starting to get on my nerves. Either bring something intelligent to the table, or go away.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Forget throwing beer bottles and Nuewiesel,
Throw and Lobestall
by Stiffmiester on Nov 14, 2009 2:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You have got to be kidding me.
Is Lopina still on the roster?
by Wazzu Willy on Nov 14, 2009 2:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Who cares?
He’s a senior – put him in!
by mmevans15 on Nov 14, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is purely speculative...
But I kinda get the idea that Wulff lost Lopina when he made Lobbestael starter. Lets face it, the only thing that Marshall had going for him that Lopina did not is that he is only a sophomore. He certainly hasn’t shown us anything that Kevin hasn’t. If I were Kevin, and I had paid my dues, and fought off a broken back (!!!) for this team, being benched like that would certainly sour my outlook.
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
find the students in the legion of doom shoulder pads
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Legion of Coug
CougCenter WSU's second main blog
by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Considering their backs have been against the wall
Defense is holding decently (for us). I’m not listening or watching, just tracking really bad game trackers, so I really don’t know.
by 02Coug on Nov 14, 2009 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they're manhandling us on the line
it took them a couple drives to figure that out.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 2:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN seems to be lagging for me
And the FoxSports one wasn’t any better. I’ve been using CBSSports since the 2nd pick and it seems to have the best feed right now
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The thing with Lobbestael is
he’ll give you something good at some point. You’ve just got to be able to hang in long enough to get to that point where he goes on an 8-of-10 run.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but
at this rate it’s going to be out of reach by the time he settles down. Maybe he can do it against their third stringers.
by Wazzu Willy on Nov 14, 2009 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
3 guys running in before the play?
WTF?
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
would it really hurt to let Lopina take some snaps? his career’s almost over, let him play
by coug2828 on Nov 14, 2009 2:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought Grippi said
he was healthy just not traveling any longer. He’s in the doghouse but this is game we could compete in with anything at qb. Lobbestahl has thrown this game away.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I knew better.
I knew better, I knew better, I knew better. Why did I think we would keep this one close. All I did was make it harder on myself to listen to.
by Wazzu Willy on Nov 14, 2009 2:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I TRIED to tell everyone on the podcast ...
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know you did
but those ucla guys sucked me back in.
by Wazzu Willy on Nov 14, 2009 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
last td is on wulff
Subs came on field late… should’ve called t.o.
by Grady. on Nov 14, 2009 2:39 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Lobbestahl doesn't even know the play he called
Did he turn the wrong way or was Winston lined up wrong?
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I just turned the channel to see the OSU-UW score
It is now OSU 41, uw 7
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
this is all we have
the UW getting ripped. I hate this!
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's true
But, WSU plays them next week. That is scary
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You know ...
It is only 7-0. Even after three interceptions.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Boo.
Why cloud our optimism with facts?
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry
I’ll keep that stuff to myself next time.
by Wazzu Willy on Nov 14, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's just what the espn gamecast said
Sorry.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If we aren't competitive in this game.
It’s REALLY going to sour my outlook on our coaching staff. Coming into this season, I saw this game along UH, SMU, and UW as being our ‘winnable’ games. So far, we were non-competitive with UH, needed two pick-6 s and OT to beat SMU at home, and who knows how the apple cup will go. This was the game I had marked on my schedule as being a barometer game.
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 2:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The Lobbestahl factor
3 picks on the first 5 passes? How do we factore that into the equation? I understand how you feel but I don’t know how you put that all on the staff.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Although, I’m sure someone will say that it’s the coaching staff’s fault for not having him prepared.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have never seen anything like this
Every week it is another disaster. Now they know they can’t allow Lobbestahl to throw. Even if they had a good game plan it is out the door.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would agree...
but what is the coaching staff supposed to do in this game? I guess I can’t . I am really tired of getting blown out game after game, but how’s Wulff supposed to “coach up” somebody like Lobes, who apparently can’t tell which team is which? I guess he could yell at him to not throw picks, but unfortunately, it seems like Marshall just isn’t a good QB…or even an average QB.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a wulff basher per se.
I just have a hard time convincing myself that our issues are purely talent. I’m not denying we are deficient at virtually every position (except punter!) but are we THAT less talented than the #9 PacX team? Are we That less talented than middle of the road WAC and CUSA (i think) teams?
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we acknowledged with the post earlier this week that it's not purely talent
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I missed that one.
rushes back to archive
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know that we're that less talented...
but when your starting QB throws 3 picks in the first quarter you are going to have a real problem keeping the game close. So for this game, at least, I’m not sure what the coaching staff is supposed to do. Marshall just looks like he has no clue out there…ufortunately, Lopina is probably more of the same.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ehh, I've no desire to turn this into Brink/Swogger pt 2.
For better (haha) or worse, things are what they are.
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The defense finally gets to start on UCLA side
Less than 3 minutes in the first quarter. Amazing.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Special teams
WSU can barely do that right. As Forzani is fair catching a punt, Houston runs into him and almost fumbles the ball.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It should be 0-0
I don’t think UCLA can score a lot of points even against our defense on long drives. We spotted them 7 on that first pick.
This is just brutal.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
On the plus side
UCLA: 8 rushes, 25 yards. Barely a 3 ypc average. Defense is making me happy right now… If we can force them to throw, the secondary has a chance to make some things happen.
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What
there’s a bright side? That is something to build on. Now we need to hope they don’t get worn out before the half is over.
by Wazzu Willy on Nov 14, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was in a car crash and broke my leg
On the bright side, it knocked a quarter loose that had been stuck under the seat
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
You don't know the half of it
I’d been trying to get that damn quarter out for weeks
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
trainwreck
It’s like wulff wants me to want him get fired
by Grady. on Nov 14, 2009 2:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Solomon play QB in high school?
Put him in
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oops
didn’t mean that as a reply. My posting is as bad as our offense.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
don't be so hard on yourself.
really.
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 2:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yup, after Prince goes Reggie Bush on us
I might have to think again
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lobby is not this bad, but he is shell shocked
He can’t do anything correct right now.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lobby's QB rating so far:
-58.26
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh my gawd
The UCLA just ran for a 68 yard TD run. Terrible defense. It was all bad defense.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
d gave up
they thought beck pushed him out so they stopped. by the time they realized prince didn’t step out, he was gone.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
PLAY TO THE $@#&*)@#*$_)@# WHISTLE
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You never stop until you hear a whistle.
It is just pathetic
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I was really confused when I saw "Kevin Prince 68 yard TD run"
CougCenter WSU's second main blog
by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Question
Does anybody know of another team in the nation that consistently loses as bad as we do? Obviously, this is year 2 for us now, but does anybody know of a team that loses in their conference by 30+ every game?
by mmevans15 on Nov 14, 2009 2:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
30+ after the first half?
We have to be the worst team in the nation. No, I don’t know anyone as bad as we are. Oregon State in the 80’s and early 90’s wasn’t as bad as we are right now.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Northwestern in the early 80s
especially 1981….they were real bad. Got shutout on a bi-weekly basis.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
There are a lot of bad teams that don’t have to play pac-10 teams every week.
by Wazzu Willy on Nov 14, 2009 2:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You're right....
but I’m talking about in their own conference…
by mmevans15 on Nov 14, 2009 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is time for our patented 99 yard
TD pass to Forzani now.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 2:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WSU football
Where we’re so bad, we have to look into the history books to find teams to compare ourselves with.
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 3:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Could our basketball team beat our football team?
At football?
by mmevans15 on Nov 14, 2009 3:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is it my computer being slow
or does anyone else have their game tracker still saying 14-0 UCLA
by spokanecougar on Nov 14, 2009 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ESPN always lags
I think the feed out of Pullman for all the trackers is worse than usual today tho
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If your name so easily lends itself
To Lobbestawful, maybe you should consider a hobby other than competitive sports.
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by seattlecougar on Nov 14, 2009 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
their o-line is creating gigantic holes.
i’m pretty sure i’d have 150 yards today…
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'd have a buck-sevety five...
and a groin pull.
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There are a lot of empty seats
I am one of them. This is the first year in about eight years that I have intentionally stayed home and not driven over to Pullman. Something tells me that I am not alone.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 3:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You're not
The Hawaii game more or less killed any desire I have to make that trek to watch my team not just get drilled, but get outclassed. Very frustrating as a fan.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nuss and Bigwood
That Hawaii was hard and is symptomatic of the entire season. Every game is over by midway through the first quarter. Like bigwood said, it is hard giving up an entire weekend for this. We usually end up going back outside the stadium and tailgate during halftime. I doubt that we would have gone back in for the second half. There is no use.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The problem isn't that the game is over midway through the first quarter
It’s that it’s over before it starts, and we all know it.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I stand corrected
I have always happily driven over when I knew WSU had very little chance to win. But, there was always that 1%. You are correct, right now WSU doesn’t even have that.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
four of them are ours....
i can’t justify giving up the next two weekends for this garbage.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU
Even if he hasn’t thrown a ball in 2 months it can’t be much worse
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 3:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
there were a solid 7 flags thrown on that play
all on them…wow.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Stanford beating USC big
I said after UW beat them they’d lose at least 3 games. I was worried until last week.
Go cardinal?
by playerkyle14 on Nov 14, 2009 3:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think we know now why we were at least close to UWC in score...
This year’s team is a shell of it’s former self. Stanford is taking them apart…especially Gerhart. That SC D is getting pushed around all over the field.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
and Harbaugh goes for 2 up 48-21….and the SC fans boo like crazy. Jeez, I guess it sucks to have someone shove your nose it in, huh SC?
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No joke.
They’re fine with doing it to other teams, but can’t handle it when people do it to you? Jerks.
by playerkyle14 on Nov 14, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Normally..
watching UW lose would cheer me up on a day when the Cougs are losing…but today I am loving the beat down Stanford is giving SC.
Looks like they are going to put up 50…beautiful.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Makes that Oregon beatdown look a little better for the Ducks
People who hate on the Pac-10 this year are stupid. It’s the best conference in college football. Period.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone watching the SC/Florida game?
South Carolina’s defense looks amazing. Just amazing.
by playerkyle14 on Nov 14, 2009 3:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i'd be angry if i were that TE though
prince left the ball out there for him to get smashed.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
probably tripled our 1st half yards on that play
then the big burp!
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the thing is
a senior shouldn’t be making that mistake….whether he’s playing or not. i know he’s coached to carry the ball with his outside arm.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No question
especially on a cold day. He should have been looking to get out of bounds as well. We are the bad news bears.
New nicknames?
Bad News Cougs
Bye Week
Our Scout against your 1’s
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If he was a RB or a WR
I would be with you. But, I am guessing that they don’t teach him much in the way of his running skills.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 3:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it Basketball season yet?
I know we’re going to lose these football games, but for some reason, I still always have some glimmer of hope. It usually goes away 5 minutes into the game, though.
by playerkyle14 on Nov 14, 2009 3:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
a true coug learns to focus on the future
What daya think of the new stadum plans
by oldmancoug on Nov 14, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally got the internet working.
I have been way more frustrated with the first half than usual because I was battling my wireless connection.
CougCenter WSU's second main blog
by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 3:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If you weren't able to follow the first half
Consider yourself blessed. It has been awful.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was able to follow.
Mobile phone.
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by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lobbestael INT, Lobbestael INT, and so on.
CougCenter WSU's second main blog
by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
if you have the sports pack, asu hoops are on 413
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they're playing Western Illinois
whose nickname is the Leathernecks. Awesome.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
CougCenter WSU's second main blog
by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I caught that...
What’s the name of the channel?
by GoCougs on Nov 14, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
fcs atlantic
just caught that it’s actually a replay.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stanford puts 55 on SC
Most point ever against SC? Really? That’s what they are saying on the broadcast.
Amazing.
SC didn’t think Gerhart could play running back for them. Ooops!
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 3:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They looked very frustrated out there
They could not stop Stanford.
Nuss, most points home or away according to the broadast team.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 3:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fire Pete Carroll
He clearly cannot coach up his players.
by Nuss on Nov 14, 2009 3:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Please fire him
Perfect fit for another pac ten team…
by Grady. on Nov 14, 2009 3:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Is it really 55?
ESPN gamecast is way behind. They say 42-21.
CougCenter WSU's second main blog
by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
between this and our game
UCLA fans must be having a field day.
by jj_fekl on Nov 14, 2009 3:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just got here
so how are we doing? Not down by to much.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
by HitKing69 on Nov 14, 2009 3:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
for us, not much
every other team, it would be a lot
by coug2828 on Nov 14, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
neu might have the stones to go for it here....
i’m content with holding for a FG.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 4:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Will WSU score this game?
Considering their drives have ended with three interceptions, one fumble, a safety and four punts.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 4:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We just have so many weak spots on defense
Jones/Justin at Corner
Hicks at safety and Beck moved to safety
Bland out
Obviously the focus in on the d-line getting consistently blown up but fwiw (I grant you not much) the defense isn’t close to as bad as the offense.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 4:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Our QB line today..
might be an all-time worst. Currently at 4-9, 26 yds, 3 INT, 2 Sacks,1 fumble….I mean, you gotta work to be that bad.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 4:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
stripling's looking pretty good today
but i struggle on whether or not to care, seeing as he’s gone in two games.
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 4:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wulff actually looks
like he is about to cry.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 4:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love Tardy!
Plays with passion evev relegated to special teams.
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 4:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I see that Boise St. beat Idaho 63-25...
it was 42-17 at the half. I thought we were the only team that gives up 40+ in the 1st half. Ugh.
Kellen Moore threw for 300 and 5 TDs.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 4:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we won the 3rd quarter
Break out the Moet!
by BornCoug on Nov 14, 2009 4:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wow, ucla still has their starters in and throwing deep....
somebody’s insecure…
by BigWood on Nov 14, 2009 4:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Think of who their coach is...
Neu ticked off the Oregon fans by doing things like that when he was at Colorado and was playing them.
by Scottie44 on Nov 14, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So yeah.
We are good.
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by Dancing Football on Nov 14, 2009 4:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not prepared
I don’t care about the talent gap. Every week we’re not prepared to play football. This game shows how far behind we are from the second worst team in the conference. It’s pathetic.
by Jimmy_Mac on Nov 14, 2009 4:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't agree more
Just saw this train wreck first and with a frozen ass, and as much as I wanted to believe the pullman tundra would give us an edge over Rick NewWeasel, we looked timid and lathargic. Our boys (and that’s what they are b/c they’re so young) have already checked out for the season. Look for a little fight in them the first quarter of the apple cup, and then immediately just focus on basket ball. Reggie moore bandwagon here we come!
by HugeBoobs on Nov 14, 2009 5:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
HB, you write that our players are so young
But, go look at the starting lineups above. Overall, UCLA is younger than WSU. They are younger on offense. On defense, UCLA has more seniors, but they have more freshman and sophomores that start than WSU. WSU’s defense is filled with five junior starters.
by Coug1990 on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is our five junior starters are BAD. The best players on our team are young and not ready to play with the big boys. Our only hope is that when these young guys are juniors that they are GOOD juniors. But youth and lack of talent aside – the coaching staff does not get these guys ready to play.
by Jimmy_Mac on Nov 14, 2009 9:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Dear AD,
Fire Paul Wulff.
Best,
Every Coug Fan
by Sexonsux on Nov 14, 2009 6:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bruins started a Redshirt Freshman?
Can we blame his success on Doba as well?
by ReidForrest4Heisman on Nov 15, 2009 7:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Last two weeks should be all the evidence we need
This team is digressing under Teen Wulff. Firing Wulff is the only option. He obviously is out of his lame excuses. Let’s move on and fix this debacle.
by ReidForrest4Heisman on Nov 15, 2009 7:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Agree!
It’s nothing personal against Wulff. He seems like a good guy but this team is not responding. We can make all the excuses in the world for Wulff but the buck has to stop with someone. It’s not like a new coach is going to come in and lead the team to the Rose Bowl but it’s at a point where the culture of losing by 25+ a game is cementing into the programs identity.
I could see maybe giving Wulff one more year if the team was actually playing better but they are not. It’s getting worse and it’s mainly because the players have given up. Don’t blame them. Who the heck wants to suit up and get the tar kicked out of them week in and week out?
Honestly, can you see a scenario where Wulff leads them to a winning season next year? He has won 3 games in 2 years!
by Sexonsux on Nov 15, 2009 9:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
why keeping pushing for something that's not going to happen?
wulff is going to get another year. probably two more to fix this. bitching about it isn’t going to bring about change. unless you brought your checkbook.
by BigWood on Nov 15, 2009 9:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bingo
write the check to buy him out, or STFU about it already.
by TiltingRight on Nov 15, 2009 10:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
REGRESSING! IT'S STILL REGRESSING!
At least get the word you’re looking for right when you’re rehashing the same stuff over and over again. Say it with me, regression.
Also, as said above, less talk more check writing if you’re so upset
by cougfan on Nov 16, 2009 12:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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