WSU Vs. Idaho State: Cougars Win 64-21 But Lose Jeff Tuel To Injury
by Mark Sandritter on Sep 3, 2011 5:36 PM PDT
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PrintJeff Tuel and his injured left shoulder will get a lot of attention, but it was far from the only story of the game. Brian will be along with a more in-depth recap, but until then here are a few bullet points from the game.
The Good
- WSU scored 64 freaking points. Sure the competition level wasn't high, but 64 freaking points! Only Virginia Tech (66 points) scored more in the opening weekend.
- The offensive line got considerable push on running plays and rarely allowed quarterback pressure. They should have over powered the Idaho State defensive line, but good to see they took care of business. No snaps issues for the first time in forever.
- Rickey Galvin looks as advertised. Fast and shifty with top notch acceleration.
- The front seven on defense had their moments. They pressured the quarterback, didn't miss many tackles and Alex Hoffman-Ellis's pick six was a highlight of the first half
- Andrew Furney, aka meatball, made all of his field goal attempts including one from 50+.
- See Tuel, Jeff
- The secondary struggled for most of the game. Cornerbacks were beaten deep multiple times while safety Tyree Toomer was beat for a long completion and drew a pass interference penalty in the endzone.
- As Craig said on Twitter, this felt like the worst 43-point win ever.
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The Good.
We are undefeated.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Well at least we aren't Oregon St.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
by kelly20210 on Sep 3, 2011 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
nm, I'll quote the most reliable source I know
Wulff says 4-6 weeks per one Brian Floyd
"Ignorance is the parent of fear." ~Melville
What is Monroe's injury?
Monroe and Travion Smith out for the year? I heard Smith actually was playing some good ball in practice. We really got banged up today against ISU. Not good.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Yikes.
A torn achilles is probably the hardest injury to come back from. Some say it takes 18-24 months to get fully back.
by Mark Sandritter on Sep 3, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
That sucks. I hope he sticks it out at WSU. I couldn’t imagine what he is feeling right now, especially heading back to the dorms on crunches. At 18 yrs old leaving HS early to spring football across the country, work hard, then in your 1st game blow your Achilles and your across the country away from all your family and friends. He was one of my freshman hopefuls. He has talent and great upside. I wish him good luck. Heard good things about him.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
That was Nik's freshman year huh? That had to be tough.
H/T to his character.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
I thought he looked okay...
but not ready to take time away from Lobes.
Big arm, had a good pocket presence for a redshirt freshman, but he rushed quite a few throws.
I’m excited to see what he can do in the future as he continues to develop.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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Yeah, he airmailed quite a few passes.
Needs some touch and polish. But the raw tools appear pretty nice.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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And I think he rushes his throws, which probably leads to some mechanics issues.
There was a throw into the flat where he had time to make a better pass but rushed it and threw it way too hard and way too far in front of the RB (can’t remember who it was). That’s a simple pass that hopefully that comes with more practice and experience.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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This was his first LIVE college football game
Pretty sure nervs were a factor
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Sep 4, 2011 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I was just following the game cast, and assumed Tuel had a virus.
I didn’t know about the injury.
All the wind is completely gone from my sails. :(
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Doesn't anyone think Lob might shock us?
He has been in the system and had decent timing with the receivers today. I think he may actually have a stronger arm than Tuel. The more I think about it, the more I think Lob might surprise some people.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
I think I am really glad he is on this team
and while our backup may not be as awesome as Tuel he is experienced and posses the skills necessary to perform. Imagine where we would be if we had Halliday as our only option.
by ClaypidgeonCoug on Sep 3, 2011 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Over the past two years
I have always dreaded when Lob had to come in, but he has looked much better in practice and was pretty good in the game today. While his accuracy was still a little iffy, it is vastly improved from previous years. I feel a little more comfortable with him taking over the offense (as in it won’t be a complete mess with him in) and definitely more so than when Halliday is in.
by tclaus on Sep 3, 2011 8:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, I was not surprised.
I believe the guy as he came into this school. Do not believe me? Ask Oak Harbor.
by well you win some and lose others on Sep 3, 2011 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you really think that his arm is better than Tuels?
I had to listen to the game so I could not see. If his arm is better than Tuel’s, that is pretty promising with the tall recievers he has to throw too.
I have heard his arm is right there with Tuel's maybe better.
Tuel is just a gamer…has scrabbling ability and just adapts better to game day situations. Tuel did much better in baptism by fire than Lob…I think that is one of the major differences. Arm isn’t everything.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
Tuel throws a better ball
But they’re both capable. It’s Tuel, Lobbestael and OH GOD NO MAKE IT STOP after them.
Tuel, Lobb and Doc Holliday (or should I say The Rifle or Pistol)
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter. I’m amphibious." – Charles Shackleford
The Kid
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Sep 4, 2011 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
If I thought Lob would shock me, then it wouldn't be shocking
That’s just science.
by BigWood! on Sep 3, 2011 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Would it be shocking that it didn't shock you?
by Mark Sandritter on Sep 3, 2011 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Flaged and rec'd
because this has confused (flagged)
This makes less since than Philosophy 101 (rec’d)
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Sep 4, 2011 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
As long as the line can supply a decent amount of protection we will be fine.
Lobbestal is a pretty good passer. The problem is he can’t scramble like Tuel when the pocket collapses. I’m just glad that the first half of our schedule is the weaker part, hopefully our line can give Lobestall enough time to do his thing.
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