Colorado-WVA
Anyone out there watching this game? I actually give espn a little creative credit for the John Denver Bowl moniker. Although maybe they swiped it from a blog or something.
Here's what caught my eye. The powerful WVA offense has only scored 1 TD in its last 6 quarters. Getting the ball to start the second half, they had a weak three and out. They averaged 39.6 points per game last season and have eight starters on offense back. This team lacks an identity right now.
Watching Pat White pass the ball and a bizarre fact hits me: Steven Threet is the best passer Rodriguez will have coached in a long time, if ever even going back to his assistant days.
We'll see if he can use him and be more competitive in the Big 10 race than people expect.
September 18th, 2008 at 10:40 PM ^
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September 18th, 2008 at 10:57 PM ^
.....ShockFX. The reason WVA has yet to live up to their preseason billing is because of the coaching change, on many levels. Stewart just cant get these guys to play as sharp as RR could. The edge is not there.
You should try and find clippings of Stewart's pressers the last two weeks. They were priceless for their unintentional comedy.
Of course, as I bash, the 'Neers' are back on the move.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:04 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:15 PM ^
facemask bailed WVA out right there.
Are they really going on a 99-yard TD drive. They're half way there. Maybe this drive changes their season.
Big big run by Devine to get them out of the goaline shadow.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:27 PM ^
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September 19th, 2008 at 9:58 AM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:34 PM ^
Darrell Scott is the big running back recruit - this Stewart kid looks good.
It seems like the buffs always have a couple of nice rbs on the roster.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:40 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:47 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:40 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:40 PM ^
Rodney Stewart is a freshmen.
He was a 2-star recruit per Rivals.
He is from Columbus! Iowa, Toledo and Akron were the other primary suitors for him.
He's 5/7, 170 lbs, while Darnell Scott, the 5-star, is 6-foot, 205.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:42 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:46 PM ^
40 yards, into the wind.
EDIT: Crap, forgot to add in how far behind the line of scrimmage he was. 55 it is.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:44 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:46 PM ^
Mass confusion!!! I couldn't write this crap.
What was the line out of Ghost Busters? "Dogs and cats sleeping together. Total Chaos!!"
September 18th, 2008 at 11:49 PM ^
looks good when they play to their strengths (running the damn ball) - but seriously Pat White cannot throw.
White is envious of Sheridan's arm.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:50 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:53 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:53 PM ^
Devine out for 3rd and 1. F--- the helmet. You took at TO and had time to grab one from someone else.
Then shank the FG.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:55 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:56 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:56 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:57 PM ^
September 18th, 2008 at 11:57 PM ^
the fact that CU just had a huge, break out win on national TV.
And, did so by riding the back of the 2-star rated freshman running back.
I hope the folks who get all giddy and cranky about recruiting rankings take note.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:58 PM ^
I didn't know that winning an early-season nonconference game against the 21st ranked team was cause for rushing the field.
Hmm.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:58 PM ^
So if there is a minute left, you have two timeouts, and you are at midfield, what do you do? If you are Bill Stewart, you let the clock run out and try a Hail Mary, and then lose the game in overtime. West Virginia fans, this is for you:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM ^
I love to see the students rush the field. Doesn't matter what the opponent's rank is.
Was it two years ago that Colorado won only two games? Obviously not as big of a win as the Oklahoma game last year, but good for CU.
September 19th, 2008 at 12:02 AM ^
September 19th, 2008 at 10:27 AM ^
September 19th, 2008 at 12:10 AM ^
wile -- hadn't seen that clip previously.
losing your "traitorous" coach and getting paid for it: $4 million
Tears of unfathomable sadness: Priceless
September 19th, 2008 at 12:09 AM ^
Shiiiiiiit. If I were a WVU fan, I'd be pissed. They had the ball, on their own 45, with 1:15 left and 2 timeouts...and they ran FOUR PLAYS. That's motherfucking amateur hour.
Then, your top tailback can't make it out on the field because of a helmet malfunction...and you save the fucking timeouts AGAIN? Oy.
It's shameful, because from halftime on, Colorado made no effort to win this game - they were run-run-pass-punt for all but one possesion in the second half.
September 19th, 2008 at 12:11 AM ^
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September 19th, 2008 at 12:23 AM ^
And Stewie has two good knees and a full set of intestines.
But even a be-crutched Wies could have managed the clock better than Stewie did.
Shameful.
September 19th, 2008 at 12:24 AM ^
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September 19th, 2008 at 12:36 AM ^
10 - 14 for 43 yards!!!!!!!!
Unbelievable!
September 19th, 2008 at 9:57 AM ^
CALLED IT. kthxbai.
Actually, did you see the colorado kicker running after the game winner? no one could catch him! They should make him a slot back. RUUUUUUN FORRRRRREST!
September 19th, 2008 at 10:14 AM ^
I'm not sure how much increased shoulder friction is going to help tackling, but something like that to cover the arms might enhance a defenders ability to make arm tackles.
Likewise, slippery unis could have a benefit for offensive players. McGuffie in a telfon suit...
September 19th, 2008 at 11:01 AM ^
September 19th, 2008 at 12:27 PM ^
What was wrong with the clock management? It seemed perfectly reasonable to me, actually I need to try it like that sometime.
--Herman Edwards