Charlie

Actually there was more in common with the two seasons. I was lucky enough to attend most games each year including the bowl games. Both teams had uncommon QBs that fans come to trust completely regardless of score. Both teams could bit you with anyone across the depth chart. Both teams could shapeshift a game plan. But yes the 2004 offense was…[Read more]

As it relates to high end QBs… as I watch LSU vs Old Miss those are two quality QBs that Utah had or should have had a good chance at.

I think we can assume with confidence that the coaches approach every day of practice making the best prep they can with the information known at the moment. Also the information known by those at practice is much greater than that observed by fans. Coaches plan for what promises the best outcome. Unfortunately, that does not always work out. They…[Read more]

I won’t panic. What ranked team would not be in disarray if they lost all the QBs and RBs off the 2 deep roster, their best pass catcher, best DE, and so many other players off the regular rotation? The injuries have given us a loss. I feel I need to wait and see what Utah does with the break, they have another week before they prep for Cal which…[Read more]

I think Rose and Mack are QBs with a potential. I think NJ is a great athlete with a high ceiling. But it has been a few years without a high end QB. Wilson does look to be a high end QB. The top programs do bring in a high end QB almost every year and generally have more than 1 on the team. I expect the portal will be looked at to find an upper…[Read more]

It can be surprising how little things can be the difference between wheels coming off and being competitive. Utah’s opening drive stalled on a 4th down, OSU’s drive converted the easy 4th down. Broughton’s missed tackle on 4th and 10 could have turned the start completely around but instead gave OSU important momentum. I also think the injuries…[Read more]

Spence is very good at conversation but struggles with thoughts different than his while he tries too hard to be source of guidance. He will tell you he is a Utah fan but he is a very long way away from being confused as a homer. Bill leans into the homer role. Both seem to be paid by the word and both could allow their guests more time to speak.…[Read more]

This nearly describes a worst case scenario, there is also a best case and in-between a most likely case. OSU is at home which is nice for them but I am not sure they can count on their average running game and passing could be difficult with the Utah rush. Their QB is inconsistent, if he is having a down day their offense will suffer. Utah is…[Read more]

Good grief, was anyone happy on Christmas as a kid? With all the penciled in changes to the depth chart we are 4 and 0, and have good prospects of folks rolling back in. I think I will sit back and enjoy winning games until we are not winning games. When that point arrives we will finally have information to discuss.

Most likely Cam considered the possibility that he could still be working back during the fall. I expect he also saw the possibility he could come back early in the season. The decision was made with unknowns. Either way he was not going to the NFL over the summer. Next, I expect he very much wants to come back, coming back has all the upsides.…[Read more]

Very awesome. Somewhere along ’74 ’75 MPC had a retired vet playing MLB. He was 51 and I always wondered how in the world an old guy makes that work but he was a hardy SOB. Fisherman’s Warf had SF beat and was not crowded.

Be careful changing plays because of what OSU shows because they often do not do what they show. Use quick options with TEs especially. Don’t use plays with deep handoffs and passes behind the line. Lean into the passing game instead of using the run to set up the pass. Nate should make them pay if they do not spy him. Throw long more often when 1…[Read more]

I played tennis at DLI every weekend I could in the mid 70s, did comp sci at MPC, and often ran motorcycles quick down the PCH on Sunday mornings to see the sunrise. Sad to see Ord gone.

While in the Army, I spend 3 years working at the Naval Postgraduate School. I also have a lot of affinity for both the Army and Navy. It was always mind boggling to me that when those ships and boats go out, the crew could fix almost anything that goes wrong considering the incredible amount of stat-of-the-art onboard. Those on subs are at the…[Read more]

Miami is right with the defensive strategy. Utah is capable of stopping their run game and if forced to pass OSU will be at disadvantage. Our defense is their concern. Utah needs to find a rhythm to keep the ball moving, the movement should be better than last week especially if it is a necessity. As Utah returns players to the field, issues…[Read more]

Back in the day Luther was the favorite player for my twin boys. With access easy back then they have memories following practice and games with that very friendly guy. Deja vu for us.

I was here for Lovat and Howard, lean but pleasant years.

I think we are trying to make sense out of Utah’s current reality without knowing many of the brutal facts. Without seeing practice we don’t know how close if Cam game ready factor and how much it is improving every day. From the outside, it makes sense to me to slide him in when it is to Whitt and Lud’s satisfaction. They could been there already…[Read more]

Realize that if you let one team change a couple of outcomes the other team could as well. What if Utah did not fumble, what if a missed tackle let Utah score. Dropped passes are very visible game changers but many other things like penalties or big drive stops can have the same effect but don’t stand out as much.

It is pretty simple. Deion has a unique style to hype or motivate those around him. Kind of a ‘we are wonderful’ thing. Lanning had previously shown he is buthurt by Deion’s approach. Sadly, Oregon’s team was easily good enough that Lanning could have taken the high road, show nothing but respect and enjoy a lopsided win. Instead, Lanning was…[Read more]