Several Observations from the 50 yard line....
This was a good win.... However there is tons of work that still needs to be done. The rhythm of the game sucked! The Refs and the Teams totally sucked the energy out of the first 1/2. Even for a first game of the season, there were WAY to many penalties... I think "Happy Feet Howland" looked great initially, but then started losing confidence , started mving his feet around in the pocket, never getting his feet planted to throw the long ball, and made BAD decisions... He definatley has the better arm, but just got wigged out for whatever reason... Could be the freaking penalties?
Hubel did well and looked smooth. I was worried about how the team would respond to the change as Howland is the team leader. Hubel does NOT havea depp ball, but is great when he hits those 10 yard slants... A team with good linebackers will stop that and I hope that he as a few other tools.
Kicking.... We do have a freaking kicking game! Nice work finding that guy, coaching staff! It is nice that we have this option...
CRAMPS?!?!? How many players went out with cramps ona 60 degree day?!?! 80 degrees with humidty maybe.... Or 90 degrees like they will see at Davis in 2 weeks, expected. But not in 60 degree weather... 52 and 1. (there were others also) You guys have great potential and played pretty well, but you have to work through the cramps, hydrate and play through some of the pain....
McClintock looked great.... He should though in that pass heavy offense and against WOU.
The Linebackers looked great.... Shantz was an animal! Tackling was alot better this year. We really wrapped up and knocked people down, different from years past.
And one final observation! Exactly how tall is 89? He looks like he is 5'4".... Quick, great hands and seems to run the routes well, but short as hell!
