Not a fan of the grey unis, plays into the grey field thing even more, which gives people (Brian Jones, half the internet, last spring's commencement speaker) an excuse not to take us seriously. Not that the team is helping with that. Ross Tucker pointed out that we had a light box for most of the first half. We also were playing two rush ends. That combined with the injuries to Merritt, Crawford, Bogan and it isn't any surprise that we got ran over today. Peyton Price also needs to be called out for that stupid personal foul on the one first down they didn't gain yards on. Clearly the play calling was the biggest culprit here. The defense kept sitting back allowing Buffalo to chew up clock. Austin Smith did an admirable job of going blow for blow while also fighting the clock. The offensive game plan wasn't the one that needed alterations, the defensive plan did. Chris Creighton has made this program viable, I am becoming increasingly skeptical he can do more than that for an FBS program. Will there be any accountability? I doubt it, higher ups are content with Creighton, and there's not enough attention from outside the University (except this site) for me to believe he'll ever have to answer many difficult questions (but please keep doing so).
Smith looked pretty good overall, particularly for a first start. He should play the rest of the way. This team isn’t competing for a MAC title in 2022. Develop for the future.
Creighton’s quotes, today and in general, are unhelpful.
As nice as the power 5 wins are and as good as they are for the program. Our record after a power 5 win is startling (1-3.) What is the most disappointing is they don’t seem to be improving in that aspect as far as handling success. I Chrighton’s Wednesday presser he was asked about it and his answer was “I can’t answer that.” I love what Chrighton has done with this program, I am starting to be concerned that the success of this program is plateauing right now. Power 5 wins & bowl games are great and exciting but ultimately the most important thing we have to play for is a MAC title. I know the portal killed us this year especially at the quarterback position which is a same because of all the offense weapons. It’s time to see this team take the next step and stop taking two steps back
Not a fan of the grey unis, plays into the grey field thing even more, which gives people (Brian Jones, half the internet, last spring's commencement speaker) an excuse not to take us seriously. Not that the team is helping with that. Ross Tucker pointed out that we had a light box for most of the first half. We also were playing two rush ends. That combined with the injuries to Merritt, Crawford, Bogan and it isn't any surprise that we got ran over today. Peyton Price also needs to be called out for that stupid personal foul on the one first down they didn't gain yards on. Clearly the play calling was the biggest culprit here. The defense kept sitting back allowing Buffalo to chew up clock. Austin Smith did an admirable job of going blow for blow while also fighting the clock. The offensive game plan wasn't the one that needed alterations, the defensive plan did. Chris Creighton has made this program viable, I am becoming increasingly skeptical he can do more than that for an FBS program. Will there be any accountability? I doubt it, higher ups are content with Creighton, and there's not enough attention from outside the University (except this site) for me to believe he'll ever have to answer many difficult questions (but please keep doing so).
Smith looked pretty good overall, particularly for a first start. He should play the rest of the way. This team isn’t competing for a MAC title in 2022. Develop for the future.
Creighton’s quotes, today and in general, are unhelpful.
As nice as the power 5 wins are and as good as they are for the program. Our record after a power 5 win is startling (1-3.) What is the most disappointing is they don’t seem to be improving in that aspect as far as handling success. I Chrighton’s Wednesday presser he was asked about it and his answer was “I can’t answer that.” I love what Chrighton has done with this program, I am starting to be concerned that the success of this program is plateauing right now. Power 5 wins & bowl games are great and exciting but ultimately the most important thing we have to play for is a MAC title. I know the portal killed us this year especially at the quarterback position which is a same because of all the offense weapons. It’s time to see this team take the next step and stop taking two steps back