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bluegoose · 09-09-2007, 06:46 AM

You guys have made some very good points about the game already, most of which I agree with.

In addition:

Numbers for our TEs: 9 recs for 148 yards. Pitta is a stud. He's got hands like Harline, but has better speed and a knack for getting open. I love the guy. George and So'oto are studs as well.

I agree that Santiago looked terrible, but his numbers aren't all that bad really. 8 punts, avg 42.4 yards. "Only" 48 punt return yards. I think we have to remember that the offense was pathetic in the first half, making him look even worse when he "boots" the ball to the UCLA 45. He was, after all, kicking from his own goalline most of the time. Punt coverage was much better today as well, compared to last week.

Fui just don't look right. The emergence of Unga has made it less noticeable, but both he and Tonga have been complete non-factors so far this year.

Did anyone get a good look at that play in the second quarter where I think it was Kehl looked like he tipped the ball off the ground to Doman for the interception that was called back? First glance it sure looked good to me. Kehls reaction to the play was very convincing, if it did in fact hit the ground.

Along the same lines, I disagree with non-sequitor about the fumble call on Pitta. I thought it was clear both live and on the replay that his knee was down before the ball came loose. Terribly camera work cost us in both cases, imo.

Finally, why is Austin Collie returning kicks? That just scares me. There's too much that can go wrong on a kick return to lose arguably your best player.

09-09-2007, 06:46 AM	#1
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	A couple of my observations on the game You guys have made some very good points about the game already, most of which I agree with. In addition: Numbers for our TEs: 9 recs for 148 yards. Pitta is a stud. He's got hands like Harline, but has better speed and a knack for getting open. I love the guy. George and So'oto are studs as well. I agree that Santiago looked terrible, but his numbers aren't all that bad really. 8 punts, avg 42.4 yards. "Only" 48 punt return yards. I think we have to remember that the offense was pathetic in the first half, making him look even worse when he "boots" the ball to the UCLA 45. He was, after all, kicking from his own goalline most of the time. Punt coverage was much better today as well, compared to last week. Fui just don't look right. The emergence of Unga has made it less noticeable, but both he and Tonga have been complete non-factors so far this year. Did anyone get a good look at that play in the second quarter where I think it was Kehl looked like he tipped the ball off the ground to Doman for the interception that was called back? First glance it sure looked good to me. Kehls reaction to the play was very convincing, if it did in fact hit the ground. Along the same lines, I disagree with non-sequitor about the fumble call on Pitta. I thought it was clear both live and on the replay that his knee was down before the ball came loose. Terribly camera work cost us in both cases, imo. Finally, why is Austin Collie returning kicks? That just scares me. There's too much that can go wrong on a kick return to lose arguably your best player.