Week 1 - other games thread

[HCCForever]

Brown's explanation left much to be desired in that he assumed the ensuing punt wouldn't roll into the end zone or have any return and Pitt would have to march 90+ yards. That's never a guarantee. And Donaldson would be money on short yardage based on what he'd already done. You take that shot every time, IMHO, especially on the road.

While there's no doubt Ford-Wheaton had to make that catch that turned into a pick-6, it overshadowed what a great game he had otherwise, much like Carter's fumble last weekend. WVU was better than I expected and Pitt was worse. Slovis has a great arm, but his pocket awareness sucks, especially in comparison to Daniels who made some great throws while about to get creamed. Made me appreciate just how good and unique the Pickett to Addison combo was last season.

Unfortunately, Ford-Wheaton deflected the ball into the air rather than make the reception. That led to an easy catch for the defender and the pick six. Good game otherwise and I have no horse in the race. There were a few official reviews late in the game but IMO the officials got them all right.

 

[shizzle787]

Let’s bring back the pick-em game.

 

[ktuck911]

Lots of UConn fans wanted Joe Moorhead as HC. Let's see how he's doing... View attachment 78773
Wow. That was almost really bad.

Honestly speaking, if we had the opportunity to get him back when Disco got canned, he's probably still here. I think he was a fit here, back then...
Mora brings the right mindset to what we're trying to achieve here. Makes me wish he was here the year COVID hit instead just these past 10 months...
Everything happens for a reason....

 

[ktuck911]

Fresno State vs Cal Poly is an interesting game. Fresno is leading 21 to 7, but Cal doesn't look that bad in the first half.

I think we circle this particular game. Rematch....

 

[Bongo Fury]

To me Mora seems like a great GM. He has brought in a staff beyond coaches to help compete in the new era of college athletics. It is likely that UCONN could have gotten Morehead who is likely a good coach. You still need the right players to be successful. Just ask Scott Frost.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

That was some pretty bad clock management by Brohm at the end of the Purdue/PSU game. They deserved to lose.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Lots of UConn fans wanted Joe Moorhead as HC. Let's see how he's doing... View attachment 78773
Wow. That was almost really bad.

Moorhead would have been a nice hire but we did far better than we ever could have imagined.

In all candor, i don't think there is anyone who we could have (realistically) hired who would have brought the immediate credibility to the program that Mora has. Most would have needed a couple of years of continued improvement here before some of the transfers/recruits we now have would have considered us.

 

[BigTenFan]

That was some pretty bad clock management by Brohm at the end of the Purdue/PSU game. They deserved to lose.

That loss is on head coach Brohm

 

[J187Money]

Very cool dad moment watching my son run out of the tunnel with Sparty. I’m not even watching the game much. Just trying to see him on the sidelines. Haha.

 

[Chin Diesel]

ODU and VT.

Great crowd in Norfolk.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Virginia Tech goes down.

 

[UCFBfan]

This was hilarious

 

[BugsyCT]

ODU and VT.

Great crowd in Norfolk.

Second time they've beaten VT.

It's a few years away but they're a solid addition to our future schedules.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Virginia Tech goes down.

Wow, I remember in the old Big East days when VT use to be a really good football team. The ACC really had no vision when they expanded. They grabbed a lot of one hit wonders.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Second time they've beaten VT.

It's a few years away but they're a solid addition to our future schedules.

And this was game 1 of a 10 year series between the two schools.

I know there are plenty on this board who don't get excited over ODU but that is a school which should be a competitive D1 program. Plenty of local talent in Hampton Roads area and close enough to draw talent from DelMarVa and the Carolinas too.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Wow, I remember in the old Big East days when VT use to be a really good football team. The ACC really had no vision when they expanded. They grabbed a lot of one hit wonders.

Remember VT was never part of the ACC plan. They were a cling on due to Virginia state politics and UVA not voting for expansion by raiding the BE unless VT was included. Horse trading.

 

[HCCForever]

And this was game 1 of a 10 year series between the two schools.

I know there are plenty on this board who don't get excited over ODU but that is a school which should be a competitive D1 program. Plenty of local talent in Hampton Roads area and close enough to draw talent from DelMarVa and the Carolinas too.

I for one wasn't too excited but you know more about the school and potential recruiting than I. I was surprised to see ODU beat VT yesterday but I was basing VT on their Big East Years. My only memory of ODU was their WBB games against UConn which haven't been played since 2008.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Very few programs switch from major conference to another major conference and improve. See BC, VaTech, Syracuse, Miami, West Virginia, Maryland and err Rutgers. Until last year, Pitt was in that group as well.

 

[huskymedic]

Beat Navy 14-7

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Feel bad for ECU. PK followed up a missed extra point with missing a FG. They lose by 1.

Would have a huge win them over #13 NC ST.

 

[BugsyCT]

Didn't see any of it but UNC-Appalachian St looked like it was a sick game.

63-61 UNC wins, 62 combined pts in the 4th quarter.

 

[History Geek]

Utah State @Alabama is on the SEC Nework at 7:30pm if you want to see how we compare to the Crimson Tide. Louisville @ Syracuse at 8pm on the ACC Network if you want to scout out the Orange for next week. Both are available to stream on the ESPN app if you subscribe.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Will be fun to see Notre Dame curb stomped tonight.

 

[NowInStorrs]

Houston and UTSA are headed to 3OT

 

[huskyinfl]

Enjoying the beat down Utah State is receiving

 

[sub legacy]

Utah State is predictably getting crushed.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Enjoying the beat down Utah State is receiving

Really? I was hoping they were competitive.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

Utah State is getting crushed. Bama Oline is really good. Bama QB has eternity to throw.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

Fruits have empty set a lot. They play fast. Our linebackers and DBs need to be ready next week.

 

[BugsyCT]

Watching Cuse vs Louisville. Cuse looks good - their QB Garrett Sharader can throw well and has a ton of mobility. We'll have our hands full next week.