Game Thoughts

Here's a few thoughts from the game on Saturday.

* People booed Idaho when they came out. I expected a fair amount of cheering because of Dennis. There were quite a few people that clapped a bit and maybe just didn't do anything.

* Kyle Loomis looked like the punter we thought we were getting. He was good.

* The defense was better. More pressure, better coverage, and better gap coverage. There were only about 3 plays that were over about 12 yards by Idaho and a shut out is a shut out. They clearly played better. Idaho only shot themselves in the foot a few times and generally didn't get anything going all game.

* The offense seems like it should be better. The running game and passing game is so good at times and then so bad. Very streaky. With the passing game everybody likes to put that at Matt Moore's feet and I'm not sure I can disagree (although there was some bad dropped passes). However, what's the deal with the running game? How can it be really good for two series, then bad for 3? I don't get it.

* What happened to getting Polk in the game for 10 - 12 carries? I'm not sure he or Canfield have gotten in when the game matters yet this season. Maybe vs. EWU. I think Polk would be a great change of pace and might help keep the running game going when they have a bad series.

* The Oregonian was a little harsh. And boy the really like to beat a story dead don't they. How does the Oklahoma game get almost 2 pages of coverage a week later. I'm surprised they didn't recap the Boise St. game 2 weeks later.


On to Cal. They were very good in their win over ASU. It's gonna be a huge win if the Beavs can pull it off. I think most fans would settle for a close game and some major improvement over the BSU game.