widgeon

A few tips for Lanning: 1. Don't gamble so much. how often have your gambles paid off this season? Just stop it. 2. I think there is something seriously wrong with the defensive coaching staff. There is a lot of talent on that side of the ball and yet the defense is not good. And I agree with the comment above that adjustments should have been made today--focus more on stopping the run throughout. 3. I am amazed that Dillingham used the "Nix alone in the backfield formation" so much after Nix was hurt and was no longer a threat to run. Two reasons: first, it tells the other team they can be sure a pass play is coming. Second, there is no running back to protect Nix if the rush gets through. That said, this formation seemed to be productive, at least in the first half against Utah and most of the game against OSU. Maybe someone would be kind enough to explain why? 4. Near the goal line misdirection is critical. Football coaches always seem to want to prove their team has the biggest balls. Pound it in. Amazes me how frequently this happens and doesn't work. The speed option is a good play near the goal line, so are several zone read plays--but of course not when your qb is hurt.

I watched the PAC12 Oregon streaming of the Oregon-Northwestern women's basketball game. The play-by-play and color announcer (Bev Smith) were great--BUT BUT BUT. Someone decided to show full screen messages like "Great Shot" during the game. This pretty much always meant the viewer missed live action. Injudicious use of replays also meant missing live action (this was a big problem last year as well.) People tune in to see the game--the whole game. Missing live action, particularly for the silly graphics, is irritating and this problem needs to be corrected.

NO.

I like the varied uniforms. All white road uniforms especially. But it is fun to see what they come up with next...

I think Cristobal needs to trust Moorhead, or find a good OC he does trust, and then step back from play design AND play calling. He could coach the offensive line if he wants. Delegate the defense too. Cristobal's obsession with line play tells me he will always be a guy who thinks the correct approach is to just out-tough the other team. Winning big means OUTSMARTING the other team too.