11-15-2017, 02:07 AM
I DVRed the game and just finished watching it. Better than last season, in that we actually came out with energy and obviously cared about the came. About the same in that there was some sloppy execution, particularly on defense. Bottom-line, we got the win, secured a winning season, and avenged last season's embarrassment. That despite a definite "trap game" setup: short turnaround and following hard-fought contests against WMU and EMU.
Offense: B+. Two turnovers, one in the red zone and the other that gave Kent a golden opportunity, which they fortunately declined. I thought we'd run a little more and better than we did, but it was still a solid performance on the ground. We put up 35 offensive points and plenty of yardage.
Defense: C+ We gave up too many yards (494) to a Kent offense that has been pathetic most of the season. However, only 23 points. That's more than we should have, but it's still less than our defensive average. Seven sacks is very good; most of them came in obvious passing situations, but it still was good to see the defense pin its ears back and be effective to close the game out. Sloppy tackling at times, which Bonamego acknowledged and promised to fix. Two more turnovers forced was good, and one was very timely, spoiling a Kent drive that looked to end in a TD. The defensive stand that set up our last TD late in the 4th quarter was fun to watch! Ostman was understandably a little rusty, but he finished strong. His play on Kent's two-point conversion attempt was outstanding and seemed to take some of their momentum away.
Special Teams: B+ The missed 30 yarder is disappointing and worrisome. Granted our kicker hasn't had to kick under pressure for awhile, but still. That can't happen next week. The KO return for a TD was a joy to watch, and Davis had at least two other long returns. KO coverage was solid; punt coverage could have been better.
4-0 on the road in MAC play. That hasn't happened in a while! Let's just hope we can finish 3-2 at home...
Offense: B+. Two turnovers, one in the red zone and the other that gave Kent a golden opportunity, which they fortunately declined. I thought we'd run a little more and better than we did, but it was still a solid performance on the ground. We put up 35 offensive points and plenty of yardage.
Defense: C+ We gave up too many yards (494) to a Kent offense that has been pathetic most of the season. However, only 23 points. That's more than we should have, but it's still less than our defensive average. Seven sacks is very good; most of them came in obvious passing situations, but it still was good to see the defense pin its ears back and be effective to close the game out. Sloppy tackling at times, which Bonamego acknowledged and promised to fix. Two more turnovers forced was good, and one was very timely, spoiling a Kent drive that looked to end in a TD. The defensive stand that set up our last TD late in the 4th quarter was fun to watch! Ostman was understandably a little rusty, but he finished strong. His play on Kent's two-point conversion attempt was outstanding and seemed to take some of their momentum away.
Special Teams: B+ The missed 30 yarder is disappointing and worrisome. Granted our kicker hasn't had to kick under pressure for awhile, but still. That can't happen next week. The KO return for a TD was a joy to watch, and Davis had at least two other long returns. KO coverage was solid; punt coverage could have been better.
4-0 on the road in MAC play. That hasn't happened in a while! Let's just hope we can finish 3-2 at home...