I'm excited for this game. If you just do the tale of the tape, you conclude that ODU is going to lose, possibly not big, but lose. However, I was impressed last week and think with some tweaks, a couple of good bounces, and not doing something stupid, ODU can leave Texas with a much needed win. I think this is the statement time for ODU -- time to step up or slither away. At any rate, they are my team and I'll be watching to see if they can turn the corner at the expense of UNT. My wish list:
- come out swinging and punch them in the mouth early - with a Texas size pop
- start out with the dynamic duo (Lawry and Cox) until they start crowding to stop the run -- as soon as they do, work the short and intermediate pass game
- keep our defense off the field, move the chains and don't get greedy
- pressure the QB and make him uncomfortable
- make them earn all the points they get, no mental giveaways
- DBs need to not give a 10 yard cushion on receivers -- got to cover short and not get burned long
- play aggressive and no bonehead plays missing assignments or give away penalties
- let's complete some short and medium passes and not take shots down the field until we can manage to move the ball
- play the whole 60 minutes
There, needed to get that out!! Can't wait for the kick.