(08-31-2013 03:31 PM)At Ease Wrote:  Every pass attempt is play-action with Driphus.. it's like we've forgotten the AFA Bowl and that he can actually pass the ball.

Well considering we've rammed it down there throat, you would think play action would open things up. However, at this point in the game, you wonder about the effectiveness.

OK more positives than negatives. Definitely some very bright spots (RBs, OL). Still some issues. Really glad we have the week off before KU. No lack of intensity by the players or staff...let's see that the rest of the way. Good job to all.

(08-31-2013 03:35 PM)Chef Owl Wrote:  What the MOB was wearing in the stands.

Chef - Facebook won't present that to me. Is it in a private FB group for the MOB?

I think it might be the same thing they posted in their Twitter feed, right? I thought I saw the pic earlier, but now I cannot find it.

Funny, almost nobody shook hands with Manziel

(08-31-2013 03:22 PM)mrbig Wrote:  If Sumlin wants to have a chance to go undefeated, he should start his post-game press conference by saying that he benched Manziel and that it was because he was acting immature, not because of the score. Needs to send his team a message and the score is a nice crutch to do so.

I CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE!

(08-31-2013 03:39 PM)gsloth Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:35 PM)Chef Owl Wrote:  What the MOB was wearing in the stands.

Chef - Facebook won't present that to me. Is it in a private FB group for the MOB?

I think it might be the same thing they posted in their Twitter feed, right? I thought I saw the pic earlier, but now I cannot find it.

It's a Johnny Manziel autographed t-shirt

Sumlin doesnt seem at all happy with #2 in postgame comments

(08-31-2013 03:02 PM)wiessguy Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:01 PM)NYNightOwl Wrote:  At least the announcers like Ross and Taylor.
Any thoughts on why we're not going to Taylor more - even in 1 on 1 coverage?

QB accuracy concerns is my guess

As MrBig just noted, the announcers did make fun of Driphus's warm-up before the game and how erratic his throwing apparently was. Sounds like an issue in their eyes.

(08-31-2013 03:09 PM)At Ease Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:08 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  Poor spot but what else is new.
I guess Bailiff preferred going with the SEC zebras instead of CUSA's and for the most part can't blame him based on what we have seen in the past.

Funny. It's their dinner, we're just the meal. I'm sure we had no say.

Unless we wrote it away in the contract, it's a negotiation, and I thought I had heard at one time that the away team in these non-conference tilts usually makes the decision. It's one of those things to at least try to balance out the home-field advantage of the crowds

(08-31-2013 03:39 PM)Hambone10 Wrote:  Funny, almost nobody shook hands with Manziel

but he just gave MR Ross a butt pat

Orange County Owl and I agree....B/B+ overall.

(08-31-2013 03:40 PM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:39 PM)gsloth Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:35 PM)Chef Owl Wrote:  What the MOB was wearing in the stands.

Chef - Facebook won't present that to me. Is it in a private FB group for the MOB?

I think it might be the same thing they posted in their Twitter feed, right? I thought I saw the pic earlier, but now I cannot find it.

It's a Johnny Manziel autographed t-shirt

Drums were autographed as well. 40-member MOB, all in JFF-autographed shirts and some equipment as well. Nice!

Well, encouraging on some fronts. Our power run game will wreck shop in CUSA. Taylor is a weapon at WR. Driphus and McHargue had their moments, but still show the same issues. The interior of the OL was fantastic.

Defensively, its CUSA, so who cares I guess. But we have some serious issues in ability at DE. We're giving major snaps to a former walk-on at LB, and it certainly showed today. I hope there are not issues with White, we lose A LOT without him in the secondary (despite his getting burned jumping that route today).

(08-31-2013 03:39 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  OK more positives than negatives. Definitely some very bright spots (RBs, OL). Still some issues. Really glad we have the week off before KU. No lack of intensity by the players or staff...let's see that the rest of the way. Good job to all.

Yup, still some bugs to work out, but I couldn't agree more. The O-Line play was fantastic and a great sign for the rest of the year.

Announcers and commentators now crapping on JFF's open mouth for his behavior, too funny how quickly the tide turns.

(08-31-2013 03:42 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  Orange County Owl and I agree....B/B+ overall.

I can agree with that. Some problems, but a lot of hopeful signs. Given our "new" conference and schedule, we should do very well if we play as if we did today.

I think Rice's d-line will be fine. Don't think A&M had any o-line guys suspended, they are much better than any o-line Rice will face until maybe Rice's bowl game.

(08-31-2013 03:42 PM)gsloth Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:09 PM)At Ease Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:08 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  Poor spot but what else is new.
I guess Bailiff preferred going with the SEC zebras instead of CUSA's and for the most part can't blame him based on what we have seen in the past.

Funny. It's their dinner, we're just the meal. I'm sure we had no say.

Unless we wrote it away in the contract, it's a negotiation, and I thought I had heard at one time that the away team in these non-conference tilts usually makes the decision. It's one of those things to at least try to balance out the home-field advantage of the crowds

I would be surprised if that's the case in bodybag games, vs. equal or 2-1 series agreements.

It's an unequal contract as one school sells itself out for the paycheck, and that's bound to be reflected at every level of the agreement.

There's no way we'd agree to SEC officials over any other conference (Tiki's joke, aside).

(08-31-2013 03:40 PM)mrbig Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:22 PM)mrbig Wrote:  If Sumlin wants to have a chance to go undefeated, he should start his post-game press conference by saying that he benched Manziel and that it was because he was acting immature, not because of the score. Needs to send his team a message and the score is a nice crutch to do so.

I CAN PREDICT THE FUTURE!

And, I still have no complaints about Sumlin

(08-31-2013 03:44 PM)Ranger Wrote:  

(08-31-2013 03:42 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  Orange County Owl and I agree....B/B+ overall.

I can agree with that. Some problems, but a lot of hopeful signs. Given our "new" conference and schedule, we should do very well if we play as if we did today.

B+ from me, and I cant remember the last time I was so proud of a Rice team following a loss