No discernible change in the Rice offense after the first series.

(11-30-2019 04:57 PM)Swede Owl Wrote:  When has that pitch back run ever gained more than one or two yards (at best)? Why do we still run it???

Even the UTEP announcers were questioning that play at the beginning of the game.

Defense gets a quick 3 and out. Owls will be on our 25.

Equally strange play calls for them calling the RPO for a guy who’s clearly not much of a runner

Jovoni in! Runs a couple of successful wildcats and now back out.

(11-30-2019 05:00 PM)NYNightOwl Wrote:  

(11-30-2019 04:57 PM)Swede Owl Wrote:  When has that pitch back run ever gained more than one or two yards (at best)? Why do we still run it???

Even the UTEP announcers were questioning that play at the beginning of the game.

I've been questioning it since the beginning of the season. Idiocy. Yes, it worked at Stanford with Love and McCaffrey, but both of those guys had exceptional vision, speed and cutting ability, not to mention an OL stocked with NFL prospects.

8 men in the box for JJ second run - someone should be open if they’ll let him throw

Trammel down to the 9 of UTEP

How is that not defensive pass interference?

Stewart runs it to the 3. Trying for a FG. And it’s good.

FG for Owls.
Rice 17. UTEP 16.

(11-30-2019 05:09 PM)Swede Owl Wrote:  Stewart runs it to the 3. Trying for a FG. And it’s good.

Ultra conservative play calling. Playing not to lose as opposed to playing to win.

(11-30-2019 05:10 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  FG for Owls.
Rice 17. UTEP 16.

That was big to keep the defense off of the field. I've been to El Paso many times, and it definitely is tough to breathe (not Colorado Springs tough, but still difficult).

Both streaks still alive!!!

Now we need to hold them here and then get another long drive for another FG. Come on Owls!!!

Props to defense... UTEP two drives, six plays, minus three total yards!

(11-30-2019 05:12 PM)WRCisforgotten79 Wrote:  

(11-30-2019 05:10 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  FG for Owls.
Rice 17. UTEP 16.

That was big to keep the defense off of the field. I've been to El Paso many times, and it definitely is tough to breathe (not Colorado Springs tough, but still difficult).

What is the elevation there? ~3000 ft?

Ooh now we pounding the rock!
4,4,7 yards... keep it up!

KNIPE!!!

1st & goal, (I’m secretly wishing for a TD)

This rotating QBs in the same set of downs drives me crazy. Yes, it worked this time, but it is NOT a way to run an offense.