Quick thoughts...6 ( i know his name..just don’t know how to spell it) impressed me after looking like a deer in headlights through the 1st half. He made some nice throws...the 1st few came out and looked like he was throwing with his wrong arm. He could have folded and continued to compete...I like him and think he will do well come MAC play. As for our D...I get rolling players and keeping guys fresh...but, I felt our 2’s and 3’s (front 7) were much better than our starters. I’ve had issues with our DC since he came on board...just not sold on the scheme. We had multiple opportunities to get the ball back in the 2nd half with 3rd and long situations...yet, we have our corners playing 10 yds off the receiver. Play freaking man and let them beat us...we were down anyway, why not give our guys a chance to make a play? Lastly...why the hell were we continually trying to pound the middle on 1st down...did we ever throw a quick screen, just to keep the LB’s and DL honest? They allowed us to stay in the game, by continuing to try and run the ball. I felt it could have gotten out of hand much quicker if they had decided to go downfield. We definitely have some talent...spotted them 21 and came back within 7 before completely breaking down. Disappointed, but hopefull.

(09-15-2018 02:57 PM)TampaRocket Wrote:  Quick thoughts...6 ( i know his name..just don’t know how to spell it) impressed me after looking like a deer in headlights through the 1st half. He made some nice throws...the 1st few came out and looked like he was throwing with his wrong arm. He could have folded and continued to compete...I like him and think he will do well come MAC play. As for our D...I get rolling players and keeping guys fresh...but, I felt our 2’s and 3’s (front 7) were much better than our starters. I’ve had issues with our DC since he came on board...just not sold on the scheme. We had multiple opportunities to get the ball back in the 2nd half with 3rd and long situations...yet, we have our corners playing 10 yds off the receiver. Play freaking man and let them beat us...we were down anyway, why not give our guys a chance to make a play? Lastly...why the hell were we continually trying to pound the middle on 1st down...did we ever throw a quick screen, just to keep the LB’s and DL honest? They allowed us to stay in the game, but continuing to try and run the ball. I felt it could have gotten out of hand much quicker if they had decided to go downfield. We definitely have some talent...spotted them 21 and came back within 7 before completely breaking down. Disappointed, but hopefull.

Thank you! Playing soft on third and long drives me nuts. Especially after it fails a couple times. Grrrrrrr!

Just back from the Glass Bowl----nice crowd, lots of Miami fans and hot when the fog and clouds burned off and the sun appeared.

I haven't read this entire thread---only a few of the most recent posts but I do disagree with some sense on this thread that the take away is "Offense Good, Defense Bad". Both units had their moments, just not consistently enough to make a game of it. The first 26 minutes was pretty much all Miami highlights but then the Rocket Offense had several good series ending the half and continuing into the third quarter after the half. IMO the game was lost not in the performance of the first 26 minutes when it appeared that Miami might be heading for a rout, but in the two series immediately following the Rockets making it 21-28----On the series after that UT score Miami had an important drive (the most important of the game IMHO as UT had gained the momentum at that time) in which Miami converted three (3, count 'em) third and longs and one fourth and two situations that enabled them to make it 35-21--a two score margin again and then following their kick off, a promising UT drive stalled around the Red Zone when the Rocket Offense failed to convert a second and two and settled for a field goal leaving it STILL it a two score game with Miami getting the next possession----GAME, SET, MATCH!

To summarize, this is not a game that many folks expected the Rockets to win however they were competitive for some stretches within the game --especially the second quarter---but lacked the consistency necessary to contest the outcome. Now they need work on their consistency to make those levels of play their standard game, not just "flashes" here and there.

(09-15-2018 03:06 PM)T-Town Wrote:  Just back from the Glass Bowl----nice crowd, lots of Miami fans and hot when the fog and clouds burned off and the sun appeared.

I haven't read this entire thread---only a few of the most recent posts but I do disagree with some sense on this thread that the take away is "Offense Good, Defense Bad". Both units had their moments, just not consistently enough to make a game of it. The first 26 minutes was pretty much all Miami highlights but then the Rocket Offense had several good series ending the half and continuing into the third quarter after the half. IMO the game was lost not in the performance of the first 26 minutes when it appeared that Miami might be heading for a rout, but in the two series immediately following the Rockets making it 21-28----On the series after that UT score Miami had an important drive (the most important of the game IMHO as UT had gained the momentum at that time) in which Miami converted three (3, count 'em) third and longs and one fourth and two situations that enabled them to make it 35-21--a two score margin again and then following their kick off, a promising UT drive stalled around the Red Zone when the Rocket Offense failed the convert a second and two and settled for a field goal leaving it STILL it a two score game with Miami getting the next possession----GAME, SET, MATCH!

To summarize, this is not a game that many folks expected the Rockets to win however they were competitive for some stretches within the game --especially the second quarter---but lacked the consistency necessary to contest the outcome. Now they need work on their consistency to make those levels of play their standard game, not just "flashes" here and there.

Offense was not good...but I thought 6 hung in there. He looked rough, but made some plays and grew a bit. Definitely not a game we are expected to win, but also a game where the staff needs to put players in a position to succeed. Offense was predictable in the 1st half and defense was soft. I thought the defense played well given the fact that they were defending a short field most of the game. We have talent and I think we escaped injury free...hope we keep improving and go on a run.

Overall, it went about the way I expected it to. As the half approached I was starting to feel like we might see a different QB to start the 2nd half. But, Guadagni showed what he could do with the scoring drive and a number of impressive plays in the 2nd half. It's really strange watching a Rocket QB that can really run. I don't know how long he'll last doing that, but if he survived a hurricane he just might make it through a whole season. Yes, the defense gave up the points, which I expected, but I was also very impressed at times. Like Bruce commented in the broadcast, that was just below an NFL team the Rockets were playing against out there. I came away thinking we're going to have a pretty darned good team. (Need to clean up the false starts, though.) Looking forward to next week. GO ROCKETS!

(09-15-2018 03:32 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  Overall, it went about the way I expected it to. As the half approached I was starting to feel like we might see a different QB to start the 2nd half. But, Guadagni showed what he could do with the scoring drive and a number of impressive plays in the 2nd half. It's really strange watching a Rocket QB that can really run. I don't know how long he'll last doing that, but if he survived a hurricane he just might make it through a whole season. Yes, the defense gave up the points, which I expected, but I was also very impressed at times. Like Bruce commented in the broadcast, that was just below an NFL team the Rockets were playing against out there. I came away thinking we're going to have a pretty darned good team. Looking forward to next week. GO ROCKETS!

Guadagni really settled down and looked good after a shaky start. Granted, it’s hard not to be shaky when the D line was mauling us and had 9 TFLs, etc mid way through the 2nd Q. Once he had some better protection, he looked good. It was also his first real game. He has a lot of upside.

Lots of talent for the U. Thought we hung tough. Could have used another stop in the 3Q when we had seized momentum but the U was able to convert several 3rd downs.

How good must Jamal Hines be....lots of PT as a true freshman DE? Though Olenkama and Fisher made some nice hard tackles. Art looked fast!

Not to disappointed in the game. Our QB was making his second start against a very good defense, and played pretty well considering the constant pressure. The OL never got established, but the U is probably the best D we will face. This is a very young team which will get better every week. UT could easily repeat as MAC Champs.

I was surprised at how many Miami players were slow getting up. Just not conditioned for that Ohio heat I guess.

(09-15-2018 06:54 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  I was surprised at how many Miami players were slow getting up. Just not conditioned for that Ohio heat I guess.

Ha...thought the same

(09-15-2018 06:54 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  I was surprised at how many Miami players were slow getting up. Just not conditioned for that Ohio heat I guess.

I think it was the elevation...

(09-15-2018 06:54 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  I was surprised at how many Miami players were slow getting up. Just not conditioned for that Ohio heat I guess.

I can't be the only who thought it was suspicious when, during out 1st TD drive at the end of the 2nd qtr, they had a guy go down with a "cramp," and right when the training left the sideline, they had like 5 subs following him on to the field. Just seemed way to coincidental to have that many subs ready to go right when a trainer went on the field

(09-15-2018 07:53 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(09-15-2018 06:54 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  I was surprised at how many Miami players were slow getting up. Just not conditioned for that Ohio heat I guess.

I can't be the only who thought it was suspicious when, during out 1st TD drive at the end of the 2nd qtr, they had a guy go down with a "cramp," and right when the training left the sideline, they had like 5 subs following him on to the field. Just seemed way to coincidental to have that many subs ready to go right when a trainer went on the field

The thought occurred to me, too. The next time I was like, "Oh please..." Must be something to do with the orange.

(09-15-2018 08:04 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  

(09-15-2018 07:53 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(09-15-2018 06:54 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  I was surprised at how many Miami players were slow getting up. Just not conditioned for that Ohio heat I guess.

I can't be the only who thought it was suspicious when, during out 1st TD drive at the end of the 2nd qtr, they had a guy go down with a "cramp," and right when the training left the sideline, they had like 5 subs following him on to the field. Just seemed way to coincidental to have that many subs ready to go right when a trainer went on the field

The thought occurred to me, too. The next time I was like, "Oh please..." Must be something to do with the orange.

I said right off I felt they were faking injuries to slow our offense down and keep us from getting a rythem

wow, this thing was a sweat box today!!! looks like the UT boosters rented the sun.

toledo was not ready in any form to actually serve people drinks etc.

the lines stayed long, the bathroom was a mess, people were bringing kids at an age that had no business going to a public event that they'd have to sit still for.


I SAW A MOUSE RUN FROM THE CONCESSION STAND. it ran towards stadium drive by the rec center.

now on to the game, if toledo bombed miami with the air attack all game, it would have been a blowout for toledo, but no....jason candle kept trying to establish the run like a dodo bird when it clearly wasn't working. they had a million chances to get a free play because of penalties by miami......before the refs started trying to handjob miami and give them every edge for flags. it also looked like the ut players were star struck. there were a lot of miami fans to say the least. some of these people look to have made the trip from florida. it was a really nice atmosphere though, everyone seemed to be getting along great and talking with complete strangers in the stadium and outside tailgating.

also the crowd wasnt there until about 11:50.

get in the stadium please, its supposed to be a hostile environment, loud, and very uncomfortable for visiting ranked teams. that was the main reason ohio state didn't want to come to the glass bowl a few years ago.


side note....i get back to my car from the game over near towerdrive....some ******* parked so close to me i couldnt open my door. i had to get in on my passenger side. this has got to stop, every bit of me wanted to smash his windows. this isnt the first time i've been to UT and had someone go out of their way to park next to me and do this.

(09-15-2018 07:37 PM)RangerRocket Wrote:  

(09-15-2018 06:54 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  I was surprised at how many Miami players were slow getting up. Just not conditioned for that Ohio heat I guess.

I think it was the elevation...

(09-15-2018 10:46 PM)crusher38 Wrote:  I SAW A MOUSE RUN FROM THE CONCESSION STAND. it ran towards stadium drive by the rec center.

Three questions:

1) Was he fast?
2) Did he have moves?
3). Does he still have any eligibility?

Biggest difference was the Defenses 4 Sacks/14 TFL/1 Int vs 0 Sacks/3 TFL/0 TO.[/php][/align]

I rewatched up to 28-21. The injuries up to that point were legit. Those Miami players were out a series, not a play.

Seeing the GB full for first in a long time, yeah, I'm on board with the ribbon idea. Those billboards stood out like sore thumbs, something not so noticable to me when half-full.

(09-16-2018 07:50 AM)eastisbest Wrote:  I rewatched up to 28-21. The injuries up to that point were legit. Those Miami players were out a series, not a play.

Seeing the GB full for first in a long time, yeah, I'm on board with the ribbon idea. Those beillboards stood out like sore thumbs, something not so noticable to me when half-full.

BG@UT 10/15/16 attendance 30,147. Hasn't been that long ago.

(09-16-2018 09:03 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(09-16-2018 07:50 AM)eastisbest Wrote:  I rewatched up to 28-21. The injuries up to that point were legit. Those Miami players were out a series, not a play.

Seeing the GB full for first in a long time, yeah, I'm on board with the ribbon idea. Those beillboards stood out like sore thumbs, something not so noticable to me when half-full.

BG@UT 10/15/16 attendance 30,147. Hasn't been that long ago.

I don't recall that I was at that game. I don't recall being at any sell-outs. From my seats then, the billboards wouldn't really dominate my attention anyhow.

What was special about that game that attendance was so high, you recall?