It looked to me that the o-line has some gelling to do with the new faces. There didn’t seem to be many holes for the running backs. Pass protection good in the first half - helped by quick routes and throws, and a little rough in second half. I think playing FCS opponents will be a bit of a reprieve and a chance to develop and gain confidence.

yah, I wondered. A bit tough to see in TV.

I too wondered about not seeing Jordan Fisher. Also, I didn’t notice any wheel routes out of the backfield in which LL and historically UG have been very successful. Tight end play was underwhelming-at least as concerns passing game. Someone needs to emerge there and I think it’s got to be Gale. It may be a non-athletic issue, but coach the guy up and turn him loose. Regarding the blocking aspect of tight end - I didn’t pay attention and I am sure the coaches know who gets it done there.

It puzzles me that a D1 (yes even FCS) cannot recruit/get/train a kicker to get it into the end zone. Athletes today are so much stronger/bigger it should be ubiquitous. Heck - train a linebacker or tight end - anyone to boom it if your “kicker” can’t get it done.

Line drive punts are going to come back and bite you - don’t understand.

Missouri State almost took down Montana. The MO state QB looked good and they have a good running back. WA-Griz stadium must be about a 10 point advantage for the home team. Multiple false starts for Mo. State due to noise. I think the jury is still out on who the starting quarterback for Montana will be. The Fresno State transfer came in after Ayat (sp?) and looked steadier. Neither QB were lights out. Montana talk was of course that they would easily win - they were fortunate to get the win.

Anybody watch the Abilene Christian vs Texas Tech game. ACU (FCS united conference) took Tech into overtime at 45-45. ACUs QB looked really good but of course they gave up a lot of points.

Idaho defense was Bens but not break. They played with a lot of confidence and the deeper in the game you could sense that Oregon was worrying - and I think part of that due to new personnel. Looking at the stats, one would not of thought the score would be that close.

One thing I note towards the end of the game was Jack Lane, QB for Idaho, going into the locker room dangling his throwing arm. That could be problematic. For Idaho if he is unavailable for some time.

Weber did “ok” but unable to pass against Washington.

Poly - should they just drop down to the Pioneer league? I guess that would be problematic after construction the Madden workout bus.

Idaho pulls to within 17-14 9:45 4th quarter.

14-7 Oregon after trick play by Idaho. Oregon most be feeling like Cal today.

Oregon not looked well oiled - but Idaho defense doing well. Offense lacking for Idaho 3-1 Oregon, but I am sure Idaho is happy with the score at this point.

Man, that Montana color guy is a real blow hard. A very annoying voice.

Much better than the OSU opener last season for sure. What impressed me most was the defense. I think that bodes well for FCS play.

Yes, but you certainly don’t throw a freshman into the fire. His time will come.

David Meyer is having a game.

I think with some more coordination of pass protection and playing FCS opponents instead of FBS will be a good change. I do wonder why there were no swing passes to Lan. He did not get many chances in the open field.

Hasting seems to be throwing off his back foot all second half.

Need to get Larison swing passes on space.

said they confirmed it - but on the replay it looked like it hit the fake turf.

Can’t emphasize special teams enough and kick offs and punting has not been good- although punting has been luckily effective (line drives))

Didn’t the ball hit the ground?

Stared down the receiver.