Did the feed just go dead for anyone else too?

Yes.

We don't like to run JM.

In the grand scheme of things I get it, but when it's likely he's only going to play 3-6 more drives in an Aggie uniform the risk-reward ratios for wear and tear on the QB change dramatically. And this is pretty much only an issue of wear and tear, not hugely risky things -- other teams run their QBs on short yardage all the time.

Addition: Or, if you're going to do a super obvious run on third and short anyway, just put Rodrigues in to pound it up the center

Offense is slowly and surely losing us this game. Sac is going to have at least 2 tries to take the lead in the 4th quarter and probably more like 4+

Sac band continuously playing loud music as we snap the ball. I thought that was illegal

Pretty sure it is? Otherwise every band would do it.

Another 3 and out. At least the punting team is on fire

Offense needs to help

Sac State 51-yd score. Defense is gassed. This isn't on them, not at this point

Let's see

I'm predicting the first play after the kickoff will be a handoff to Gilliam out of shotgun for less than 4 yards.

Never mind; happy to be wrong

QB Draw for the 1st down!

Another set of penalties to kill the drive Sac ball on their own 7

Just sitting down to watch the game after listening the 3rd quarter on the radio in the car. Urgh...

This team lacks something. It's hard to figure out what, but they don't have it.

offense?

lacks of coaching, creative play calling, and heart. Sac state wants it a lot more than this team does

And over...

Power formation leads to a 20+ run TD by QB?

I've said it before on here -- I think this staff was good at dealing with the low-hanging fruit by getting a few good players on offense and switching to the spread and going for it on 4th once in a blue moon. They also are kinda ok at realizing when something needs to be worked on -- i.e. we saw the false start penalties go away mid-season.

But our playcalling is generally still "play-not-to-get-blown-out". Tackling is still bad. Clock management is iffy sometimes. Lack of focus in key moments. Generally not playing up to competition (i.e. I'm not sure we have any wins against top 10 FCS teams in the Hawkins era)

TD Thompson. I'd love to be proven wrong but it's over and I'm turning it off. If it were me in Hawkins' shoes neither coordinator would have their job by December, but that's above my pay grade.

I don't think it's coaching. Case in point- ags first down by Gilliam, unnecessary holding by offensive guard. It's been that all year, over and over. Stupid plays/lack of clutch play by the players.

I think consistent drive-killing penalties and bad plays are both on the coaches though. When it becomes a pattern, which it is

Also, Sac would blow a horn through their PA on Aggie 3rd downs, sometimes as the ball was snapped...very, uh, illegal

Excuses. Sac was the better team. Looking forward to the soccer game tomorrow.

I agree, announcers complimented our defense several times.

We were shutout in the 2nd half. Only 3 receivers caught balls, 2 with more than 1 catch. No Harrell today. Should Vaughn have caught that key pass? Huge. Offensive line looked solid. Maier helped bring our program back, but I believe lack of mobility and arm strength didn't help. We should be deep next year at WR.

You can't win in the Big Sky scoring under 20 a game no matter how strong your defense.

"This team lacks something. It's hard to figure out what, but they don't have it." Moxie?

Our Defense looked solid, can't blame them for 3-and-outs on offense. Special teams appeared A+.

Youth & injuries play a big role. Losing our top 2 playmaking LBs was a blow, and they adjusted. Losing two top WRs seemed to stunt our offense, along with losing our downhill RB (ribs I believe). No FB on the roster, and new RBs reportedly wiped out by injuries.

The downfield OL hold? A freshman. Probably not a mistake he'll make as an upperclassman. The negated interception? Ugh.

[Edit] You have a quick trigger finger on proven coaches. I would emphasize the need for a pass rush, and see if we could steal a JC pass rush threat. Play calling needs work, that again circles back to young inexperienced players.

Go Ags!

I can't wait for next year when we blow a horn over the PA in UCDHS at octaves no one wants to hear when Sac State is on third down

A disappointing end to a disappointing season.

This has to be one of the most diesappointing seasons ever. The expectations were so high going into the season and now we finish 5-7 without beating a single quality team. The writing was on the wall when we were lucky to beat San Diego and the exclamation point was added when we didn't show up to play against Montana.

The defense played ok but missed failed to wrap up the ball carrier after making contact on too many occasions. The offense was simply anemic. Other than the long pass, it just looked listless. Jake had tons of time and, generally, our receivers were not creating separation and too often our running plays were entirely predictable.

Well, at least we didn't get steamrolled...

...I wish...never happen in the overly courteous confines of our stadium...