Ouch. That injury is going to really kill them.

Watching him run the first time, I couldn’t help but think, ok get him off. Don’t push it here, he’s going to get hurt or fumble.

12k in attendance.

How did he look walking off - feed went to commercial.

Is he still in the tent?

Winston in a brace? Conner in the tent? That’s heartbreaking man

Gbatu!

That's pretty much game. They should take the starters out.

Sac State should beat these guys easily.

I am still amazed at Sac's schedule and how they got the tough opponents other than the Ags at home. That 12-0 season had a pathetic weak schedule though.

Oh that's a gruesome one. Prayers up to him

Yeah end this game now. Injury bug is loose. I had to turn the tv off. QB’s ankle snapped in half wow. Hate to see it

Dam he’s been in tent for a long time…

Why are the starters still in…

Rex walking with ice. Porter, still in the tent last I saw.


NIL ruining college football. “Stay at Davis and do cool stuff, like get carried for TDs.”

Because the hc is in way over his head.

disagree. See my post above. I think Plough loves these guys and wants them to enjoy their college experience.
Delicate balance between keeping these guys in Davis and giving them a little money and letting them go.
Ultimately, it’s the players decision, of course.
It’s a tough situation and delicate balance.
Hard job.

I think Tim Plough is doing a great job.

Absolutely - record speaks for itself. Hope Rex isn’t out too long.

Is Connors OK?

First TD throw, good to see a deep ball 40+ yards... a little longer would be nice.

https://x.com/NCAA_FCS/status/1972141464999141513

What is interesting is the Mercer game "doesn't count" correct? So assuming season ending injury (worst case scenario), could Winston and Rex redshirt?

four games played max right? But the Connors boys I think are in their fifth or sixth year, right? I’m not sure how it would play out.

It is a hard job. No question. That doesn’t mean you are obligated to make dumb decisions. Lan covering kicks is dumb. Perez getting the ball most of last year instead of fisher was dumb. Promising a starting lb spot to a backup TE from Cal was dumb. These things add up.

I totally get it and agree with you. He has to keep his promises or nothing else matters. Lan covering punts gets him reps for NFL scouts and keeps him at Davis in the NIL era.
Both opinions are valid.

Plough is a great coach. The players love him and so do the students I talked to today.

The long TD, catch and run. Golden.

https://x.com/UCDfootball/status/1972160808059576824

The way the rule reads is "over" 4 games but I'm no lawyer

This is the one of the strongest and well-rounded Aggie teams in years.

Graduated a four year starting QB and Lan Larison at the same time. There was a chance that we'd be calling this a rebuild year. Instead, we have a mobile QB and a 1-2 (and even 3) punch with the RBs. The WRs and TEs are in sync with their QB. The Aggie Offense met some resistance in the beginning of the game but quickly adapted and had their way all night. Remember last year when literally the whole offense was Lan?

The defense is stout. They bend but don't break. And they do enough to keep the Aggies in the game. Helps to still have the senior Connors brothers still, as well as a few key transfers. Was it risky trying to build Rex's NFL highlight reel? Yes. I hope he heals up quick.

And for special teams, it's amazing the strategic opportunities that open up when you have the best kicker in FCS on your team. You can almost count on at least getting 3 when you're in the redzone. It isn't like that for every team. Kick return coverage needs some work.

I see the one critique about Plough's strategic decision-making as a coach and I just can't agree. He's brought his fun and exciting playstyle back to Davis--the same one we saw when Plough joined as O.C. and was calling plays for Maier & Co. The same playstyle that was glaringly absent from the Aggies after he left for Boise.

Plough and his team have recruited so many great student-athletes and acquired so many great transfers from other programs, both FCS and FBS, that you really have to understand that he's made Davis a destination, hopefully not a stepping stone, but a place to play all four years. Hawk brought Aggie Pride back and Plough is making it make sense in this more challenging era of NIL and the transfer portal.

It's fair to question Plough. I've done it just in this game. He's not perfect and nobody (including Plough himself) would ever claim he is. But to say he's in over his head is just stupid.

medical redshirts are granted to those who have season ending injuries in the first half of the season

Official attendance: 12,238. Good student turnout and most stayed late into the game. I hope they'll keep coming back. It really makes a difference having a full house.