Broncos still struggling.

Sweet!

I love the west coast offense, but you have to keep the defense honest. It's likely we'll open things up more w lesser competition, but if we string some Ws together, we still will have Sac on a roll.

(123 FCS teams.)

Wow Stat from Bob Dunnkng today.

"Two-time defending champion Sacramento State, 4-0, is home against struggling Northern Colorado, 2-3. The Hornets are 16-1 in Big Sky play under third-year head coach Troy Taylor."

Sorry to hear that, not a typical Davis fan. Like this site, we're pretty tame.

If Gunnor can run and complete 65% of passes, it's another potential wrinkle.

Is Hawkins saving a year of eligibility on our 2 new transfer WRs who haven't played?

One game at a time.

Everyone keys on TT now, but I have a thought.

Integrate Gunnor Faulk into the mix / trick play planning. In his limited action, he looks nimble. Get him involved in the Bye week... maybe set up a play for Sac State?

BTW... beautiful Fake Punt! ... though I can't imagine taking 2 penalties.

There was a second opinion article I chose not to post, seemed mean spirited... the article did a take off on Plough's motto "find joy".

A big chunk of their improvement likely revolves around their decision to start a tall mobile QB. Interesting that the starting QB entered the transfer portal once Plough was gone. It will be interesting to see if the success continues when teams have film on him.

Big time sports. Wisconsin just sacked their coach after a 2-3 start with 2 very winnable games up next. Coach Chryst was 52-16, but 15-10 overall since 2020 (9-8 in the Big Ten). Looks like the AD is paving the way for the current DC, who has never been a head coach.

Speckman's departure likely removed our most experienced coach on offense regarding Xs and Os.

Interesting development in Boise with Plough's departure and veteran OC Koetter turning up the offense in game one. Their starting QB also left, they played 2 QBs to mix things up, and a 6'6" mobile freshman QB exploded. Boise went from averaging 19 PPG vs FBS schools to 35 points in one half.

Koetter [OC], Green lead Boise State to season-saving win over SDSU

https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/koetter-green-lead-boise-state-to-season-saving-win-over-sdsu/article_7e920728-410d-11ed-b228-ef1fd462df01.html

"It was Koetter’s brilliance, his masterclass that saved Boise State’s season on Friday night as the Broncos scored 35-unanswered points in the second half en route to a 35-13 win over San Diego State (2-3, 0-1 Mountain West).

"It’s hard to believe Koetter took the reins of this offense just six days ago, back when head coach Andy Avalos fired offensive coordinator Tim Plough after four weeks of watching an offense that was downright offensive."

"Then another loss a few days later when quarterback Hank Bachmeier hit the transfer portal, adding to the chaos around a program that has been the model of consistency since Koetter left in 2000.

"On Friday, though, Koetter took the keys to the beat-up Honda Civic Plough left him and drove that thing like Mario Andretti, maneuvering it in ways its previous driver never did.

"It just took two quarters for the engine to get greased up...."

"And Koetter's offense was a different offense. There were more read options, more times when the quarterback had to read just one defensive end and make a play from there. It was so simple. So easy. So darn effective."

Highlights, 2 minutes.

https://youtu.be/jY_X9BYpt3Q

Fake punt, great call and execution.

Bob Dunning, The Enterprise.

https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/football-uc-davis-stayed-close-but-bobcats-win-big/

The veteran Speckman departed, that didn't help matters. Thank goodness for UG, and why is Babbs buried in no man's land when we don't have playmakers at WR. He doesn't seem hurt. If we were 2-3 the mood would be much different.

I believe Combs has done a commendable job, and the results would be even better if our offense sustained drives and scored more TDs. This was the first time the D had a bad day.

I missed Q2-Q4. It looks like we battled, but 1-4 still hurts. Opening the game w a penalty no good, but it looks like we got a midrange passing game going. No spy on their QB? We were good with JM, dangerous w JM and Keelan Doss. Amazing what one impact player can do. Rex Connors another big game (10 tackles).

I'm not sure what the strategy is saying 'this is the best team ever'. Three tough BS games to open the season. We're not scoring enough points. No receptions for studs Thorpe or Babbs. Dixon only threw 2 passes vs San Diego. The Cats were reportedly susceptible to the pass.

Portland State 35 - 27 NAU Final

Update

Sac State 21 SLO 0 - Q2 2:42. Doesn't look like any big TOs, just Sac being efficient and scoring.

Dunniway 8 of 10.
O'Hara 3 of 4.

Idaho up 7-6 over No Colorado. Q 9:04.

Aggies:
UG
LL

Hawk is great, but we have to learn how to win. We could easily be 2-2, and we can be 1-4. Let's compete for a Big Sky championship!

Edit. Unknown.

That should be a boost to all the programs and free up space elsewhere.

"Wow" factor for recruits?