It seems like some games we only play 7 or 8.

No word on what our young QBs look like?

I'm not comparing D2 comp to DI comp; I'm noting we competed with people deeper than SF State and equal to ourselves or above (UOP) physically.

Don't forget, we started out poorly O'Brien's junior year.

Big game, nice venue.

We struggled with the run game, but how about this stat from The Missoulian.

"BOZEMAN — UC Davis’ offensive line has allowed just 13 sacks this season, tied for second-fewest in the Big Sky Conference and an impressive number considering how many times star quarterback Jake Maier drops back to throw in a given game...."

OL Ford supplanted Parks garnering accolades? Awesome for a freshman.

Correct. And they had schollies, we didn't. Legit west coast competition.

+1. Participation logs aren't infallible... one game showed DE Cade Peacock playing while we believe he is redshirting and didn't play this year. (We graduate 5 on the D line?)

Every UC faces this now.

I believe there was an error in the notation that he played in one mid-year game. I saw Facey in a boot, and Tehran in visible pain, walking off the field post Montana game (home). I don't recall him ever playing after that.

Our backups then all played, briefly. I heard rumors Niko Harris also had an injury after his one stint.

It might have been nice to have our huge QB turned LB from a Gould recruiting class to play FB or QB in short yardage situations. (Name escapes me.)

FWIW, I believe Tehran Thomas' last game was Montana. I've heard it was a painful rib injury. He had over 6 YPC vs Montana. Postgame, I saw Facey (RB) in a boot. Not sure if TT qualifies for a medical redshirt w playing time in 5 games.

Troy Spencer (RB) then got PT, did well, and then we didn't see him, so likely injured.

Of you win, consistently ... maybe the fans show up, if not a holiday or finals or cold.

Stanford (4-7) #123 in rushing offense out of 130 teams.

Bad problem w / losing? Do you mean he handled losing poorly?

I agree. But I believe we were around .500 vs the UOPs and Santa Clara's of the world.

Interesting analysis.

To be fair to the coaches and challenges, we know a few O linemen were banged up. Injuries devastated RBs, which means 2 back and power back options are out. JM not mobile, and 2 playmakers out. Not sure why we didn't go more ball control / west coast passing.

Sac announcers even called our play calling predictable. Gilliam run on 1st down (2.8 yds per carry), toss it up on 2nd (?), then face 3rd and long.... not sure why we didn't throw to our TE more often.

Next year we're at Nevada (7-4), San Jose (4-7, QB Josh Love graduates), and Weber State.

YES. Why no challenge???

It seems like special teams and defense really helped put points on the board this year.

- ball inside the Cal 20 on the opening drive
- Eason pick 6
- Frazier pick 6 yesterday

Will their QB return? Listed as a Junior ... but in grad school ... redshirted at UNLV 1 year, played another ... we'll see what they do when he's gone.

Bob Dunning, Davis Enterprise

"Hawkins had high praise for his team’s season-long effort, and noted that the difference between this season and last year’s championship and playoff runs were a “few details” that need to be addressed.

“We played hard and we played well, but this is a great league and you’d better be really good in every game or you’re not going to win the championship.”

(Our offense only scored 10 points.)

Look at the TOP and rushing yards. And our 233 passing yards are deceptive bc we got 70-75 yds on one play. Gilliam averaged only 2.8 yards per carry.

My nomination for Quote of the Year.

BlueGoldAg: "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."

At that point Hawkins or somebody has to ring the siren. Maybe I'm wrong or unorthodox, but I would have found a way to get Rodriquez athleticism in as a RB, QB, somewhere. Was it Weber who brought in a 3rd string QB for a quick running play?

A high scoring offense repeatedly scoring under 20 with a top QB is a puzzle that needs an answer.

Does anyone here have any idea of the QB pecking order or standouts?