Why are we giving the ball to little Perez on 4th and 1? — 88Aggie

My exact thought on a drive that was critical to stay on the game. Other thoughts from being at the game:
-great place to watch the game. Noise was louder than in the Fargo dome when we went there. Having to do silent counts all game is a definite disadvantage for the offense.
-defense looked confused at times and obviously couldn’t contain chambers. Maybe more spy or zone defense would have helped, but I doubt the outcome would have changed. Up until this game the D had played well.
-other than Gilliam who always shows up, I though Kraft and Larison looked good. In my opinion, Kraft is the best receiver the Aggies have now. I wish Babb would get more playing time. Davis was sort of a non-factor tonight. Kraft just looks like he knows what to do and is deceptively quick and fast. Hutton did a good job too. Although I have not been a fan of Hastings, I thought he did pretty well last night. His best attributes are getting rid of the ball quickly and making decent reads. The interception was puzzling - don’t think it was a misread between him and receiver, and must of been just a poorly thrown ball. There were 2 or 3 times when Hastings and receivers were on a different page. Still suffering from a lack of downfield passing.

-overall I though play calling was good. I think the play calling is built around the skills/limitations of the current offense.

MSU just had far more big plays. Lack of big plays has been an issue all year, and failing to score TDs. Ball moved well last night but obviously need to score besides FG. Gomez’ field goals had a lot of steam on them last night. Obviously kick off strategy, other than the kick-off into the end zone to start the second half was puzzling and unsuccessful. Punting was a bit better but watching warmups and game punts, still a bit of a crap shoot. So, special teams still need work.

Don’t know how they are going to sit Chambers for Mellot - he is an effective of a runner and better passer.

I made it a point to greet some of the players as the exited the field through the portal. All acknowledged and smiled/had polite responses. Made me proud to be an Aggie.

Well chambers and their o-line was the difference. Line gave him plenty of time time to pass or pull it down and he is a very dangerous runner that the Aggies simply did not contain. 203 yards running from a quarterback says it all. I thought the offense looked better. Gilliam again doing all he could. Field goals were made but we needed tds. Don’t understand the short kicks unless you are guaranteed to tackle them immediately. Opening kick of second half was deep into the end zone. Why not just do that all the time? 25 yard line is better than
35+ I missed what seemed to be a big return to Aggie after we scored on second half - and were in the game - I was in the head. Then 3 plays later they were in end zone.

Chambers is killing us.

Just got to get more stops. The ags are moving the ball. I can see holes from my corner end zone seat.

I would spy too. But the d line needs to get more pressure on him. Nothing near a sack yet.

I was puzzled by the time out too. They didn’t seem to need it for defensive alignment.

my thought exactly. I can only surmise that Gomez doesn’t have the leg to kick It into the end zone.

Need more pressure on qb. Too much time to survey field

Need to get more pressure on qb. Twice the db has not located the ball.

Got to contain the qb especially on third down!

that changed fast.

That was too easy. 3 plays and msu scores.

Gomez with a fg. 10-7 Ags

Big stop

Gilliam to the house!

Big run. I think I’d spy him. Not a good start. Chambers td

Game time!

good.

hope you can but I don’t know if ESPN+ will carry it as it is on espnu. Hope you can watch a bit.

Thanks. Also just talked to cj Hutton’s mom.