FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals: UC Davis @ Eastern Washington v2.0 Thoughts about game
(and season). Watched 2nd half today due to daughters graduation party last night
The only issue I have to bring up is the missed catch that would have put the Ags inside the Eastern 40 late in the third quarter. That was clearly a catch as noted by the broadcasters. As a third down play turned the ball over vs. good possibility of points. I don’t know the exact responsibility of the replay folks in the booth but seems to me it is their job to buzz down. I think The reason why Hawk did not call time out and challenge (and would get timeout back if won?) is that it happened in the other sideline and receiver didn’t know he was in bounds.
I thought they played with great effort, and D was again outstanding. The EWU back was tough and his play and a couple of Barriere Houdini acts were the difference. D probably gassed somewhat in last drive. Really, quite a game.
We should be very proud of this team and coaching staff. Hawk et al. has fanned the flickering flame of Aggie pride back to life after it had nearly been extinguished in recent years. (OK, one gets more philosophical with age - not to mention one tends to use more metaphors). I think they have clearly established their current status as a top FCS program, having earned their rank/seed and lives up to it in the playoffs.
We all wanted to see another win and take it back to Davis-you don’t get opportunities like this often and need to take advantage of them- but the number of young “contributors” on this team is really outstanding and bodes well for the future.
This board has been fun and look forward to discussing more Aggie football.