It's game 1. I expect there to be some issues at times.
Good:
Win. They all count as one and this was a road win.
Running game. All three backs performed well. London especially well. Scott had some nice runs as well, as did Owens. WMU had no answer for the counter.
Arnett's TD was a hell of a route.
Run stopping. WMU couldn't run the ball despite having a top notch RB.
The interception. I was getting nervous not seeing the characteristic late game interception from our defense. That was something I was used to seeing. It did come on that last WMU drive.
Copeland's going to be a good one. Cox showed a short memory with some good defense on that first drive after the kickoff return.
Bad:
Special teams coverage. It was corrected later, but two 70+ yard returns can't happen against Oregon.
Pass D. Davis and Braverman were two very good receivers, but I expect better from THIS defense.
I know we lost Waynes and Drummond and Lippett, but too many 3rd and longs were completed. The zone coverage wasn't working well. Colquhon was picked on a bit.
Tackling. Is this due to being game 1? I hope so.
Overall negative - This level of pass defense won't cut it against Oregon. However, I expect improvement from week 1 to week 2 as the starters are used to starting.
Overall positive - I think the run game may actually end up matching last season. It will be needed against Oregon.
I'm not going to panic. It's the first game, on the road and there will be mistakes. I do expect improvement, and think there will be improvement next week.
Good:
Win. They all count as one and this was a road win.
Running game. All three backs performed well. London especially well. Scott had some nice runs as well, as did Owens. WMU had no answer for the counter.
Arnett's TD was a hell of a route.
Run stopping. WMU couldn't run the ball despite having a top notch RB.
The interception. I was getting nervous not seeing the characteristic late game interception from our defense. That was something I was used to seeing. It did come on that last WMU drive.
Copeland's going to be a good one. Cox showed a short memory with some good defense on that first drive after the kickoff return.
Bad:
Special teams coverage. It was corrected later, but two 70+ yard returns can't happen against Oregon.
Pass D. Davis and Braverman were two very good receivers, but I expect better from THIS defense.
I know we lost Waynes and Drummond and Lippett, but too many 3rd and longs were completed. The zone coverage wasn't working well. Colquhon was picked on a bit.
Tackling. Is this due to being game 1? I hope so.
Overall negative - This level of pass defense won't cut it against Oregon. However, I expect improvement from week 1 to week 2 as the starters are used to starting.
Overall positive - I think the run game may actually end up matching last season. It will be needed against Oregon.
I'm not going to panic. It's the first game, on the road and there will be mistakes. I do expect improvement, and think there will be improvement next week.
