Post by Realm on Sept 27, 2011 14:54:53 GMT -5
USF scored 56 seconds into the game and I thought we were in for a long, long night. About what I expected playing the 18th Ranked team.
What I didn’t expect was for Utep to answer back with a nicely sustained drive of their own. I thought Carson Meger as a quarterback was a mistake BUT he showed a lot of composure and grit with his play.
USF quickly put up another score… and once again, Utep answered with another nice drive.
Utep’s receivers looked like they had glue on their hands… I was very, very impressed. WR Anthony McGhee and finally a BIG Tight End(6’5 KevinPerry) that can be depended on to catch a critical pass.
Even the defense stepped it up a notch and went toe-to-toe with USF’s highly touted offense.
But there were signs that Utep was never in USF’s league… the expected Utep gratuitous fake punt and multiple 4th down conversions. The kind of plays I call as a coach when I’m playing Madden NFL on my XBOX.
BUT MIKE… NOT IN REAL LIFE !!!
Utep had difficulty getting closer than 2 touchdowns and finally USF tired of the chase and shut down all of Utep’s gimmick plays and blew the game open 52 – 24.
So what did I think??
First, I am glad I wasn’t embarrassed with the game on TV. In fact, I was proud of the effort. We were gutsy and never quit.
And that’s when I realize I have to remember a truism about a Price coached team. Under Price, Utep shows a strong tendency to play UP / DOWN to the level of competition.
Why… Why… Why do I keep forgetting this??
It is one of the infuriating things about a Price coached team is they will play when they want to… NOT when they have to.
So what do I think of our chances with Houston on Thursday?? Since a lot of Utep’s players are from around there… I expect us to play at a level above our norm. I expect the game to be close. Past history shows this.
I also expect a possible win if the ball bounces right.
But if I had to put money on this game… I would put my money on Houston. They have too much going right.
And Houston… because it’s my money… be ready for another fake punt.
Realm...
What I didn’t expect was for Utep to answer back with a nicely sustained drive of their own. I thought Carson Meger as a quarterback was a mistake BUT he showed a lot of composure and grit with his play.
USF quickly put up another score… and once again, Utep answered with another nice drive.
Utep’s receivers looked like they had glue on their hands… I was very, very impressed. WR Anthony McGhee and finally a BIG Tight End(6’5 KevinPerry) that can be depended on to catch a critical pass.
Even the defense stepped it up a notch and went toe-to-toe with USF’s highly touted offense.
But there were signs that Utep was never in USF’s league… the expected Utep gratuitous fake punt and multiple 4th down conversions. The kind of plays I call as a coach when I’m playing Madden NFL on my XBOX.
BUT MIKE… NOT IN REAL LIFE !!!
Utep had difficulty getting closer than 2 touchdowns and finally USF tired of the chase and shut down all of Utep’s gimmick plays and blew the game open 52 – 24.
So what did I think??
First, I am glad I wasn’t embarrassed with the game on TV. In fact, I was proud of the effort. We were gutsy and never quit.
And that’s when I realize I have to remember a truism about a Price coached team. Under Price, Utep shows a strong tendency to play UP / DOWN to the level of competition.
Why… Why… Why do I keep forgetting this??
It is one of the infuriating things about a Price coached team is they will play when they want to… NOT when they have to.
So what do I think of our chances with Houston on Thursday?? Since a lot of Utep’s players are from around there… I expect us to play at a level above our norm. I expect the game to be close. Past history shows this.
I also expect a possible win if the ball bounces right.
But if I had to put money on this game… I would put my money on Houston. They have too much going right.
And Houston… because it’s my money… be ready for another fake punt.
Realm...
