Weeeeeeell, things is almost back to normal. The team beat an underdog opponent like a sack of potatoes in a rainstorm, but that hasn't happened in so long I almost forgot what it means. The offense rolled, the defense rolled over, and the special teams rolled around, but we still won handily.
In an odd turn of events, the Purple and Gold were outgained by an opponent, but still won. It appears we outgained an opponent last week, but lost. The Vandals passed all day on the Husky defense, but couldn't score touchdowns until it no longer mattered. Holding the visitors to field goals in the red zone is a positive, for all you half full glassers out there. Getting worked for 349 passing yards is a negative, for all you realists.
Also, it seems to be that our kicker, Mr. Folk, cannot send a kickoff more than 40 yards to save his ever-lovin ass. This will not be effective when playing teams named USC. Last week it was thought his short kickoffs were a strategy to play keep away from one of the fastest dudes in D-1. Either he didn't get the memo that LSU left town, or he sucks. Time will tell. I know how large organizations tend to have inter-departmental communication issues, so we'll see.
The LSU game gave me hope that this team could compete with USC, possibly, possibly even win. I'm semi-crazy that way, and it's been a long time since I've had any happiness in my college football-related life. I overdosed on ridiculousness. After today's performance by the D, I have to say we could possibly, possibly get slaughtered. USC's true frosh QB beating Ohio State in Ohio Stadium tonight did not help my outlook.
What a weird start to the year. After a loss, I get hopeful. After a win, I get not hopeful. Well, not exactly. I still feel this team can post a winning record and get-maybe-to a bowl game. In any case, it will be much more fun to watch than the last 6 nightmarish seasons.
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