Game stats

The statistical breakdown for the LSU game was impressive for the Dawgs. Impressive because we beat them in every category. Unfortunately every category also includes penalties and turnovers. Here we go:

Team Stat Comparison
1st Downs	17	25
Total Yards	321	478
Passing	172	321
Rushing	149	157
Penalties	3-35	11-83
3rd Down Conversions	5-10	11-19
4th Down Conversions	0-0	1-1
Turnovers	1	2
Possession	23:08	36:52

As you can see, this is a very different team from last year. If it weren't for the turnovers, it could have been a favorable outcome for the Huskies. The stats tell the story, and the story is getting much, much better.

I embrace you, new era.

Couple of thoughts about the LSU game before I pass out. Haven't got the stats yet, but I believe we outgained them. What? Our defense stepped up and shut down a top 15 team? That hasn't happened in a while. I think we rushed for more than 100 yards. That hasn't happened in a while. Our offense converted at least 9 of 11 3rd downs at one point, many of them looooong 3rd downs. That certainly hasn't happened in a while. We looked very, very competitive. That hasn't happened in a while, either.

God bless this new coaching regime, so far.

This Husky team looked infinitely better than the last one, and they're basically the same one. What a difference a staff change can be. Locker was more poised, more accurate, and still broke out some runs. Chris Polk was impressive, as was our defense. The secondary got burned twice, and Locker threw an ill advised pick-6, but other than that and some stupid penalties (and some stupid Pac-10 officiating) it was by all intents and purposes, a success.

Oh, how far the mighty have fallen that I would deem a loss a success. But seriously? A success.

I will go so far as to predict a win v. Idaho next week. Doesn't sound like a stretch.

Also, Nick Holt looks like the the Thing from the Fantastic 4. I like it.

Par!

In a shocking twist, the Mariners took 2 of 3 from the visiting 1st place Angels, but still finished -63 in total runs scored. Wait, I'm sorry, it was just -6. I suppose I should be happy they're not 101 games out of first place, but the fact remains that if we had hitters to go along with our pitchers, we'd be making a nice playoff run right about now. I'd also feel better about it if King Felix wasn't planning on leaving at the end of the year.

Money Mariners

Interesting article. Of course, the flip side is that this is the reason the M's are the lowest scoring team in the AL. Great deal, M's! Way to save a dime. You could also look at Beltre's and Silva's contracts, both of whom are getting paid more than Meche. I think that makes it a wash.

Mariners Blog | Mariners were "money" tonight in win over Royals | Seattle Times Newspaper

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QBU

Great article on the history of Pac-10 schools producing QB's. Yep, we be on top of the list.


Warren Moon, Jake Locker, Washington Huskies, Pac 10 football > Buster Sports

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Thanks, but I'm good.

Nothing much has changed in the world of the Mariners, but there was this little tidbit of news today:

"Beltre severely bruised his right testicle when he was hit by a ground ball on Wednesday. He has been told he does not need surgery. Doctors have told him to rest completely for one week before he may slowly resume baseball activities."

This is what I was afraid of every single time someone hit it to me in little league.

I think I'm going to have nightmares about this when I finally go to sleep tonight.

I don't really like you, Adrian Beltre, but l shall lift up your severely bruised testicle in my prayers. I couldn't even write that without flinching. Dag.

-13?

A short message to the Mariners' GM:

What the (*)(*&(*^)!! is it going to take to get some hitters up in this piece? The M's have the 3rd best overall pitching staff in the majors, and the 28th best (worst) offense. Out of 30. With a pitching staff this good, we should be way ahead of everyone else in the division. Instead we have a negative 13 run total. NEGATIVE 13. We just finished a 3 game series in Detroit, winning 2 of 3, and TIED for total runs at 11. The last two wins were 2-1.

I'm not saying it's a bad thing that the M's can win close games, but score some freaking runs already. Pay what you have to pay to bring in some hitters, Mariners GM. Ichiro and Branyon are carrying this team right now, and it aint enough. You really think, Mariners GM, that this team can compete for a playoff spot with teams that can actually put numbers on the board?

Arrgaghg! That's all for now.