Some obvious gaffs that come to mind:

• Leaving Vaz in too long.
• Timeout debacle #173
• Allowing the QB to get sacked 9 times without using a TE or RB to pass block
• Having Reuben Robinson in pass coverage late in the game
• Having Sean Martin in pass coverage late in the game
• Letting up (this is a pattern) once he has a double digit lead in the 4th. I'd like a stat on how many 2nd half leads Riley has blown. I'd bet it's well above average.
• Texas QB begins to run, Banker & Riley begin to cry
• Another choke in a big game

etc. There are probably many more, have at it.

I tried not to comment during this game. But, I wrote 4. They were, in order:

4:09 Beavs look to be winning both lines and playing with fire.

4:19 Get Vaz out of there.
Man it sucks not having a QB

4:40 Even though Vaz was decent on that last drive, I’d give Mannion a shot. Gotta open up the passing game at some point to keep the run game going. Vaz’s turnovers have held back the play calling.

4:51 A lot of bad coaching. Jeez.

Bendbeaver then shows up and says he doesn't see bad coaching. I didn't feel like ripping him a new one, so I stopped posting and just watched the nightmare that is Mike Riley unfold. I'd say OSU won 9 games in spite of that man, and that's a great job by the players.

By the way, regarding the calls for Mannion…the guy is a turnover machine, let's not act like we have Steve Young riding the pine. Yes, he should have been in the game after the Vaz fumble, but he's not a savior. If neither guy improves this off-season, OSU doesn't have a viable QB.

I don't care what number you want to place on the win cap theory, this was it in action.

Positives: Reuben Robinson's last game

Go Beavs!

Texas is pretty beat up on both sides of the ball. Expect them to learn on the run game. Beavs have been poor against the run the second half of the season. Texas has speed (Goodwin/Davis) at WR, so I don't expect eight in the box. Shipley could be a major pain on 3rd downs.

Beavs have an advantage at WR if Vaz can get the ball to them. I worry about batted passes, as each presents a potential INT opportunity. Otherwise I don't have any issue with Riley choosing Vaz. I think he's the better player right now, even if he doesn't have pro upside/tools. I like his moxie, and the players seem to prefer him, too, which is all I need to know. A good bowl performance by Vaz will lead to an interesting off season debate.

I'm thinking these teams are even. In equal match ups, I'll take the team with more to prove, better QB play, and better special teams. I'm thinking something like 24-21, Beavs.

Also, great job by Riley & crew addressing the DT and CB concerns. This class is rounding out nicely.