My takeaways from the prior thread, with a little more meat added to the bones.

1. Gebbia is legit. The slow start was concerning, but he looked like himself onward. People seem to think he played poorly. Definitely started slow, but it’s the start of a new season – these things happen. He was on fire 2nd half and looked like himself. I see the cause for concern, though. He was lobbing the ball too much. Also was throwing too much on the run without the ability to get his shoulders turned. Wound up with great numbers, and this with a weak receiving corp who couldn’t break away and also added a handful of drops.

2. Smith is a huge in-game liability. He has no concept of basic probabilities, order of operations, or personnel. Excuse he gave in his presser was they decided before the game they were going for 2 in this game, so they did it then. That is literally an insane way to coach. Beyond reckless. Just nuts. He’s officially a mad man who will continue to cost us games. We’re getting far into this regime, and the reality is starting to show itself. Smith might be better off as an assistant. He has ability recruiting and scheming, but he has no idea how to manage a game. If it weren’t for this major flaw, I’d be very bullish on Smith, but I’ve gone from bullish to neutral given this major flaw.

3. Nice to see some old names back on AB. NVBeav stood out. He was laying down some nice beats.

4. Do we know yet why ~half the roster didn’t play? Why was Colleto in ahead of beasts like Hughes-Murray, et al? Smith’s personnel decisions also very questionable. My theory, unless there was a Covid outbreak or some health issue to a majority of the team, is Smith will play short guys and walk-ons because he was a short walk-on. Bias. I hope it was something explainable and not that.

5. Penalties. Showed a lack of focus and discipline. Killed drives that likely would have made this a different game. Again on the coaches.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

I can’t believe I’m writing this, but….game thread!

Almost one year. Good job getting through the drought, guys. Let’s hope we can last a few more hours and get this game in. We all need a fix.

With regard to the game, I’m saying Jefferson has a big game with 150 yards, 2TDs. Gebbia 3TDs (I’m saying 2 in the air and 1 rushing). Defense gets a few turnovers.

35-28 Beavs.

The political thread for tomorrow is down below. Keep it all in there. Let’s keep this one on our opponent this week.

I’m going 35-28, Beavs

I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, but what the heck, let’s start scouting WSU as a group. If you know anything about their team, share it here. When I searched for a season preview on these guys I couldn’t find much at all. The best preview might be from this Duck site.

I’m pretty bearish on that former Hawaii coach. Smith should have the edge there. Then again…if the Beavs find themselves in a “4th and win” situation, do they repeat their mistakes? ;)

I’m dubious we can make it to Nov 7th without things shutting down, but hopeful the people involved are leading the players in a way that gets it done.