THE PAC 12 THREAD v.3

[WhiteMamba]

I have not been impressed by the Huskies this year, at this point they look to me like they are going to get demolished in Pac-12 play.

I still like the direction the team is going under Petersen, but I am not looking forward to games against Pac-12 teams right now.

Sometimes things can get pretty ugly with a new coach that brings a new philosophy and totally does a 180 with the program both on and off the field.

No what I mean? At least you aren't a Texas fan. That is way worse.

Plus, you got the Hawks and Mariners. M's are playing Oakland in a 3 gamer. A series Seattle no doubt sweeps and takes the A's WC spot

 

[963BUSC]

Sometimes things can get pretty ugly with a new coach that brings a new philosophy and totally does a 180 with the program both on and off the field.

No what I mean? At least you aren't a Texas fan. That is way worse.

Plus, you got the Hawks and Mariners. M's are playing Oakland in a 3 gamer. A series Seattle no doubt sweeps and takes the A's WC spot

Personally I'm hoping all three games go 18 innings and are split 2 - 1.

 

[WhiteMamba]

Oakland is gone so it doesn't matter.

Talk about a let down.

 

[wazzu31]

I have not been impressed by the Huskies this year, at this point they look to me like they are going to get demolished in Pac-12 play.

I still like the direction the team is going under Petersen, but I am not looking forward to games against Pac-12 teams right now.

From hearing my Husky buddies, it seems as though Petersen is going in an odd direction of breaking things completely down and rebuilding it back up his way which is odd because it's not like the team was horrible.

Just my take is he is a guy who needs to be a program more along the lines of my school as oppose to UW. UW is going to get talent regardless and it seems (in my opinion) they need a coach somewhere in between Sark and Petersen where it isn't a his way or the high way or in Sark's case do whatever you guys want.

 

[nddulac]

or in Sark's case do whatever you guys want.

That couldn't possibly go wrong at SC . .

 

[asu_08]

Saturday:

Wyoming @ Oregon -43 1/2

Illinois @ Washington -14 1/2

Army @ Stanford -30 1/2

Southern Cal @ Boston College +19 1/2

Arizona State @ Colorado +14 1/2

Nevada @ Arizona -14 1/2

Portland State @ Washington State -21 1/2

Tiebreaker: Pick final score

UCLA @ Texas +8 1/2
UCLA 30 Texas 23

 

[Ironbreaker]

I have not been impressed by the Huskies this year, at this point they look to me like they are going to get demolished in Pac-12 play.

I still like the direction the team is going under Petersen, but I am not looking forward to games against Pac-12 teams right now.

meh 2-0. Is what it is.

Lots of teams struggling for an identity this early season. Some of them supposed title contenders.

I think some people underestimated the potential effect all of our key losses and a new coaching staff could have.

We lost a lot of key players for various reasons. One who should have had a great year this year.


Who was the last Husky coach to go 2-0 in his first season?

Even Don James started 0-2 his first year and had most of the starters on defense from the previous season.


Drink a beer, enjoy the game and get ready for 3-0.

 

[trojanfan12]

4d20 is rustled beyond repair.

Relax bro. It's a message board.

4d20 is perma-rustled.

 

[WizardHawk]

From hearing my Husky buddies, it seems as though Petersen is going in an odd direction of breaking things completely down and rebuilding it back up his way which is odd because it's not like the team was horrible.

Just my take is he is a guy who needs to be a program more along the lines of my school as oppose to UW. UW is going to get talent regardless and it seems (in my opinion) they need a coach somewhere in between Sark and Petersen where it isn't a his way or the high way or in Sark's case do whatever you guys want.

UW had another HC that came in and did things his way with very definite control over things and was very strong in discipline and things turned out ok under him.

Most HC's know only how to coach one way. This is who he is. Expecting him to be someone else because of where the program already was likely would produce bad results.

Just because you aren't happy with your radical change doesn't mean it can't be successful elsewhere.

I'm not particularly worried about the long term prospect with him at the helm. I do worry a bit about his play caller and I'm not sold yet on his DC, but we will see how they progress. I doubt he sticks with either one if they prove to not be able to adapt to this level of football.

I'm somewhere between IB and SF234. Not ready to give up on the season and not seeing a reason to believe 10 wins is reasonable. I'm still thinking 9 wins is possible, but of course the kids will have to keep growing fast to get there.

I don't think any of us were aware of just how bare the cupboards were in the secondary. To have just one veteran back there worth a piss is simply unbelievable for a coaching staff that was so good at getting WR's and skill players. Many of those young kids have huge potential, but they don't get the luxury of sitting out a year and getting up to speed slowly.

 

[Wild Turkey]

4d20 is perma-rustled.

It's the avi you gave him makes him cra cra.

 

[trojanfan12]

It's the avi you gave him makes him cra cra.

That dude was cra cra loooooong before that avi.

 

[Olyduck]

hey mamba here is a fun fact for you
of the teams who have played at least 2 games, Oregon is in a 3 way tie for the least amount of second half points allowed at 3.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Saturday:

Wyoming @ Oregon -43 1/2

Illinois @ Washington -14 1/2

Army @ Stanford -30 1/2

Southern Cal @ Boston College +19 1/2

Arizona State @ Colorado +14 1/2

Nevada @ Arizona -14 1/2

Portland State @ Washington State -21 1/2

Tiebreaker: Pick final score

UCLA @ Texas +8 1/2
UCLA 30 Texas 23

You call yourself a Suns fan and I havent seen you once in the Suns forum... PHONY!

Jk, but really.. once the season starts you should stop by. We gotta nice group over there!

 

[socaljim242]

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This just in! Marcus Mariota is pretty good. Glad SC doesn't see him unless it's in the CCG.

 

[WhiteMamba]

hey mamba here is a fun fact for you
of the teams who have played at least 2 games, Oregon is in a 3 way tie for the least amount of second half points allowed at 3.

Oh I like that!

I will sleep well tonight. lol.

You coming to any games this year? Gotta hook up again.

 

[WhiteMamba]

This just in! Marcus Mariota is pretty good. Glad SC doesn't see him unless it's in the CCG.

Lots of footbal left, but it would be sweet if SC and Oregom could meet for the ccg. Not a rematch. The way it should be.

 

[WhiteMamba]

If. Oregon makes it to Santa Clara I am going. No doubt about it.

 

[Olyduck]

Oh I like that!

I will sleep well tonight. lol.

You coming to any games this year? Gotta hook up again.

Prob not in Eugene but hoping to road out to Utah maybe.

 

[socaljim242]

If. Oregon makes it to Santa Clara I am going. No doubt about it.

I was up that way about a month ago. My son was playing in the USA water polo Jr Olympics. Had matches at Stanford and Menlo College. I agree Ducks- Trojans would be epic. But lack of depth is not an easy thing to overcome. I see Sark getting the kids (Adoree , Mama, Juju , and eight more) significant playing time which is something Kiffin was scared to do. Hopefully having freshmen filling in will make a difference at the end of the year.

 

[seahawksfan234]

meh 2-0. Is what it is.

Lots of teams struggling for an identity this early season. Some of them supposed title contenders.

I think some people underestimated the potential effect all of our key losses and a new coaching staff could have.

We lost a lot of key players for various reasons. One who should have had a great year this year.


Who was the last Husky coach to go 2-0 in his first season?

Even Don James started 0-2 his first year and had most of the starters on defense from the previous season.


Drink a beer, enjoy the game and get ready for 3-0.

I've had plenty of beers. Bro I briefly passed out on the concourse at Husky stadium last Saturday.

We may be 2-0, but we've gone 2-0 against teams that we should've covered the spread against. Both of those games were WAY too close for comfort IMO.

I have absolutely no doubt that the program is going in the right direction, Petersen is a great coach. I just worry about this season in general. The next game will tell a lot.