Dunno why you're giving up on McCaskill and he certainly is not just a body when he's back
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Colorado v USC - September 30, 2023 - 10am MT, FOX
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McCaskill is going to be great. Maybe next game will be the game he makes a statement. Can’t wait to see it because it’s gonna happen at some point.
Man, if he was just able to break that one at 48-34 with over 9 minutes left... so close.
I was wondering during the game why teams defer so much on the opening kickoff. 99 times out of 100, the team that deferred asks to receive in the second half, which is exactly what would happen if you chose to kick in the first half. So essentially, by choosing to defer, all you're doing is choosing to kick the ball to start the game.
Back before deferring was a thing, everyone took the ball. It just seems like we've decided that the 1% of the time when you might worry about going into the wind in the second half or whatever is worth starting the game on defense. Maybe I'm just old school, but just give me the ball.
Back before deferring was a thing, everyone took the ball. It just seems like we've decided that the 1% of the time when you might worry about going into the wind in the second half or whatever is worth starting the game on defense. Maybe I'm just old school, but just give me the ball.
He was gone. Unlike the one in the third quarter where he was racing 3 guys, #1 was on the ground and there was no one else there. Folsom would have totally exploded too.
This is the best performance I have ever seen from a true freshman in his first game. it's ridiculous. Diving catch, toe tapping the sideline, long catches with arms on his body. I don't care if he is mediocre in practice. You have to play him from now on and see what is he going to grow into.
No. Deferring to the second half is deferring choice to the second half. If you win the toss and elect to Kickoff, the other team will have the choice in the second half and they will choose to receive, thus receiving both kickoffs.
The popular option of taking the ball to start 2H is because then you are able to start on offense after being in the flow of the game, so either playing catch up or extending the lead. You can also “steal” a possession sometimes by scoring near the end of 1H and getting the kickoff in 2H
If my team has a very potent offense, I want the ball first. Score a TD and put the opponent down 7-0 from the start; huge emotional edge
Otherwise, I want it first in the second half.
Just the emotional driven opinion of a non-technical fan, not based on stats or modeling.
Otherwise, I want it first in the second half.
Just the emotional driven opinion of a non-technical fan, not based on stats or modeling.
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If you choose to kick the other team will receive the ball in the first half and choose to receive the ball in the second half. You are deferring to get your choice of kicking or receiving in the second half but the key is that a decision is made for both halves.
Deferring the kickoff for the 2nd half makes sense, especially for the Buffs. They have been a better offensive team in the 2nd half this year. Usually the offense of most teams will be less efficient at the start of the game, so that first drive is often a good chance to get a stop. You can steal some momentum by scoring at the end of the half and getting the ball back. Stats show that receiving in the 2nd half gives you a higher chance of stealing a possession and on average leads to more points. The more interesting question is - why have the Buffs not lost a coin toss this year, including overtime? I think our coin toss streak was pretty amazing last year too.
I was not aware that the other team gets to choose. At the same time, that would be weird to choose to kickoff. I saw that in the old Big 8 days when there was no deferring and you had those stadiums that were open on one if not both ends and the winds would be blowing 25 mph or more, but that was actually choosing which way to go, not to actually kick off.
I would have preferred to take the ball yesterday. Get the better group out there to start. At the same time, the offense was **** in the first quarter, so it probably wouldn't have made much difference.
I typically like my team to receive the second half kickoff, but in the Buffs case, I think they need to put pressure on the opponents with their best unit. Can’t have opponents going up two scores before SS touches the ball more than 3 snaps
I said the exact same to the two in the row in front of us as they were leaving. I could tell from their facial expression change that it hit the mark.
Hoping he can get healthy and get on the field.
I don't think I thought "**** USC" once during the whole game.
Also we now have a niece that attends USC so maybe we've softened up to them a bit?
Or if Weaver is able to make the catch two or three plays later. So close on both.
I'm thinking it right now
that was everything short of the win that we wanted to see this week. improvement in lots of areas. i want another shot at them and the ducks next year-- it sucks that it won't happen.
Coach Prime is going to put together a lights out great class between transfers and hs kids this year and our Buffs are going to make a run next season. that **** is so far ahead of any normal schedule, i cannot stop smiling.
Coach Prime is going to put together a lights out great class between transfers and hs kids this year and our Buffs are going to make a run next season. that **** is so far ahead of any normal schedule, i cannot stop smiling.
Anyone ask him why?
The quote is somewhere in the thread, but he essentially said he didn't like the look and checked to runs. He admitted he needs to be more aware of the clock.
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He said he needs to make sure all 11 are on the same page to execute the play and he needs to be the one who has everyone on the same page. Sounds like a mixture of leadership but also not trusting the personnel to execute. A part of that is on everyone, including Shedeur even if he took the bullet
Post in thread 'Buffs vs TCU - Sept 2'
https://www.allbuffs.com/threads/buffs-vs-tcu-sept-2.153782/post-3482990
I was assured this was a dumb idea.
This.
USC has scored a touchdown on their opening drive every single game this year. And we seem to start slow.
Win the toss, elect to receive.
Worst case, At least our offense has touched the ball twice before being down 2 tds.
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He looked like a baby Cris Carter
McClain looked great outside of the first play where he looked lost a bit.
Ward had a major impact in the 4th but was a disaster in the first 3 quarters.
Awful
Still recovering. He's not 100% there yet.
I remember a punt during the game from south to north and our returner clearly had trouble with the sun. I sort of realized that the USC receivers would be looking back into the sun that entire quarter. I’m not clear on how the coin toss works but if you win it can you manipulate which direction you go in the 4th quarter? Obviously a 10 am kickoff is different in that regard than a 1:30 or later kickoff.
Robert Sorell
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This is correct, I was wrong.