pezsez1 wrote:Yep. Colorado has issues, but a great QB and highly competent skill players. The Buffs had no problems scoring on TCU & Nebraska. The fact we completely shut them down is pretty amazing. I mean until garbage time they only had like 100 yards total offense to our 500.
This was the first time I can recall seeing a thriving Oregon defense that wasn't "bend but don't break." This defense was neither bending nor breaking. Pretty awesome to see in person.
It was refreshing not expecting the inevitable conversion of a 3rd and long by the opposing team!
The defense was flying around and making plays yesterday. I'm optimistic about the future and what this unit can become (note: I don't expect them to shut down USC, UW, et al but they could get a few stops/turnovers, which can make the difference in those games).
buckmarkduck wrote:I’d bet they score on SC next week also. ASU with no QB scored 30 on SuC
Being a home game for Colorado, and SC’s defense being what it is, I think the Buffs will hang around in this game into the third quarter. I’m not the betting type but I think I’d take the points in this one.
bellsduck wrote:I want to believe as much as anyone.
We've played the following:
1-4 Stanford
3-2 Colorado
2-3 Texas Tech
2-4 Hawaii
2-3 Portland State (FCS)
We did what we should have done, but I'll remain tempered in my enthusiasm for a few more weeks.
You really believe our opponents overall records tell us more about our defense than the myriad metrics showing that the defense is performing at a very high level?
bellsduck wrote:I want to believe as much as anyone.
We've played the following:
1-4 Stanford
3-2 Colorado
2-3 Texas Tech
2-4 Hawaii
2-3 Portland State (FCS)
We did what we should have done, but I'll remain tempered in my enthusiasm for a few more weeks.
Point is valid. Texas Tech did lose Shough and would probably be 3-2 instead of 2-3 if they hadn't.
