Postgame: Depth Chart State 19, Arizona 17

by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 22, 2008 7:42 PM PST in Football Comment 78 comments

What a win by the Beavers. Great win for the program with adversity staring them in the face, and a berth to a BCS bowl on the line. Awesome to see many of our playmakers step up with Quizz and Lyle both on the sideline.

Just incredible.

via assets.espn.go.com

I don't want to fully take credit for this one, but a) the second half open thread brought home a win again, and b) I changed my shirt when we started burning timeouts when UA was driving with two minutes and change left. I went with the "Beaver Nation" shirt I wore to the USC game over the other OSU shirt I was wearing all day, and it worked.

So yeah. I'm not trying to brag or anything....

All your postgame thoughts can go in the thread below.

More in a few minutes, after I get something to eat.

GO BEAVERS!

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Jake, thanks buddy...I had my Beavs hat on, no losses with it so far...

Freakin’ Rose Bowl – are u kidding me?

by sandiegobeav on Nov 22, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, thanks, thanks. I don't get happy. I just change my shirts and publish game threads.

We’re not there yet, though. We are so so close though.

--JB--

by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 22, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

I have worn my long sleeve black shirt under my short sleeve Beaver Nation shirt

for every Beaver victory this year. This has been a great year. The Beavers were picked to finish 8th or 9th in the PAC 10 and now have a great shot of going to the Rose Bowl.

by orangemocha on Nov 22, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Haha, haven't washed my OSU shirt since UW.

Gross, but I don’t want to lose.

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow....

Arizona crossed our goalline for the first time in 3 years. Good for them.

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think it's time we go back to Canfield.

He had a great game and came to play when we needed him too.

by AnotherBeaverFirstDown on Nov 22, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Eh

He came to play at the end, but so many throws at the beginning of the game were high. I’m not sure you can say he played better than Moevao would have. At this point they both seem to give us the same chance to win on average. I think you stay with Moevao if only to avoid a QB controversy lasting into next year. Just be grateful that either way, our backup QB has proven he can win games.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think you can say he played better than Moevao would have.

Moevao is injured, which means he probably wouldn’t be gunning the ball deep like Canfield did. The deep ball was a key part in this victory. I just don’t think Moevao would have pulled out this win.

Last year we were thinking “Who doesn’t lose the game for us?” This year it’s “Who wins by more?”
This year has been incredible.

by AnotherBeaverFirstDown on Nov 22, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Word

I meant compared to a healthy Moeavo. I should have been more clear. Once Moevao gets healthy, I think we should go back to him.

Couldn’t agree more on that last point. Last year was brutal. Totally different this year.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

jink...we are even!

see below :)

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"jinx" that is!

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Praise goes to Canfield for sure, but...

Heck don’t forget that Lyle was QB in the Cal win last week and to be honest Canfield got away with some very bad decisions and throws tonight so I wouldn’t call that a “great” game. A truly great game he hits Sammie in stride and game over with the TD there. Don’t get me wrong Sean played VERY GOOD AND THIS WAS A VERY IMPRESSIVE WIN on the road so I give him big time credit. Just don’t know if I’m ready to count out Lyle.

I think Riley is keyed in on this team right and is making great personnel decisions. This was a big time team win, and I’ll trust Riley on whoever he starts next week. This has been a truly well rounded season this year and I love seeing both Lyle and Sean win games for us, shows the heart of the team.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Jinx, you owe me a coke

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

huh?

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Seemed like similar themes in our posts. Both QBs winning games, etc...

Or maybe I’m just drunk and should stop posting at this point.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, I see it now!

And I’m sober!

I think!

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

posting timing

That’s it isn’t it?!

Got it!

Coke, sure!

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Canfield doesn't have the "better deep ball"....

…he just throws deep more often.

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The Cal game?

Moevao went 14-28 for 145 with 0:1 TD/INT ratio. He threw some really bad passes that game and he never had to play from behind.

Calling it a great game by Canfield was dumb, he did play mediocre in the first half. But his second half performance was great.

by AnotherBeaverFirstDown on Nov 22, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

My point was that Moevao was the QB when the team won that game. So as funk wrote it really seems like with either one in there the team can win on average, so not sure it is time to call for a change to the guy who was given the starter assignment for the year at this point in time. UNLESS Lyle is still hurt and sick then by all means Sean should and can fill in.

IMO though a healthy 100% Moevao is better for this team (this year) than a healthy 100% Canfield, but that’s just my opinion.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

and yes...

This season has been incredible in how the QB situations have panned out so well, just like having McCants in there on that great drive tonight.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, so say Kahut makes the PAT and it's tied up 17-17

It’s an entirely different game. Arizona is playing to score, not playing not to lose. In that case, maybe we don’t get the ball back as quick.

So is it fair to say that the missed PAT helped us win? Or am I missing something.

--JB--

by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 22, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Good Point

I still thought they may be a little more aggressive, but good for us. Whats your thoughts on AU using their last timeout and giving the Beavs another down?

by firewood79 on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Beavs were almost set up, ready to run a play

Don’t think they would have spiked it there.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, that TO was the weirdest thing, but I'll take it!

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Too many variables to think like that.

That Oregon State defense is pretty good from what I hear. Before the missed extra point, I was pretty confident they were going to get a quick stop.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I too changed my clothes to help spur OSU on. I previously was wearing nothing, but then I put socks on. Were my socks enough to help propel my newfound team to greatness? Most assuredly, yes.

Please disregard the above ramblings as those of a clearly delusional fan.

www.CaliforniaGoldenBlogs.com

by TwistNHook on Nov 22, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

Rec'd. Not much else to say...

--JB--

by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 22, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It depends where you put the socks, frankly.

Uh, so to speak.

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

franks...see what I'm saying?

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

,...,McCants, Rodgers, Canfield, the O-Line, the D-Line, etc

You can go on forever!

How about that lateral from Francis to James to get out of bounds? Seriously, that was so clutch.

by mannyfresh1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That was money

Especially for a guy who doesn’t play much. Great heads up play, knowing they needed to get out of bounds.

Looked like we were running the option, although there was an Arizona defender who was in the vicinity.

--JB--

by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So clutch. Saved 20 seconds at least.

Not that we ended up needing them. It looked like he might have had room in the middle of the field to get a first down right when he caught it, but he didn’t look there and went straight to the sideline. Amazing instincts. And great awareness by James to catch that.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody know where Game Day will be shot next week?

Maybe Corvallis? If they did, would it be the first time?

by Mallardvalue on Nov 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I've heard rumors of ESPN/ABC trying to pick up the game, but I don't know the sources of those conversations.

To the best of my knowledge, GameDay has never been in Corvallis.

--JB--

by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 22, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thx.

by Mallardvalue on Nov 22, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

From what I have heard it was contingent upon Texas Tech winning today. They lost didn't they

by jaycb324011 on Nov 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lost big.

Still, hope ABC picks the game up. It’s got to be the best Pac-10 game. UCLA-USC? UA-ASU? Gotta be OSU-UO

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

who cares?

Game Day appearances only matter if you finish 5th in the Pac10.

Otherwise: whatever.

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

CV, LOL....

by sandiegobeav on Nov 22, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

very true

by mannyfresh1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

um, ok : (

by Mallardvalue on Nov 22, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope ABC picks the game up.

I don’t want it on versus.

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

versus is national

abc is usually regional.

versus is actually better for all of the beavers out there in the world.

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

True, I just can’t stand the Versus coverage. Plus the audio feed on versus is terrible for me…. bunch of static, low voices. Barely audible.

Plus, ABC does a great job.

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Too late to change it.

http://www.gazettetimes.com/gtblogs/cliff_kirkpatrick/?p=568

See bottom of post.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What other big games are on next week? Civil war should be the biggest..

by sandiegobeav on Nov 22, 2008 8:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The other OSU game.

Oklahoma winning… isn’t that game next week?

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

That’s the only other interesting game I see. Some other decent rivalry games, but nothing too exciting.

by funk on Nov 22, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ONLY because OREGON STATE is playing.

Nobody really cares about that other team.

It’s not really that big of a game.

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I thinl you're right - Oklahoma vs. the Other orange and black OSU...

by sandiegobeav on Nov 22, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sean completing 69.2% of his passes.

Wow.

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oklahoma is kicking the CRAP out of Texas Tach...

by sandiegobeav on Nov 22, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Good day for me.

Took OSU, the OSU under, and Oklahoma.

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Quizz?

Even with the 20 yards only tonight he has it for the rushing title correct?

Stanford is done for the season and Gerhart only had 100, and Grigsby only had like 11 for the game. So I’m thinking that it should be wrapped up now?

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

My perfect day: Beavs win; Quacks lose; Notre Dame loses...pretty much perfect!

by sandiegobeav on Nov 22, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Ducks didn't play...

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

2 out of 3 is nice, though... :) wait 'til next week

by sandiegobeav on Nov 22, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

True 'nuff.

Love seeing the Irish lose. It’s wonderful.

by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2008 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OSU & Arizona: Mirror images?

The sportscasters were saying how both teams were playing identical, in terms of offense/defense.

What do you guys think? Did you see them trying to run the fly sweep? Did they almost beat us at our own game?

by mannyfresh1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

They have nothing close to James Rodgers...

…he is seriously one of the fastest players in Pac10 history.

Roses are Orange.

by CV3000 on Nov 22, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Plus he has incredible vision, the cuts he makes are unbelievable. He just knows when to make the explosive move up field.

Now we need to get him to pull in those long balls! :)

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Them out fly sweeping us?

James Rodgers: 10, 102
Mike Thomas: 5, 15

You tell me who won that battle.

by AnotherBeaverFirstDown on Nov 22, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that was hilarious.

I was telling my buddy that they didn’t come close to James running that because of his sheer speed to beat defenders to that corner.

by mannyfresh1 on Nov 22, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How long will Quizz be out???

What do you guys think, will he be ok for the CW?!?!?!?!

by OSU_Beaver08 on Nov 22, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Doubt we’ll really know until a little later in the week. I totally have been thinking about it too, but figured I’ll just have to not worry and wait to find out.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 22, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs