Oregon State at TCU: Our Final Thoughts
by Jake Bertalotto on Sep 4, 2010 10:54 AM PDT
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PrintThe countdown to kickoff has now reached single digits in the hours category. Look for the game thread later in the day, but for now, let's share our final thoughts:
Jake
I wouldn't say I'm concerned about Katz, or any players specifically: I'm just hoping that Oregon State can come out and play like this game is at home. Early season games on the road have plagued the Beavers-- Penn State, Louisville, LSU-- here's to the Beavers breaking through today. I want the real Oregon State team to show up-- the gritty, competitive team. Proven playmakers on the offensive side of the ball like Jacquizz, James, and Halahuni give me lots of reason to believe the offense won't be anemic, but I'm really excited to see Katz impress on a big stage. Defensively, the Beavers need to stop the big play. This TCU offense is going to score, the Beavers need to carry a "bend but don't break" philosophy today. The front line needs to get pressure on Dalton early-- this is an offense that doesn't turn the ball over, but the Beavers need to force a couple today.
Andy
It's exciting to finally get the season started, but managing the excitement is going to be big. I'm looking forward to a big day by the Rodgers brothers, but it's not an accident or a joke that TCU is the two-time best overall defense. This puts the onus on the Beaver defense to get not only stops, but turnovers, and the rest of the offense (read: Ryan Katz) to not turn the ball over.
A big day from Steven Paea would be very helpful for all concerned.
Oregon St. has to make sure their best players are put into a position where they can make plays that will make the difference. If that happens, TCU's season can be spoiled before Labor Day.
Figgi4life
Contrary to what many people say, I think this game comes down to a lot more than Katz. I want to see James Dockery and Keith Pankey have a big game, along with the Rodgers brothers on offense. If that happens, even if they don't win today, I think the Beavs are set up well for the season.
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I played OSU @ TCU on the NCAA 10, decided to do a little pre-gaming. I set it on one-button mode, and OSU smoked the frogs 55-6….so things are looking good for the Beavs.
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Dalton already rushes himself to get rid of the ball
So I say we only rush three, and drop back two others. It will also help if we make sure to not let TCU’s wideouts come across the middle. Dalton is deady inside the numbers, but is a little more shaky by the sidelines.
Overall, we just need to play our game and see what happens. I’d like to see Katz let loose early and get some confidence, but short dump off passes will be key. If we can get an early lead, TCU might get nervous and start making mistakes.
I usually don’t say this about most games, but even if we lose it’s not the end of the world. This game has no effect on the Rose Bowl race.
September 4th, 4:45 PM, ESPN
focus please
Where is my game day osu youtube video? We expected a little more focus from you today.
Word.
James freakin' Rodgers. Beast.
by The Orange Joe on Sep 4, 2010 3:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I usually don’t say this about most games, but even if we lose it’s not the end of the world. This game has no effect on the Rose Bowl race.
I overall agree with this and the effect it will have on the Rose Bowl race, I mean look at how really the Penn State game the other season didn’t mean all that much in the grand scheme of things, BUT at the same time I really want Mike Riley’s program to make a statement today. With this being a featured game on ESPN the program has got a lot of good press, so I just feel a bit like time to step it up and become more of “on the radar” as opposed to the constant “flying under the radar” stuff of the past.
Plus I do think this is a very important game for Jacquizz’s Heisman chances. At the very least it needs to be a competitive game where he plays well and is a key reason the team is in position to win it.
I personally really don’t know what to expect out of this game. It feels huge and at the same time feels like a getting their legs under themselves type of warm up game for the season. I’m totally with Jake though and enough of these slow starts, I want to see a Mike Riley Oregon State team that has arrived. And one that has arrived with two stars of the game in the Rodgers brothers, a great young QB coming out and gunning the ball with confidence, and a defense that we have been used to over the years.
Lose and yes not the end of the world, but a win would bode well to a very very exciting season.
Go Beavs!
-RVM
It won't be the end of the season, much less the world, if Oregon St. loses,
but there are no moral victories here.
I disagree with John Canzano probably more than I agree with him, but on this we are in complete agreement. Oregon St. needs to win this one, pure and simple, if they are to be a player on the national level. Just like TCU needs to.
Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
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Go Beavs!
Any & all karma we may have had
Was shot to heck this morning. Corso and Herbstreit both added their names to the list of experts that have picked us to win tonight. And thus, we are screwed.
…But in all seriousness, I see TCU jumping out early, and Katz surprising all (or most) by leading us back. In the end, our defense, lacking the chemistry & leadership which TCU’s offense DOES have, won’t be able to make those key late stops.
Lastly, I completely agree that this is another critical opportunity for Riley’s program to make a statement. There is a definitive difference between being in the top 25 and being a top 20 program. Are we there yet? Maybe. But believe it or not, whether we’re viewed as having arrived is almost as important as the actual arriving. Perception is where recruiting most often hinges. These high-profile games are what high-profile recruits watch. Every kid wants to play for the team that wins big games in front of lots of people. Call it perception, but that’s reality. That’s what tonight is about.
James freakin' Rodgers. Beast.
by The Orange Joe on Sep 4, 2010 1:07 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
This is a huge opportunity for the Beav's.
I am of the opinion that TCU and BSU are from a weaker conference. Their participation in a BCS bowl was a result of their record and not necessarily their competitive level. They are both very good teams and the Beav’s will have their hands full, but the Beav’s SHOULD win this one!
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California Golden Bears
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4 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
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2 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
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Utah Utes
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4 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
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Arizona St. Sun Devils
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4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Arizona Wildcats
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2 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
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Colorado Buffaloes
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2 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
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Washington Huskies
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9 | 2 | 16 | 7 |
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California Golden Bears
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8 | 3 | 18 | 6 |
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Colorado Buffaloes
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8 | 3 | 16 | 7 |
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Oregon Ducks
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7 | 4 | 16 | 7 |
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Arizona Wildcats
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7 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
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Stanford Cardinal
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6 | 5 | 16 | 7 |
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UCLA Bruins
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6 | 5 | 13 | 10 |
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Oregon St. Beavers
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5 | 6 | 15 | 8 |
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Washington St. Cougars
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4 | 7 | 12 | 11 |
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Arizona St. Sun Devils
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3 | 8 | 7 | 16 |
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2 | 9 | 5 | 18 |
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1 | 10 | 6 | 18 |
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