...My thoughts....

[TechAlum05]

According to RealityCheck, this was the same crew!

Confirmed. Two of the officials were different this year, but 5 of the 7 officials at yesterday's game also officiated the LA Tech vs. Hawaii game last year. FWIW, they also officiated the LA Tech-New Mexico State game this season.

[HogDawg]

You shouldn't have to score 50 to win a game. The point total by the offense wasn't the issue as much as the WAY they didn't score more. 2 picks into TRIPLE coverage when not under much pressure is inexcusable.

^^^This. I thought Colby played an awful game until the 4th quarter. He held the ball FAR too long on a number of occasions, which caused the ball to arrive too late to the receiver (out of bounds, etc...), even when the receivers were wide open. Colby also had the worst case of "happy feet" I've ever seen him have. Several times when Colby was in the pocket, he panicked and moved right into the DL, making it much easier for him to be sacked or hurried.

Frankly, I'm glad Colby was finally intercepted (though I would have preferred it to have not hurt us so badly.). But, at least now we can take that issue off the table. I honestly believe the weight of that "no INT record" was negatively affecting Colby's QB play. He was thinking about it too much.




HD

[HogDawg]

We knew our defense was not so strong. We failed on OFFENSE. Why did we not score early? That is where we failed. The defense was not great but I do not blame them. We knew to win we needed to score on most every drive and we did not. How did we fail on offense when it was our only weapon? I think we could have used certain players more efficiently. Just observation (HL).

See "Colby" post above. He was off yesterday. Waaaay off. Until the 4th Qtr.




HD

[mikedog]

^^^This. I thought Colby played an awful game until the 4th quarter. He held the ball FAR too long on a number of occasions, which caused the ball to arrive too late to the receiver (out of bounds, etc...), even when the receivers were wide open. Colby also had the worst case of "happy feet" I've ever seen him have. Several times when Colby was in the pocket, he panicked and moved right into the DL, making it much easier for him to be sacked or hurried.

Frankly, I'm glad Colby was finally intercepted (though I would have preferred it to have not hurt us so badly.). But, at least now we can take that issue off the table. I honestly believe the weight of that "no INT record" was negatively affecting Colby's QB play. He was thinking about it too much.


HD

I would give Colby a C+ Saturday. He has given us A-level performances all year. Off days happen at the QB position (e.g., Matt Ryan throwing 5 int's today). That's why good teams must have a solid defense to keep you in those games. Unfortunately, we have nothing close to even a serviceable defense this year. We have been winning in spite of our defense.

[HogDawg]

Well this has been going on all year. The Wac refs are not up to par as they should be. Very poor officiating on there side. It doesn't take 15 seconds to set a ball, especially under a minute left in the game. I'm glad that we are leaving this conference and hopefully non of the refs will follow.

If the Robert Cameron officiating crew EVER works another game at JAS, I sincerely hope someone will let me know in advance so that I can skip that game and the frustration. That officiating crew is the worst of all time. It pisses me off that Bruce Van De Valle continues to subject our football team --and fans-- to those sorry bastards that call themselves game officials. The Robert Cameron officiating crew should NEVER be allowed to enter Joe Aillet Stadium again as long as they live.





HD

[PawDawg]

If the Robert Cameron officiating crew EVER works another game at JAS, I sincerely hope someone will let me know in advance so that I can skip that game and the frustration. That officiating crew is the worst of all time. It pisses me off that Bruce Van De Valle continues to subject our football team --and fans-- to those sorry bastards that call themselves game officials. The Robert Cameron officiating crew should NEVER be allowed to enter Joe Aillet Stadium again as long as they live.





HD

You'd think the conference championship would draw the crew grading out the best for the year. I suppose not.

[HogDawg]

First time poster here, but I think your analysis is right on the money. The special teams blunders and turnovers didn't help, and with a defense as bad as ours those are things we can't afford. That being said, we gotta go out to San Jose and beat these guys to get a share of the title.

Why does everybody keep saying this? How can we "share the WAC title" with a win over SJSU? Last time I looked, Utah St was undefeated in WAC play. And barring some totally unforseen circumstance, they will remain that way.



HD

[SportTechFan]

If the Robert Cameron officiating crew EVER works another game at JAS, I sincerely hope someone will let me know in advance so that I can skip that game and the frustration. That officiating crew is the worst of all time. It pisses me off that Bruce Van De Valle continues to subject our football team --and fans-- to those sorry bastards that call themselves game officials. The Robert Cameron officiating crew should NEVER be allowed to enter Joe Aillet Stadium again as long as they live.

HD

It looks like SD may know Robert Cameron - he is a long-time official from Lubbock Texas, "is a [Texas} Tech graduate and project manager in the university's Facilities Planning and Construction Department." http://lubbockonline.com/stories/032...32005043.shtml

[HogDawg]

It looks like SD may know Robert Cameron - he is a long-time official from Lubbock Texas, "is a [Texas} Tech graduate and project manager in the university's Facilities Planning and Construction Department." http://lubbockonline.com/stories/032...32005043.shtml

I don't care if Robert Cameron is a part time Pope, neither he or his officiating crew should EVER be allowed to walk into JAS again. Period.




HD

[SportTechFan]

I don't care if Robert Cameron is a part time Pope, neither he or his officiating crew should EVER be allowed to walk into JAS again. Period.

HD

I was not disagreeing with you - think about it - maybe there is history between Cameron and Spike Dykes???

STF

[RougeDawg]

It looks like SD may know Robert Cameron - he is a long-time official from Lubbock Texas, "is a [Texas} Tech graduate and project manager in the university's Facilities Planning and Construction Department." http://lubbockonline.com/stories/032...32005043.shtml

What are the odds of that! You may be on to something.

Saw where he won an award for officiating back in 2005. Either he is getting senile in his old age, or he is a crooked ass clown. I'm going with ass clown.

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/032005/col_032005043.shtml

[RougeDawg]

Also, doesn't it seem a BIT of a conflict of interest to have an official that involved with any one school operating in the NCAA? I know we weren't in competition for a bowl slot with Texas Tech, but it could potentially happen.

[RougeDawg]

Should have said #20 Louisiana Tech and #23 Texas Tech weren't in competition for a bowl . . . but I guess Texas Tech would have moved up with a win and a loss by us. This is bullshit.

[RealityCheck]

You'd think the conference championship would draw the crew grading out the best for the year. I suppose not.

Officiating assignments are typically set preseason. That way a team doesn't get the same crew every week.

[stodgdog]

Knowing your defense is bad and offense is good does NOT change the definition of what good and bad defense/offense is!!!!!!!!

You are right. But I don't see how the definition is relevant to Louisiana Tech WINNING football games. Please explain that to me.