WT Football

[WT_TKW]

It's been really quiet since last night's hammering of WT by UTPB. WT had only six first downs, completed one third of their passes and their time of possession was a joke. UTPB has got Lynn's team figured out. Score in the first half then coast to a victory - just like last year. Lynn must have given the kicking team the week off as even making an extra point was beyond their capabilities.

The victory over WOU was good but that's it. This team cannot function against good competition. Are we okay with beating Sul Ross, the New Mexico teams, plus one or two other teams while losing to the Colorado teams, CWU, UTPB, and Angelo every year? I'm not. Lynn has had 3 years to show what he's got, and it's not much.

After 3 flops by the previous AD, it's time to let Doug Lipinski hire a new head football coach.

[WT_TKW]

We didn't really know what Mines was yet when we played them. Now we know that they weren't close to the team they have been in the past. I'm still concerned about both sides of the ball for WT. However, I thought the defense played with a greater energy and sealed the edge better against Western Oregon than they had with any opponent so far. That's a definite plus. I haven't liked the crazy amount of receiver screens WT's offense has used. Good teams are going to make that a low percentage play, if you can't change it up. I have liked how they've used the running back in the passing game as of late. There has been some positive growth, and I think the offense has the talent. I would like to see that continued energy from the defense.

Great post. The D came to play last week. Whether that was due to a bad night for WOU or not remains to be seen.

I agree about those bubble screens. I fear pick sixes will occur if they continue to rely on it - even with Sean on the bench.

Of course field goals of extra point length are still good enough for Lynn, just don’t worry about any others. The girl who kicked for Simon Fraser would improve the kicking game.

[Roaming Buff]

Any one else thinking that maybe the moral victory of playing Colorado Mines close at home isn't much of a moral victory now that they have lost to both Chadron and Mesa? I know we looked great against Western Oregon, but they were playing with their back up QB. I hope the recent up tick in optimism around the program is based in substance because we still have some tough LSC teams still left on our schedule. We should beat ENMU but the Wagon Wheel game is a strange one and UTPB and Angelo will be very difficult. Maybe we can beat Kingsville at home since they lost to Midwestern, but on paper they look like the better team as well.

We didn't really know what Mines was yet when we played them. Now we know that they weren't close to the team they have been in the past. I'm still concerned about both sides of the ball for WT. However, I thought the defense played with a greater energy and sealed the edge better against Western Oregon than they had with any opponent so far. That's a definite plus. I haven't liked the crazy amount of receiver screens WT's offense has used. Good teams are going to make that a low percentage play, if you can't change it up. I have liked how they've used the running back in the passing game as of late. There has been some positive growth, and I think the offense has the talent. I would like to see that continued energy from the defense.

[TooBuff]

Any one else thinking that maybe the moral victory of playing Colorado Mines close at home isn't much of a moral victory now that they have lost to both Chadron and Mesa? I know we looked great against Western Oregon, but they were playing with their back up QB. I hope the recent up tick in optimism around the program is based in substance because we still have some tough LSC teams still left on our schedule. We should beat ENMU but the Wagon Wheel game is a strange one and UTPB and Angelo will be very difficult. Maybe we can beat Kingsville at home since they lost to Midwestern, but on paper they look like the better team as well.

[ASUPops]

4th place is nothing to brag about.

The gold standard was always to finish in the TOP 3.

TOP 3 - good
MIDDLE 4 - mediocre
BOTTOM 3 - bad

So, I guess you are correct. 4th is mediocre. Hey, in the NFL it's last! Lol.

[WT_TKW]

WOU had 50 o4 45 yards of TOTAL offense. If that's the result, changes in the offensive starting lineup need to be made, like all of them, O-line, receivers, QB, RB. That's little league b.s. It's college football. WOU is the one that elected to play in a Texas league, no fans were demanding it. Can't make the travel excuse, the program signed up for this. Starting lineup needs to be changed on offense.

I expect them to rebound. WT had bad showings after beating up on NAIA teams. That’s basically where Sul Ross is now.

[tsull]

That was a much better showing than I expected. The defense played well, finally getting an interception. The offense was more diverse with Hibler redeeming himself from his buffoonery last week. We even got some field goals, though only short ones. Sean Johnson reminded us that he’s an amazing athlete but shouldn’t be throwing the ball.

However WOU was riding high over a big win and knew we were blown out against CWU. They didn’t expect to be playing a decent team. Also the long trip may have been a factor. Yesterday I traveled to Vancouver and trust me, I was really tired.

WT is still making way too many mistakes. The 4th and 1 near the goal line became 4th and 6 because the play clock ran out (or was it 10 men on the field?). We had more than 1 of each penalty. Players on the field during Johnson’s long run, etc etc…

So you release the dogs on Lynn if WT loses to ENMU or MSU? Sounds good.

WOU had 50 o4 45 yards of TOTAL offense. If that's the result, changes in the offensive starting lineup need to be made, like all of them, O-line, receivers, QB, RB. That's little league b.s. It's college football. WOU is the one that elected to play in a Texas league, no fans were demanding it. Can't make the travel excuse, the program signed up for this. Starting lineup needs to be changed on offense.

[WT_TKW]

So, it looks as if WT will finish 3rd or 4th this season. Maybe pull a surprise and finish higher?

i gather I was wrong about WT being mediocre. 😏

4th place is nothing to brag about.

[ASUPops]

So, it looks as if WT will finish 3rd or 4th this season. Maybe pull a surprise and finish higher?

i gather I was wrong about WT being mediocre. 😏

[WT_TKW]

Looks like WT finally broke the Western Oregon curse with a convincing 35-7 win.

WT appears to have improved overall with the more competitive losses against Mines and Western Colorado.

I am giving the Central Washington game a pass since they appear to be much better than last year demolishing every D2 team they have played this year.

As long as they dont drop a game to any team other than UTPB and ASU (if those games are competitive), then I am calling off the dogs and pitch forks on Lynn.

That was a much better showing than I expected. The defense played well, finally getting an interception. The offense was more diverse with Hibler redeeming himself from his buffoonery last week. We even got some field goals, though only short ones. Sean Johnson reminded us that he’s an amazing athlete but shouldn’t be throwing the ball.

However WOU was riding high over a big win and knew we were blown out against CWU. They didn’t expect to be playing a decent team. Also the long trip may have been a factor. Yesterday I traveled to Vancouver and trust me, I was really tired.

WT is still making way too many mistakes. The 4th and 1 near the goal line became 4th and 6 because the play clock ran out (or was it 10 men on the field?). We had more than 1 of each penalty. Players on the field during Johnson’s long run, etc etc…

So you release the dogs on Lynn if WT loses to ENMU or MSU? Sounds good.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

Looks like WT finally broke the Western Oregon curse with a convincing 35-7 win.

WT appears to have improved overall with the more competitive losses against Mines and Western Colorado.

I am giving the Central Washington game a pass since they appear to be much better than last year demolishing every D2 team they have played this year.

As long as they dont drop a game to any team other than UTPB and ASU (if those games are competitive), then I am calling off the dogs and pitch forks on Lynn.

[BuffaloChip]

I still lurk... just in mourning over how the entire University has gone to crap. Say what you want, but President O'Brien was a great president (disregard the Carthel fiasco) and ever since his departure everything has gone to a complete dumpster fire... Hope POPS you're doing well. Great White Buffalo probably went to the great pasture in the sky. Whoever posted the Let the Buffalo Run waiting on John Sharp comment had me dying... man those were fun times on this board.

GWB's still around. He's kinda drifted away from FB (who can blame him?). He's a stalwart Lady Buff BB fan.

[WT_ALUM08]

I still lurk... just in mourning over how the entire University has gone to crap. Say what you want, but President O'Brien was a great president (disregard the Carthel fiasco) and ever since his departure everything has gone to a complete dumpster fire... Hope POPS you're doing well. Great White Buffalo probably went to the great pasture in the sky. Whoever posted the Let the Buffalo Run waiting on John Sharp comment had me dying... man those were fun times on this board.

[Rockofwesties]

What ever happened to Great White Buffalo and his spirit world visions?

[cwfenn]

Lynn made a good hire with the new OC. Then he countered that by promoting the DC from within. The D is a FAIL.

It may be time to start a new thread about the future WT HC search and who our AD will go after, Looking at the schedule before the season, I had the Western Oregon game at home down as a win. 3-1 odds for WT to win. Now I'd say is 3-1 for a WO win.

Maybe the OC would be the leading candidate? My advice would be to not get the QB killed before he puts his name in though.