Offensive Notes

by John Berkowitz on Sep 6, 2008 8:05 PM PDT

Jake Locker accounted for 270 of Washington's 337 total yards on Saturday. A sluggish running game in the first half contributed to those dismal figures.

Jake needs a sidekick in thebackfield that is capable of picking up 100 or more yards. There is a ray of hope because David Freeman and Willie Griffin picked up 45 yards between each other in the second half. Both of them looked more comfortable than Chris Polk who exited the game with a shoulder injury near the end of the first half.

In addition to Freeman and Griffin making their college debuts, redshirt freshman Skyler Fancher got his first action in the second quarter at right tackle. Fancher replaced Cody Habben, who later returned.

I really like the way Frreman attacks the line of scrimmage. he really has the ability to make things happen.

I liked the look of the goal line offense with Kravitz and Homer. Both of these guys need to get their hands on the ball more during the game. They both are a load to tackle and usually come up with positive yards.

Kavario Middleton is going to be a stud, He is the best looking receiving TE I have seen at Washington since Jeremy Stevens. Kavario is maturing rapidly and I think he has the ability to take over games in the future.

Jakes accuracy needs a lot of work. His receivers are getting open which is a good sign. Kearse, Goodwin, and Jordan Polk are really coming along. They all have the ability to make the big play. It seems those three are now at the top of the depth chart.

Juan Garcia's miracle continued as he played all night without incident. The overall play of the offensive line was better this week, but I wouldn't call them a group of road graders at this point.

Tyrone Willingham said RB Chris Polk suffered a dislocated shoulder which means he is doubtful for Oklahoma.

Willingham said the team was planning on going to overtime rather than going for two in regulation. "We had made up our mind. We decided taking it to overtime was the best way to do it and, unfortunately, we didn't get that opportunity."

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Running backs

I thought both Freeman and Griffen ran between the tackles better than Polk

by T9ODawg on Sep 7, 2008 7:07 AM PDT reply actions

RB's

Jack – I think they both looked strong. We are developing a pretty good stable of running backs.

by John Berkowitz on Sep 7, 2008 9:09 AM PDT reply actions

OT

I know conventional wisdom says kick the extra point and use your home field advantage to overcome in OT, but if you assess the overall tenor of the game, BYU’s offensive attack was methodical and consistent and I don’t want them starting on the 30. UW is pretty good around the goal line, and the all-or-nothing bet felt like the best option. It’s all moot anyway with the penalty, but what do you think?

Our leather lungs together...

by attakid117 on Sep 7, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions

I think you go for two.

I don’t think our team had enough gas left in the tank to stop their offense during OT.

I would have had no problem with UW trying to run it in from three yards out with Locker and a fullhouse backfield consisting of Kravitz and Homer. I think that would have given us our best chance to win even though Willingham wouldn’t have done it.

by John Berkowitz on Sep 7, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions

Go for two

Just like at Cal when Ty didn’t go for two and it cost him a win. He would be remembered as the coach that had the guts to try to win instead of playing safe and losing both games. That said, it’s not in Ty’s “nature” to take risks. Agree John about the running back. The next guy has some good backs to build an offfense around and Jake of course

by T9ODawg on Sep 7, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions