Arizona at Washington: Post-Mortem (War Daddy Edition)
by Gekko Mojo on Oct 30, 2011 6:26 AM PDT
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While we wait for JB to bring us his grades of the game, I thought I'd post a post-mortem thread to give Dawg fans a forum to discuss last night's historic win. The Huskies improved to 6-2 last night by beating a short-handed Arizona squad 42-31 in a game whose score really doesn't reflect the effective domination that occurred in the trenches. In doing so, the Huskies assured themselves of bowl eligibility for the second straight year.
More quick hits after the jump.
War Daddy Notes
- The story of the game was Chris Polk and his historic performance. War Daddy became the first Husky to ever run and receive for over 100 yards in the same game. All tolled, he compiled 244 total yards and five TDs in the best all-around performance by a UW tailback that I have personally observed. He ran inside, he ran outside, he juked, he spun, he bowled people over and he just kept coming and coming and coming. It was as physical performance as we've seen from a tailback since Corey Dillon was stomping clowns all over Montlake. Polk came into the game #4 in the nation in rushing just ahead of Heisman candidate Trent Richardson. With his showing last night, he will be moving up the charts and will start poking around the periphery of the Heisman discussion.
- Interesting note on Polk - not only is he #4 in the nation in rushing, he is also #4 in the nation in total yards from scrimmage just behind Trent Richardson ... until last night. With 100 yards receiving and 144 rushing, he will move into third place on that list.
- War Daddy passed the 1000 yard mark for rushing in a single season for the third straight season last night. He joins Napolean Kaufman as the only Huskies to ever accomplish that feat.
- Last night was the 18th time in his school career that War Daddy has rushed for 100 yards in a game. In achieving this mark, he broke Napolean Kaufman's record of 17 games over the century mark.
- War Daddy was the celebrity of last night's locker room debriefs with the media. At one point, he was heard asking a reporter to hand him his headphones. The reporter said "which ones" to which War Daddy replied "its the one that says 'Bad Muthafuhker'".
via www.duckshit.net
- This bullet is for Ted Miller (and I know he reads this blog)... you are hereby given permission to call Chris Polk by name in your helmet sticker section. It is spelled W-A-R D-A-D-D-Y
Other Notes
- JDHusker noted in last night's game thread that bowl eligibility before Halloween is another milestone on the path of rebuilding for a program like UW. A very cogent observation.
- Strange night for Keith Price. He looked rattled / discombobulated on his first two series and then got burned for not one, not two but three very fluky interceptions. The James Johnson volleball tip to Robert Golden was one of the most bizarre / lucky pick 6's that I've ever seen and was clearly payback for the Mason Foster shoestring miracle. The football gods do have a sense of humor.
- That said, Keith had an overall solid game. His accuracy and decision-making continue to be remarkable for a sophomore
- The O-Line was shaky throughout in its pass protection. I really can't remember a time when I saw an O-Line in which there was such a gap in how good their run blocking is (dominating) versus how bad their pass blocking is (barely acceptable). We have a long way to go with that unit.
- Nick Holt can breath a sigh of relief. The Defense was more than adequate last night against a team that averaged 471 yards of offense a game coming into the game. The Dawgs D held Arizona below their season averages in total yards and yards receiving while forcing four turnovers. Arizona only mustered 36 yards rushing despite trying and the pass rush, which featured an excessive amount of blitzing, was enough to knock Nick Foles out of his normal rhythm. Husky fans were pleading for "soemthing different" in this game and, truth be told, we got it.
- The D-Line continues to struggle in getting an unassisted pass rush assembled. Our ends got manhandled by a pair of Freshmen UA Tackles. However, we finally saw the re-emergence of the big man last night. Alameda Ta'amu was truly a force inside once again and, in particular, his efforts in collapsing the pocket caused a few plays to go awry for Nick Foles. Foles's completion % of 64% was well below his average of 71% despite the presence of all those bubble screen passes.
- Kevin Smith will break one soon ... he was #10 in the nation in KO returns before last night and only improved on that stock.
- The reffing last night was ... uhhh... horrible. How Michael Hartvigson wasn't credited with a pass reception in that first half is something the Pac 12 office is going to have to chime in on.
- The "hunting" penalty on Nate Fellner was also complete BS. After watching the replay, not only did Fellner not "hunt", he didn't even move. The WR (Dan Buckner) initiated the contact with a stationary Fellner and paid the price for it. Buckner did not return to the game after that.
- The 'Cats got their own share of bad calls. The offensive face mask in the first half just after the Hartvigson garbage call was a clear and embarrassing make up call.
There are more things on my mind, but I'll leave some for you guys. We are bowl eligible and awaiting the arrival of the Oregon *ucks. What could be better?
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Grades a little late today
Grades will be coming out a little late today due to the lateness of last nights game and some morning travel restrictions.
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No sweat.
My name is Gekko and I’m here to lock sh*t down
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Oct 30, 2011 7:32 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Ha!
Better be careful on the roads! Hello will be driving 118 with loads of tickets before too long!
Benno
Oops
Gekko no hello! Damn you autocorrect!
Benno
War Daddy is CLEARLY NFL-ready.
So lets preemptively torpedo any `will he come back’ nonsense once and for all.
If I’m Steve Sarkisian, I gotta say…
`Chris, I love you to death. Husky Nation already owes you a lifetimes fealty, and you have mastered everything you can possibly master at the collegiate level. Your trade is RISKY. That pounding you take invariably takes it’s toll. College, Pro, Invariably. There is nothing more we can teach you. You have new, bigger worlds to conquer, and you’re more than ready to do so. Thank you. Bless your gigantic beating heart. Now take your degree, and go make us even more proud.’
If He Finishes
Agreed. If War Daddy earns his bachelors degree, it will be time to graduate.
by The Dude 4 Real on Oct 30, 2011 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I believe he's already got his degree.
Guy’s a STUD!
by Hawnk on Oct 30, 2011 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He does
He has his bachelors already. I read an article that said dude is really thinking about coming back for his 5th year to earn his masters before the NFL. You are damn right he is a stud.
I still think he is definitely top ten draft pick. I know the NFL game has gone to pass happy offenses but CP1 can receive as well or better than any back in college football. Dude is a monster, always earns positive yards and is rarley held on 3rd or 4th and short. I hope he comes back for year 5 but it makes sense for him to go if he surpasses Kaufman on the all time rushing list. he says that means a lot to him and he is only right over 500 yds away from doing so with 5 games remaining. If he passes Napolean, he will go I think. At least it makes more sense than Isaiah Thomas leaving.
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions
A 5th year
possibility was mentioned in the post game show as well. I’d love to see him stay but will understand if he goes as well. Running backs live short lives in the NFL so get in, invest the money and retire while still healthy.
love Polk
But would be surprised if he is first round let alone top 10. Its not about the NFL being pass happy. Its about rb’s breaking down and team using two back. They just dont have the value they once did. He could be top2-3 in the draft and not be in the first round.
Good points and sentiments
As much as I love him for Husky Nation, he should head to the NFL after this year. Pro running back careers are tough, and rarely long. What’s best for him is to go. I think Sark will give him that advice. Regardless, thank you Mr. Polk.
Thanks Gekko!
Nice! This morning I really appreciate UW Dawg Pound, even a little more than usual. Last night, while I was watching Stanford deal with USC, the power went out down in this Mexican neighborhood where I am currenty staying. So I went to sleep, and am just now trying to figure out what went on yesterday.
So you say the the Bald One had a pretty good evening? Good for him, the Team, and all the rest of us. Still, I did not see it yet myself, so I’ll have to wait and see what Coach DHDB can dial up for this upcoming, big game. If we can finaly slow down a very good teams offense, then I will be impressed. Right now, Holt has figgured out how to better deal with the EWU/Hawai’i/UA type offenses, so I gotta’ recognize that he finaly seems to have figured that out. Good for you, Nick.
It makes me really happy to hear that Ta’amu is playing better now. This Dude really likes that young man, and I would love to be able to say that his broken hand was all the difference. If he is just now getting his dominating confidence back, then so be it. Nothing would be better than to see him tear some Ducks apart.
by The Dude 4 Real on Oct 30, 2011 7:18 AM PDT reply actions
A Crazi Comparison:
Polk reminds me of a talent 49er RB named Roger Craig. A do all type guy who could catch out of the backfield and run around or over a defense. In my opinion Polk has become my favorite RB in Husky history. He overtook Nip last night.
All I saw was purple
Um yeah
me too. Chris Polk is my favorite back in Husky history. I love Kaufman and even Corey dillon although his stay was brief. I love Greg Lewis but Chris Polk is flat out amazing!
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 7:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I said last night in the thread that he had passed Lewis on my favorites list...
… But Nip and I started at UW in the same year. There is an irrational soft spot there.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Oct 30, 2011 7:36 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I love Nip, but his balance was problematic...
The Rev was so damn fast, he occasionally got ahead of himself, as if his legs were one step ahead of his noggin..
In comparison, Polk is planted firmly on the turf. His balance is exquisite. Lethal.
I was a year behind Nip so I have a soft spot for him as well...
but I love the way Polk runs as well and is probably tied with Nip in my book for favorite Husky running back of all time.
"The same thing that will make you laugh will make you cry." Ray Lewis
by Carne Guisada on Oct 30, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe Steele
My all time favorite.
UW Dawg Pound - SBN Seattle
by John Berkowitz on Oct 30, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately he's a bit before my time,
especially not growing up in the Seattle area. I need to watch some good highlights to appreciate his game!
"The same thing that will make you laugh will make you cry." Ray Lewis
by Carne Guisada on Oct 30, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Craig was more of a slasher.
…and not as good a receiver.
Maurice Jones-Drew is a better comparison from today’s NFL
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Oct 30, 2011 7:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not as good of receiver?
He’s the only RB I know to date that has amassed over 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. If you think Craig was a slasher, you aren’t old enough to remember how multi-demensional the dude was. He could out run you or lower his shoulder and run thru you. Plus he could catch a swing pass and take it to the house. Polk’s play is spitting image of Craig.
All I saw was purple
LOL. I lived in SF during those years...
… But I really don’t remember Craig amassing 1000 yard receiving stats. I do think you are right now that I consider it. I stand corrected.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Oct 30, 2011 7:48 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
That is the single biggest accomplishment in Craig’s 49er career. I don’t follow the pro game anymore … but Craig was best known for his tough running style and his ability to catch out of the backfield. I think he is the only RB who has run for 1,000 yards and receive 1,000 yards in the same season. Marshal Faulk might be in that category though. Again I don’t watch the pro game anymore.
All I saw was purple
That is true
I remember Faulk doing it. It was a big deal when Roger did it as well.
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Roger Craig is a good place to start the comparison...
But Chris is really his own deal now. He’s blazing his own trail. Dude has his own unique Polk Package, and it’s crazy good.
by Hawnk on Oct 30, 2011 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd be remiss in duty as a Husker fan
If I didn’t point out that Craig was a career backup at Dear Old Nebraska U to Mike Rozier, who won a Heisman, but never did much in the NFL. Interesting how that transition works sometimes.
You’re right though, in that Polk is an absolute stud. Not so much in style, but in terms of his importance and the versatility he lends to the team, he reminds me of our Burkhead. That was a great game last night for Polk.
"My hardest job is to convince the people of Nebraska that 10-1 is not a losing season." - Tom Osborne
often forgotten fact: Willingham recruited him and wanted to play him as a WR
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
Not that crazy!
I thnk that’s a great observation…though Polk has his own style I see what you mean. Where Craig had that signature high knee style and Chris kind of “skoots”…they both are/were total/complete backs that break tackles with deceptive speed and skill. I think this is very hard to do….label Chris…but I think he’s a special blend of Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk…more nifty and faster than Craig…maybe a little less powerful? And more powerful yet slightly less nifty than Faulk….
Polk high kneed it for one of his early TDs last night.
When I saw that, I said that is Roger Craig-like. His running style and his unique multi demensional play looks a lot like Craig’s game. As a 49er, not so much a Husker.
All I saw was purple
Gotta give Holt credit
Gotta give the defense some credit. They played well by their standards, well enoguh to help win the game. They only allowed 24 points and that’s with our offense giving up stupid turnovers. All three of keith Prices int’s were receivers’ faults. I think he made some really good passes that were not caught by our receiving crew. Goo fgame overall for the Dawgs though. No on to Oregon!
Geez horrible spelling on my part
Good game overall by the Dawgs. Now on to Oregon!
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I was a little worried at first (will admit)...
When Foles opened the game on a 10-0 run. But things settled down and I think our secondary figured out the routes.
All I saw was purple
The corners are still giving the WRs 7-10 yards on 3rd and short.
I don’t know if maybe Holt doesn’t trust the over-the-top help from the safeties or what it is. There were a couple 3rd and 2s last night when our DBs played them 8 yards off. It seems inexcusable to me. I don’t remember holding them to less than 5 yards on any of their WR quick hits or screens. Not really sure what the thought process was because it’s not like they showed 7 yards off then came up quickly on the snap. Where they just that afraid of Foles beating them deep?
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 30, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
yes
Where they just that afraid of Foles beating them deep?
Yep.
Also, the coverages were mixed. Often the outside WR’s were being played close to the line while the slot guys we “covered” by safeties well off the line. Plus, at times we played all the WR’s straight-up and tight, but most of the time the side of the formation that had multiple WR’s had more zone coverage and/or DB’s off the line while the single WR side was covered tight in man.
But back to the cushion on 3rd and short – that’s bend but don’t break. Clearly Holt doesn’t have enough confidence in the secondary to not get burned long if they play too much press coverage, so the thought is give them the underneath stuff so they don’t burn us deep, hope the throw is off-target or the receiver drops it, and if they convert, oh well. It’s not my favorite style of defense, but if you have a combination of a great offense like we do and you don’t have great confidence in your secondary, it’s a viable strategy.
Schemes
I really liked that Holt was bringing more pressure, it seemed like they were sending Sean Parker all evening. What I don’t understand, why would you keep bringing a safety blitz but have your DB’s 10 yards off the ball, especially when they are out numbered 3 to 2. Every time, as soon as Foles saw the blitz coming he threw it to his hot route completely negating the blitz. Wouldn’t that blitz be far more effective if we did anything to throw off the receivers timing?
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
where they lined up wasn't always where they ended up.
there were a number of times they started 7-10 yards off and then moved up just before the snap and vice versa. They tried to hide their schemes to disguise the pressure.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
Seemed the other way around
I saw them start up close and back off much more often.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Incomplete Pass?
I haven’t been over to the game thread, but how can this officiating crew screw up an astonishing one handed catch and call it incomplete? I thought we were going to have new and improved officials this year, but for some reason, we can’t get out from under these bafoons. The Streaker in Arizona might call a better game then these numbskulls. Instant replay was designed in order to get the call right. It’s not working, we still get it wrong. How can the guy up in the booth no see the Husky receiver take 6 steps forward to the endzone before the ground caused the fumble as he was stretching the ball across the goal line?s. The receiver illustrated complete control of the football thru the process.
All I saw was purple
I have no clue
how they blew that call. The commentators on Root sports were baffled as well. I almost killed myself jumping in the air! It was the single worse thing I’ve ever witnessed, besides Super Bowl XL. Then the replay crew f’ed it up as well. It was like Ben Rothelisberger scoring a touchdown with his helmet all over again!
That wasn’t all though. You see the BS 15 yarders they threw on Nate Felner and Sean Parker? Those were both very clean plays. Those refs ruined my day. Then Chris Polk and the revamped defense brought light to my life again. Go Huskies!
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Blame the culture for targeting and bad coaches teaching bad habits
But I agree Felner’s hit was not targeting. His impact was below the shoulder pads, clean hit. Today’s officials have been instructed to call “targeting” and if they see a violent hit, they only assume it’s targeting. I think after this season they have to redefine how they are going to call this. Their have been numerous examples this season where defenders make a textbook hit on a player, only to be rewarded with a 15 yard personal foul for targeting. Another butchered call that worked against us last night.
All I saw was purple
It's a case...
of the buffoons taking a rule WAY too literally. The rule is designed to actually HELP the offense in that the intent is to allow WR’s to complete catches in which the ball touches the ground.
Even the NFL re-trained their officials to use some reasonable judgement on the call after the Megatron incident. A couple of weeks ago, Nate Burleson had a very similar play that was called incomplete in the field. They reviewed it and changed the call because it was apparent that Nate had held the ball for way too long for anyone to reasonably call it incomplete. The same call should have been made last night.
What really infuriated me about the call was that the review took all of 10 seconds and they CONFIRMED it. It wasn’t even one of the “CALL STANDS” variety. They flat out came out and said “WE WERE 1000000% RIGHT ON THAT CALL!” when they weren’t.
The NFL retrained their officials to use reseaonable judgement?
Not calling you wrong on that, I figure they did. It’s just I still think the NFL officiating is horrible also. They take that targetting crap too far!
It did take only 10 seconds. I don’t even think they reviewed it. It was a horrible call, a horrible review, by a horrible officiating crew!
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone have an email address
for Larry Scott?
We need to start an email protest of the “upgraded” officiating crews in the PAC.
I think that was the worst call to date by Pac 10(12) officials
What’s worse is the replay official botched it too. I’m not sure where they came to the conclusion it was incomplete. No where in the rule book does it say possession of the ball is required to be cradled with both hands. I’m beginning to wonder if Pac 12 officials are biased between schools within the league. Because their is no logical explanation for such a butchered call both on the field and in the booth. You don’t see the SEC or Big Ten screwing over themselves from an officiating standpoint.
All I saw was purple
The other thing
that pissed me off was that they also on top of that bs threw a delay of game on us because we were waiting for them to replay it. Aren’t all plays subject to review? They were gracious enough to take the flag away but then made up for that by blowing the damn replay. I’m getting mad all over again! These Pac-12 refs are horrible.
I’ve always thought that our conference officials were funny that way. Stanford beat us, hands down. Without me making excuses I saw at least four clear roughing the passer penalties that should have been thrown. They were allowed to tee off on Price even after he took several steps after his throw. If we touched Mr. Luck, we would of had to forfeit the game.
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Worst call to date?
Do you mean this year? I’m thinking back to the now famous Oregon vs Oklahoma onside kick replay debacle….clearly my hall of shame favorite. It almost made me feel for stoops…almost.
It's in the same category
For one, since the Oregon/Oklahoma infamous official melt down was offsides, which is a penalty. Plays that result in penalties are not reviewable. This wasn’t a penalty so it was reviewable. They reviewed it and totally butchered the call.
Did you see our receiver’s facial expression? It was like “are you freakin’ kidding me, sir?” Totally unbelievable and inexcusable!
All I saw was purple
I remember that play
Damn, I almost forgot all about that. Our conference refs are bad.
I still think that replay last night was worse, maybe because it is fresh. Michael Hartvigson caught the ball, switched to his right hand, took 3-4 steps from the 9 to the 3 yard line, dove for the end zone and after he hit the ground, the ball bobbled a bit. All this while maintaining complete control of the ball all the way through the end of the play. Now I’m no official or rule book but is there a new rule that you can’t hold the ball with one hand? What an idiotic officiating crew and the people in the replay booth need to be fired! What do they have 10 inch screens in the booth. On my 60 inch it was clearly a catch. maybe that is why they blew the call.
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
last nights bad call was worse...
but only worse for the Dawgs…The Oregon debacle was far more inept/corruptbecause; a) Oregons player clearly touched the ball prior to the needed 10 yards…b) Refs/Whores failed to even locate the ball before ruling in the homers favor…you can clearly see Oklahomas player jumps out of the huge pile/scrum WITH THE BALL while the refs were not even aware of him/it! c) Even after the booth review…the numerous errors were allowed to stand…beyond absurd… d) the resulting outcome was ultimately a Sooner loss that was basically a victory in the bag…Poor Stoops! But by contrast the Dawgs ultimately won! This is a huge mistake and injustice of “officiating” that we were able to overcome! thanks to the diehard spirit of the young,scrappy Dawgs…in spite of the moronic officiating…the replay booth is the last line of catching these human errors….I say that if Mr.Hartvigson can make an amazing catch like that ? the booth morons…with all the modern technology at their fingers should be able to make a 1"inch tap in putt to reverse the mistake on the field!
Oh, yeah....I forgot....
Polks pretty good.
After furthe review :)
The Oregon hands team was actually offsides on that on-side kick attempt, where the officials thru the flag for offsides. Nothing should’ve been reviewed because the rule clearly states a play in which a penalty occurs cannot be reviewed. It should’ve been marked off and the ball should’ve been re-kicked.
All I saw was purple
That was my immediate thought when the replay booth confirmed the call...
That was the worst call since the Ore vs Okla replay!
Overall, the officiating crew just totally looked out of sorts and was terrible.
"The same thing that will make you laugh will make you cry." Ray Lewis
by Carne Guisada on Oct 30, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
They looked like they were blind . . .
or well paid.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
I wonder what costume they put on...
in order to make it out of Seattle alive!?!?
"The same thing that will make you laugh will make you cry." Ray Lewis
by Carne Guisada on Oct 30, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Arizona attire.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Thanks for the post (mortem)
As usual, really good observations and summary. We’ve got to give it up for the D. After looking like they were on skates in the first 2 series, they really stood up. Only gave up 2 more FGs and 1 TD. I for one was worried about AZ establishing the run, but was gladly wrong that they couldn’t. Generally good pass coverage combined with the pressure blitz packages made a big difference. I’m glad for that squad and coach Holt.
Overall, the team truly handled the bad officiating and depressing pick-6 in such a different way than the response in Lincoln. Following the shit show in Palo Alto, that says a lot about this team’s mental state.
Oh, and loved the Pulp Fiction reference. Perfect.
Chris Polk = Samuel L Jackson
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Oct 30, 2011 8:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sounds like a good win last night
Only got to catch some of the beginning and the very end (sick family). Looks like the ints were a little flukey for Price, but only 16-30 isn’t a good game for him. Polk is a stud, and has to be considered one of the best at the UW.
How good/bad is the defense? I still can’t figure that out. I don’t think they are as bad as they were against Stanford or Neb, but then they hold Foles down (below his averages), who I was certain they would struggle against. I’m very curious to see how they will match up against the Ducks.
9 wins are still in reach, which would be impressive.
Benno
On D last night- three things stood out to me.
1. The continued emergence of Sean Parker as the most physical safety in the PAC 12. He collides at full speed.
2. The re-emergence o the big man last night
3. The improvement of Princeton Fuimaono last night. He’s quite fast and I actually noticed him last night
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
About Keith Price
His stats don’t tell the whole truth. His 3 int’s were caused by the receivers. The first one was a strike on third down right at the first down marker, Aguillar dropped the pass and it fell into the Arizona player’s hands. The second was James Johnson (A play sure to be seen on ESPN) catching the ball then tossing it up in the air after he started stumbling over his own feet, landed right into the Arizona players hands and he took it to the house on an amazing play. The third was once again Johnson falling while running his route and the cornerback stepping up and catching it. Price also made some good throws that were dropped, and on some passes I swear Kearse was not running full speed.After the game it was reported that he had a sprained ankle. Besides the first 2 drives where Price looked unsettled, he did well.
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
About Sean Parker
I love what parker brings. He flies allover the field and seems to be improving rapidly. But the fact that he collides at full speed seemed more reckless than it should be last night. If targeting your own teammate was a penalty, he would have racked up 3 or 4 of them. I don’t want him to be less aggressive by any means but I guess as he gains experience he’ll start laying the lumber on the opponents more often. Go Dawgs!
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 30, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
He was good last night. He did hit a few of his own but man at least he is playing with aggression. His teammates need to be taking notes.
by datboyeddiep on Oct 30, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone know the meaning of the "IE" on Polk's right biceps?
by I'mSureI'veSeenWorse on Oct 30, 2011 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
Inland Empire
That is what they call the area of California he is from.
by Nuckin FUTS on Oct 30, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't I.T. have the same tattoo?
Or am I misremembering?
by Northwest Purple on Oct 30, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Post Game thoughts.
Polk is a stud. I don’t know why people have to pick a favorite all time UW running back. Kaufman is my favorite speed back, Polk is my favorite power back. Just like my kids, I love them both to death and don’t see a need to put one above the other.
Referee’s – What an absolute joke. Hey Mr. Scott, you still have a TON of work to do.
Defense – I said before the game that I wouldn’t talk about the defense if they held to Arizona to under 471 yards. I’m very glad that I get to live up to that statement. As many issues as I have with the defense and it’s philosophy’s, I did notice two areas where the defense has DEFINITELY improved under Holt: turnovers and red zone. In a shoot out, holding them to 3 points instead of 7, goes a long way.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Lets hope for continued improvement this week as well...
We’ll need an even better effort on defense to beat Oregon, especially if we get the same refs and weird bounces turning into touchdowns for the other team. It was just looking like we were really going to pull away when that pick-6 happened.
Hopefully our offense will not be too juiced up with all of the “last game in Husky Stadium” activities going on in the periphery and start scoring early and often. We may need it to keep up with Oregon, but I think our defense matches up better against them than we do against Stanford.
"The same thing that will make you laugh will make you cry." Ray Lewis
by Carne Guisada on Oct 30, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Great points!
I’m lazy today….so I’ll second the whole enchalada…but add that Dillon was a freakish power runner with deceptive speed and niftyness too! Chris is a superior reciever though…..plus Corey had much more D and O line support in my opinion..Both are superfreaky.
Wow, what a game
Husky stadium was rocking. I couldn’t believe that only 60k people showed up with how loud it was. You couldn’t even hear the refs of the speakers because the boos were so loud. The Husky defense fed off the croud noise and vice versa. Its a shame more people didn’t go to the game.
Agree 100%
Scrappy crowd! A really fun game to be at!
by FanofthePolkamotive on Oct 30, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It was my fault...
I had to work and none of my friends wanted to buy my tickets, so I had to sell them on Stubhub. I just hope it was to some good Husky fans. I hope they added their boos and crowd noise during the game. My lungs will be ready for OU next week though. Go Dawgs!!!
"The same thing that will make you laugh will make you cry." Ray Lewis
by Carne Guisada on Oct 30, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
A Couple of Notes From Last Night's Game
1. One cool thing was that the “You Suck” chant directed at the officiating crew started in the usually docile south side, which gives me some hope for 2013 when the students are replaced by the jewellry rattlers.
2. It was a really good crowd last night. More emotion than I’ve seen for a long time. Bad officiating was a contributing factor, but it was an emotional game anyway.
3. I heard that Captain Husky is retiring after next week’s game. Has anybody else heard that? Does anyone know if it’s true? It may seem cheesy, but that’s a huge part of the gameday experience for us (our seats are in the west end zone, section 5).
4. I predicted that KP would rush for a touchdown. I’ll take the 1st down instead. It was exciting too!
by FanofthePolkamotive on Oct 30, 2011 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
That's a bummer
I sure hope someone will pick up the torch. I said I’d do it but my 80 year old Dad can’t hold me on his shoulders anymore either. First the men’s swim team and now this!
by FanofthePolkamotive on Oct 31, 2011 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Big game
What a ride. I think the bad calls may have helped – fueled the crowd and team. I think Kaseem will be our next War Daddy he maybe junior now but what a stud. Polk is the man he is the Daddy of the WAR Daddies. Hope this game helped our recruiting I know there were a few recruits at the game – the crowd and the game should sell a couple of recruits to commit.
Spent a while awkwardly lurking
But as my youth clergyman said, it’s time to expose myself.
Still working off the hangover caused by my inability to soberly cope with the rollercoaster game last night, not going to leave the couch today, might as well comment. Unreal game.
Chris Polk. You’ve all covered it well. Simply one of the better performances in recent Husky memory.
Ducks. Terrified for Dawgs D of course, but feel embiggened by what the Cougs O was able to do. Nov 5th can’t get here fast enough…
SC. While they looked good against the Furd, love how Sark/Holt seem to have a weird mental edge over them, regardless of who’s coaching. Cautiously optimistic.
welcome aboard, FTP. We'll be sure to send you the occassional callout. Enjoy the DawgPound.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
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