Oregon's second string defense is likely as good or better than our first string. Moreover, do we know for certain it was second-stringers Kai was up against? Oregon desperately needs to make a case for the CFP, why would they take their foot off the gas?
Either way, maybe Kai does not have a long ball and, maybe, an opponent is usually caught off guard when up against a new, untested QB, but Kai sure as Hell looked good out there!
There is precedent for a two QB rotation. Why not? Honestly, at this point, what do we have to lose?
If we're being honest, and that's what we do here on W4C, Jack Plummer has been spotty from the opening kickoff v UC Davis...Woodson's pick-6 and another INT on our own 3 really skewed that performance. He was disappointing v. UNLV...even the offensive explosion v. U of A was aided by a record breaking 277 yard FR RB performance by Ott.
Have their been contributing factors? Absolutely, we've discussed them often. BUT, from a strictly performance standpoint, Jack Plummer should definitely not be an "unquestioned" starter, especially in the midst of a 4-game losing streak. And now we have some tangible evidence of Kai Millner.
Yes, Plummer is reminiscent of Bowers- fits and starts. And, also like Bowers, maybe a bit gun-shy, now. Remember how Bowers changed after the USC hit?
Absolutely. And I loved Bowers - he was a gamer. Again, it's nothing personal v Plummer - totally dig his toughness. But have we seen enough from him to anoint him a lock as a starter? After he lost the gig at a similar program for the Boilermakers? Dunno.
Wilxcox is absolutely loyal. Sometimes too much so. And he's not going anywhere.
Loyalty makes everyone feel safe in their job/assignment. That relationship between coaches and players is VERY important. He's a players' coach. But... competition brings out the best in people.
Also, we had some of our 2nd/3rd string receivers out there including Christakos and Baker. Baker managed a 55 yard TD, and Latu was suddenly catching passes. That's execution.
JFC. We know we will lose with Plummer behind center. Not entirely his fault but he is a statue, and that is less than ideal with a porous line. Also not the greatest decision maker. Let’s play the guy with the bigger upside who we recruited out of high school.
This was yet another thoroughly disappointing performance by the Bears. Granted, the Ducks are in another league, but the Bears offense was predictable and, for the most part, boring. The defense was put in the unenviable position of trying to stop a brilliant Duck offense without many of its starters. What is particularly annoying is that the Bears offensive showed nothing new, nothing innovative, nothing clever. Did the coaching staff really believe that the Bears could keep up with the Ducks without something 'up their sleeve,' so to speak? Not one fake punt, not one gimmick play, not one on-sides kick. Not even a hint of creativity. Sad.
One other thing: What's up with the band? While the Oregon band played throughout the game with enthusiasm and spirit, our musicians sat on their hands in the stands -- and not in any particularly attractive way. It looked like a fully dispirited group. Even when the Bears were truly putrid, we could always count on the band. I guess those days are long gone.
For sure, upon myself finally seeing Kai in action for first time, I have similar positive views regardless of whatever stringers were opposing. If I were HC, I would not reveal much whether I intended starting him or otherwise inserting him in the next game.
WTF?
"[N]o quarterback battle."
Gee, not from where I sit.
Oregon's second string defense is likely as good or better than our first string. Moreover, do we know for certain it was second-stringers Kai was up against? Oregon desperately needs to make a case for the CFP, why would they take their foot off the gas?
Either way, maybe Kai does not have a long ball and, maybe, an opponent is usually caught off guard when up against a new, untested QB, but Kai sure as Hell looked good out there!
There is precedent for a two QB rotation. Why not? Honestly, at this point, what do we have to lose?
If we're being honest, and that's what we do here on W4C, Jack Plummer has been spotty from the opening kickoff v UC Davis...Woodson's pick-6 and another INT on our own 3 really skewed that performance. He was disappointing v. UNLV...even the offensive explosion v. U of A was aided by a record breaking 277 yard FR RB performance by Ott.
Have their been contributing factors? Absolutely, we've discussed them often. BUT, from a strictly performance standpoint, Jack Plummer should definitely not be an "unquestioned" starter, especially in the midst of a 4-game losing streak. And now we have some tangible evidence of Kai Millner.
Yes, Plummer is reminiscent of Bowers- fits and starts. And, also like Bowers, maybe a bit gun-shy, now. Remember how Bowers changed after the USC hit?
Absolutely. And I loved Bowers - he was a gamer. Again, it's nothing personal v Plummer - totally dig his toughness. But have we seen enough from him to anoint him a lock as a starter? After he lost the gig at a similar program for the Boilermakers? Dunno.
Wilxcox is absolutely loyal. Sometimes too much so. And he's not going anywhere.
Loyalty makes everyone feel safe in their job/assignment. That relationship between coaches and players is VERY important. He's a players' coach. But... competition brings out the best in people.
I'm absolutely counting on that if we're to keep Ott, J Mike, Hunter, Mavin, and others in the fold.
Also, we had some of our 2nd/3rd string receivers out there including Christakos and Baker. Baker managed a 55 yard TD, and Latu was suddenly catching passes. That's execution.
JFC. We know we will lose with Plummer behind center. Not entirely his fault but he is a statue, and that is less than ideal with a porous line. Also not the greatest decision maker. Let’s play the guy with the bigger upside who we recruited out of high school.
As a corollary to this, if we come back next fall to find Plummer our QB again, I might lose my mind.
Yup. No more Plummer.
This was yet another thoroughly disappointing performance by the Bears. Granted, the Ducks are in another league, but the Bears offense was predictable and, for the most part, boring. The defense was put in the unenviable position of trying to stop a brilliant Duck offense without many of its starters. What is particularly annoying is that the Bears offensive showed nothing new, nothing innovative, nothing clever. Did the coaching staff really believe that the Bears could keep up with the Ducks without something 'up their sleeve,' so to speak? Not one fake punt, not one gimmick play, not one on-sides kick. Not even a hint of creativity. Sad.
One other thing: What's up with the band? While the Oregon band played throughout the game with enthusiasm and spirit, our musicians sat on their hands in the stands -- and not in any particularly attractive way. It looked like a fully dispirited group. Even when the Bears were truly putrid, we could always count on the band. I guess those days are long gone.
Plummer did have that Statue of Liberty-like trick play
Yes, but I don't think it was a 'trick' play. A great fake, but not what I'd consider a trick play. Even so, it was a good play.
For sure, upon myself finally seeing Kai in action for first time, I have similar positive views regardless of whatever stringers were opposing. If I were HC, I would not reveal much whether I intended starting him or otherwise inserting him in the next game.
I see that this is a "Throw Out The Records" Big Game Year.
Hate those!! Means we're garbage.
The 2022 Tidy Bowl...
Mega Bowl!
If Cal scores over 50 everyone gets a free corm dog.