I feel like for one reason or another (ie- youth, injuries, *gulp* a bad call or two) we aren't quite playing to our ability.
And, so far, that's okay. We're 5-2, right were we all thought we would be (if we're being honest). This team could beat Wake 5 out of 10 times at the Rock, maybe more...
I'd also say that we are hunted more than any team in the Sun Belt. You're going to get everyone's best shot/trick play/extra effort.
It seems like Satt is coming to terms with the fact that we can't run like last year, but we are actually averaging ever so slightly more points than last year (29.7 vs 29.2). Our D is only giving up like 2-3 more points per game. I guess we just adjust the game plan. If we can pick up 6 yards on 1st down by throwing, then we can muscle our way down the field with the read option & run game. We seem to really sputter when we try to run between the tackles. Marcus Williams Jr. looked great, but I'm not sure if that's because he was healthy, fresh, both or he's just a stud.
Either way, I like this teams grit and ability to stand up against adversity. It's good preparation for further tests this season. With all that being said, I'd still like to hang 50 on GaSo
BTW - Don't you think UMass is going to remember 2006 and want blood this weekend?!!
