I'm about to rewatch the game but I'll share a couple of impressions.
1. There's a depth and talent gap. The talent gap isn't huge among the starters but it widens as you get into the subs.
2. Utah finally has a QB
3. The game was a typical low-scoring mistake ridden affair that has been typical of the rivalry for several years.
4. The defense was loose in between the twenties but was able to clamp down nicely in the red zone.
5. Our team and coaching staff are young. Ty's offense is complex and demands that the QB and other skill guys make the same reads. I actually saw some positive stuff out of the offense last night. Progress is slow but it's still progress.
6. Tanner was a much different animal in the second half. When Utah went zone he started to carve them up. His pocket presence improved quite a bit. I think Tanner is going to be fine.
7. I said this after Portland and will repeat it now. We have severe receiver problems. Shumway is the only guy who is somewhat reliable. We need to really hit the JC's next year to find some guys.
8. We've found a RB in Tolutau. We need to get the passing game a little better to help him out.
Everyone wants to panic. I urge patience. We are young and developing. Kalani must have time to recruit and build a squad.
1. There's a depth and talent gap. The talent gap isn't huge among the starters but it widens as you get into the subs.
2. Utah finally has a QB
3. The game was a typical low-scoring mistake ridden affair that has been typical of the rivalry for several years.
4. The defense was loose in between the twenties but was able to clamp down nicely in the red zone.
5. Our team and coaching staff are young. Ty's offense is complex and demands that the QB and other skill guys make the same reads. I actually saw some positive stuff out of the offense last night. Progress is slow but it's still progress.
6. Tanner was a much different animal in the second half. When Utah went zone he started to carve them up. His pocket presence improved quite a bit. I think Tanner is going to be fine.
7. I said this after Portland and will repeat it now. We have severe receiver problems. Shumway is the only guy who is somewhat reliable. We need to really hit the JC's next year to find some guys.
8. We've found a RB in Tolutau. We need to get the passing game a little better to help him out.
Everyone wants to panic. I urge patience. We are young and developing. Kalani must have time to recruit and build a squad.
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