Cache Cows! Who needs a (General) Conference?

[Coach McGuirk]

So you guys can remember correctly.

The first pick which was an athletic highlight play by TCU at midfield occurs at 1:15. The second pick in the end zone is at 2:00. It was not that close to being a great play IMO. It certainly wasn't an inch or two away. It would have been a difficult catch to hold onto even if it was thrown more accurately as Edwards (?) was drilled in the back.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/video.../1248530439001

All that did was piss me off that Uale was playing in front of anyone in our secondary. Another irrational personnel decision from bronco. Man that was frustrating last year.

[Art Vandelay]

The Greenwood bros.

I use to like that song of theirs about all the gold in California. It had a catchy hook.

[smokymountainrain]

Goodness gracious. After reading this supposed game thread, it's obvious Riley is nothing if not polarizing.

[falafel]

The Greenwood bros.

Should have known. Hard to recognize Colin without his ugly mug.

[Eddie]

Goodness gracious. After reading this supposed game thread, it's obvious Riley is nothing if not polarizing.

Hasn't he been that from the beginning?

In high school it was Lark/Nelson, who is better. Most tend to think Lark is the better prospect, but Nelson leads his time to a state championship over Lark's.

Nelson heads to USU, and then while on his mission changes his mind about where he'll be returning to. Prompting a new NCAA transfer rule for RM's.

The closest I remember BYU ever having rotating QB's like they did with Nelson & Heaps was for the first half of the first game of the year when Shoemaker and Feterik were playing. BYU manages to do it for multiple games - until Nelson is hurt.

And it goes on and on.

Not saying it is his fault. But it would sure be easier if he was either good all the time or awful all of the time.

When it comes to BYU QB's, the time between Hall and whoever is the next good one will not be looked upon fondly when it comes to the offense.

[ERCougar]

So you guys can remember correctly.

The first pick which was an athletic highlight play by TCU at midfield occurs at 1:15. The second pick in the end zone is at 2:00. It was not that close to being a great play IMO. It certainly wasn't an inch or two away. It would have been a difficult catch to hold onto even if it was thrown more accurately as Edwards (?) was drilled in the back.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/video.../1248530439001

You're right...I forgot about the PI on that.

Still--certainly not a jump ball. You could even argue a pretty good ball and without the PI, it's caught. He got two hands on it. AND--even if you don't call the PI, you can't fault Riley for the defender hitting up--nice play for the defender. Yes, the ball could have been down a little, but two hands on the ball, that should be caught.

[Donuthole]

The closest I remember BYU ever having rotating QB's like they did with Nelson & Heaps was for the first half of the first game of the year when Shoemaker and Feterik were playing. BYU manages to do it for multiple games - until Nelson is hurt.

And it goes on and on.

You've completely repressed the entire 2002 season, I see.

[Indy Coug]

You've completely repressed the entire 2002 season, I see.

Yes, 2002 was by far the most egregious use of this ever.

[Eddie]

You've completely repressed the entire 2002 season, I see.

And I'm hoping that by 2022 I will have repressed this one as well.

[pelagius]

Yes, 2002 was by far the most egregious use of this ever.

I will now attempt a spirited statistical defense of Lance Pendleton.

[Indy Coug]

I will now attempt a spirited statistical defense of Lance Pendleton.

Start with the fact that he did indeed score that TD vs Utah.

[USUC]

After discussing this with a variety of BYU fans today, apparently at the heart of the QB situation is that Bronco truly believes Riley gives BYU the best chance to win these big games. Taysom's passing game is a huge question mark. We know what we get from Riley. In Bronco's eyes, the known Riley is better than the unknown Taysom. I guess I can see this point of view. USU's front seven is pretty damn good (I would say better than Utah's if you take into account linebackers) and its going to be difficult to run against them. This is compounded by the loss of a consistent Alisa. So it will come down to the passing game. I guess the true argument then comes down to who is the better passer? I don't like what I've seen from Riley. But Taysom seemed to put a little bit too much air under his throws and didn't see the defensive back who picked him off.

Still, I don't like the idea of putting in an unhealthy shitty Riley for two and a half quarters and have him destroy any chance of winning this game. USU will be up for this game.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I would take a green Taysom over an injured Riley any day.

[Shaka]

I would take a green Taysom over an injured Riley any day.

Me too. Riley needs to be at least 90%.

[creekster]

After discussing this with a variety of BYU fans today, apparently at the heart of the QB situation is that Bronco truly believes Riley gives BYU the best chance to win these big games. Taysom's passing game is a huge question mark. We know what we get from Riley. In Bronco's eyes, the known Riley is better than the unknown Taysom. I guess I can see this point of view. USU's front seven is pretty damn good (I would say better than Utah's if you take into account linebackers) and its going to be difficult to run against them. This is compounded by the loss of a consistent Alisa. So it will come down to the passing game. I guess the true argument then comes down to who is the better passer? I don't like what I've seen from Riley. But Taysom seemed to put a little bit too much air under his throws and didn't see the defensive back who picked him off.

Still, I don't like the idea of putting in an unhealthy shitty Riley for two and a half quarters and have him destroy any chance of winning this game. USU will be up for this game.

A little too much air? I am no expert, but while i agree with the onservation, my purely armchair feeling is that Taysom can correct his problem pretty easily while Nelson puts too much air under his throws becasue he just cant throw it very far or very hard