Game #2 - St. Joe's Pumas

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Coach C: Son what were you doing to help your running back get into the end zone?

Player: I pulled down the lineman's pants and yanked his jock off!!

Coach C: Uhh, well, how did the offensive line become exposed?

Player: Exactly!!

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It interesting to me that these kids wear no hip pads.  When I played (admittedly, a long time ago), there was a lot more padding and pants cinched tightly, which would have made such exposure next to impossible! 

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Not to mention leather helmets without face masks.   

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I have now posted a gallery of 30 photos from Saturday's home opener, including the one below, at the following: enjoy! https://www.flickr.com/photos/96208998@N05/sets/72157646955601458/

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And moon shot #2 made the cut.   

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Thought I'd add one final comment regarding program turnarounds in their first year.

I was astonished with the Texas BYU result this past weekend.  Here was one of the premier FBS programs in terms of incredible resources and long-time prestige.  They hired a strong, tough-minded coach to replace a more laid-back Mack Brown.  In preseason he weeded out players who wouldn't make what he thought was the necessary commitment.  Yet, in game #2, a game that most thought would be won by the Longhorns, they were BLOWN OUT 41-6 in an apparently explosive 3rd quarter.

From ESPN
This was a perfect storm in all three phases of the game.
BYU handed Texas' Charlie Strong the worst quarter of his coaching career.
In 26 plays, the Cougars' offense collected 199 yards, including 138 on the ground. They racked up 13 first downs and faced third down just twice. Their quarterback, Taysom Hill, accounted for 129 total yards and three scores for a near-perfect single-quarter QBR of 99.3. A 6-0 nailbiter turned into a 34-0 thrashing in less than 11 game minutes.

Most believe that Charlie Strong's teams will be in the national playoff picture sooner than later.  However, it will take time, and everyone understands that -- now. While we cannot draw parallels with Texas, I think the same axiom applies.  This week the Crusaders are totally focusing on themselves and looking themselves in a mirror.  They'll wait till next week to address Wm. Jewel.  It's part of the growth process that needs to be addressed.  I wish the players the best at coming to grips with how to establish a consistent winning attitude. 

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I have no idea whether Cassara caught this pass or not but isn't it interesting where his eyes are focused?


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