akriesman

That's the thing. They can whip up on the bad defensive teams because of the running game. Our OL and backs wear them down, control the clock and keep our defense off the field. The passing game makes just enough plays (usually short to medium passes). This is all good when the opponent is weaker/smaller. But, when a team is talented and big enough on defense to shut down our running game, it's game over. Our passing attack has not been good enough to keep up when the defense gets burned for 4 or more TD's. So yeah, they will probably still pull off about 6 wins. Then, a better bowl opponent will shut down the running game and the same old story is repeated. We know what we have in AA and it is enough to win 6 games. The question is whether GG and the coaching staff can execute bigger and more consistent plays in the passing game to get us over the hump.

I absolutely saw that bad snap coming.

The longest yard.......

Inside the 20 twice. No points. Turning into a disaster of a game.

Mordecai is a real top college QB 😞

Harris is a stud. I can't wait until he finally leaves the school.

I am sick of reading all the AAC folks saying that UTSA is going to fit in nicely with them. No such mention of North Texas ever. UTSA basketball ? Not so much. And, the football team had 1 great season, which was last year. People are really overrating UTSA. They may be on a roll now. But, it could all collapse any day.

The article mentions attacking the secondary. If we get in a shooting match with SMU, we will lose and probably badly. SMU has more WR talent (on paper) and a premium college QB. It is critical that we can establish the run, wear down their D and control the clock. I would like to see nearly the same offensive game plan as last week. If the SMU defense is gassed in the 2nd half, we have a really good chance. If not, it will be hard for our guys to keep up...JMHO

Getting Phil Bennett to coach here may end up saving his career. What concerns me is that Bennett only signed a two-year contract.

I still say 7-6 (almost leaning 8-5). But, I believe the SMU game will be closer than I had originally expected.

Hardison has a gun for an arm. But, he is pretty wild also. And, UTEP's clock management is terrible.

Ooof. Ragsdale drops an easy first down to run out the clock.

Johnson is a beast on short yardage.

Phil Bennett is a hell of a DC. It has been a lot time since we have had a DC that has been able to make adjustments like he has this year and last.

Justice. I didn't know they could review that if no flag was thrown.

Should have thrown a flag and reviewed it. They could always pick it back up like they have once already.

I do think that UTEP has a pretty good defense. They have a big crowd behind them at home also.

Dodged a big bullet. Still can't believe that fumble. Holding them to a FG was huge at the end. Defense seems to be settling in (except for the stupid penalties). And, the offense is picking up steam. I like our chances if this keeps up.

That completely stupid fumble may change the complete momentum of this game. It really felt like our guys were about to take control. Why the hell did they not take a knee ?

Absolutely no words 😞

UTEP was getting gassed. That is the key to this game. Wear their butts down with the running game and hope Aune can be average.

3 personal foul penalties for 45 yards. Defense was playing well on this drive, except for those gifts.

Phil letting his players have it. Get em Phil. He's a damn good DC.

This is SPOT on.

Just run the ball and wear them down.