Yeah, that must be it. Makes total sense Wedgie so thanks for sorting it all for us.Wedgebuster wrote:We love all the Griz fans and peace, peace. But the penchant for scheduling patsies for home openers, or even the second week game when a program of this stature, which is apparently looking beyond the FCS, is simply not productive. Give coach Robin a pass for now, maybe later he will be Batman
Big fat swing and a miss, JALMOND.JALMOND wrote:So, the Griz had two close losses on the road to two good FCS teams while breaking in a new coach and a "tweak" on the offensive system, and now the sky is falling? I won't be concerned about them until they lose to Sacramento State at Missoula, if that truly happens. Then I'll try to figure it out.
The way some of you are carrying on, if you were Portland State fans you'd have jumped off the Fremont Bridge long before now. You aren't head and shoulders above everyone else in the conference, but you are still a long, long way from the bottom. You'll be fine.
When Glanville and Davis took over for Walsh at PSU, all of us thought it was a good move and the good fortune that Walsh established would not only continue but flourish. However, a Griz fan pointed out to me that it may take time to "adjust" to a new coaching philosophy. Pflugrad is a helluva better coach than Glanville which makes me believe this is only temporary. The Griz will be fine.
I think we have lost in the playoffs one year and lost the first game of the season a few times....perhaps you meant in the same season.... I agree with what AZ said though.AZGrizFan wrote:Big fat swing and a miss, JALMOND.JALMOND wrote:So, the Griz had two close losses on the road to two good FCS teams while breaking in a new coach and a "tweak" on the offensive system, and now the sky is falling? I won't be concerned about them until they lose to Sacramento State at Missoula, if that truly happens. Then I'll try to figure it out.
The way some of you are carrying on, if you were Portland State fans you'd have jumped off the Fremont Bridge long before now. You aren't head and shoulders above everyone else in the conference, but you are still a long, long way from the bottom. You'll be fine.
When Glanville and Davis took over for Walsh at PSU, all of us thought it was a good move and the good fortune that Walsh established would not only continue but flourish. However, a Griz fan pointed out to me that it may take time to "adjust" to a new coaching philosophy. Pflugrad is a helluva better coach than Glanville which makes me believe this is only temporary. The Griz will be fine.
It's not THAT we lost. It's HOW we lost. In fact, they LOOKED lost out there most the time. We can't hold onto the ball, can't stop getting penalties, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop shooting ourselves in the foot, can't run-block, can't hold onto the ball, can't decide on a QB, can't hit wide-open receivers, can't hold onto the ball, can't keep the defense off the field, can't stop giving up defensive TD's, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop looking complacent, etc., etc., etc.
If we'd looked good (or even shown IMPROVEMENT) and still lost, I think there'd be a lot less angst.
Alas, we are now mere mortals, it appears. At least for a while. And for a fanbase that hasn't endured 2 consecutive losses since 1992, we're going to need a moment to let that sink in.
I meant in the same season.grizzaholic wrote:I think we have lost in the playoffs one year and lost the first game of the season a few times....perhaps you meant in the same season.... I agree with what AZ said though.AZGrizFan wrote:
Big fat swing and a miss, JALMOND.
It's not THAT we lost. It's HOW we lost. In fact, they LOOKED lost out there most the time. We can't hold onto the ball, can't stop getting penalties, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop shooting ourselves in the foot, can't run-block, can't hold onto the ball, can't decide on a QB, can't hit wide-open receivers, can't hold onto the ball, can't keep the defense off the field, can't stop giving up defensive TD's, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop looking complacent, etc., etc., etc.
If we'd looked good (or even shown IMPROVEMENT) and still lost, I think there'd be a lot less angst.
Alas, we are now mere mortals, it appears. At least for a while. And for a fanbase that hasn't endured 2 consecutive losses since 1992, we're going to need a moment to let that sink in.
I figured as much but you know this crowd and its collective reading comprehension. If you gave them the eye chart and all they had to do was say E half would get it wrong and the other half would say a number.AZGrizFan wrote:I meant in the same season.grizzaholic wrote:
I think we have lost in the playoffs one year and lost the first game of the season a few times....perhaps you meant in the same season.... I agree with what AZ said though.
From what I hear, you've been in a lot of positions before.Grizo406 wrote:We've been in this position before.
I kinda' think & hope we'll be just fine!
Sorry, I'm still not buying it. Two close losses on the road to two very good teams. The Griz are returning home where they won their last game 70-2 (??), and playing against a team they have not lost to, playing in one of the best home venues in all of FCS. They lose that one, then we'll talk. Until then, I'm sorry I cannot feel your pain.AZGrizFan wrote:Big fat swing and a miss, JALMOND.JALMOND wrote:So, the Griz had two close losses on the road to two good FCS teams while breaking in a new coach and a "tweak" on the offensive system, and now the sky is falling? I won't be concerned about them until they lose to Sacramento State at Missoula, if that truly happens. Then I'll try to figure it out.
The way some of you are carrying on, if you were Portland State fans you'd have jumped off the Fremont Bridge long before now. You aren't head and shoulders above everyone else in the conference, but you are still a long, long way from the bottom. You'll be fine.
When Glanville and Davis took over for Walsh at PSU, all of us thought it was a good move and the good fortune that Walsh established would not only continue but flourish. However, a Griz fan pointed out to me that it may take time to "adjust" to a new coaching philosophy. Pflugrad is a helluva better coach than Glanville which makes me believe this is only temporary. The Griz will be fine.
It's not THAT we lost. It's HOW we lost. In fact, they LOOKED lost out there most the time. We can't hold onto the ball, can't stop getting penalties, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop shooting ourselves in the foot, can't run-block, can't hold onto the ball, can't decide on a QB, can't hit wide-open receivers, can't hold onto the ball, can't keep the defense off the field, can't stop giving up defensive TD's, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop looking complacent, etc., etc., etc.
If we'd looked good (or even shown IMPROVEMENT) and still lost, I think there'd be a lot less angst.
Alas, we are now mere mortals, it appears. At least for a while. And for a fanbase that hasn't endured 2 consecutive losses since 1992, we're going to need a moment to let that sink in.
Don't try to change his mind Jalmond, he's much more entertaining this way!JALMOND wrote:Sorry, I'm still not buying it. Two close losses on the road to two very good teams. The Griz are returning home where they won their last game 70-2 (??), and playing against a team they have not lost to, playing in one of the best home venues in all of FCS. They lose that one, then we'll talk. Until then, I'm sorry I cannot feel your pain.AZGrizFan wrote:
Big fat swing and a miss, JALMOND.
It's not THAT we lost. It's HOW we lost. In fact, they LOOKED lost out there most the time. We can't hold onto the ball, can't stop getting penalties, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop shooting ourselves in the foot, can't run-block, can't hold onto the ball, can't decide on a QB, can't hit wide-open receivers, can't hold onto the ball, can't keep the defense off the field, can't stop giving up defensive TD's, can't hold onto the ball, can't stop looking complacent, etc., etc., etc.
If we'd looked good (or even shown IMPROVEMENT) and still lost, I think there'd be a lot less angst.
Alas, we are now mere mortals, it appears. At least for a while. And for a fanbase that hasn't endured 2 consecutive losses since 1992, we're going to need a moment to let that sink in.
This scenario has been played so many times when the Griz are in "transition". It's like a broken record. We count you out early, yet we are then struggling at the end of the year to get an at-large spot while the Griz are comfortably in the playoffs. I've seen it so many times. I've learned from experience.
I'm giving them one more game. All the Griz naysayers would be wise to do the same.
Never miss a chance to educate the masses, my boy.Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:Don't try to change his mind Jalmond, he's much more entertaining this way!JALMOND wrote:
Sorry, I'm still not buying it. Two close losses on the road to two very good teams. The Griz are returning home where they won their last game 70-2 (??), and playing against a team they have not lost to, playing in one of the best home venues in all of FCS. They lose that one, then we'll talk. Until then, I'm sorry I cannot feel your pain.
This scenario has been played so many times when the Griz are in "transition". It's like a broken record. We count you out early, yet we are then struggling at the end of the year to get an at-large spot while the Griz are comfortably in the playoffs. I've seen it so many times. I've learned from experience.
I'm giving them one more game. All the Griz naysayers would be wise to do the same.
SeattleGriz wrote: I think we have the talent, it is just going to take some time (obviously) for this team to click. Some easy CAA games will hopefully be exactly what this team needs to work the kinks out.
Yes, I have!Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:From what I hear, you've been in a lot of positions before.Grizo406 wrote:We've been in this position before.
I kinda' think & hope we'll be just fine!
Indeed, but we've got quite a ways to go. Still an ugly game on our half as well, and I'm by no means comfortable with our play. A win in Bozeman would certainly help though.Grizo406 wrote:Yes, I have!Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:
From what I hear, you've been in a lot of positions before.
But, most of those "position(s)" were the result of a fairly "deep" playoff run!
EWU certainly has the talent to do just that this season, and I sure hope they do! The key, IMO, is acting like you've been there & done that before.
The Griz have done it a lot, and that kinda' winning feeling, NEVER GET'S OLD!
Should it happen this season for the Eagle Nation, you guy's are gonna' love it!
Except that's not even true, either. The Griz lost 2 straight to close the 2005 season (Bobcats, then Cal Poly in the playoffs). They lost 2 straight to end the 2002 regular season (EWU & MSU). They also dropped consecutive games to EWU & NAU in 1997. I think the Boise & ISU losses in 1994 were back-to-back, too.AZGrizFan wrote:I meant in the same season.grizzaholic wrote:
I think we have lost in the playoffs one year and lost the first game of the season a few times....perhaps you meant in the same season.... I agree with what AZ said though.
Oh for the love of Christ. Would you quit throwing facts into our pity party, please?Mvemjsunpx wrote:Except that's not even true, either. The Griz lost 2 straight to close the 2005 season (Bobcats, then Cal Poly in the playoffs). They lost 2 straight to end the 2002 regular season (EWU & MSU). They also dropped consecutive games to EWU & NAU in 1997. I think the Boise & ISU losses in 1994 were back-to-back, too.AZGrizFan wrote:
I meant in the same season.
The Griz haven't lost 3 straight games in the same season since 1992, though…
That's a big premature, don't ya think?JMU DJ wrote:Called it. Check the sig.
Where's your "shit list"?JMU DJ wrote:Called it. Check the sig.
I think they have pills for that nowAZGrizFan wrote:That's a big premature, don't ya think?JMU DJ wrote:Called it. Check the sig.
AZGrizFan wrote:That's a big premature, don't ya think?JMU DJ wrote:Called it. Check the sig.
When's his release date?Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:Can't wait for BlackFalkin to show up, the entertainment from the shitshow that will ensue is going to be legendary.
He's already out. In fact, he's been out for a long time.bandl wrote:When's his release date?Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:Can't wait for BlackFalkin to show up, the entertainment from the shitshow that will ensue is going to be legendary.
