It looked to me that the o-line has some gelling to do with the new faces. There didn’t seem to be many holes for the running backs. Pass protection good in the first half - helped by quick routes and throws, and a little rough in second half. I think playing FCS opponents will be a bit of a reprieve and a chance to develop and gain confidence.

In contrast, Cal had a big play with Ott, by just having him help out to block and then releasing into the flat. Cal was watching Larison wherever he went, Davis wasn’t watching Ott on that play.

Porter Connors named Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Cal. 13 tackles, 1 sack, fumble recovery returned for a TD. GO AGS!

Man, Idaho fans are already whining that Eck's kid didn't get it in the replies.

https://x.com/BigSkyConf/status/1830637595531108729

Have there ever been CFB twins who have both been so productive?

The Barber twins were pretty special, and both went on to the NFL.

The McCourty twins both made it to the NFL. The Griffin twins as well both made the NFL, but we're highly productive at UCF.

Eck had no sacks, no fumble recovery for a touchdown and one more tackle, so of course he deserved it.(sarcasm).

Yeah looking at the stat lines, I'm not sure their rationale for thinking Eck should get it over Porter. Bias is a helluva drug.

Larison should have got it for his 2 tackles.

It appears that we were really worried about Cal's kickoff return ability and intentionally pooched the kickoffs. Unfortunately, it backfired on us and turned the tide of the game in the first half.

Idaho fans ……. at risk ….. of acting like Montana fans.

I was looking at the game stats and see no Zach Kennedy on the stat sheet, even though the participation report has him starting. Was he really shut out? I don't recall hearing him name on the PA.

Speaking of PA, I love the Cal PA guy. Sounds like one of those announcers on the old newsreels from the 40's and 50's ("And here comes Sea Bisquet down the stretch!"). Just sounds like college football on a nice fall afternoon.

Cal does a good job with the entire game experience from the food vendors to the fireworks. And kudos to the CAAA on the tailgate. That was the best tailgate food we’ve had in a long time. The ribs were perfection! Hopefully athletics will up their game on the Team Aggie tailgate food, hint hint.

don't hold your breath, Agalum. I think they, for some reason, have to use campus catering for hospitiality. Weird that i hear raves about the dining commons food, but the stuff we get pre-game is not so good.

Totally agree. The beer is good but the food...leaves a lot to be desired...

Porter Connors was previously named the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week and he was just named the National Defensive Player of the Week by FCS Nation.

https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2024/9/3/football-porter-connors-earns-fcs-nation-national-defensive-player-of-the-week-honors.aspx