I'm hoping the continued improvement in the DB crops will help us get to the quarterback (more blitzing, more coverage sacks). As for run defense, i think we have to be creative like we were vs. Sac to run them, rather than rely on size/strength.

One interesting tidbit was Hawk's answer to 'how do you like the early signing'. basically said they love it, and it gives us an advantage since we're 'local' to the california kids. we can build relationships early (and often), while the MWC type schools have to swoop in later. I got the impression that they were very happy with the kids they got, again beating out legit MWC offers (and maybe some Pac12).

Another interesting tidbit : that was the biggest crowd we've had for a signing party. alot of new faces in the audience, along with the usual suspects. interest in the program continues to grow and with that more money is coming in.

they are still working the tailgate situation. lots of push back from the fire marshall and various campus entities. memories of the 'famous food truck fiasco'.

On a side note, I drove up for the signing event. Took a walk around the stadium and the practice field area is fenced off with signage about the performance center. I was scoping out tailgate options!

Sac got 5 Folsom kids? Lots of eggs in one basket!

I don’t think there will be too many new names on Wednesday. I thought the lion’s share was in the early period

I was surprised by that. He’s really struggled this season but I don’t think it’s been a lack of effort. Maybe sit and observe and come back strong. I really root for him; he’s really evolved into a complete player

The playing time numbers that jumped out were Silar (7 minute) and John (4). Are those correct? That seems like more than a shakeup

This was a GUTSY decision to not start those guys. If we lose, that could really derailed the rest of the year. But with a solid win, maybe they all get untracked and finish strong. I think we have 6 of the final 8 at home after the central coast trip. Beat Poly next week, and guy out another 5 wins down the stretch?

Wish I would have watched this one!

greatest win in program history, no question!

its wednesday; thursday is the coach's road trip to the city.

we need to move up to FBS in equestrian!!!!

They have blocked off larue for brewfest and for some food trucks. I expect they will use that as much as possible

I meant LaRue as the street to be used for tailgating; maybe that and that Lot 48 would keep things central. Montana was spread out over a wide area, but they made it work. We can ask next week at the Signing Party but i'm pretty sure the answer will still be 'That's a good question!'. I know they are working on it, and its a priority, but lots of moving parts.

i suspect the Team Aggie tent will either stay in the general area (in a portion that effects the practice field minimally) or take over a portion of lot 56. I think they would like to have the tailgate and Team Aggie on Hutchinson Field but there needs to be some wheeling and dealing with ICA to accomplish that.

At Montana, the tailgating was spread along roads that ran near the stadium and on various grass areas nearby. They could use Hutchinson field and Hutchinson Road in a similar manner.

I caught the end of a segment on KNBR this afternoon where Larry Kruger was talking about the Senior Bowl and who would fit into the 49er's plans. Keelan was one of the 4 or 5 he mentioned.

the preseason schedule was a bear. i was glancing through, and i'm only disaapointed with two of the losses -> Sac and UT-Arlington (and just a little since it was its the 2nd of a back-to-back on the road). i was shocked by the margin of the losses to the WCAC teams. the BWC schedule start has been tough. UCI and LB on the road, Hawaii on the road. Still time to right the ship and finish in the upper half, but its going to take a real mental toughness to do it. AJ's outing on Saturday gives some hope, as does Nuefield. Squire and Fuller played a combined 5 minutes, after being key members of the rotation early. Goode played 11 minutes, with no points or rebounds. Silar another 2 point night. getting a solid performance from 4 or 5 guys has not happened all year, either due to injury or bad matchups or something. its hard to pinpoint what the heck is going on.

This group, essentially, went 6-2 down the stretch. But, as someone pointed out to me last week, those 6 wins included 2 3OT, a 2OT, and a 1-point win at home. Really close to 2-6. Michael O’s contribution might have been overlooked in both ends of the court. We miss that grittiness.

40-32 at half, Hawaii finishes with 14-6 over last 5 minutes. John on fire, 5-6 from floor, 13 points. Shorts and Nuefield have the rest of the scoring. rainbows shooting over 50%. Need to stiffen in defense and get more scoring. Mooney and Silar need to step up. Hate these late games.

No Fcs have 63 to spread among 85 (I think that’s the number). FBS have 85 Full to give to 85. We have to be creative with grants to fill the gap ( UC gap is being than our competition)

they have a ton of kids who are either JC transfers or FBS/FCS transfers. that's going be hard to find another school to land at.