my gut feeling is that with stiffer competition (to date and this Saturday) the offense has been conservative to “keep the Aggies in the game” and to work the clock and keep the other team off the field. Hence the short passing game with no up tempo. I too believe the up tempo offense should be used more. One of the questions is can Hastings run it efficiently. Maier was good at it.

I think the poor clock management came earlier in the drive. You can milk clock later if their is a need to limit time for a subsequent series for the opposition but you cannot store elapsed time. The color guy (don’t know his name but is very good) was befuddled and noted questionable clock management at the earlier stages of the drive. Of course, had they scored, we wouldn’t be having this discussion.

I will say that Weber made some excellent tackles that were critical.

For those with ESPN+ If you want to see a very entertaining game - and one in which the losing team is coached by someone not endeared to Aggie hearts - check out the Montana State - EWU game. Back and forth battle. Tommy Mellot banged his head against that awful red fake turf in the first half and was motionless for minutes on the field - very scary. Fortunately, he was seen later in street clothes on the sideline. I suspect he underwent, or will undergo concussion protocol. Reminded me a bit of HR at Weber last year.
Chambers (Wyoming transfer from CA) came in and led the team to victory. He seems to be as effective a runner as Mellot (different style and more of a big bruiser that probably is less subject to injury) and in my opinion a better passer. Kind of ironic that Touchdown Tommy who took over last year to big accolades and expectations may be himself replaced this year. In any event I hope the young man recovers fully and quickly.
If EWU could halfway stop the run - they would be a decidedly better team than they are. I think their ranking going into the game was an artifact of past seasons.

that’s my hope. (i.e., take another job). He may stay another year or two just to prove himself and team in the playoffs. You gotta know he’s going to get offers. Seems to me he is pretty clearly the best coach in the league.

I wouldn’t call this a noteworthy statline for Hastings despite the yards and lack of TOs.

I wouldn’t call this a noteworthy statline for Hastings despite the yards and lack of TOs.]

Totally agree. Seems the passing offense consists entirely of swing passes out of backfield, drag routes at 5-10 yards - no wheel routes, post patters or anything downfield and when seldomly tried inaccurate. There were several near interceptions. I would say Hastings is getting slightly better but he seems to play (maybe with influence of OC) just to go for sure, quick, short passes and hope for the best. Just no threat of a big passing play whatsoever.

Weber was stacking their D all night and did t have to worry about vertical coverage. If the goal is a high passing percentage, then the Ags are pretty much a success- last I checked it was scoring more points than opponent. The telling stat is 4.5 yards per pass attempt. Bronson was 6.7. Something needs to change. As all have noted, Gilliam is just carrying this
this team’s whole offense. He is a real player - what a pleasure to watch.

accurate summary.

I guess the offense wasn’t “the best version of
ThemSelves” - other than gilliam who never lets them down.

On the 11,on first down and on the 15 at fourth gave them no chance.

Well no playoffs unless they beat Montana State and the other league games. I can’t see them beating Sac.

I think they need to really rethink the offense whether personnel and/ or scheme. Way too many short throws.

I don’t have a good feeling about this last play, nor even after first down on this last series. Just weird play calling.

exactly too gimmicky. And missed field goals are the difference.

Over the back. Strange play calling.

Even if you get the ball back, you will be pinned back in own territory. Hoping for a turnover.

DONT PUNT IT!!!!

Ouch underthrown.

Even if we score - Weber has an excellent kicker. Two field goals and we would be in the lead.

not prepared. But ok I guess if it prevented a mess up. It I don’t think they are going to do a fake punt so a mystery.

Defense doing a job.

And pass patterns throws never seem to give any yardage cushion. I think I have seen one long pass tonight and that was just thrown up without a real chance.

Crappy punt. Just so inconsistent.

A 4 yard pass pattern? When you need 5.

I see Rex Conners in street clothes on sideline.