Missouri Comes to Town
filed in Pre-game on Nov.06, 2003 by Gampp
After another dismal performance last Saturday night in Lubbock, the Buffs now look forward to a Missouri team that is 6-2 overall, 2-1 in it’s last three (including a win over Nebraska, a loss to Oklahoma, and a thrashing of Texas Tech), and coming off of a bye week. Because I’m having a hard time getting excited for this game, I can only come up with one key on each side of the ball.
Offense:
I’ll say this for the millionth time, get Jeremy Bloom the ball. Did everyone notice how Texas Tech used Wes Welker last weekend? He was returning punts (1 for a TD), running the ball, and catching passes (another TD). He was all over the field. Jeremy Bloom saw limited action and ran the ball once on an extremely predictable end around to the short side. (Side Note: Why are we always running to the short side? We have a guy with unbelievable talent in the open field and we call plays that limit his space. Baffling.) I hope Barnett and Watson realize that they only have three games left to use him, as I can’t imagine Bloom will be back next season.
Defense:
Find a way to stop Brad Smith. Smith is currently averaging 317.4 yards of total offense over the last three games. It appears the key is to keep him inside as he is most dangerous on the perimeter. The Buffs need an encore performance of their game against Missouri last year when thry held Smith to 49 yards on the ground.
Special Teams
Let’s just try not to play any special teams. At least one crappy play every game.
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November 6th, 2003 on 12:51 pm
I dont count on a win this week. maybe we might pull one out of our asses next week. I just want it to be close. the team just wasnt ready to play real football this year. Maybe next year/
November 6th, 2003 on 11:51 pm
Good luck guys. Missouri really needs to run the table though to finish first in the North to qualify for a OU rematch in KC. Should be a good game…I have only seen the spread at around -4 (MU).
November 7th, 2003 on 1:56 pm
There is a rumor going around that Vince Okruch’s house is for sale. Has anyone heard anything about it? We can certainly hope it is true and he can take Vance Joseph with him.
November 7th, 2003 on 2:38 pm
The rumor is not true. Some people have been sending realtors Vince Okruch’s way explaing that he has teh intention to dell because he is being relocated, but the process has not been started by Okruch..
November 8th, 2003 on 11:24 pm
What a win!! I can’t believe no one else has written anything about it!! I still can’t believe we won!! I think we can run the tables and finish out the year respectfully. I didn’t get to see the game or any highlights, but from what I’ve read it sounded like a hell of a game, despite Brad Smith going off on us. If anyone has any details or stats I’d love to hear them. I’m guessing you’re all waisted and savoring our victory!! GO BUFFS!!!