Well obviously not the kind of game we wanted to see from the Griz today. This was pretty much a team loss, there's not one single call-out that decided this game.
Offense: Over-throws were brutal. Especially on 3rd and 4th. 3rd down efficiency was really bad. And how many turnovers on downs did we have? The offense was either unprepared or ineffective against the NAU defense. Drops, bad throws, failed execution, and some head scratching decisions.
Defense: too many big plays given up, especially early that let NAU get amped up and going. The pass defense settled in and got better as the game went on at least. Run defense collapsed in too much and left the edges wiiiiide open which resulted in multiple TDs.
Special Teams: 7th missed PAT on the season. Also a few major punt returns, a few fortunately nullified by illegal blocks, but a few others that burned the coverage.
It was pretty much a bad game in all facets and now this EWU game is a must win if the Griz want a bye for the playoffs.
Fans are going to be down on the team after this game, rightfully so. But remember the goals of the post season are still very real. Time to regroup. I hope this is one of those stinging losses that spark a big run. We've seen it before!
Go Griz!
Offense: Over-throws were brutal. Especially on 3rd and 4th. 3rd down efficiency was really bad. And how many turnovers on downs did we have? The offense was either unprepared or ineffective against the NAU defense. Drops, bad throws, failed execution, and some head scratching decisions.
Defense: too many big plays given up, especially early that let NAU get amped up and going. The pass defense settled in and got better as the game went on at least. Run defense collapsed in too much and left the edges wiiiiide open which resulted in multiple TDs.
Special Teams: 7th missed PAT on the season. Also a few major punt returns, a few fortunately nullified by illegal blocks, but a few others that burned the coverage.
It was pretty much a bad game in all facets and now this EWU game is a must win if the Griz want a bye for the playoffs.
Fans are going to be down on the team after this game, rightfully so. But remember the goals of the post season are still very real. Time to regroup. I hope this is one of those stinging losses that spark a big run. We've seen it before!
Go Griz!