OBSERVATIONS FROM RICE
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 4:54 pmFirst I want to say I have seen most SMU games since 1989, and this was one of the most disappointing games I have ever witnessed.
The team appeared to spit out the bit early.
I sat right behind our bench a number of times in the first half, and there weren't any players yelling in anger, or screaming encouragement.
There were just blank emotionless faces, going through the motions of yet another slavemaster beating.
Week after week, special teams continue to meltdown.
Our offense could not score a touchdown on Rice's first team defense.
This was the same Rice defense, that gave up seventy points to San Jose one week ago.
Their LBs and secondary looked like high school sized players
For example #30 Stephen Woods is listed at a generous 5-11 205.
Most of their secondary were 5-9 or 5-8 175lb players.
They out hustled, and out fought our players.
Our OL. was bigger than theirs, but Rice's OL. dominated our DL.
Our defensive players were frequently in position to make a tackle, but you have heard it before (failed to wrap up)
Rice could have scored 51 points, but they had mercy, and took a knee on our goal line at the games end.
We hear so much about our youth; well I kept the program handy and Rice started one senior, one junior, and three sophomores on their OL.
Their 5-11 185lb freshman QB. was starting his first game, and he had 138 yards rushing on 14 carries.
Another fresman RB BIAYE BENIBO had 123 yards on 10 carries.
Their big bruising fullback is 5-9 210, Bailey, rushed for 158 yards and four touchdowns.
This was an SMU team that CLEARLY had more size, and better athletes than their opponent.
Rice also equal or better SAT scores.
I feel sorry for the SMU fans from the Houston area. They came to see this team take a massive dump on the field.
2002 Rice 27 SMU 15
2003 Rice 41 SMU 20
2004 Rice 44 SMU 10
These scores show we are not closing the gap on Rice.
THIS IS RICE!!!!!!!!!! NOT OKLAHOMA OR USC!!!!!!
I feel sorry for the people in the athletic department trying to sell this disaster of a football program to Dallas!
We have alot of experience on defense. There are no excuses for these types of performances.
This defense is statistically one of the worst in the United States.
Big Al is sick of spending his time, money, and putting my heart in a team that embaresses and breaks my heart week after week, and year after depressing year.
The team appeared to spit out the bit early.
I sat right behind our bench a number of times in the first half, and there weren't any players yelling in anger, or screaming encouragement.
There were just blank emotionless faces, going through the motions of yet another slavemaster beating.
Week after week, special teams continue to meltdown.
Our offense could not score a touchdown on Rice's first team defense.
This was the same Rice defense, that gave up seventy points to San Jose one week ago.
Their LBs and secondary looked like high school sized players
For example #30 Stephen Woods is listed at a generous 5-11 205.
Most of their secondary were 5-9 or 5-8 175lb players.
They out hustled, and out fought our players.
Our OL. was bigger than theirs, but Rice's OL. dominated our DL.
Our defensive players were frequently in position to make a tackle, but you have heard it before (failed to wrap up)
Rice could have scored 51 points, but they had mercy, and took a knee on our goal line at the games end.
We hear so much about our youth; well I kept the program handy and Rice started one senior, one junior, and three sophomores on their OL.
Their 5-11 185lb freshman QB. was starting his first game, and he had 138 yards rushing on 14 carries.
Another fresman RB BIAYE BENIBO had 123 yards on 10 carries.
Their big bruising fullback is 5-9 210, Bailey, rushed for 158 yards and four touchdowns.
This was an SMU team that CLEARLY had more size, and better athletes than their opponent.
Rice also equal or better SAT scores.
I feel sorry for the SMU fans from the Houston area. They came to see this team take a massive dump on the field.
2002 Rice 27 SMU 15
2003 Rice 41 SMU 20
2004 Rice 44 SMU 10
These scores show we are not closing the gap on Rice.
THIS IS RICE!!!!!!!!!! NOT OKLAHOMA OR USC!!!!!!
I feel sorry for the people in the athletic department trying to sell this disaster of a football program to Dallas!
We have alot of experience on defense. There are no excuses for these types of performances.
This defense is statistically one of the worst in the United States.
Big Al is sick of spending his time, money, and putting my heart in a team that embaresses and breaks my heart week after week, and year after depressing year.
