couch 'em wrote:I guess some fulfill their urge to follow a messiah in a stadium with June Jones and others do it in a jungle compound d with Jim Jones.
Are you ever going to answer the question and state how many points would not be a disaster for apologists in your mind?
Sure. A low scoring game, perhaps 14 points, or maybe up to 21 points with a lot of help from the D, would not raise expectations of the offense even with a win.
A low scoring affair would allow the Junesus acolytes to still hold to the "the offense is still coming together" or "gilbert is still learning the system" if the offense falls flat vs Memphis or anyone else. Instead, there are now expectations that the offense is clicking (this is incorrect) and a Tulane type disaster just makes June look that much worse.
Improving slowly is one thing. Going backwards is another.
The Oline finally started to click. Pass protection has been adequate but run blocking wasn't there early in the season. The O linemen finally were aggressive and getting bodies on the Backers. Thus an effective throughout the game running attack.
Second the receivers finally started making plays. Solid catches (still too many drops) and yards after the catch.
GG was better in his reads. One INT (the other was a fluke tip drill) for a possible bad read (not sure the receiver didn't blow his read) is a vast improvement.
This indicates to me that not only has GG made improvements but all components of the offense (Oline and receivers) have improved. From my perspective, it was the most improved offensive showing of the year. Perfect, no. Vastly improved, yes.
Sure I’m sunshining and many will think I am a huge Jones apologist, but I think we are on the upward slope of the curve and we just might peak at the right time of the season.
And I to will wait until the end of the season to curl up into the fetal position and [deleted] thumb wondering about the coaches and next year.
I love winning, man. It’s like better than losing.
