Are The Griz Good Enough?

[DoubleNicks]

Anything can happen in the playoffs. My thoughts are similar to qwerty's. The Griz have the potential to win a few but will they play lights-out and execute to their potential every game?

There's been flashes of their potential in every game this season but Cal Poly, I thought. Even in the less-than-impressive game at UND, the team just got frustrated by JJ being beat up and the reffing that game and it just seemed to snowball downhill from there for the offense. However, the Griz D showed well all game and we saw Shay come in and move the ball and even make a clutch deep throw.

ff: I was going to post this before the cat game and Delaney's announcement (just to stir the pot against those calling for his job) when opinions were kinda down but what if the Griz did end up making a deep playoff run? How about somehow pulling off the NC? Would Delaney become more legendary than Hauck if he won a NC yet had the only losing season in WaGriz history?

 

[PDXGrizzly]

Hold on there a minute!

Just a week ago, we were thinking we would not even be in the playoffs or that us not going was a real possibility. Now we are talking that the Griz might just run the table? I know it was against the cats, but one game does not a season make. We have had success, but mostly against teams without winning records. Everyone in the playoffs are good winning teams. IF we knock off EWU, then this conversation should be held, but until that happens there is nothing on the Griz resume that would suggest that a run to the big game is a feasible thing. One great game against a playoff bound opponent does not reflect consistent intensity, execution, game planning, play calling, or anything for that matter. It is only one game. While the Griz have been improving as the season progresses, and well they should, have they reached a place where they can consistently compete at that higher level? We don't know. Until we know, it is kind of useless to talk about deep playoff runs.

 

[get'em_griz]

Hold on there a minute!

Just a week ago, we were thinking we would not even be in the playoffs or that us not going was a real possibility. Now we are talking that the Griz might just run the table? I know it was against the cats, but one game does not a season make. We have had success, but mostly against teams without winning records. Everyone in the playoffs are good winning teams. IF we knock off EWU, then this conversation should be held, but until that happens there is nothing on the Griz resume that would suggest that a run to the big game is a feasible thing. One great game against a playoff bound opponent does not reflect consistent intensity, execution, game planning, play calling, or anything for that matter. It is only one game. While the Griz have been improving as the season progresses, and well they should, have they reached a place where they can consistently compete at that higher level? We don't know. Until we know, it is kind of useless to talk about deep playoff runs.

I think we actually do know that this team can compete at a higher level. The offense we saw on Saturday against the bobcats was an offense we saw here and there throughout the season, and it was an effective offense. We only saw that spread offense show up when we were in panic mode. Many of us wanted to see that spread offense all season long, but we kept trying to put a square peg into a round hole.

In the post-game interviews, Jordan Johnson said the offense we saw on Saturday was the offense the Griz are going to stick with from here on out in the playoffs. If true, I believe we have a very good chance to make it to the championship game. Like others have said though, we need to play our best game every week from here on out. We have the talent to do it.

 

[grizindabox]

Struggle to see the Griz win a single road game against a quality opponent let alone multiple road games.

 

[reinell30]

Short sweet and to the point. I reserved my hotel room in Frisco texas back in May.....

 

[IdaGriz01]

Hold on there a minute!

Just a week ago, we were thinking we would not even be in the playoffs or that us not going was a real possibility. Now we are talking that the Griz might just run the table? I know it was against the cats, but one game does not a season make. We have had success, but mostly against teams without winning records. Everyone in the playoffs are good winning teams. IF we knock off EWU, then this conversation should be held, but until that happens there is nothing on the Griz resume that would suggest that a run to the big game is a feasible thing. One great game against a playoff bound opponent does not reflect consistent intensity, execution, game planning, play calling, or anything for that matter. It is only one game. While the Griz have been improving as the season progresses, and well they should, have they reached a place where they can consistently compete at that higher level? We don't know. Until we know, it is kind of useless to talk about deep playoff runs.

Except for wishing people well when they have problems, honoring our service folks, and a few other topics, nothing we kick around here on eGriz is "useful" in any objective sense.

I see no reason we cannot proceed with a useless, but fun speculation about "our" team and its chances. Carry on.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Hold on there a minute!

Just a week ago, we were thinking we would not even be in the playoffs or that us not going was a real possibility. Now we are talking that the Griz might just run the table? I know it was against the cats, but one game does not a season make. We have had success, but mostly against teams without winning records. Everyone in the playoffs are good winning teams. IF we knock off EWU, then this conversation should be held, but until that happens there is nothing on the Griz resume that would suggest that a run to the big game is a feasible thing. One great game against a playoff bound opponent does not reflect consistent intensity, execution, game planning, play calling, or anything for that matter. It is only one game. While the Griz have been improving as the season progresses, and well they should, have they reached a place where they can consistently compete at that higher level? We don't know. Until we know, it is kind of useless to talk about deep playoff runs.

When you get to the playoffs...throw resumes out the god damn window!

 

[THE HERD]

Hold on there a minute!

Just a week ago, we were thinking we would not even be in the playoffs or that us not going was a real possibility. Now we are talking that the Griz might just run the table? I know it was against the cats, but one game does not a season make. We have had success, but mostly against teams without winning records. Everyone in the playoffs are good winning teams. IF we knock off EWU, then this conversation should be held, but until that happens there is nothing on the Griz resume that would suggest that a run to the big game is a feasible thing. One great game against a playoff bound opponent does not reflect consistent intensity, execution, game planning, play calling, or anything for that matter. It is only one game. While the Griz have been improving as the season progresses, and well they should, have they reached a place where they can consistently compete at that higher level? We don't know. Until we know, it is kind of useless to talk about deep playoff runs.

I think we actually do know that this team can compete at a higher level. The offense we saw on Saturday against the bobcats was an offense we saw here and there throughout the season, and it was an effective offense. We only saw that spread offense show up when we were in panic mode. Many of us wanted to see that spread offense all season long, but we kept trying to put a square peg into a round hole.

In the post-game interviews, Jordan Johnson said the offense we saw on Saturday was the offense the Griz are going to stick with from here on out in the playoffs. If true, I believe we have a very good chance to make it to the championship game. Like others have said though, we need to play our best game every week from here on out. We have the talent to do it.

No smack intended, but I think you have to take into account that you were going against a D that gives up something like 429 yds a game and thirty some points per game. Plus you guys got what...6 or7 turnovers that game? I hope like hell the Cats can beat SDSU, so we can face that D, but it won't happen. Good Luck Saturday!

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Hold on there a minute!

Just a week ago, we were thinking we would not even be in the playoffs or that us not going was a real possibility. Now we are talking that the Griz might just run the table? I know it was against the cats, but one game does not a season make. We have had success, but mostly against teams without winning records. Everyone in the playoffs are good winning teams. IF we knock off EWU, then this conversation should be held, but until that happens there is nothing on the Griz resume that would suggest that a run to the big game is a feasible thing. One great game against a playoff bound opponent does not reflect consistent intensity, execution, game planning, play calling, or anything for that matter. It is only one game. While the Griz have been improving as the season progresses, and well they should, have they reached a place where they can consistently compete at that higher level? We don't know. Until we know, it is kind of useless to talk about deep playoff runs.

I think we actually do know that this team can compete at a higher level. The offense we saw on Saturday against the bobcats was an offense we saw here and there throughout the season, and it was an effective offense. We only saw that spread offense show up when we were in panic mode. Many of us wanted to see that spread offense all season long, but we kept trying to put a square peg into a round hole.

In the post-game interviews, Jordan Johnson said the offense we saw on Saturday was the offense the Griz are going to stick with from here on out in the playoffs. If true, I believe we have a very good chance to make it to the championship game. Like others have said though, we need to play our best game every week from here on out. We have the talent to do it.

No smack intended, but I think you have to take into account that you were going against a D that gives up something like 429 yds a game and thirty some points per game. Plus you guys got what...6 or7 turnovers that game? I hope like hell the Cats can beat SDSU, so we can face that D, but it won't happen. Good Luck Saturday!

Im guessing it wouldn't be the first time in your life that you've wanted to face a D! :thumb:

 

[stilwtrgrizz]

Is it just me, or do a few of the rest of you have trouble remembering a game this year in which both the offense & the defense played a full 60 minutes of championship caliber ball? I 'm thinkin that is what it will take to make it all the way to Frisco.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Is it just me, or do a few of the rest of you have trouble remembering a game this year in which both the offense & the defense played a full 60 minutes of championship caliber ball? I 'm thinkin that is what it will take to make it all the way to Frisco.

well you must have the memory of a goldfish because it happened last Saturday.

 

[stilwtrgrizz]

Is it just me, or do a few of the rest of you have trouble remembering a game this year in which both the offense & the defense played a full 60 minutes of championship caliber ball? I 'm thinkin that is what it will take to make it all the way to Frisco.

well you must have the memory of a goldfish because it happened last Saturday.

Could be, but even with this memory
last Saturday didn't seem to me like the 2nd half offense was all that impressive. Just my opinion, Your entitled to one, but then so am I.

 

[bhumble]

If the Griz play like they did last Saturday I think they can beat anyone in the country. Will they? Unlikely, but here's hoping!

This is bunk. You will not get 7 turnovers in any of the playoff games. That is history book stuff and won't happen again for another 40 years. The Cats gave it to you last weekend, it had nothing to do with how well the Griz played. At least 4 cats turnovers in the red zone.

You will win the SD game, CP blew them out.

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

Is it just me, or do a few of the rest of you have trouble remembering a game this year in which both the offense & the defense played a full 60 minutes of championship caliber ball? I 'm thinkin that is what it will take to make it all the way to Frisco.

well you must have the memory of a goldfish because it happened last Saturday.

Could be, but even with this memory
last Saturday didn't seem to me like the 2nd half offense was all that impressive. Just my opinion, Your entitled to one, but then so am I.

Oh I know..I'm just saying if the Griz approach the playoffs with that same gameplan...let JJ loose, and get a turnover or two...they will be tough to beat.

 

[get'em_griz]

If the Griz play like they did last Saturday I think they can beat anyone in the country. Will they? Unlikely, but here's hoping!

This is bunk. You will not get 7 turnovers in any of the playoff games. That is history book stuff and won't happen again for another 40 years. The Cats gave it to you last weekend, it had nothing to do with how well the Griz played. At least 4 cats turnovers in the red zone.

You will win the SD game, CP blew them out.

False. It's happened before, so you can't say it can't happen in any of the playoff games.

2009 - Stephen F Austin @ Montana
Turnovers:
Stephen F Austin - 10 :shock:
Montana - 1

Final Score: 51-0

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[Htowngriz]

If the Griz play like they did last Saturday I think they can beat anyone in the country. Will they? Unlikely, but here's hoping!

This is bunk. You will not get 7 turnovers in any of the playoff games. That is history book stuff and won't happen again for another 40 years. The Cats gave it to you last weekend, it had nothing to do with how well the Griz played. At least 4 cats turnovers in the red zone.

You will win the SD game, CP blew them out.

Yeah, turnovers have NOTHING to do with the opposing defense. :roll:

 

[PDXGrizzly]

Is it just me, or do a few of the rest of you have trouble remembering a game this year in which both the offense & the defense played a full 60 minutes of championship caliber ball? I 'm thinkin that is what it will take to make it all the way to Frisco.

well you must have the memory of a goldfish because it happened last Saturday.

Could be, but even with this memory
last Saturday didn't seem to me like the 2nd half offense was all that impressive. Just my opinion, Your entitled to one, but then so am I.

It was the lack of second half offense that has me worried. Our D is tough and remained so for the entire game, but it seemed that the Cat D adjusted to the newer O and was decently effective at keeping the Griz out if the end zone. Either that or MD took his foot off the gas. I love the confidence that the Griz have, I just have concerns about the O being able to move the ball against the better defenses that we are bound to see and if it can keep up with the playoff caliber offenses in our bracket.

 

[stilwtrgrizz]

Is it just me, or do a few of the rest of you have trouble remembering a game this year in which both the offense & the defense played a full 60 minutes of championship caliber ball? I 'm thinkin that is what it will take to make it all the way to Frisco.

well you must have the memory of a goldfish because it happened last Saturday.

Could be, but even with this memory
last Saturday didn't seem to me like the 2nd half offense was all that impressive. Just my opinion, Your entitled to one, but then so am I.

Oh I know..I'm just saying if the Griz approach the playoffs with that same gameplan...let JJ loose, and get a turnover or two...they will be tough to beat.

Agreed, wholeheartedly, but it seems to me that is a separate issue from the one brought up by my original question.

 

[get'em_griz]

If the Griz play like they did last Saturday I think they can beat anyone in the country. Will they? Unlikely, but here's hoping!

This is bunk. You will not get 7 turnovers in any of the playoff games. That is history book stuff and won't happen again for another 40 years. The Cats gave it to you last weekend, it had nothing to do with how well the Griz played. At least 4 cats turnovers in the red zone.

You will win the SD game, CP blew them out.

Yeah, turnovers have NOTHING to do with the opposing defense. :roll:

+1
Yeah, it's not like defenders had to catch 5 interceptions and force two fumbles...

 

[BadlandsGrizFan]

If the Griz play like they did last Saturday I think they can beat anyone in the country. Will they? Unlikely, but here's hoping!

This is bunk. You will not get 7 turnovers in any of the playoff games. That is history book stuff and won't happen again for another 40 years. The Cats gave it to you last weekend, it had nothing to do with how well the Griz played. At least 4 cats turnovers in the red zone.

You will win the SD game, CP blew them out.

Yeah, turnovers have NOTHING to do with the opposing defense. :roll:

They don't Htown...don't you know that turnovers are simply gifts and before every game..the offense gets together and decide on how many gifts they feel like giving the defense...I heard the Cats decided since its close to xmas to give the Griz 7...it has nothing to do with our horrible defense....figure it out.