Dominating. Absolutely dominating. Both sides of the ball. Firing on all cylinders and all other similar analogies apply. Utah State’s first three offensive possessions: 3 and out, lost fumble, 3 and out. The tone was set.
The defense was punishing. Kent Myers was crushed, slammed and treated badly by the Aztec defense. After Fely’s hit in the second quarter, Mr. Myers took a while to return to form. He was playing with, um, great hesitancy. Mr. Myers finished 8/19/93 yards. The SDSU defensive line was camped in the Utah State backfield. Keeping the lid on the USU offense to the result of 14 points was testament to a job well done. The Aggies were a mere 3/11 on third down conversions. Na’im McGee had his best game of the year with 10 tackles. Domantae Kazee’s first half hit that removed the USU player’s helmet was an early exclamation point. So much to enjoy.
Donnel Pumphrey (23/181), Chase Price (21/97), Rashaad Penny (10/38) and Dakota “I Don’t Like To Be Tackled” Gordon (3/18) enjoyed great blocking on behalf of the Aztec offensive line and receiving corps to the total of 336 rushing yards. As mentioned in the San Jose State post, the return of Darrell Greene has solidified the o-line. He was missed. The Aztec offense scored three of four quarters including 14 fourth quarter points. 7 of 8 red zone opportunities resulted in scores. Solid football.
Yes, I’m giddy. Especially contrasted against the horrible 1-3 non-con start. 4-0 and sitting in first place in the West division. Ah, what a view. Bowl game number 7 in a continuing series seems (never assume too much) to be close enough to touch or at least contractually say “yes”. Colorado State on Halloween awaits. Fort Collins’ psychotic weather enters the equation along with the altitude. Will we be greeted by snow? Blizzard conditions? Fifty mile an hour winds? A balmy afternoon in the mid-50s? Game time in Fort Collins is always intriguing.
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