I must continue last week’s rant about our inability to score points. This limitation is getting ridiculous. We score a whopping 17 points against a ragged Fresno State defense. 17 points. No more. The Aztec offense had the ball for 37 minutes and 19 seconds. We register 25 first downs. All we can put on the board is two touchdowns and one field goal? Boo. Christian Chapman had 12 passing attempts. The description of skinny. I realize Jeff Horton loves the run, and with Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny, who wouldn’t, but, Jeff needs to call consecutive passing plays every now and then. I’m not clamoring for the return of Bob Toledo’s multi-chapter playbook, but more frequent looks downfield would result in more points on the board. David Wells (3/30) and Nick Bawden (2/23) received 5 of Christian’s 7 completions. If his comfort lies with tight-ends and fullbacks, then let’s throw the ball to tight-ends and fullbacks more often.
More applause for the Aztec defense. Keeping Fresno State to 217 total yards is notable. The Bulldogs rushing for less than 100 yards is a further proof (if you need any) of a stellar defense. The SDSU defensive line battering the Bulldogs offensive line accompanied by linebackers visiting the backfield on a regular basis is a recipe for success. Change nothing.
5-1/2-0.
I shouldn’t complain. But, can’t we average, say, 27 to 34 points the rest of the way?
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