When teams more athletic than Boise pin down our bubble screens, will Sark be able to adjust and go to the run with Sankey and mid-range passes down the middle to stretch things out? Based on last night, the answer is a resounding YES. But based on his history, you have to wait with fingers crossed.
Ya, I agree. Fingers, toes and everything else crossable crossed, they look like they're going to match up well against most of the PAC. They should have a real shot in every game they play, provided Sark keeps Sarktardo at bay. It's a long season though, this was just the first game, and we've been treated to more mid season slumps than a crack ho between pipe sessions. I'm still in a wait and see mode, but feeling a lot better about the team's chances this year.
My biggest concern is how they stand up to teams like Stanford, especially on the road. Stanford is the most physical team in the conference by a fair margin and it is an away game for the Huskies. People seem to forget, Stanford won the conference title last year, and along the way beat oregon at autzen and UCLA twice in consecutive games. Playing fast is great until drives start stalling, three and outs start piling up, and your defense starts getting pounded, which is exactly what teams like Stanford, and 81% of the SEC, are built to force.
Bottom line, we'll know more after Arizona and Stanford. Those teams represent small ball speed @home and big boy power on the road. Still enjoying the buzz from last night, but waiting to see if this group of Huskies are for real.
