In the first half, it was mostly what could have been: Penix flat missed three throws that were wide open for huge chunks, and the reverse flea flicker screen was SO we'll set up that McMillan couldn't fit through his wall of blockers. Those four plays alone could have turned the game into a laughable blowout but weren't executed.
After that, it got too cute for its own good. The game plan seemed to be to force the ball to Giles Jackson at any cost, which I don't at all understand. And I'm on record as hating the wildcat, so fun tims seeing it dusted off to lose yards on 3rd in the red zone. I NEVER want to see the guy on pace to be conference player of the year pulled from the game or split wide on 3rd and 2. It's just FS.
Also, the consistent 3rd down routes run a yard short of the sticks BS gave me Petersen flashbacks.
There was a lot to like about the offense, but it lacked consistency last night, stalling drives and settling for 3. It's becoming clearer by the day that UW hasn't played anyone yet, and those DBs are going to allow some points on nights when the pass rush can't get there. Against USC and maybe even Oregon, this offense will need to score 50, so you want to see them be able to do that when it seemed so easily available.
