tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976198517916985323.post8373373542430330432..comments2008-09-08T09:34:43.604-04:00Zach Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175135888314233420noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976198517916985323.post-27614577980458677022008-09-08T09:34:00.000-04:002008-09-08T09:34:00.000-04:00I agree with your analysis on the game. First off, I was at the game for the first half, but air conditioning sounded too good at halftime, so I watched the rest on tv. At the game, my major impression was how much smaller both our O and D lines looked versus Ole Miss. Maybe I am wrong about the size thing, but still it seemed to me like the major problem on defense was the d-line and occasional lapse in the secondary. That being said, if Snead wasn't so mobile, we probably would have sacked him much more. I came away very impressed by Snead. You can tell why he was such a highly touted recruit several years back. Great mobility in the pocket and touch on his passes. Immediately following a game, fans and the media question how you win, but as the season progresses, a win is a win and people forget. Now all Wake fans should be huge Ole Miss fans. If they pull off a few upsets in the SEC (which could happen), that would be a big boost to Wake's status. <BR/><BR/>On a more broad note, a friend from back home asked about Wake's chances to be a BCS buster. First off, I clarified that Wake shouldn't be considered a BCS buster, and then I said standard player/coach speak like "just focus on one game at a time" and "we just want to win our side of the ACC and make the ACC championship game". But, after thinking about it, and looking at the remainder of the schedule, should our goals be bigger? <BR/><BR/>The schedule and our chances:<BR/>@FSU- Tossup. Definitely a major hurdle, road opener and all. However, we do have two weeks to prepare, and I believe FSU will still have suspended players.<BR/><BR/>Navy- Probable win. Actually a pretty good team with a now unique offense, but still Wake should win at home.<BR/><BR/>Clemson- Tossup. The game at this point. Clemson should be better when they role into town. However, thursday night on ESPN at home should definitely help.<BR/><BR/>@Maryland- prob. win. Honestly don't know too much about them, but we should be favored.<BR/><BR/>@Miami- Tossup. A tossup in my mind b/c it's on the road. I actually thought they were pretty tough at Florida saturday. Their defense should give us problems as well.<BR/><BR/>The rest, Duke, Virginia, @NC state, BC, and Vandy should all be probable wins for Wake at this point, with 4 of the 5 at home. <BR/><BR/>Do I think Wake will roll into the ACC championship game undefeated? Probably not, but I don't think anyone can say it's not possible. Certainly I'm getting way ahead of myself, but the schedule is favorable.umatwakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976198517916985323.post-20035212183494913432008-09-07T16:12:00.000-04:002008-09-07T16:12:00.000-04:00Nice wrap-up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976198517916985323.post-31518602835297353332008-09-07T14:15:00.000-04:002008-09-07T14:15:00.000-04:00Good analysis. I'm a little worried about the running game. Josh does not seem like the same runner as last year. Seems he goes down easier and the run blocking has not been there yet. Riley can get it done in the air, but I think we need to get the run going to have the special season we all want. Are there two more money guys in the game than Riley and Sam??artleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16872345050444422682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976198517916985323.post-52592491326653761222008-09-07T14:07:00.000-04:002008-09-07T14:07:00.000-04:00Zach - I agree with your analysis about going for two. Going for two too early in the game can really change the complexion of the game. I absolutely think Coach made the right decision.deacon4lifenoreply@blogger.com