David and Goliath? - Pre-game USC vs. OSU

Dy - USC is a 21 point favorite in Saturday's game v. OSU. Let's see...3 points for home field advantage...and 18 because they're 6th ranked USC? Seems like we've been here before. I live football like life: cautiously optimistic. On this note Quizz chimes in: "It shows us that USC can be beaten. We can't live off of what we did last year though." It's that kind of attitude that has given the mental edge the Beavs need to defeat Goliath.
Now more than ever the Beavs need Quizz, James, Ninja, Halehuni, Wheaton to succeed with receptions in the passing game so the run will stay open. Use the full back and our center to hide Quizz until he's ready to head for the long run. Can he top 68 yards? Let's see it!
Dockery has had his eye on this USC game since pre-season. Make it happen! Beavs do what you do best. Don't talk about it, just EXECUTE!
Ang - I don't know, but USC is no ASU and I have an uneasy feeling about Saturday's game. I mean, how many miracles can we have against them? We are coming off a bye week, but USC is a powerhouse, no matter how much we want to think they're overrated.
It will be an interesting though and a good test to see how the rest of the season may play out - especially the shoot out between Barkley (#1 in passing in Pac-10) and Canfield (#3). On the ground, we're ranked #3 with our D in allowing the run, USC is ranked #2 - and this time Quizz won't have the surprise factor. If we can get pased USC's huge D to the red zone, we may have a shot, considering we're third in the nation with a 95.8% scoring percentage.
Now, the numbers may look comparable, but you have to consider who USC has played - Ohio State, Cal, ND - granted they lost to San Jose St. and WSU (like playing against prep football), but I think their loss to the Huskies was a fluke and they're not going to let that happen again against a shakey, new Beav team. Come on Ninja and Hula - show us what 'ya got!
Side note: Jenn is on vacation this week.  Dy is now in Hawaii.  Where the heck am I? 

Duck Behavior - How the Bandwagon is Alive and Well Once Again

Dy - The ducks marketing department has decided to slot Duck ads during the Beaver games. Keep in mind Civil War is in December. Go throw your billboard up in Times Square. Brag to the world about how awesome you think you are. Whip the bandwagon blowhards into a frenzy. I don't care. But don't corrupt my brand new HD screen with your green propaganda during our game time! It's just plain RUDE! If you don't like my opinion you can always send Blount out to "negociate"!
Ang - Seriously...I actually find this marketing campaign kind of pathetic and desperate. We should look at it as a compliment, we're finally gaining ground on their fans, alumni, and recruits!

Pre-Game: Stanford vs OSU - Arrival of Bird Season: Cardinal Hunting

Dy - Don't know what the spread is here, but the Cardinal is coming to Corvallis undefeated. Stanford's passing was the difference in the win over UCLA last weekend. It makes me smile when Neuheisel loses. He's such a whiney little bitch. Watch for the QB to be ready to thread the needle again. Do not make a mistake, the Cardinal WILL absolutely go after our corners. Defense play back pack football and full pressure on the QB with a few vicious hits should help keep them at bay. Double cover Toby Gearhart and shut down the run. Force the stupid penalties that Sanford has been plagued with by playing heads up ball and the Beavs will have an inspired day in the valley. Offense-Canfield keep our Ninja (80) fed with a healthy supply of well thrown passes. Keep the play calling diverse and the 6 receivers. This Beaver girl is much happier today. Got the Cardinal on our scope! Ready, Aim, Fire!
Ang - Stanford is going to be tough with the #1 RB in the PAC-10. I'm nervous!  There's only so much magic in the Rogers' bros and Ninja...and this is the only other game we're actually attending this season.  Last time didn't go so well - hope you're bringing the good Jello again Dy Dy - helped Camille sleep through the horrific AZ game last time and made it all the less painful for me! :)

Post-Game: ASU vs OSU - Redemption with a Cherry on Top

Dy - There's the football TEAM we all knew existed, but hadn't seen yet this season. We'd seen glimmers, but not the "full meal deal". The play calling was much better. I saw Canfield hit 6 guys. I asked for 5, and I got six! How's that for customer satisfaction! LOVE it. And just as we talked about after the AZ game it spread out the ASU defense enough to give Quizz some holes to hit. Quizz even had a defensive tackle. The defense was revived. Those beside Kristick tackled and hung on for their lives. Special teams gave us field position. It all came together in the desert. Way to go guys.
Ang - I don't know Dy - I'm not getting too excited until these guys prove it to me...maybe the Swine Flu has made me more cynical than normal???