NU v. Ball State Second-Half Thread

[lou v]

Now that's how to put a dreadful first 30 minutes behind you. Thorson went 4-for-4 for 56 yards and a TD on the first drive of the second half.

 

[bjm989]

Certainly a better start. And then followed by the Fitz cat commercial for BtN. I am feeling better.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

BTN2GO didn't show the last BS possession What happened?

 

[Deeringfish]

It looks like Thorson gets i the rnning back's way on the hand off

 

[rmndcat]

Three and out..

 

[Deeringfish]

Can anyone explain to me what is different?

 

[bjm989]

Just deciding to play and getting loose. I think after all the mistakes, someone just told CT to go out there and have fun and get after it.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Some fine throws by CT this half.

 

[TejasCat]

Better play calling IMO

 

[Jonny2TheP]

Now that's how to put a dreadful first 30 minutes behind you. Thorson went 4-for-4 for 56 yards and a TD on the first drive of the second half.

What is most hilarious is how many fewer posts there are when things are going well. So many people live to bitch and moan.

 

[lonestarmvp]

Can anyone explain to me what is different?

Much better play calling and execution with a greater sense of urgency.
Barn burner here in Arlington! Aggies beat Arkansas 28-21 in OT!

 

[corbi296]

Timing, momentum, more aggressive play calling.

 

[Seattle_Cat]

What is most hilarious is how many fewer posts there are when things are going well. So many people live to bitch and moan.

Our team was truly dreadful in the first half. We all knew that they are a better team than that.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Can anyone explain to me what is different?

Receivers are catching the ball. Thorson is in rhythm. Not very tricky.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Can anyone explain to me what is different?

They have been running sweeps to the right with success, and then throwing to the middle underneath on that last drive. The two long throws to Vitale have loosened up the middle as the safeties now have to watch DV, who will run right by any linebacker on that team.

 

[catcrazy]

Jekyll and hyde. I just hope we see more of this in big ten season

 

[ManhattaCat]

Timing, momentum, more aggressive play calling.

13/19 207 yds 3TD passes and 1 int. Yeah, he's terrible alright.

 

[bjm989]

CT will be very good when he gets into his rhythm and the offense starts to click. As frustrating as the first half was, I do think McCall is starting to open the play book more.

 

[Katatonic]

And the O-line creating a decent pocket for Thorson and Thorson calmly sitting in the pocket.

 

[chicagocatfan24]

Walker could have about 10 picks in his career

 

[beetlemania74]

Much better play calling and execution with a greater sense of urgency.

Wait I thought this was a long-term, systematic problem with our OC. Are you saying he's capable of turning things around with a few adjustments at halftime?

 

[TejasCat]

Blatant holding on Gibson there

 

[Deeringfish]

That is betterpunt coverage

 

[bjm989]

Great run but hate to see him get caught!

 

[Hungry Jack]

Poor JJ. He's a bit slow.

 

[bjm989]

Woulda been a third to Danny

 

[Deeringfish]

They should give jackson a blow

 

[bjm989]

Fair - he has been getting hammered all game. That would slow my 5.2 40 down just a bit.

 

[lonestarmvp]

Wait I thought this was a long-term, systematic problem with our OC. Are you saying he's capable of turning things around with a few adjustments at halftime?

One half quarter of football does not make a trend. You do have a systematic issue here regarding offensive play calling and consistent execution based on your history. But this past quarter has been much better. Work to keep it up.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Was that Fessler on the screen?

 

[corbi296]

We have an issue with young and inconsistent players. It can't be systemic if the system works when run correctly.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

One half quarter of football does not make a trend. You do have a systematic issue here regarding offensive play calling and consistent execution based on your history. But this past quarter has been much better. Work to keep it up.

Go away.

 

[Fitz51]

I would like to mention that my post in the first half thread re: Thorson was idiotic.

Go, 'Cats!

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Was that Fessler on the screen?

Nagel

 

[FeliSilvestris]

would have gone for it on 4th and short the way the O has been playing this half.

 

[corbi296]

would have gone for it on 4th and short the way the O has been playing this half.

That's why you are not the coach. You put the certain points on the board and make it a two TD game.

 

[bjm989]

Actually after all the exhaustion of the first half, I just timed myself in the backyard and ran a 10.4. I did stop to catch my breath at the halfway point.

 

[Katatonic]

Hmm - why couldn't the 'Cats have done more of those throws to the sideline to Prater last year?

 

[bjm989]

Did no one see the hold???

 

[Hungry Jack]

Jordan Williams has a shot at the NFL.