Quick Hits Week 2

Let's knock out some quick hits around the conference, last bits about the team against Fresno State, and Cal's game against Colorado.

The Keys to the Game will be out later today. Hopefully.

Wazzup Wazzu?
WSU QB Jeff Tuel will be out 6-8 weeks, which on the longer end, should have him ready to go right in time to face...let's see...Cal.

Great.

Can I get a kicker?
Funny to read some of the forum chatter about replacing kicker Giorgio Tavecchio. "Giorgio needs to go!"
"He (Tavecchio) is the worst place kicker in the history of Cal football."

And who, might I ask would replace him at this point in the season?

Look, this isn't the NFL where you can simply cut a kicker, and pick one up off the waiver wire.

If the Bears had a more consistent kicker than Tavecchio in practice, they'd be playing. End of discussion. We have who we have. And no, I don't believe we have anyone waiting in the wings (which is another problem in itself).

With that said, I still think Tavecchio will be better this year. Fantastic? Probably not. But better. Check with me at the end of the season.


Bigger hit?
DJ Holt's on the receiver to end the game, or Justin Cheadle's on an FSU defender to give Maynard more time to scramble for the hail mary?

Cheadle's by a longshot. Dude got KTFO.

By the way, hope Mike Manuel is ok after getting knocked out in the opening kickoff return.

A little boost
On Steve Williams' interception last Saturday, is it just me, or did it look like the FSU receiver gave him a little boost in the back? Like a "there ya go buddy" type of pat?

Blatant
On Fresno State's first touchdown last week, I missed the blatant hold on nose tackle Kendrick Payne. It was pretty ridiculous. Go back and watch it. I don't know if the Bulldogs score without it. One of the many missed holding calls on Fresno State's oline.

As good as a loss to Nevada?
Speaking of Fresno State, how good will this win look if Fresno State has another 8-4 season? On second thought, probably not that great.

Air Raid
Anyone care to guess the over/under on the passing yards for tonight's Oklahoma State v. Arizona game? I think Ted Miller has it right with the 800 mark.