Random Thoughts from the Oregon Loss

• Nine sacks is unacceptable. The O-line definitely deserves much of the blame for this one, but Rudy must quit holding on to the ball so long or else needs to learn how to throw it away effectively. There were a couple of times where the tailback would be in open in the backfield and Rudy didn't even look him off.
  
• With Dixon going out of the game in Q4, the Devils had an opportunity to rally but turning the ball over twice in the quarter makes that a bit challenging.
  
• Either Oregon's offense is that good or our defense was just that bad in Q1.
  
• Stewart ran all over the ASU defense like no one has this year, particularly in Q3. I'm sure a couple of more have ran for more yards but some of those runs by Stewart were killers.
  
• What the heck happened clock management-wise at the end of first half? We had momentum going our way at that point and to not get any points set the tone for the second half.
  
• Dixon looked like a Heisman candidate in Q1 but wasn't overly impressive after that.
• We clearly missed Ryan Torain that game. Particularly at the goal line in Q1 and the 4th and 1 attempt in Q3.
  
• The Devils national title hopes are probably finished but Rose Bowl hopes shouldn't be. As has been proven week after week, anything can happen this season. Oregon's remaining schedule would indicate that they probably won't lose a game. But they still have their in-state rival to play and have to travel to AZ to play the suddenly hot University of Tucson.
  
• I have no idea what to expect from UCLA next weekend. They are a team that is reeling with a lame duck coach. I wouldn't be surprised if UCLA fans are actually pulling for the team to lose to help seal the deal on Dorrell being ousted. Based on the past two weeks, his team doesn't appear to be rallying around him.