Week 9 thoughts...
Inconsistency continues to plague the team. Darrin Stephens must have read my threats last week as we went out and scored 44 points this time around.
Quentin Bush could've been more efficient but it was a slight step forward without turning the ball over and getting both Rufus Johnson (3 catches 44 yards) and Mel McWilliams (3 catches 55 yards) involved.
Finally the breakout game we were waiting for from Michael Hicks. Pat Cobb added 85 yards himself. Not too often you lose when rushing for 360 yards.
Quinn Blackwell missed 3 FG's and it ultimately cost us the game.
The pass rush continued to improve with 4 more sacks on the day.
Both Randy Bartee and Kerry Bradley had huge games, combining for 16 key run blocks.
We just couldn't do enough to stop drives. Rice QB Craig Palmer threw for 330 yards and was 18 for 25. They picked on OLB Arnie Reinhardt in particular. Today was the first game we matched up CB Alonzo Barnes with the oppositions top WR and it didn't go very well.
Even though it's a tough loss to an average-at-best team, there is a bit to be encouraged about after this week. The offense had been anemic and they burst out with this performance. If we can continue to get pressure on the QB it's hard to think we won't break out of our slump.