Cherry Plays Bowl Bound College Football

[Cherry 1,302]

 

 

The Rams have a turnout of about 21,500 fans for the matchup with #6 Alabama Crimson Tide. It's around 82 degrees outside again, on a very cloudy day.

 

Alabama forces a three and out after a bad penalty by the Rams, and a 35 yard punt return sets them up at the Rams 39. They drive down the field with ease and score. 7-0 Alabama.

 

Colorado State manages to drive down to the Bama 40 before a tipped pass is intercepted setting Alabama up at their own 12.

 

Colorado State's front 7 does a great job holding back the run game, but Alabama heaves it over the top on multiple plays to drive back down the field. The corners get burnt again and the Tide are up 14-0.

 

Rams WR Schmidt catches a long pass and streaks down the field towards the endzone, but the ball is popped out from behind. Luckily the Rams fall on it and set up at the Bama 12.

 

They're stopped on three straight plays and kick a FG to make it 14-3.

 

Colorado State forces a three and out and gets the ball back. A huge return sets them up at the Alabama 28.

 

Myers throws a 26-yard TD to Marvin Barker. 14-10 Tide.

 

Alabama drives back down the field to score again. 21-10 Tide.

 

Alabama gets the ball after a three and out and scores again. 28-10 Tide.

 

Colorado State quickly shoots down the field with long passes but Myers makes a bad throw and is picked off.

 

Alabama makes it to the Rams 5 but the defense holds for a FG. 31-10 Tide.

 

Myers throws an awful pass and it's jumped by the defender. Interception.

 

The Rams hold them off for the rest of the half.

 

Halftime Score

Alabama 31

Colorado State 10

 

Second Half

 

Colorado State attempts an onside kick to start the second half, but it fails. Alabama gets the ball at midfield.

 

Colorado State slams the line on all three downs with blitzers, and manages to hold the Tide to a three & out.

 

They're forced to punt after a brief drive. The receivers keep making mistakes.

 

Alabama drives down the field to score again. 38-10 Tide. (I am literally sending 9 guys every fucking play and they still keep moving the chains.)

 

Myers uses the air attack to drive down the field and punch it in from 22 yards out. 38-17.

 

Bama has a 55 yard touchdown called back on an ineligible receiver downfield penalty. They're stopped and the Rams get the ball back. They return it 42 yards and set up across midfield.

 

Myers launches a bomb downfield and the defense is caught off guard. Rams TD. 38-24 nearing the 4th quarter.

 

End of the third quarter with Alabama driving. 38-24 Tide.

 

The Tide attempt at 56-yard field goal but it falls short. Rams ball at their own 38.

 

They're forced with a three and out and elect to go for it on 4th & 8. It's incomplete. Bad pass by Myers. Bama starts on the Rams 40.

 

Alabama scores again after killing clock. 45-24 Tide.

 

Bama kicks a 28-yard field goal after stopping the Rams again. 48-24 Tide.

 

Alabama kicks a 35-yard field goal as the clock runs out. 51-24 Tide.

 

Alabama wins 51-24

 

Box Score

http://i.imgur.com/5eN8hsa.png

 

Player Stats

http://i.imgur.com/jRSdTuO.png

 

Player of the Game

Alabama RB Bobby Kelly. 25 attempts. 76 yards. 2 TDs.

[Cherry 1,302]

Conference standings - Week 3 (No conference games played yet)

 

Mountain

Boise State 3-0

Air Force 3-0

Utah State 3-0

Colorado State 2-1

Wyoming 2-1

New Mexico 2-1

 

West

UNLV 3-0

San Diego State 2-1

San Jose State 1-2

Nevada 0-3

Fresno State 0-3

Hawaii 0-3

 

Top 25 Polls

1. USC

2. Oregon

3. Auburn

4. Ole Miss

5. Georgia

6. Alabama

7. Florida State

8. LSU

9. Ohio State

10. TCU

11. Arkansas

12. Michigan State

13. Baylor

14. UCLA

15. Tennessee

16. Mississippi St

17. Arizona

18. Florida

19. Missouri

20. Oklahoma

21. Wisconsin

22. Texas A&M

23. Stanford

24. Utah

25. South Carolina

[Cherry 1,302]

Cherry opens up on loss to #6 Alabama

 

"It's certainly tough to lose at home like that. To come in with them as a 9-point favorite and to lose by 27 is pretty tough on our guys and the fans as well. I have no doubt that we deserved that loss with the way we played."

 

When asked about Myers performance, Cherry said, "I think he did a good job given how short notice that was. He's not used to working with the starters. There were some chemistry issues there that I don't think David would have had. Tyler did well though. You can look at that completion percentage and argue he couldn't get the check down passes, but our gameplan was to spread the field. We knew coming in that Alabama would be tough up front and we couldn't win that way. Tyler has the arm to get it 50 yards down the field, and we decided that's how we'd attack."

 

On Meredith's potential return: "He should be back next week. We got things straightened out. He's getting his grades to where they need to be. That's all I'll say about David academically."

 

When asked about his receivers potentially underperforming, Cherry said, "I don't see it that way. When you look at those matchups, those are some of the best corners in college football today. That secondary is littered with first-round or second-round NFL talent. Marvin and Schmidt are two very good receivers, but those are some of the toughest corners and safeties in the game right now."

 

Cherry finished off the press conference by addressing next week's game.

 

"UNLV is 3-0. They're a good football team, but I believe we're a better one. We're gonna get back out there and take out the last undefeated team in the West division. See you guys next week. We'll be 3-1."

[Cherry 1,302]

Colorado State @ UNLV (Preview)

 

Colorado State QB David Meredith will not play again this week, missing his second consecutive week due to academic reasons. Despite confidence from the coaching staff that he would play, he continues to miss due to issues with grades. He is reportedly progressing well, but will remain suspended until week 6, if his development goes well.

 

Colorado State opens as a 2-point favorite to win, with expected temperatures in Las Vegas to be in the low 90s with no clouds. It should feel close to 100 outside around kickoff.

 

This is the season opener for conference games, and will be a key game for both teams. UNLV is set to cruise in the West division, but a loss to Colorado State would set them off on the wrong foot. Colorado State on the other hand would fall to 2-2 with a game against Utah State on deck.

 

Cherry's prediction: 31-17 Colorado State

 

 

Utah State @ Boise State

 

With both teams 3-0 to start the year, this match-up looks like the key to deciding the best team in the Mountain West. Boise State has looked dominant so far this year, as usual cruising through their early games. Utah State, while looking solid, has not blown out their opposition like Boise State.

 

Utah State is currently a 1-point favorite but Boise State looks like the more well-rounded team. This should be one of the most important matches in the Mountain West this year.

Edited December 9, 2015 by Chernobyl426

[Vin+ 3,121]

lolbamaandbaylor

[OSUViking 505]

We would have won if Meredith wasn't a dumbass.

[Cherry 1,302]

 

The temperature settles to around 92 with clear skies overhead. Around 24,500 people have showed up to attend the game.

 

Colorado State will open up on their own 29.

 

A quick push gets them to midfield but they're forced to punt after a great defensive play on 2nd down leads to an incomplete pass on 3rd.

 

Colorado State gets the ball back after allowing 20 yards on the drive. They have to punt and set UNLV up at the 20.

 

UNLV gets pushed back to their own 12. 2nd & 33. The defense blows a coverage and UNLV catches an 88-yard TD pass. 7-0 UNLV.

 

Colorado State is stopped in the redzone. They kick a FG. 7-3 UNLV.

 

UNLV is stopped after crossing midfield. They're forced to punt. Colorado State takes over at their own 2.

 

The Rams are forced to punt. UNLV turns the ball back over on an interception a few plays later.

 

UNLV tries to make a deep pass but it's picked off by Rams ILB Dustin Boyd. He takes it 94 yards for a TD. 10-7 Colorado State

 

A quick three and out gets the Rams the ball back. Myers drives down the field and throws a 38-yard TD pass to WR Franklin Garrett. 17-7 Colorado State.

 

The Rams defense goes off and proceeds to smack around the UNLV offense for a three & out capped off with an Arthur Kenny sack. The punt sets up the Rams on their own 38.

 

The next play is a pick on a bad throw by Myers.

 

Another three and out forces UNLV to punt again. The Rams have to knee it out though, and the game goes to half.

 

Halftime Score

Colorado State 17

UNLV 7

 

Second Half

 

UNLV opens up the second half on their third consecutive three and out. The Rams are pummeling them.

 

Colorado State can't move the ball and is forced to punt back. After another good defensive hold the Rams get the ball around midfield.

 

Colorado State is stopped once again and punts.

 

UNLV completes a 30-yard pass but the receiver is lit up by a corner. He loses his helmet, but holds onto the ball. On the next play the line breaks down and the quarterback is slammed into the ground. He loses the ball on the hit and it's recovered by the Rams.

 

Tyler Myers is hurt on the following drive and will not return. Third string QB Robert Campbell is in.

 

Colorado State attempts a 49-yard field goal but misses wide left.

 

The Rams defense forces a three and out the following drive.

 

Colorado State can't do anything, and is forced three and out. A terrible punt and good return sets UNLV up at the Rams 31.

 

The quarter ends with Colorado State up 17-7 with the Rebels driving.

 

UNLV punches it in for a TD. 17-14 Colorado State.

 

UNLV forces three and out.

 

A 50 yard punt pins the Rebels at their own 35.

 

After allowing a 17-yard rush by the QB, the Rams hold on to stop the drive.

 

Colorado State gets the ball at their own 29 with 7:48 left in the game. They kill about two minutes off the clock before having to punt at midfield. UNLV sets up at their own 28.

 

UNLV breaks the coverage over the top and gets to the Rams 17. They do it again to score. 21-17 UNLV.

 

A spearing call on the return sets them up at the UNLV 49. A blown coverage allows a 49-yard TD pass to Marvin Barker. 24-21 Colorado State. 3:39 left.

 

UNLV starts off at their own 25. A blown assignment nearly costs a touchdown, but the corner chases down the receiver and knocks the ball out. 26-yard gain. A holding call pushes the Rams back to their own 39.

 

A broken play becomes a 15-yard run by the QB. The Rebels are at the 24. A 5-yard loss on a reverse pushes them back as the clock gets down to around 1:45. Another stop on a pitch puts them at 3rd & 14 at the 28.

 

UNLV tries to catch the Rams off guard with a sweep. He turns the edge. Thomas Garcia blows the runner up with a huge hit. The ball flies out for a fumble. Arthur Kenny emerges from the pile with the ball. Rams ball on their own 29 with 1:17 left. UNLV has all three timeouts. The Rams pick up the first on the next play.

 

The Rams punt with 17 seconds left on the clock. UNLV starts at their own 3 with 9 seconds left. The Rams are sending every back deep.

 

UNLV throws a deep pass that goes over the head of the intended receiver. The clock expires.

 

Colorado State wins 24-21.

 

Box Score

http://i.imgur.com/l1sGFIU.png

 

Player Stats

http://i.imgur.com/HVYiDJo.png

 

Player of the Game

UNLV DE James Burdick. 5 tackles. 2 sacks. 1 pass defended. 1 forced fumble.

 

 

 

Boise State @ Utah State

In what was expected to be a close matchup with teams trading scores throughout the game, the Utah State Aggies annihilated Boise State. In a 48-7 rout, Utah State showed that they're not going to take their foot off the gas when they start taking a lead. The Rams will face the Aggies next week in Fort Collins.

Edited December 9, 2015 by Chernobyl426

[Cherry 1,302]

We would have won if Meredith wasn't a dumbass.

He had like a 1.93 GPA which isn't too bad to fix. I gave him like 5 hours of tutoring which should've popped him up to around 2.3 GPA. Instead he proceeds to get suspended.

 

We would've probably come up shy anyways but it would've been way less brutal.

[OSUViking 505]

He had like a 1.93 GPA which isn't too bad to fix. I gave him like 5 hours of tutoring which should've popped him up to around 2.3 GPA. Instead he proceeds to get suspended.

 

We would've probably come up shy anyways but it would've been way less brutal.

Dumbass probably cost us a competitive season. Idk we're still looking alright so far.

[Cherry 1,302]

Cherry discusses close win over UNLV

 

"We said we'd go out there and get it done. It may not have been pretty, but I'm proud of what we did. It feels good to start the conference season with a win, and it's over an upstart team as well. UNLV is a very good team, and Gill is going to turn a lot of heads this year. Maybe we'll see them again down the road."

 

When asked how he felt about the play to get the ball back and stop the potential game-winning drive, Cherry commented, "I'm proud of Garcia and Kenny to make that play. Thomas always gets in on the action there and he knew what to watch for. I'm just glad he hit as hard as he did to force it out. If not we could've gone to OT with our third-string QB. That UNLV offense was getting tough to stop, and I don't think I'd be confident in OT against them."

 

After a few more questions, the coach dropped a bombshell on the media. Stunned reporters sat in silence after the announcement.

 

"Tyler Myers is going to miss the rest of the season, or at least until bowl games. He ruptured his spleen, and is undergoing the medical procedure right now to get healthy. We're upset to announce that he's likely gone, given how good of a job he has done. However, we'll look to Campbell and Velez to help carry this team until Meredith gets back. I have faith we'll put up a good fight with Campbell at the helm."

 

Utah State currently sits as a 10-point favorite despite the game taking place at Colorado State. The odds don't look good for the Rams to go to 4-1.

Edited December 9, 2015 by Chernobyl426

[Cherry 1,302]

Top 25 polls

1. USC

2. Ole Miss

3. Oregon

4. Auburn

5. Georgia

6. LSU

7. Alabama

8. Florida State

9. Ohio State

10. TCU

11. Tennessee

12. Michigan State

13. Baylor

14. UCLA

15. Mississippi State

16. Arizona

17. Arkansas

18. Florida

19. Missouri

20. Oklahoma

21. Utah

22. Wisconsin

23. Texas A&M

24. Arizona State

25. Notre Dame

[Cherry 1,302]

Utah State @ Colorado State (Preview)

 

Colorado State opens up as the 10-point underdog in this conference matchup. Temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s, and the sun should be out for a nice day of football. The biggest story for the game is the loss of backup QB Tyler Myers. He is likely out for the season, and the Rams will have to focus heavily on the rushing attack to have the slightest hope against the Aggies. The Rams will likely be facing the best QB they've faced all year, and will have a tough time limiting the passing offense of Utah State.

 

Cherry's prediction: 55-6 Utah State.

[Cherry 1,302]

 

 

Around 21,800 people show up for the first home conference game of the Colorado State season. It's 62 outside and the sky is clear.

 

Utah State will start at their own 21. The first play is a sack by Arthur Kenny as he drills Utah State QB James Jackson into the dirt. The Rams hold them down on their first drive and get the ball at the Colorado State 20.

 

The Rams cross the 50 but can't progress beyond there. They punt. It's a 27 yard punt that sets the Aggies up on their own 27.

 

The Utah State line collapses on first down and the Rams get another sack. They have to punt from their own 19. Colorado State sets up on their own 38.

 

A penalty sends the Rams back 15 yards and they can do nothing from there. They punt back. A 34 yard returns sets the Aggies up at the Rams 44.

 

For the third straight drive the Aggies open up with a sack. On 3rd and 19 the Rams are flagged for a penalty, but it's still 4th & 8. The Aggies punt for a touchback.

 

A blown coverage allows Schmidt to get open and sprint towards the endzone, but he is taken down from behind and fumbles. The Aggies pick it up and return it 40 yards to the Rams 18.

 

The defense holds and the Aggies have to kick a 38-yard field goal. 3-0 Utah State.

 

A series of bad passes and drops forces the Rams to punt back down the field on a three and out. The quarter ends with a score of 3-0 Utah State.

 

A long drive down the field is held off by a stout Rams defense. A 36-yard field goal is good. 6-0 Utah State.

 

Colorado State starts up at the 38. They proceed to go absolutely nowhere. Punt. It's a bad punt, and Utah State starts at their own 40.

 

The Rams defense stops them at the 38 and they're forced to punt. Rams ball at their own 6. Safety. 8-0 Utah State.

 

The Rams give up two big plays that allow Utah State to make it down to the 8. They hold the line and force a FG attempt. The 26-yard attempt is shanked wide left. 8-0 Utah State. 1:35 left in the first half.

 

After a big play to get the Rams to midfield, one of the passes is tipped and picked off by the Aggies. Aggies ball at their own 12 with 40 seconds left. After a botched pitch the Aggies let time expire.

 

Halftime Score

Utah State 8

Colorado State 0

 

Second Half

 

An electrifying return starts the Rams off at their own 41. They get to the Utah State 40 but on a 3rd & 8 Campbell panics and throws an awful interception. The Aggies take over at their own 12 again. The Rams force a three and out and get the ball at the Utah State 34.

 

They fail to move the chains and attempt a 45-yard field goal. It's wide left. The Aggies take over at their own 28.

 

An exhausted Colorado State defense blows their assignments on consecutive plays and the Aggies score a TD. 15-0 Utah State.

 

The Rams give up another three and out. The Aggies get the ball at midfield. They force a three and out but a roughing the passer call gives the Aggies a new set of downs. The Aggies push their way down the field and punch it in for a touchdown. 22-0 Utah State.

 

The Rams get shut down again. The quarter ends with a punt. 22-0 Utah State.

 

Colorado State gets the ball back after a punt. They'll start on their own 3. A beautiful pass gets them down to the Utah State 8-yard line. It's a Colorado State touchdown by FB Greg Romero. 4 yard TD run. 22-7 Utah State with 9:46 left in the game.

 

A shanked kickoff starts the Aggies at their own 40. The Rams defense forces another three and out. Rams ball at their own 44. Another beautiful pass sets up the Rams deep in Aggie territory. A 54-yard rainbow to Schmidt. They're on the Utah State 2. Campbell is initially stuffed, but a Greg Romero run follows it up with a TD. 22-14 Utah State with 6:31 left.

 

The Aggies start on their own 28. A 54-yard TD pass is called back on a holding penalty. A pitch is stopped and the Rams set up to stop a 3rd & 20. Thomas Garcia stuffs a draw and the Rams get it back on their own 29 with a little over 3 minutes to work with.

 

A batted pass makes it 4th & 10 but a holding on the corner allows the Rams to get a new set of downs.

 

4th & 3 near midfield with 1:53 left. Ball game on the line. Campbell overthrows the receiver. Turnover on downs.

 

The Rams force another three and out. They get the ball on their own 3 with 44 seconds and no timeouts. They hit a 43-yard pass over the top. Clock ticking. They spike it with 25 seconds left on their own 46. Campbell lets go on a deep pass. It's headed towards the endzone. Utah State CB Emmanuel Li steps in front of it and takes off. He takes it 84 yards to the house. Utah State 29-14.

 

The Rams take a knee.

 

Utah State wins 29-14.

 

Box Score

http://i.imgur.com/bcvOmEm.png

 

Player Stats

http://i.imgur.com/ezNFCcX.png (Our defense did so good. That was a top 5 QB.)

 

Player of the Game

Colorado State DE Arthur Kenny. 7 tackles. 2 sacks. 4 hurries. 2 stuffs. 1 forced fumble.

[Cherry 1,302]

Cherry gives brief statement

 

"These kinds of games are the hardest. Our defense fought hard out there, and I'm very proud of them. They pulled their share. We have to have offense pull their fair share as well. I'll talk with the guys and try to figure out how we can move forward from this. I'm proud of the determination and grit we had to stay in it. Thanks."

 

David Meredith will return for next week's matchup at Wyoming.

Dumbass probably cost us a competitive season. Idk we're still looking alright so far.

CAMPBELL

[Cherry 1,302]

Top 25 polls

1. USC

2. Georgia

3. Ole Miss

4. Oregon

5. LSU

6. Florida State

7. Auburn

8. UCLA

9. Alabama

10. Ohio State

11. TCU

12. Arizona

13. Tennessee

14. Michigan State

15. Missouri

16. Arkansas

17. Baylor

18. Mississippi State

19. Oklahoma

20. Wisconsin

21. Florida

22. Notre Dame

23. Clemson

24. Utah

 

25. Northern Illinois

Conference Standings

Mountain

Utah State 5-0 (2-0)

Wyoming 4-1 (2-0)

New Mexico 4-1 (2-0)

Boise State 4-1 (1-1)

Air Force 4-1 (0-1)

Colorado State 3-2 (1-1)

West

San Diego State 3-2 (1-1)

UNLV 3-2 (0-1)

Nevada 1-3 (1-0)

Fresno State 1-4 (0-1)

San Jose State 1-4 (0-2)

Hawaii 0-5 (0-2)

[Cherry 1,302]

Colorado State @ Wyoming (Preview)

 

With David Meredith healthy, the Colorado State Rams come into this game as the 2-point favorite, though some media outlets are saying they'll likely win by two or more possessions. The defense has been on another level for the Rams, holding back a high-powered offense in Utah State, and keeping things close until the very end. The projected temperature in Laramie is in the mid 50s with some clouds.

 

Cherry's prediction: Colorado State 45-24

[OSUViking 505]

Well... Fuck.

[Cherry 1,302]

 

 

With the temperature at a cool 56 degrees and overcast skies, around 21,800 people show up to watch Colorado State take on Wyoming.

 

Colorado State takes the opening kick off to their own 12 and will start there. Meredith is coming out for the first time since the matchup with Texas State. He's slammed to the ground for a sack on the first play.

 

The Rams go three and out. Wyoming starts near midfield. Leslie Moss pulls around the left tackle and pops the ball out. Thomas Garcia recovers the ball.

 

Wyoming forces a three and out and gets the ball back. The Rams force a punt and go on a long drive capped off by a Meredith TD pass from 4 yards out.

 

The Cowboys are stopped at midfield and have to punt. The punter shanks it and the Rams start at their own 34. A three and out forces a punt, which is fumbled by Wyoming. They emerge from the pile with the ball.

 

The Rams get the ball back and start at their own 9. They punt right back. It doesn't go far. The Cowboys start at the Rams 21. Wyoming kicks a 27-yard field goal. 7-3 Colorado State.

 

They start on the 20. Velez fumbles. Wyoming starts at the Colorado State 17. They're held to a field goal. 7-6 Colorado State.

 

Meredith leads a drive down the field to score. 14-6 Colorado State.

 

Colorado State gets the ball back. They attempt a 45-yard field goal but it goes wide left. After a stop by the defense they're back at midfield.

 

Meredith hits Barker on a quick out and he hurdles a safety. He's off to the races. 52-yard TD pass to Barker. 21-6 Colorado State.

 

Arthur Kenny destroys the RB in the backfield, forcing a fumble. Wyoming falls on it to save a potential FG drive.

 

The Rams halt a decent drive and get the ball to their own 29.

 

(The game glitched out and made me punt back.)

 

Wyoming attempts a 32-yard field goal. It goes wide right.

 

The receiver catches it downfield but is hit by the Wyoming safety. It's a fumble and Wyoming gets the ball near the 43. On 3rd and 3 Leslie Moss slams him into the ground. Wyoming has to punt.

 

On a drive down field backup RB Juan Davidson hurdles a defender and sheds two tacklers on a 16-yard run. Colorado State attempts a 31-yard field goal but it's wide right.

 

Arthur Kenny caps off a three and out by drilling the quarterback into the ground.

 

The third quarter ends with the Rams on the Wyoming 6. 21-6 Colorado State.

 

Meredith hits Velez for a 9-yard TD. 28-6 Colorado State.

 

A pass by Wyoming QB Mull is picked off by Rams CB Jacob Escobar sets the Rams up at the 44. The Rams can't move the ball forward. They have to punt.

 

The Cowboys return the favor, and Meredith drives down the field briefly before throwing an interception. Wyoming drives down the field and scores. They miss the two-point conversion attempt. Colorado State 28-12.

 

Wyoming tries to drive again, but Mull is picked off. Colorado State kills the clock.

 

Colorado State wins 28-12.

 

Box Score

http://i.imgur.com/LlF61f8.png

 

Player Stats

http://i.imgur.com/QAvHHik.png

 

Player of the Game

Colorado State QB David Meredith 28/45. 422 yards. 4 touchdowns. 1 interception.

[BJORN 679]

Do you play the games or are they simmed?

[Cherry 1,302]

I make every call on every play. I check emails from athletic director and staff to keep updated on academic suspensions, injuries, recruits, film reports, and anything of the sort. I help pick who we play each year in our non-conference games. I also redshirt players and order the depth chart. I set schemes, playbooks, and offensive/defensive philosophies. I'm basically doing everything the game allows.

Edited December 10, 2015 by Chernobyl426

[Cherry 1,302]

Cherry discusses Meredith's return, 28-12 win

 

"It's good to have him back. He's a key part of this offense and we just didn't feel right on offense without him. He keeps the ball moving down the field. He sets our receivers up to make big plays. I'm proud of the job he did in the classroom to make it back in time for this game. We were starting to get worried about our upcoming schedule without him back. Thankfully we've put those worries to rest and he's achieving at another level."

 

One reporter asked, "Do you think that Meredith not being suspended could've led to an undefeated record at this point in the year?"

 

"I think it's definitely something that could be argued. He's 3-0 as a starter. I think we'd have put up a better fight against Alabama, but would we be unscathed? I don't know. Tyler and Robert have done a great job filling his shoes."

 

(Oh shit. Thought my save died for a minute. Nearly died. )

 

 

Top 10 (Doing this instead of top 25 for time saving purposes)

 

1. Georgia

2. USC

3. Oregon

4. Ohio State

5. Ole Miss

6. TCU

7. Florida State

8. UCLA

9. LSU

10. Auburn

[Cherry 1,302]

Hawaii @ Colorado State (Preview)

 

With Colorado State now receiving votes for a place on the top 25, they're looking to beat down on the already badly beaten Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The Warriors are 0-6 this season, and have looked pitiful in conference competition. The Rams are currently an 8-point favorite to win this game that has expected weather in the mid 70s on a sunny afternoon. Most analysts are picking the Rams to win by a huge margin. They have averaged 378 yards on offense per week in comparison to the Warriors who have averaged 221. They've also allowed an average of 351 yards in comparison to the Warriors 468.

 

Cherry's prediction: 45-19 Colorado State

[Cherry 1,302]

 

Around 20,400 people show up to Hughes Stadium to watch the Rams and Warriors fight. It's a nice 74 degrees outside with the sun shining down.

 

Colorado State starts at their own 16. They have to punt after about 10 yards. Hawaii punts right back. The Rams punt back again. Right back again.

 

Colorado State gets to midfield and decides to go for it on 4th and 1. They're stuffed on a QB keeper. The Warriors throw a quick pass to the running back but Garcia pops the ball out. Leslie Moss scoops it up and gets 7 yards on the fumble return. The Rams start at midfield. They make it down to the 11 but get stopped. They kick a field goal. Martin's 29-yard field goal is good. 3-0 Colorado State.

 

Hawaii easily pushes down the field on poor coverage by defensive backs. Touchdown Warriors. 7-3 Hawaii.

 

Colorado State pushes down the field and attempts a 35-yard field goal. It's good. 7-6 Hawaii.

 

After halting the Hawaii offense the Rams stretch the field and Meredith hits Garcia for a 40-yard TD. 13-7 Colorado State.

 

The teams exchange punts. Hawaii gets down to the 11 before they're stopped. They kicked a FG. 13-10 Colorado State. A piling on penalty gives the Rams the ball at the 40 with 22 seconds left in the half. A great play sets them up at the 1 with 9 seconds left. They're stuffed and time expires. (I know. Fucking retarded run-off.)

 

Halftime Score

Hawaii 10

Colorado State 13

 

Second Half

 

Hawaii punts after quick three and out. Thanks to a great catch on a third down by Marvin Barker, the Rams move deep into Hawaii territory.

 

They try a draw at the 1 but the Warriors send everyone and send them back four yards. They get back to the 2 and try a field goal. Martin's 20-yard field goal is in. 16-10 Colorado State.

 

Hawaii is hit with another three and out. Rams ball at their own 22. They get to the Hawaii 42 but are forced to punt. Another three and out gets the ball back to the Rams.

 

The Rams are at the Hawaii 32 on 4th & 8. It's a fake punt. It fails. Hawaii starts at their own 32. The third quarter ends 16-10 Colorado State.

 

Hawaii tries to pass short. It hits the DT in the hands and he pulls it down. Interception for Colorado State DT Paul Marsh. Colorado State at the Hawaii 32. Peter Velez gets hit hard and fumbles, but Meredith falls on it. A holding call moves the chains to the 23. Meredith's screen pass is picked off. Hawaii starts at their own 24.

 

Two blown coverages get them to the Rams 27. Another one allows a TD. 17-16 Hawaii. (I played dime pass defense the entire fucking drive. Bullshit choke.)

 

The Rams start at their own 33 but can't move the chains. They're forced to punt. Hawaii gets the ball at their own 27. The Rams stop them but an offsides penalty gives the Warriors a first down.

 

Another blown coverage gives up 42 yards down the field. The Warriors are in the redzone. After a sack, Dustin Boyd reads an inside route and jumps it for the interception. Rams ball at the 9 with 5:21 left. They're pushed back to their own 5 after a penalty.

 

A holding call gets the first down. The Rams can't give Meredith protection. They have to punt with 3:30 left.

 

The Rams force a three and out. They get the ball with 1:51 left at their own 20 with 2 timeouts. This drive decides the game.

 

They get 10 on a screen but a holding call brings it back.

 

Another holding call puts them at 1st and 25 on their own 5.

 

Barker drops a wide-open pass.

 

A blown assignment gives Barker a clear path to the endzone. He's wide-open with green grass. It hits him in the hands. He drops it. 4th & 12.

 

Meredith overthrows. Ball game.

 

Hawaii wins 17-16.

 

Box Score

http://i.imgur.com/vQpe7Op.png

 

Player Stats

http://i.imgur.com/1jnEH1Z.png

 

Player of the Game

Colorado State FS Thomas Garcia. 6 tackles. 2 passes defended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: I've never been more fucking furious at this game than I am right now. I played a great game from a coaching aspect but got completely boned by that bullshit drive in the 4th. How the fuck do I play two deep with 4 corners and I still get burnt for a 40, 30, and 20 yard gain all within 5 plays. It's just horse shit. Fuck Hawaii. I hope they die in a plane crash on the way home.

[Cherry 1,302]

Rams lose star LT and RT

 

The Colorado State Rams have now lost 1st-team Mountain West left tackle Elmer Johnson to a torn PCL. He will miss multiple months. They've also lost starting RT Randy Glover due to a torn hamstring. Coach Cherry declined to comment on the recent loss to Hawaii, but addressed the loss of two key linemen.

 

"We'll miss them. They did a damn good job watching our quarterback."

[Cherry 1,302]

Top 10 polls

1. USC

2. Oregon

3. Ohio State

4. Florida State

5. Georgia

6. Auburn

7. Ole Miss

8. TCU

9. Tennessee

10. UCLA

 

Colorado State @ San Jose State (Preview)

 

With the Rams and Spartans both looking to be firmly out of the conference race, this will be a battle for bowl games. Colorado State (4-3, 2-2 MW) needs a quick turnaround from the previous loss to have any shot at a late December bowl game. Now missing both starting tackles, star quarterback David Meredith will be constantly under pressure from opposing defensive lines. San Jose State (1-6, 0-4 MW) is fighting for a shot at a bowl game, and will likely drop out of consideration with a loss at home this week. The Rams are heavily favored to win, holding a 15-point spread right now. It's expected to be sunny out and in the 60s, though clouds could start to come in as the day goes on.