My takeaway was the SDS game was over in the first half of the first quarter after three quick scores by the Aztecs.
Long runs by Bell and Bellington virtually untouched, then a blocked punt and a score made it 21 zip. It didn't help that the offense couldn't match this outburst, but the defense just can't start a game this flat. They started flat
against BYU, and in both games recovered too late. Perhaps defensive All-Americans, Hunley and Cecil, were
much better on the field than getting troops up for the fray.
But the worst is yet to come. The PAC-12 is much improved. First, UCLA beat LSU, then Oregon beat Ohio State in
Columbus this week, and narrow losses by Cal to TCU in Waco and Colorado holding Texas A&M without a touchdown until the last two minutes, losing 10-7, spells some deep trouble for the rest of the schedule. There
will be long odds against the Cats for the season, and rightfully so.
John Schmidt
Southwest side
Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star.
