Capital Punished

Let's get down to finish this large,
You could bring on your whole squad, none of you chumps are hard...

PROPS and DROPS from the Buffs' loss to Iowa State, eliminating them from bowl contention, and the Bronco loss to the Redskins...

DROPS: The last time we saw Chris Simms play this poorly, he was helping the Buffs to the 2001 Big 12 Championship. 3 of 13 passing? Simply won't get it done- especially when his passes arent off by a bit, but by yards at a clip. Witness the last pass of the game, Simms missed a wide open Brandon Marshall (stands at 6-5) by overthrowing him by a yard. Considering Simms makes $3mil a year, this has to imporve. You can get Joe Shitbag off the street for the league minimum to perform better.

DROPS: The Buffs moved the ball without too much resistance between the 20s, but their problems started whenever they got into the red zone. Fourth and one early in the game and Demetrius Sumler is stuffed at the line. In that case the best option is - again- Tyler Hansen up the middle. Later in the game, Rodney Stewart fumbles at the eight. Fumbles are part of the game, but that is his second of the game. Why isn't he on the sideline in the red zone or been "coached up" to hold on with two hands. Finally, late in the game the Buffs get it to the one again and Bryce Givens goes stuck on stupid and gets a offensive hands to the face and then a yellow card technical foul unsportmanslike conduct call that gives the offense first and goal... at the 39. All three are a direct result of coaching brain farts and piss poor planning.

DROPS: With the loss the Buffs will be playing Nebraska at Folsom with nothing on the line in over 20 years. Another dubious notch on the bed post of Dan Hawkins.

DROPS: The physical-ness (word check please) of the Donks has been slowly diminishing over the last few weeks. The DL especially has "worn down" as the game has progressed. That was Ladell Betts getting big chunks of yards in the 2nd Half. Ladell Betts- he is on every waiver wire of every fantasy league in the world. With upcoming games against tougher backs, the Donk coaching staff may have to be more creative in getting better line play. More stunts, blitzes, and zone coverage.

DROPS: The Redskins' fake punt in the 2nd quarter? Was that drawn up in the sand on the back lots? Call a timeout in the case, especially since Hunter Smith had already taken one to the end zone earlier in the year. Doesn't anyone scout these things?

PROPS: There is serious chatter on the mean internet streets that the Hawkins' regime is close to being toppled. Some are reliable sources, while other far flung reports have everyone from Mike Shannahan to digging up Dal Ward to rescue this program.

DROPS: Did you see the guy wearing the Dexter Manley jersey? You might've of, but Dexter didn't.

DROPS: The Buffs again committed 11 penalties with more yellow on the Iowa State field than a pasture of cows who've been drinking cold beers. The team is the most penalized in Division I football - "Divsion One Football!" - the Oakland Raiders of the NCAA. Rick Neuheisel was bombarded by fans and alums with his loosey goosey style and penalties, and Hawkins' lot do more dumb ass penalties than Rick's NFL-laden squads.

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