Boston College 9/5 3:30 FOX

[bearcatbret]

UC caught a break with 20 seconds left in the first half. In my opinion, that was a BC TD which would have changed the dynamics of this game. The offensive line had not been able to dominate the line as projected. At 5:59, there was an interception but it was called roughing the passer.

[bearcatbret]

Well, just a minute ago, the snap went over the BC QB's head and he just turned and threw the ball away. There were no receivers on the play but the officials called it a good play and BC scored on the next play. If that was not a make up call, I do not know what would be. The officials are now taking control of the game or at least directing it. The radio announcers said that it was a deliberate intentional downing which would have been loss of down and the 20 yards that would have been lost.

[longtimefan]

We’re up 16 in the 4th Qtr, but it feels like we’re losing. Just awful.

[longtimefan]

That’s better. Nice stop.

[BearKatz]

Yeah, we're up 16pts at the moment. But if we play like this in the Big 12, will be lucky to win one game.

[bearcatbret]

It is a win. I am not sure what the total passing yards were but I think it was about 40 yards. The defense looked good at times and at other times it looked like the bend but don't break model that we are to accustom to. I am not overly concerned about the performance, after all, there are a lot of new faces on the team. UC was a 7 point favorite and they methodically destroyed that. Special teams were by far the best unit on the team today.

[fmirzamd]

Better than last year, defense was excellent may be BC defense was really good.

[richard k.]

Well, just a minute ago, the snap went over the BC QB's head and he just turned and threw the ball away. There were no receivers on the play but the officials called it a good play and BC scored on the next play. If that was not a make up call, I do not know what would be. The officials are now taking control of the game or at least directing it. The radio announcers said that it was a deliberate intentional downing which would have been loss of down and the 20 yards that would have been lost.

That was the 2nd time BC was involed in intentonal grounding and neither was called.

[bearcatbret]

Post game write up from our home boys.
Cincinnati Extends Home Opener Win Streak to 25 Games with 34-15 Victory Over Boston College - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website
And more information from the post game notes.
(1) Postgame Notes - vs. Boston College.pdf - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website

[bearcatbret]

Let's face it, Boston College is not a good team. The win tonight is good but we may not have learned a whole lot about it. The Bearcats have to improve to beat good teams. There was no passing game tonight and that may be by design. The heat was a factor and maybe the goal was to just wear BC down by running the ball down the mid.

[London 'Cat]

I remain concerned that the receivers cannot create separation from their defenders. That was quite apparent against BC. French threw for 77 yards on 14 attempts (10 completions). Receivers need to be open for a QB to complete a pass. They weren’t open often enough today.