A few other notes from the win over Rhode Island

There isn't too much more to say about the victory over the Rams, so let's just run through some basic observations here, considering the issues about people coming off redshirt from the previous post to already be included....

We are absolutely stacked at RB.  I honestly think Martin could start for us and be very good, and Givens has twice showed some explosive ability.  Pretty amazing that Jordan Hopgood has been shifted almost entirely to the back burner.

Alex Bayer had five receptions and that was a career-high.

The Gates PR was fifth longest in BG history.

(The previous two are from the BGSU game notes....not like I knew that.)

As our WRs struggle for consistency, I have wondered (as have others) why Bayer isn't getting into the action more.

We wore the white helmets for the first time at home.  I'd like to be all "uh-huh" about it, (if it was up to me we'd wear the orange helmets with no emblem) but I have to say I think they look pretty good.

Rhode Island was held to 6 first downs and 3.2 yards per play.  They are a poor offensive team, so you'd expect that, but at least they didn't get well against us.

Special teams wise, obviously we missed an XP and Stein was roundly booed, which I always hate to see.  He and Tate split the remainder of the extra points flawlessly.  However, coach indicated that Stein will be our kicker.

Coach said (and he's right) that Schmeidebush has been inconsistent this year.  He shanked one yesterday or we might have had a shut out, a second one was very low and returnable and a third one was a touchback--we have not been pinning them back like we did last year.

Game wise, the stuff on the scoreboard was much improved.  Putting the updated stats up at numerous points during the game was a nice touch and appreciated.  The videos and graphic quality are also much improved.

The introduction of Jermal Hosley clearly flummoxed our PA announcer, who gave credit to our other #87, Matt Ozcypok, a K.

Finally, Coach talked about how important it was to have Boo Boo get that punt return.  Since we were shut out last week, it took some pressure off the offense.  Of course, Boo Boo muffed a punt, too, and Coach indicated we can expect to see Ryan Burbrink back there when healthy.