bozbobcat wrote:I've finally come to the point where I could post about this game.
The offense overall was absolutely anemic. The offensive line did well enough, but somebody has to catch the ball, run the ball, and make plays. The Grizzly defense deserves a lot of credit, but we had to move the ball. Michael Jefferson turned out to be two flashes in the pan this season, and if a Bobcat can't be prepared to play his best game against the Grizzlies with a chance to go to the playoffs, he does not deserve to be a Bobcat. You can't turn over the ball four times, either. Fortunately, that didn't bite us. And for once, I'm going to call out the offensive playcalling. If it's 3rd and 1, don't line up in the shotgun; get the 1 yard and keep rolling.
The defense was stellar today, and played like they wanted to win. Bobcat fans should be proud of this unit. I just feel awful that this group won't get to play again. The defense made every stop on a short field they were handed. They made every big play, got 3 turnovers, blocked a field goal, and were let down by the offense. The special teams were also decent, but WE NEED A REGULAR PUNTER!!! Give up the f***ing roll punt already!
The stupid penalties and extra shoving after the play has to stop, both Cats and Griz alike.
This is just the rantings of a very disappointed Bobcat fan right now. It kills me that there won't be a playoff game here next week, and I doubt there will be one anywhere for the Bobcats. And now we get to be at home for Thanksgiving, watching the Grizzlies roll with their homefield to the National Championship. It was time to take the next step and get to the postseason by winning 8 games. And for this Bobcat fan, I'm more angry that we won't play again this season than about the loss to the Grizzlies.
There were a lot of positives to this season. Almost all of the Cats played their guts out and with tons of heart, and fell short in their gritty efforts. It should also be said that crawling back into the race after digging a 1-3 hole is absolutely amazing and it took some great efforts from the Bobcats. I'm proud of my guys, but this is going to be a really, really hard pill to swallow. I'll probably post the positives of the season in a few days. But for now, as hard as this is to say, congratulations to the Grizzlies.
I just wish we were there, too.
