I don't have an in-depth analysis of the BYU game, or any WVU game for that matter. All I have is a "feel" about what I'm seeing. I think we're seeing the development of many random pieces finally coming together; the right group of transfers, the right group of seasoned players and the right group of young recruits getting a chance to show what they can do.
Maybe HCNB finally has what he's been searching for for a couple of seasons. Maybe he finally realized that he's got to crack the whip a little more to get results. I "feel" like he's got a little harder edge this season and is getting results with it. I wonder how much of that is ADWB? Maybe lighting a fire under an already hot seat was what was needed.
I can give the Houston loss a bit of a pass as an absolute fluke, but one that the team should have prepared for better; and that's on the coaches! OSU showed that they were better than the 2-2 team that started the season and they continue to prove it. But the total defensive collapse in the 4th qtr was abysmal!
So I'm trying to determine how I'll "feel" after the OU game on Saturday. Obviously, if we win I'll feel great! If we lose I'll feel terrible, but I'm wondering to what degree? If we stay in the game, keep the score tight, I'll "feel" bad about the loss, good about the effort, and be ready to move on to picking up two more wins to finish the season. If we get our ass handed to us, I hope I'll feel optimistic regardless of the results and still hope for two wins to finish the season. But I can't guarantee it.