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[QUOTE="sufandu, post: 1120416, member: 874"]
There were 4 minutes to go in the first half.  I don't know exactly when "the beginning of the game" is over but I'm sure 26 minutes in, we've passed that point.  Why does our returning starter at quarterback and juniors and seniors at WR take nearly a half to get going?  They shouldn't.  That's supposed to be the benefit of returning experienced upper classmen.  Additionally, did Hunt's absence allow our defense to give up more points in the second half than the first?  Did Hunt's absence give up a touchdown in the second OT?

While I agree Friday's performance doesn't necessarily mean anything toward projected wins.  We can't just chalk it up as "we won, that's all that matters" either.  The team looked far less prepared than they should have, given the returning experience this team has and the familiarity our players and coaches have with each other now.  Louisville beat up on a conference opponent despite having an entirely new coaching staff and a brand new QB.  Our problems were not all about Hunt's absence.  Saying so is sticking our heads in the sand.
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