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Houston at Navy 5 things to watch in Week 8
10/22/2022 12:41:00 AM Houston at Navy 5 things to watch in Week 8
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Houston at Navy : 5 things to watch in Week 8 The Cougars begin the second half of the season after a 15-day break. Kevin M. Cox/ContributorANNAPOLIS, Md. — Coming off one of the biggest comebacks in school history and a much-needed break in the schedule, the University of Houston begins the second half of the season Saturday against Navy at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. UH returns to action for the first time in 15 days, since a stunning 33-32 victory over Memphis in which the Cougars rallied from a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The win has given UH (3-3) some momentum as it looks to climb back into the American Athletic Conference race. Navy, coming off a 40-34 loss to SMU, is 2-4 overall, 2-2 in the AAC. Read more:
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That has not been true on the line, because the drop-off to backups with an injury here and there has been significant in the past few games. UH returns to action for the first time in 15 days, since a stunning 33-32 victory over Memphis in which the Cougars rallied from a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Frankie Avalon: '50s pop idol and"Grease" teen angel. The win has given UH (3-3) some momentum as it looks to climb back into the American Athletic Conference race. That ranks 10th of any title since 2020, when Nielsen began tabulating streaming minutes. Navy, coming off a 40-34 loss to SMU, is 2-4 overall, 2-2 in the AAC.m. No matter the quarterback, if the line can’t block for him, the Aggies could be in for a long night in Columbia. “I think right now currently our team is in a good frame of mind,” coach Dana Holgorsen said. “We’re ready to go play.; 832-487-7102.” Here are five things to watch Saturday: 1. Now he’s South Carolina’s starting quarterback, and has briefly offered glimpses of his former five-star self. So long, triple-option Holgorsen said he is looking forward to the pageantry that comes with a Navy football game, something that was missing the last time the Cougars paid a visit in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 p. Prior to the game, the Brigade of Midshipmen enter the stadium and line up on the field for the national anthem, which is followed by a flyover of four F-18s. “I’m really excited about seeing it and witnessing it,” Holgorsen said. at Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land; 281-207-6278. As for facing Navy’s exhausting, time-consuming triple-option? “I hope I never play them ever again,” Holgorsen said. “I don’t ever want to play them ever again. 7 p.” Holgorsen will likely get his wish. After eight straight seasons playing as AAC members, Saturday’s game is the final scheduled meeting with UH set to join the Big 12 in 2023. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline; 888-402-5837. UH had a few days during the open week in the schedule to begin preparing for the Midshipmen, but even that does not seem like enough time. “How you prepare for this team in one week to me is impossible,” Holgorsen said. 7 p. To get the Cougars ready, the scout team quarterback in practice this week was Perry Olsen, who played for the Midshipmen from 2019-20. Olsen made the trip to Annapolis and will see action on special teams. at House of Blues Bronze Peacock, 1204 Caroline; 888-402-5837. “I can’t help but think it’s going to help a little bit,” Holgorsen said. “He’ll probably be on the sideline picking signals left and right, giving our coaches good information to be able to help us hopefully beat Navy. 8 p.” 2. New wrinkle for Midshipmen Speaking of the triple-option, while many of the same principles remain, Navy has shown the ability to pass with versatile quarterback Tai Lavatai. at 713 Music Hall, 401 Franklin; 832-204-6920. Navy is fifth nationally in rushing with an average of 255. 2 yards per game. 7 p. Lavatai has thrown only four touchdowns this season, but Navy has shown big-strike potential, ranking third nationally with an average of 18.5 yards per completion. at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999. “(Lavatai) has a lot of arm strength,” UH defensive coordinator Doug Belk said. “They do a lot of different things with him as far as not only the traditional option offense, but you see him in spread sets, in shotgun, so they have really expanded in what they do as far as schematics. 9:30 p. But the toughness and discipline and execution are still the same.” Houston at Navy . at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.