While we will never know for sure, there were 2 to 3 UW defenders across the LOS quickly enough that I doubt they get the first down even if he didn't slip. It looked like UW had that play pegged. Not just the obvious that it was going to be a run considering the backup QB, but where it was going.
Had they put Nix back in UW would have had to both honor the pass and the QB run. Even running the exact same play would have had a higher chance to work.
The onside try was kind of dumb and I believe he said as much after the game. I think he said he made like 8 mistakes?
It did look like a veteran HC vs a rookie HC.
Both teams made their share of mistakes. UW just came up with one less than Oregon at the end.
I did hear Wilner say he thought the conference might be sending off something to the NY offices about the fake injury. I guess they actually used the same WR for it as they did against Cal? I didn't see that one, but I guess you could see someone telling him to go down before he dropped.
I don't know how they can fix that, but something has to be done. When teams feel they can do it whenever they want without repercussions it has to be addressed. At the very least make any players requiring play stoppage to sit out the next 3 plays or something.
