Just a thread for slower, more considered comments, by a decrepit old man.

First half: Offense showing pretty much what I expected. Cassel's picking up where he left off after '08 season, with a coaching staff that plays to his strengths. Loved the QB draw for the TD. I was hoping to see it, the way they had 'em spread out. When they called it, I was thrilled.

Defense still struggling to find an identity. They talk about Houston needing to take over for Hali, but he's mostly on the strong side. I'm sick of seeing the outside leverage with no help inside to speak of. But the run D is looking good with Poe in the middle. As I write this, they get ripped with 6:10 to go in the 3rd, right up the gut.