Shoot, they even toted the King Kong-sized inflatable Gorilla and tethered him behind the end zone so he could oversee things. For the second straight week, the Mesa State defense was up to the task, allowing just one scoring drive of more than 50 yards. The defense recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass, but the offense couldn't capitalize other than once. It's all reality. It's never as good as it seems or as bad as it seems.
Reality is somewhere in between.
The offensive troubles continued for the Mavericks, losing two of four fumbles and being picked off once. And the running game, which was in the top five in the nation just a year ago, managed just 93 yards rushing. It led to a touchdown and a 21-7 Pittsburg State lead. This will be good for league, when we get to RMAC play. The RMAC opener is at Gunnison against Western State College, the real reason for the Mavericks' toughen-up schedule this season.