Lee managed the gameplan well

I am not surprised to see a lot of people second guessing Lee's performance-a completion % under 50 is never good. However, throwing the ball is only part of what a quaterback does-a very important part, but nevertheless a quaterback's performance should not always be judged based on his stat line.

Lee's ability to execute the game-plan, in my opinion was superb. The offense began sluggishly, with very basic north-south running plays most of the time called from the side-line with a sideline check before the snap. After Lee got his legs under him and had a couple of completions, it was clear that he was seeing the defense and capable of picking up the blitz. That is when the coaches allowed him to press and run a no-huddle to end the second half. Generally in this situation a quaterback will receive three plays and have to make a read at the line. Lee executed this drive perfectly, managing the clock, scoring a touchdown, and leaving little time on the clock for Oregon before the half.

Second half, Lee again took complete control over the offense, there were no sideline check plays, and he identified blitzes perfectly.

Although, his final stat line may look meager, he executed a game-plan that yielded an extremely lopsided time of possession in our favor.

Most importantly, he did not make a single dangerous throw. He was not staring down receivers, and he executed play action fakes very well.

If Lee can manage the game, he will be successful.