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Did you see how much playing time Smith got today?

Smith was an active part of the playbook before the funble, but crickets afterwards. Rooting like crazy for the kid but man the fumbles are getting old.

Go Bucks!!!

I think Meyer was encouraging Dunn with that conversation.

I was a little disappointed to see Meyer grab that towel and toss it at Smith, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, he knows how to motivate guys. I think Smith has been excellent the last few games, especially this one (except TD catch). I really hoped he would get the ball on the next offensive possession following the fumble. Hyde got that treatment after the fumble against Nebraska.

With the amount of offensive possessions the Bucks have been running, I think there are enough touches available for all three to play.

55 career carries, 5 fumbles. Ouch. Broke my heart when he put it on the ground today because he was really playing well the past month and gaining a lot of confidence

This. Exactly.

That was a tough one today. Defender put the helmet right on the ball, that is a fumble for a lot of guys. Be had the ball in pretty decent position, just one of those plays.

During the play Rod Smith fumbled, did anyone else ask themselves why the defender didn't get called for leading with the crown of the helmet? I mean they call this all the time and this kid totally lowered his head and was staring at the grass when he hit Rid Smith. Smith still should have held on to the ball, but if refs are going to call this, then call it every time. If you didn't notice it, go back and watch what I'm talking about if you recorded the game. Totally lead with the crown of the helmet.

Don't blame that one on Rod. Defender hit the ball straight on with his helmet.

When the coaches review it, it will be all good.