Idaho needs to treat today's homecoming game against New Mexico State like a chemistry experiment.
It's a bad team, and the Vandals are home. It's the perfect time to try some different player combinations in an effort to streamline their play as much as possible before the meat of the Western Athletic Conference schedule begins.
Why would the coaches mess around at this point in the season? Well, why not? It simply can't get any worse defensively than it was last week, so there is absolutely nothing at risk. Plus, if you sit a couple guys who normally start, maybe they'll receive a valuable message: The hardest workers play, pure and simple.
On offense, why not start one back exclusively for the first half and another for the second half? The rushing attack hasn't been stellar lately, and if this facet of the game doesn't improve soon, Enderle and his receivers soon will feel the effects.
A bowl game is probably more unlikely than likely for Idaho at this point — especially after last week's loss. Not much is at stake anymore. Getting beat by New Mexico State wouldn't be any worse than the nosedive the Vandals took versus Colorado State earlier this year.
Take some chances, Akey. Something has to change.
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