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Post by canislatrans on Feb 18, 2013 16:48:22 GMT -6
Just to add on, I also think Brandon Bos has made himself one of the top performers on the team. It will be nice to see which of this year's Freshmen will take a similar leap next year. I agree with Yotemeal, that Flack has a huge upside, and Kasperbauer also. The future is still bright for Yotes BB, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that they could make some noise in the Summit League Tourney.
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Post by canislatrans on Feb 18, 2013 16:15:52 GMT -6
I have Austin Sparks as 6'8. I think the ability to go 6'5" at guard withThoseby/Rawson/Tecker and a defender at 6'3" in Larson, makes a huge difference, especially with the weakness to defend that was evident this year. I wonder if some of those recruits for Joe Glenn, that were also BB players, could be allowed to lace'em up for the BB team. We could use a little beef up front.
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Post by canislatrans on Feb 18, 2013 15:55:26 GMT -6
I don't get to the Dome often, however, can you clarify the Senior Night ceremony for me, I see on the goyotes.com site, the Seniors being honored at mid-court, yet some are saying it was done at the corner of the gym?
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Post by canislatrans on Feb 15, 2013 5:55:12 GMT -6
A big Congrats and Thank You to James, Jeremy and the Yankton P&D,for your award winning work and your excellent coverage of The Yotes!
And by the way, their online sports chat on Wednesdays is very good also. I can't always make it live, but If I don't, I always read the archived edition.
Keep up the good work!
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Post by canislatrans on Feb 11, 2013 6:03:05 GMT -6
Good post, CE. I don't think that's an unreasonable expectation. NAU is going to be tough on the road. They were 8-3 last season and return 18 starters. KU is going to be awful this season, but I don't see us finding chemistry fast enough to pull an upset. The MVFC will be a beast again, and we must win at home. Those road games are brutal. It would be an upset if NDSU is not national champion again this season. I think I read that they only graduated four players from their two-deep roster, and two of those guys were only on the two-deep because of injuries to underclassmen. Alabama of the FCS. I pulled the offensive and defensive starters from our season finale @ SDSU: QB 16 Vander Maten,J., JUNIOR HB 32 Sims,Marcus DONE FB 87 McMartin,Q. DONE WR 17 Powell,Will DONE WR 6 Terry,Terrance SENIOR TE 84 Burns,Jay DONE RT 65 Chancellor,D. JUNIOR RG 72 Schofield,A. JUNIOR C 69 Ross,Tim DONE LG 67 O'Neill,Cody SENIOR LT 70 Huffer,Matt JUNIOR DE 92 Eaton,Jordan DONE DT 56 Jacobs,Nick SOPH DE 94 Iddings,Drew SOPH YLB 11 Starr,Tyler SENIOR MLB 25 Marlette,Tim DONE WLB 43 Hogans,Darius DONE SLB 46 Lage,Keyen SOPH CB 22 Knox,Dyllon SENIOR SS 2 Taverna,Devin SENIOR FS 9 Swift,Aaron SENIOR CB 21 Reeves,Ricky SOPH The above, of course, is a loose approximation of who we've lost and who's coming back. I always look first to the offensive line, and I'm delighted to see our beef is accumulating some more birthdays. Perhaps someone with more time, knowledge and memory would comment on some of our likely contributors that might not have cracked the starting lineup. R. Hillier LB A. Williams WR M. Murtha OL J. Sanders RB These were guys that played significantly, from my memory, that I'm sure will get the opportunity this year. I also think that we might see a few RS Freshmen added to the mix this year, like last year. And, of course this years recruiting class may have a couple of instant players.
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Post by canislatrans on Feb 8, 2013 9:31:10 GMT -6
It should go without saying, but everything I post is either opinion, speculation or facts that I have read from real experts. I have no inside information.
I am just an Alum, a Fan(atic), and a self-described athlete.
That being said, here's some more opinion: 1) FB should drive conference affiliation decisions. 2) We're in one of the best, if not the best FCS FB conferences. 3) The Dakota teams have established themselves to be a good anchor for the conference(s). (Yes, NDSU and SDSU, but USD is coming and coming FAST!) 4) Take the MVFC and build from there: a) Offer to merge with MVC (all sports) BB would be kind of big, maybe 2 divisions ?? b) OR re-name the conference and go add schools (especially BB only schools; particularly those already in Summit)
You would have one conference, and the liklihood that it would be a solid FB and BB conference, provided you can add the BB schools from old Summit or maybe pick off some MVC schools.
One last thing, we need to add UND Fighting Sioux, let the PC cry all they want.
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Post by canislatrans on Feb 7, 2013 20:04:54 GMT -6
Dust off the Big Sky Conference application, if the Missouri Valley takes the 2 "Hate States" and the Summit implodes?
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Post by canislatrans on Jan 31, 2013 6:02:15 GMT -6
To clarify my previous post about a bright future, I also believe the Lady Yotes can certainly win the Summit League tourney THIS year.
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Post by canislatrans on Jan 31, 2013 5:56:33 GMT -6
Glenn and Williams, we are fortunate to have them both! And it is exciting to think about the prospects when they have implemented their systems with their players.......it is going to be fun!!! GO YOTES
p.s. Thanks again David Sayler
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Post by canislatrans on Jan 29, 2013 5:53:18 GMT -6
Thanks for the link, that was a nice piece on the Lady Yotes!
There seems to be 'fire' in the eyes of the players, a desire to show that 6th place preseason pick was a mistake. They are playing well, they seem confident, things could be getting kind of exciting tomorrow night and into March!
Coach Williams is doing a great job in light of taking over for a successful Coach, getting hit with some unfortunate early injuries, but she has steered this team forward, and she seems intent on the team playing their best in March. Coach and players deserve some strong support from Coyote Nation!!!
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Post by canislatrans on Jan 8, 2013 21:08:32 GMT -6
I didn't get to see the women's game vs. SDSU, however, I agree with your assessment that the Lady Yotes have a Summit League-competitive squad. Much like the men's team, there are a number of Fresh(wo)men and newcomers, that by nature means they will be playing their best ball later in the season (say around March, hey, isn't that when....Yeah....Oh boy is this gonna be FUN!!) Let's go COYOTES! Lets go COYOTES!!
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Post by canislatrans on Jan 8, 2013 14:18:57 GMT -6
Overheard a reporter asking a Coyote insider, "Since entering the Summit League, you have really been dominating the Jackrabbits. You've got a nice winning streak going against them. So, how is it that you lost that 1st game by 30 points? Were your guys not motivated, or unprepared?"
Answer: Well that first time out we didn't know this was "our Super Bowl". They have been letting us know ever since. But we got things straightened out and we're going all Pittsburgh Steelers on their Buffalo Bills arses now!!
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Post by canislatrans on Jan 5, 2013 19:50:58 GMT -6
My congratulations also to Coach Boots on his 500th Win!!! And just to top off the occasion, it comes against the Silly Rabbits!! As a Howling Pack member, I'm proud to have Coach Boots and his staff at the helm of the Men's BB program. We're D1 and taking down ranked teams, and we're just getting started!!
Go Yotes!!!!
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Post by canislatrans on Dec 31, 2012 6:28:25 GMT -6
That was an impressive win for the Lady Yotes to open Summit League play! It's great to see the depth and shared scoring. Like the men, they are capable of getting multiple players in double figures and keeping well rested for the stretch runs. This is going to be fun to watch! Great time to be a Coyote, GO YOTES!!
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Post by canislatrans on Dec 21, 2012 19:00:10 GMT -6
A few good commitments, but honestly, I think the program has a long way to go. Has anyone committed to USD, who had an offer at NDSU? I don't follow who NDSU offers or recruits, however, I do know there are some young men on the list that they SHOULD have offered. Go Yotes!!
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