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Post by Yotes on Feb 11, 2024 23:14:42 GMT -6
Two years in the NFL. Two rings. Incredible.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 7, 2024 19:11:41 GMT -6
Refs taking a whole basket off the board minutes after the play seems like a dagger. Never seen anything like that before. I still have never seen anything like this monstrosity, but I did just witness another goaltending reversal. Auburn playing Alabama. 3 minutes left in first half. Auburn goes for a layup, Alabama player (our old friend Grant Nelson) gets called for goaltending because the ball may have hit the glass before the block, and the officials immediately reviewed the play. They found that he blocked it before it hit the glass so there was no goaltending. The officials explained that because there was no goaltending, the offense will retain possession. I would love to hear the Summit explain this one. Are they right or are these SEC officials on national TV right? Seems to me that there is no way you can review goaltending minutes later if a reversal is supposed to result in the offense retaining possession.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 4, 2024 18:20:23 GMT -6
Easily could have won that game. Plenty of mistakes that could have switched the result. Sucks to lose, but this team is capable of beating anyone in this league anywhere.
And yet...we are in last place. Really weird situation. No idea what the problem is that makes this team wildly inconsistent.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 4, 2024 17:59:59 GMT -6
Refs taking a whole basket off the board minutes after the play seems like a dagger. Never seen anything like that before.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 3, 2024 17:38:47 GMT -6
I understand and share some of the frustrations people have with this, but also understand the reasons behind it. All in all, it’s not a bad outcome for what was a less than ideal situation. It’s a chance to safely experiment with a new-to-us option and I agree that we can choose to do our best to support it or not complain if we don’t. If attendance outlook is a concern, I wonder if we could move the student section back to the west side for this one game just to make attendance look a little better for the tv cameras. Probably a logistical nightmare with season tickets, but just a thought. As for playing Northern State, they may be the best D2 opponent choice - especially if we’re looking to establish a long-tern D2 fallback option. They should never upset us and the game may garner some media interest from smaller outlets that don’t typically cover USD sports. Go Yotes! Half of campus will probably be blasting out of Verm Thursday after class. This game is happening during the first week of classes. I skipped way too many classes in my time as a student and even I would be in the classroom for the entire first week. I had forgotten it was Labor Day weekend. A Saturday game would have seen a ton of students out of town and unable to attend a game until a whole month into the season. An administration that wants to fully engage the students should make a move like this. Creates an opportunity to make an impression on the freshmen right away and hopefully build something that lasts with that class. The initial announcement shocked me on a few levels but I get it now. I'm still hoping for a kickoff closer to 5 than 7.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 3, 2024 17:23:41 GMT -6
Schemmel floating the idea of black uniforms is interesting. You'd think they'd be saved for something bigger than Northern State. I'm sure most people will have an opinion on that.
Me, I don't care to ever see the black uniforms. If students and recruits like it then I guess it's good. Seems like a fad that peaked many years ago though.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 2, 2024 18:44:52 GMT -6
I hope that game is deeply discounted for season ticket holders. We had 6 home games against D1 schools last year. This year we will have 5 of those plus this Northern scrimmage on a Thursday. I will bet you anything the season ticket price will be the same.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 2, 2024 18:32:47 GMT -6
Scheduling on short notice is hard. I can understand why this game had to happen. I'd rather have Northern than Augustana (curious how state ended up with them on the schedule instead of another Western Oregon).
I can't understand the reasoning behind a Thursday game. Most of the fanbase travels an hour plus for games. Why make it harder for us? There are so precious few home football games, why move one to Thursday? So disappointing to see this happen. I can remember happily going to a home game against NAIA William Penn, because it was a Saturday in the Fall. This game is shaping up to be an obligation.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 1, 2024 18:37:16 GMT -6
Get to watch the CFL again this summer/fall. Last time Streveler played for them I thought Canadien football was really fun. Loved all the motion and how wide open it was. Ahem. Winnipeg is not in Quebec. He will be playing Canadi an football. No Frenchies in Manitoba. (I once met a diehard fan of the Montreal Canadiens and asked them to explain the spelling to me, and also why another NHL team was the Canucks). The CFL has a lot happening that the NFL should consider adopting. Styles that definitely benefit Streveler. I wish he could have had a longer NFL career, but am glad he has a safe job playing pro football in front of fans who adore him. Absolute legend to two fanbases.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 1, 2024 17:55:55 GMT -6
Why on Thurs? ESPN national game? Afraid of the Northern State fans being able to attend.
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Post by Yotes on Feb 1, 2024 17:55:24 GMT -6
That's pretty disappointing. D2 team on a Thursday night. I probably won't go. Maybe if it's like a 5PM kickoff I will be able to justify ducking out of work a couple hours early and making the trip to Vermillion. I don't make any of the Thursday basketball games because I hate getting home at 10 when I have to work in the morning.
If it were a D1 opponent then I'd make it work no matter what. Games against lower division opponents are things I usually ignore entirely. Even a road game at a bottom-to-middling FCS team would have been better in my eyes (for making a playoff resume). This is an exhibition as far as the playoff committee is concerned.
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Post by Yotes on Jan 29, 2024 19:33:02 GMT -6
Last place, but 2 games behind 2nd place and 3 games out of 1st. Hard to say we have been left in the dust.
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Post by Yotes on Jan 25, 2024 20:44:20 GMT -6
On Coach Karius I’m not the best person to ask on that…. I’ve been open since her initial hire about it being a missed opportunity to hire someone more established in the coaching world lol. My personal thoughts are it’s a hire that will likely end in a wash with no major break throughs and a handful of wall of shame games. I think next year will be her make or break year. Herbster knew he was leaving. Very lazy decisions the last year of his tenure.
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Post by Yotes on Jan 25, 2024 20:09:33 GMT -6
Man, Denver's smaller, current arena is way less attractive than Magness.
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Post by Yotes on Jan 20, 2024 19:24:05 GMT -6
I had a blast taking my toddler son to his first ever sporting event, thankfully a Coyote game. He sees the USD branding at home all the time and he was incredibly excited to point out all the Coyote logos at the SCSC. I have been so many times that I have lost sight of just how beautiful our arena is and how well the brand is plastered throughout the facility. The 5-foot standup SD paw inside the main entrance was a big hit. I was trying to wipe off my glasses from the long cold walk and he would not stop trying to bolt away from me and cut through the crowd to that 5-foot USD paw. Had to just hold him and wait for my glasses to de-fog. Running the concourse (with those tiny legs) was exhilarating for him as he pointed out all the branding while still having a great view of the court. The starting lineup and hype video with light show had him going crazy. He loved the band and the crowd making big noise when the Coyotes had a good play. We unfortunately did have to leave in the 2nd half when I wouldn't let him go onto the court and he threw a fit because he couldn't touch the biggest USD logo of them all. He was way past nap time anyways. He will be 2 in May. He will never remember this day but I will never forget it. I share this because some of you should lighten up. No one is happy about the result. The team has shown great potential and we are working with a rookie head coach. It's his second season as a head coach, but I'm calling him a rookie still. Anyone remember last year when he could have died and missed a bunch of games? Losing sucks. I think we are headed for better things. Try to be positive along the way. How old is your boy? I think I want to start bringing my daughter to VB games next fall. She turns 4 soon. He turns 2 in May. I can't imagine him lasting a full game anytime soon though. My plan next time is to do the 2nd half. Do they still let kids onto the court after the game?
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