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Post by Yotes on Jun 6, 2016 16:39:43 GMT -6
This team likely goes as far as the defense allows. With so few returning starters on that side of the ball, and in each sub-unit of the defense, it really is our weakest link. As mentioned earlier an up-tempo offense could result in these guys spending a ton of time out on the field which has the potential to sink us quickly without the necessary experience and depth unless we are putting out some Oregon-esque numbers on offense.
On the topic of Saeger, you can't entirely discount his tenure as starting QB just because of the new offense. It does take away from Saeger's case for the #1 spot, but he is still the guy that the team looks at as their leader. That's something Stroeveler won't have to his credit. If the guys are neck-and-neck out of camp I give the nod to Sager due to his past as the team leader.
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Post by coyote70 on Jun 6, 2016 20:45:05 GMT -6
I agree with the above post (Yotes) and think our weaknesses this fall will be defense - especially the line - and possibly wide receiver, although in this regard we may have a freshman or two that could help. Depth is of course always an issue.
On the issue of leadership, I posted awhile ago that if a coach had to choose between two quarterbacks, with one being a bit better athletically and the other a better leader, I'd go with the leader.
Oftentimes the mental aspect of athletic competition is overlooked, possibly because it is difficult to measure or assess. I'm hoping that the team's confidence will build during the season and we can pull a couple of upsets along the way.
Usually I am optimistic about upcoming seasons but I think we will be doing pretty good if we can get six wins. Ripe for an upset in my opinion will be SDSU and UNI. One team I think we'll have trouble with is UND. They will be improved from last year and we always have difficulty with them in Grand Forks.
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Post by jackl on Jun 10, 2016 11:12:31 GMT -6
@new Mexico- LOSS
Weber State- WIN
@und- LOSS
@youngstown ST- LOSS
UNI- LOSS
@indiana ST - WIN
Illinois ST - WIN
Western Illinois - LOSS
@southern Illinois - WIN
@sdsu - LOSS
NDSU - LOSS
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tman28
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Post by tman28 on Jun 10, 2016 14:57:10 GMT -6
With that schedule and some of the losses the yotes have had, ill go 5-6 maybe 6-5 with that schedule.
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Post by gorabbits on Jun 10, 2016 18:44:05 GMT -6
@new Mexico- LOSS
Weber State- WIN
@und- LOSS
@youngstown ST- WIN
UNI- LOSS
@indiana ST - WIN
Illinois ST - LOSS
Western Illinois - LOSS
@southern Illinois - WIN
@sdsu - LOSS
NDSU - LOSS[
Too bad you aren't playing Missouri St this year. That could have gotten you to 4-4 in conference.
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Post by YoKid on Jun 19, 2016 9:19:55 GMT -6
-I don't know much about South Dakota football or the MVC (don't worry fast learner), but I'll take a shot...7-4 I hope USD wins every game! Go Yotes!
L @ New Mexico
W Weber State
W @ UND
W @ Youngstown St
L UNI
W @ Indiana St
W Illinois St
W Western Ill
W @ Southern Ill
L @ SDSU
L NDSU
Topic #1 - Can the Coyotes shock the Lobos and start the Coach Bob era off with a win at New Mexico?
Very familiar with UNM, grew up rooting against the Lobos... This will be a tough game; strong D -front 7 all back, QB & RB return, but only 2 returning OL players. Yotes have a new system to deal with and taking on a bowl team week is a tough ask...
*I pass on #2-#5 being I'm new to Midwest football...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2016 12:31:25 GMT -6
@new Mexico- LOSS
Weber State- WIN
@und- LOSS
@youngstown ST- LOSS
UNI- LOSS
@indiana ST - WIN
Illinois ST - LOSS
Western Illinois - LOSS
@southern Illinois - WIN
@sdsu - LOSS
NDSU - LOSS
3-8. But I think USD could win 1-2 more. So 4-7 or 5-6.
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Post by 91jack on Jun 21, 2016 14:51:41 GMT -6
It's now June. Time to open this up for discussion. Below is the 2016 season schedule for reference: @ New Mexico Weber State @ UND @ Youngstown St UNI @ Indiana St Illinois St Western Ill @ Southern Ill @ SDSU NDSU Topic #1 - Can the Coyotes shock the Lobos and start the Coach Bob era off with a win at New Mexico? Topic #2 - Will the Coyotes run the table against the Big Sky (vs. Weber State, @ UND)? Topic #3 - Where do the Coyotes finish in the MVFC, better than 4-4, worse than 4-4? Topic #4 - Beat STATE? Make it 2-in-a-row against the Bison? Finally get the Jacks-monkey off our back? Topic #5 - Playoffs? Did you say playoffs? Go. #1- No- USD has a new staff and is sounds like New Mexico has a lot back. Bowl team, at home, new coach all adds up to a tough start. #2- Yes- I think the UND game will be tough. They have a real small speedster that will probably cause you fits but IF you can hold him down, I think you win. #3- I wish the question is will USD have a better home or away record? I know they have 6 road games and 5 home games but most of their tough conference games are at home. I can see them either going 2-2 or 1-3 at home. The question is do they go 2-2 on the road, too? I'd say they either go 4-4 or 3-5 in conference. #4- No and No! SDSU is at home with their new stadium and NDSU is really pissed off. I don't know if either will be a blowout but I don't think they will win either one. #5- No! If I picked them to be 4-4 in conference and losing to New Mexico, I just don't see them making it. I think 6-5 as the best record that they have and 4-7 at the lower end. |
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Post by yoteforever on Jun 21, 2016 16:13:43 GMT -6
It's now June. Time to open this up for discussion. Below is the 2016 season schedule for reference: @ New Mexico Weber State @ UND @ Youngstown St UNI @ Indiana St Illinois St Western Ill @ Southern Ill @ SDSU NDSU Topic #1 - Can the Coyotes shock the Lobos and start the Coach Bob era off with a win at New Mexico? Topic #2 - Will the Coyotes run the table against the Big Sky (vs. Weber State, @ UND)? Topic #3 - Where do the Coyotes finish in the MVFC, better than 4-4, worse than 4-4? Topic #4 - Beat STATE? Make it 2-in-a-row against the Bison? Finally get the Jacks-monkey off our back? Topic #5 - Playoffs? Did you say playoffs? Go. #1- No- USD has a new staff and is sounds like New Mexico has a lot back. Bowl team, at home, new coach all adds up to a tough start. #2- Yes- I think the UND game will be tough. They have a real small speedster that will probably cause you fits but IF you can hold him down, I think you win. #3- I wish the question is will USD have a better home or away record? I know they have 6 road games and 5 home games but most of their tough conference games are at home. I can see them either going 2-2 or 1-3 at home. The question is do they go 2-2 on the road, too? I'd say they either go 4-4 or 3-5 in conference. #4- No and No! SDSU is at home with their new stadium and NDSU is really pissed off. I don't know if either will be a blowout but I don't think they will win either one. #5- No! If I picked them to be 4-4 in conference and losing to New Mexico, I just don't see them making it. I think 6-5 as the best record that they have and 4-7 at the lower end. I think this analogy is close to being correct. That is if the games were played on paper. One thing you cannot measure at this point is heart. If this new staff can instill in these players about believing in one another, taking each other's back, etc....then anything in the Valley can happen. If we are 3-3 heading into the last 2 games, we will get one of them. If we are playing NDSU with a playoff spot on the line, karma can do amazing things. I for one don't think,our previous staff was not up to par as a whole, and I'm not sure (only because we haven't played yet) this new staff will be lots better....but I do know they have to be different. Mediocre teams can do big things with big hearts. It isn't all about talent. I could see anything from 3-8 to 7-4. But I do feel strongly, very strongly, we are trending the right way. Time will tell. |
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Post by Coyote Fan on Jun 21, 2016 17:09:08 GMT -6
#1- No- USD has a new staff and is sounds like New Mexico has a lot back. Bowl team, at home, new coach all adds up to a tough start. #2- Yes- I think the UND game will be tough. They have a real small speedster that will probably cause you fits but IF you can hold him down, I think you win. #3- I wish the question is will USD have a better home or away record? I know they have 6 road games and 5 home games but most of their tough conference games are at home. I can see them either going 2-2 or 1-3 at home. The question is do they go 2-2 on the road, too? I'd say they either go 4-4 or 3-5 in conference. #4- No and No! SDSU is at home with their new stadium and NDSU is really pissed off. I don't know if either will be a blowout but I don't think they will win either one. #5- No! If I picked them to be 4-4 in conference and losing to New Mexico, I just don't see them making it. I think 6-5 as the best record that they have and 4-7 at the lower end. I think this analogy is close to being correct. That is if the games were played on paper. One thing you cannot measure at this point is heart. If this new staff can instill in these players about believing in one another, taking each other's back, etc....then anything in the Valley can happen. If we are 3-3 heading into the last 2 games, we will get one of them. If we are playing NDSU with a playoff spot on the line, karma can do amazing things. I for one don't think,our previous staff was not up to par as a whole, and I'm not sure (only because we haven't played yet) this new staff will be lots better....but I do know they have to be different. Mediocre teams can do big things with big hearts. It isn't all about talent. I could see anything from 3-8 to 7-4. But I do feel strongly, very strongly, we are trending the right way. Time will tell. I am kind of surprised by your comment "I for one don't think our previous staff was not up to par" I am assuming this is supposed to say that the previous staff was not up to par even though it's a double negative. I am not commenting on grammar by any means but I am surprised you think this. You were so pro Glenn as were most other people as well. You were critical of me being critical of our previous staff now it seems you are or were as well. I don't necessarily think the players were not motivated enough I just think schematically they were severely under coached especially on offense. Nielsen sure seems to know how to coach a football team and as long as his staff is cohesive (much more so than Glenn's staff) than there is no reason that the Coyotes can't be as good or better than any other program in the Valley other than maybe NDSU (who in spirit is not a FCS team). The bottom line is that no one really knows what is going to happen this year more than ever. There are way too many unknowns for us to get a real good feeling on what will happen. Other than some returning players everything is so different this year than it has been. I am definitely on the optimistic side picking 7-4 but this team has so little to do with last year in it's approach that I think this type of an improvement is possible. It's also possible that the team goes 2-9 but I don't see that happening. People should not base the Coyotes whatsoever on what they have done over the last 4 years to predict what this team will do. |
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Post by yoteforever on Jun 21, 2016 17:48:37 GMT -6
I worded it crappy. I do think our staff was up to par...as a whole. I might have had issues with a couple of assistants but we certainly were in competent hands. And what I meant by the new staff is we simply haven't seen them coach. Do I think they are good? Yes I do. I worded it poorly. Bottom line is I think both staffs were more than competent.
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Post by yotepack12 on Jul 10, 2016 12:35:32 GMT -6
Since we're making predictions, just wanted to say now to not be surprised at seeing Austin Simmons in the mix this fall.
Looking forward to a great season. Go Yotes!
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Post by Yotes on Jul 10, 2016 13:00:20 GMT -6
Since we're making predictions, just wanted to say now to not be surprised at seeing Austin Simmons in the mix this fall. Looking forward to a great season. Go Yotes! I'm very interested to see how the QB position turns out. Watching Simmons in the Spring game it seemed we would see him battle Saeger for the starting spot but with Stroeveler transferring in who really knows will be under center that first series at New Mexico? |
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Post by usdtator on Jul 11, 2016 20:29:26 GMT -6
QB competition makes everyone better! I love seeing that we have 3 QBs battling for the starting job. Football season can't come soon enough!
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Post by yodayote on Jul 12, 2016 8:05:14 GMT -6
I am told that Strevler is an athletic FREAK! Pound for Pound the strongest player on the team and one of the fastest players on the team. But, the question is really, can he throw?
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