|
|
Post by yotebewithyou on Jul 24, 2018 22:02:04 GMT -6
Kaiser would've been 4th or 5th on the depth chart as a walk-on at QB. Not surprising to see him transferring Where did you get that information? In Spring ball he was fighting for second string. Just my guess, everybody is "fighting for" second string in spring ball. He was a walk-on with three scholarship QBs in front of him and another one coming in this year. The odds of him ever seeing the field were very slim |
|
|
|
Post by jackedforlife on Jul 25, 2018 9:13:00 GMT -6
Here is my wild-ass-guess: 1. NDSU 11-0 (8-0) 2. USD 7-4 (6-2) 3. UNI 7-4 (5-3) t4. SDSU 6-5 (4-4) t4. ISUr 6-5 (4-4) t4. YSU 6-5 (4-4) t7. SIU 5-6 (3-5) t7. MSU 5-6 (3-5) t7. WIU 4-7 (3-5) 10. ISUb 2-9 (0-8) So, that looks very homerish… I can't say I think the Yotes are the 2nd best team going in, but the road conference record sets up very well for them. I have them losing 2 of 3 of Weber/YSU/SDSU, though it is certainly easy to think they win 2 (or 3) of those. As has been noted before, the top team and bottom team are set, the middle 8 involve a lot of 'go with the home team'. Predicted Storylines: 1. MSU hunting for a playoff spot in November 2. The Rabbit's TC has either a Streveler-esque dominant year, or kind of bombs (no in-between), either way, fans call for him to be benched and Joose to be fired after starting the season 2-2. 3. Yotes place more D players on all-conference than O players ^this is interesting...I think the way our schedule lines up there is a realistic expectation that we more than likely be 2-2...Heck until the QB for MT St was suspended the reality of 1-3 was a possibility. 2-2 is a fair guess, 3-1 would be fantastic, 4-0 near impossible, 1-3 disappointing but not quite fire worthy(panic mode), 0-4 yikes then heads would roll. |
|
|
|
Post by gopheryote on Jul 25, 2018 16:56:53 GMT -6
^this is interesting...I think the way our schedule lines up there is a realistic expectation that we more than likely be 2-2... I agree, and thus the subtle joke/jab for the unrealistic portion of the fanbase (who often read this forum).  |
|
|
|
Post by easmus on Jul 27, 2018 15:26:13 GMT -6
A little triscuit of knowledge in Zimmer’s SDSU O-line preview was that the MVFC has increased travel rosters from 60 to 64.
|
|
|
|
Post by coyotecrazie5 on Jul 31, 2018 9:55:46 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by yoteforever on Jul 31, 2018 15:08:27 GMT -6
Obviously most teams records will be affected by injuries. Last year the Coyotes were riddled with injuries plus lost three defensive backs with the unfortunate issue, but saying all of that, made the playoffs and won a first round game then darned near pulled off a road win at Sam Houston. After that game, our locker room resembled more of a MASH unit, and I’m not even certain how we could’ve fielded a team for the next round.
But 2018 is the year I’ve set my sights on since our current staff was hired. The difference between last year and this year is strength of schedule. No Drake and our FBS opponent is a top tier team of the Big 12. All that being said, assuming we have only normal amount of injuries and owies, I think we finish 5-3 in the league. The tipping point between 6-5 and 7-4 in my opinion is Weber State, and that game is on the road and they currently are ranked 4th in the country preseason FCS. I think somehow someway we win that game. So here is my call on the MVFC race as I see it:
NDSU 10-1 (7-1)
YSU 8-3 (6-2)
USD 7-4 (5-3)
SDSU 7-4 (5-3)
ISU (r) 7-4 (5-3)
UNI 5-6 (4-4)
WIU 4-7 (3-5)
SIU 3-8 (2-6)
MSU 3-8 (2-6)
ISU (b) 2-9 (1-7)
|
|
|
|
Post by elcoyote on Jul 31, 2018 17:56:31 GMT -6
Obviously most teams records will be affected by injuries. Last year the Coyotes were riddled with injuries plus lost three defensive backs with the unfortunate issue, but saying all of that, made the playoffs and won a first round game then darned near pulled off a road win at Sam Houston. After that game, our locker room resembled more of a MASH unit, and I’m not even certain how we could’ve fielded a team for the next round. But 2018 is the year I’ve set my sights on since our current staff was hired. The difference between last year and this year is strength of schedule. No Drake and our FBS opponent is a top tier team of the Big 12. All that being said, assuming we have only normal amount of injuries and owies, I think we finish 5-3 in the league. The tipping point between 6-5 and 7-4 in my opinion is Weber State, and that game is on the road and they currently are ranked 4th in the country preseason FCS. I think somehow someway we win that game. So here is my call on the MVFC race as I see it: NDSU 10-1 (7-1) YSU 8-3 (6-2) USD 7-4 (5-3) SDSU 7-4 (5-3) ISU (r) 7-4 (5-3) UNI 5-6 (4-4) WIU 4-7 (3-5) SIU 3-8 (2-6) MSU 3-8 (2-6) ISU (b) 2-9 (1-7) Just out of curiosity, why are you so high on Youngstown? |
|
|
|
Post by Yotes on Jul 31, 2018 18:02:06 GMT -6
We could be much improved this year and never tell it by the records. @weber, KSU will be worlds more difficult than Drake, Bowling Green.
|
|
|
|
Post by yoteforever on Jul 31, 2018 19:04:50 GMT -6
Obviously most teams records will be affected by injuries. Last year the Coyotes were riddled with injuries plus lost three defensive backs with the unfortunate issue, but saying all of that, made the playoffs and won a first round game then darned near pulled off a road win at Sam Houston. After that game, our locker room resembled more of a MASH unit, and I’m not even certain how we could’ve fielded a team for the next round. But 2018 is the year I’ve set my sights on since our current staff was hired. The difference between last year and this year is strength of schedule. No Drake and our FBS opponent is a top tier team of the Big 12. All that being said, assuming we have only normal amount of injuries and owies, I think we finish 5-3 in the league. The tipping point between 6-5 and 7-4 in my opinion is Weber State, and that game is on the road and they currently are ranked 4th in the country preseason FCS. I think somehow someway we win that game. So here is my call on the MVFC race as I see it: NDSU 10-1 (7-1) YSU 8-3 (6-2) USD 7-4 (5-3) SDSU 7-4 (5-3) ISU (r) 7-4 (5-3) UNI 5-6 (4-4) WIU 4-7 (3-5) SIU 3-8 (2-6) MSU 3-8 (2-6) ISU (b) 2-9 (1-7) Just out of curiosity, why are you so high on Youngstown? That’s a fair question. They have roughly 80% of their 2 deep roster back if I counted correctly for starters. Secondly, their offensive line is formidable and have a returning running back with over 1000 yards last year. Last year they beat SDSU and lost to NDSU in overtime. We beat them on a last second field goal. They lost to uni by 3. The bottom line is Bo Pelini might be a jerk but he’s proven he can coach. His staff is full of blue bloods. He’s in a hotbed of talent and I think they played in the 2016 title game. You add it all up and it just smells like a winning team. I will say after looking at their schedule, the toughest home game in the conference is USD. They go to Brookings and Fargo and Illinois State. Also at Western Illinois. That might prove to be tough to get to 6 wins in conference. They might go 5-3 but I’ll stick with my prediction . In other words, it’s just my gut feel. I hope you’re right, not me |
|
|
|
Post by thebacksackdad on Aug 9, 2018 19:01:41 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by azsod73 on Aug 10, 2018 16:03:15 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by yanktonyote on Aug 15, 2018 16:58:29 GMT -6
Dear Coyote Football Alumni,
Hard to believe we are already one full week into fall practice. Only three weeks left before the opener at Kansas State.
Camp has gotten off to a good start, all fifteen of the returning players held out of spring practice due to injury are currently practicing with the exception of sophomore defensive lineman Nate Schultz. With over 100 practicing it is providing us a chance to build better depth at every position. Many new players have caught our eye early in camp and I think several freshmen will have the opportunity to see the field this year. The work that our guys put in over the summer has been evident as we have been able to get a quick jump start in camp and build on where we left off last fall.
Keep track of our fall training camp through updates on our website at: Fall Camp Updates
Our new outdoor practice complex is under construction just north of the Dome and the expected completion date for the project is sometime later this fall. This artificial turf facility will give us the ability to practice outside in various weather conditions and on a surface that is similar to what we see on the road. You can follow the construction progress here: Outdoor Practice Field Updates
We will be holding another team reunion this fall. This year we will recognizing the 40th anniversary of the 1978 conference championship coached by Beanie Cooper. The reunion date will be October 27th with activities being held as part of our home game with NDSU. More information will be coming.
Look for another alumni update during K-State week.
Fight South Dakota,
Bob Nielson
Head Football Coach
University of South Dakota
|
|
|
|
Post by gopheryote on Aug 18, 2018 8:06:28 GMT -6
At this point, is it fair to assume that the less we hear out of camp right now, the better? No major injuries/departures/etc.?
|
|
|
|
Post by sdyotefan on Aug 18, 2018 10:35:12 GMT -6
I just purchased the Phil Steele FCS 2018 preview available only on digital from Digitalwebstand for $9.99. Other purchase options are available at Phil Steele.com. There are 157 pgs and each FCS team has it's own page which includes 2017 info, last 6 yrs off/def stats and results, 2017 team statistical leaders, thoughts on 2018, etc. Small print that can be enlarged so a lot of great info! Rosters are not shown nor recruiting results but more past stats, returning players, etc. Every serious FCS fan should have...
|
|
|
|
Post by sportschic on Aug 20, 2018 9:36:22 GMT -6
|
|
