Pre-Game Look: USD @ KSU

[Yote 53]

If USD has a top 3 D in the conference then you can pencil the Coyotes in for battling it out for NDSU at #1. The O is not going to drop off that much. You combine a top 3 D with an O that is going to put up over 28 points a game, look out.

[easmus]

Jun 27, 2018 15:42:18 GMT -6 Yote 53 said:

If USD has a top 3 D in the conference then you can pencil the Coyotes in for battling it out for NDSU at #1. The O is not going to drop off that much. You combine a top 3 D with an O that is going to put up over 28 points a game, look out.

We can only hope this is the case. But one of the guys also said we have brand new coaches at co-dc so I’m not sure how much detail they know about each team. Same guy also said Indy St would win 5 games...which seems high.

[aldewitt]

Tickets on sale now. Mid-Field $55. Great seats at a great price.

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Your purchase will make you eligible for the 3 game combo pack for $150!

[Yotes]

Or buy on the second hand market for $5 once the game is closer.

[easmus]

Stupid question, but in a FCS vs FBS matchup, does the travel roster limit still apply? Or can USD travel more than 64 for the opener?

[teamsd]

I highly recommend the trip to Manhattan. I went to the game in 2015 and met some very kind and respectful KState fans. We joined their pregame and half time tailgates and had a nice time.

[aldewitt]

Aug 8, 2018 9:31:03 GMT -6 teamsd said:

I highly recommend the trip to Manhattan. I went to the game in 2015 and met some very kind and respectful KState fans. We joined their pregame and half time tailgates and had a nice time.

Beat them and some will change but it won’t matter at that point.  It is a good place to go to a game. We had a decent hotel, super 8, and had a great time exploring the town. It was 100+ F at the kickoff for evening game. 

I looked a little bit on the travel roster thing and found no answer. I’m guessing it’s played by FBS rules because it’s an FBS stadium. 

[teamsd]

Aug 8, 2018 11:14:35 GMT -6 aldewitt said:

Aug 8, 2018 9:31:03 GMT -6 teamsd said:

I highly recommend the trip to Manhattan. I went to the game in 2015 and met some very kind and respectful KState fans. We joined their pregame and half time tailgates and had a nice time.

Beat them and some will change but it won’t matter at that point.  It is a good place to go to a game. We had a decent hotel, super 8, and had a great time exploring the town. It was 100+ F at the kickoff for evening game. 




Well said. Does anyone know how K-State is supposed to be this year? I saw one preseason poll that had them at 7th in the Big XII (not that that means much).

[yotefbfan]

Aug 8, 2018 18:12:00 GMT -6 teamsd said:

Aug 8, 2018 11:14:35 GMT -6 aldewitt said:

Beat them and some will change but it won’t matter at that point.  It is a good place to go to a game. We had a decent hotel, super 8, and had a great time exploring the town. It was 100+ F at the kickoff for evening game. 




Well said. Does anyone know how K-State is supposed to be this year? I saw one preseason poll that had them at 7th in the Big XII (not that that means much).

I found this Tweet from Fox Sports, looks like they could be real good

[yoteforever]

My gut feeling is that Kansas State is going to be duking it out with Iowa State for 3rd in the big 12. A top 25 ranking would validate that.

That being said, I don’t think their defense has seen an offense that sets up and puts the ball in play as quick as the Coyotes do. In order for us to be in this game in the 4th quarter, two things have to happen. First, we need our D to keep their offense in check. Holding them to 31 points would be my goal. Secondly, we need to move the ball early and prove to ourselves we can move the ball on a somewhat consistent basis.

Somehow I get the feeling we can play with these guys.

[aldewitt]

I found this about KSU.  There was some good news but who cares?

Bad news: most of the havoc guys are gone. Of the seven players who made the most havoc plays (tackles for loss, passes defensed, forced fumbles), only two return: safety Denzel Goolsby (the only DB to make it through all 13 games) and cornerback Duke Shelley (four TFLs, 13 PDs).

KSU needs a new punter, new place-kicker, and new return men after the departures of Pringle and D.J. Reed.

The negative spin: KSU has two new coordinators, an unsettled QB situation, and a defense that didn’t have enough play-makers last year and now must replace the ones it had. Because of last year’s early struggles, lost production, and forever-middling recruiting rankings, the Wildcats are only projected 61st in S&P+.

Projected 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 5-7 (61st)

Five key points:

Snyder must break in two new coordinators and settle an unresolved QB situation while dealing with a schedule that features four projected top-25 teams.

This sounds difficult until you remember Snyder had to deal with a QB injury and a damn cancer scare last year. His Wildcats ended up winning five of their last six.

Even with a platoon at QB, it’s hard to worry too much about the offense. Alex Delton and Skylar Thompson are pretty good and will have most of last year’s supporting cast back.

The defense should be steadier in the secondary but needs a couple of new front-seven play-makers.

With games against Mississippi State, WVU, and Texas by the end of September, KSU will need a faster start to match last year’s win total.

It looks like yoteforever may be pretty close to the truth.  This is a winnable game especially if USD answers it’s questions. KSU would be one of the favorites in the MVFC .

www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/6/17416974/kansas-state-football-2018-preview-schedule-roster

Article was was dated June 6.

Ps.

Big 12

Favorite: Oklahoma. It’s still the Sooners, even if there’s no way to predict just how severe the drop-off will be from Heisman winner Baker Mayfield to his replacement, likely Kyler Murray.

Dark horse: Kansas State. You won’t find Bill Snyder’s team on many preseason Top 25 lists, but that’s pretty much the way the Wildcats like it.

[howlingyote]

Aug 9, 2018 8:44:33 GMT -6 aldewitt said:

I found this about KSU.  There was some good news but who cares?

Bad news: most of the havoc guys are gone. Of the seven players who made the most havoc plays (tackles for loss, passes defensed, forced fumbles), only two return: safety Denzel Goolsby (the only DB to make it through all 13 games) and cornerback Duke Shelley (four TFLs, 13 PDs).

KSU needs a new punter, new place-kicker, and new return men after the departures of Pringle and D.J. Reed.

The negative spin: KSU has two new coordinators, an unsettled QB situation, and a defense that didn’t have enough play-makers last year and now must replace the ones it had. Because of last year’s early struggles, lost production, and forever-middling recruiting rankings, the Wildcats are only projected 61st in S&P+.

Projected 2018 record and S&P+ ranking: 5-7 (61st)

Five key points:

Snyder must break in two new coordinators and settle an unresolved QB situation while dealing with a schedule that features four projected top-25 teams.

This sounds difficult until you remember Snyder had to deal with a QB injury and a damn cancer scare last year. His Wildcats ended up winning five of their last six.

Even with a platoon at QB, it’s hard to worry too much about the offense. Alex Delton and Skylar Thompson are pretty good and will have most of last year’s supporting cast back.

The defense should be steadier in the secondary but needs a couple of new front-seven play-makers.

With games against Mississippi State, WVU, and Texas by the end of September, KSU will need a faster start to match last year’s win total.

It looks like yoteforever may be pretty close to the truth.  This is a winnable game especially if USD answers it’s questions. KSU would be one of the favorites in the MVFC .

www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/6/17416974/kansas-state-football-2018-preview-schedule-roster

Article was was dated June 6.

Ps.

Big 12

Favorite: Oklahoma. It’s still the Sooners, even if there’s no way to predict just how severe the drop-off will be from Heisman winner Baker Mayfield to his replacement, likely Kyler Murray.

Dark horse: Kansas State. You won’t find Bill Snyder’s team on many preseason Top 25 lists, but that’s pretty much the way the Wildcats like it.

This supports what I’ve read too. KSU strength is their offense line and RB. They will test our front 7 early and often. Our defensive ends will have their work cut out for them, their left tackle is projected Togo top 4 rounds in NFL draft next year.

The opportunity, their defense is a big question mark. If we can get after them on offense line we did last year against Bowling Green, force them to throw the ball, we have a chance. Regardless, looking forward to a great environment for college football.

Go yotes!!

[howlingyote]

On a somewhat related subject, im calling it right now. Our game vs. KSU will be closer than the bunnies vs Iowa State. I’m a big fan on what the new coaching staff has done with this program. This team will push for the top tier of the B12 this year and going forward.

[thebacksackdad]

Simmons wins this game...PERIOD!!! Our team IS BETTER THAN LAST YEARS...and you're going to see that year after year to come...simply, that's just how Neilson does it!!!

[usdyotes]

Aug 9, 2018 19:23:06 GMT -6 thebacksackdad said:

Simmons wins this game...PERIOD!!! Our team IS BETTER THAN LAST YEARS...and you're going to see that year after year to come...simply, that's just how Neilson does it!!!

Simmons wins the game? Not the team? Your in la la land!!!