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Post by yoteforever on Nov 9, 2021 15:12:14 GMT -6
Last comment: You want to know who’s wearing the potential “choke collar”? The Jacks. When they lose they now HAVE to beat North Dakota to get in. Not a given. Likely? Yes. A given? Nope
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Post by GoYotes on Nov 9, 2021 15:20:32 GMT -6
Despite all the outside noise, the Yotes control their own destiny and I like their chances.
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Post by GoYotes on Nov 9, 2021 15:25:47 GMT -6
3 common opponents so far this year:
Indiana State - USD won at home 38-10 and was up 24-3 at the half. SDSU won on the road 44-0 & was up 34-0 at the half.
Western Illinois - USD won on the road 42-21 & was up 28-14 at the half. SDSU won on the road 41-17 & was up 13-10 at the half.
UNI - USD won on the road 34-21 & was up 24-0 at the half. SDSU lost at home (on Hobo Days) 27-16 & was down 20-10 at the half.
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Post by jackedforlife on Nov 9, 2021 16:51:58 GMT -6
3 common opponents so far this year: Indiana State - USD won at home 38-10 and was up 24-3 at the half. SDSU won on the road 44-0 & was up 34-0 at the half. Western Illinois - USD won on the road 42-21 & was up 28-14 at the half. SDSU won on the road 41-17 & was up 13-10 at the half. UNI - USD won on the road 34-21 & was up 24-0 at the half. SDSU lost at home (on Hobo Days) 27-16 & was down 20-10 at the half. So other than the difference with a very bi-polar yet dangerous UNI squad seems to be a fairly even matchup based on common opponents. Honestly if the Yotes can win the trenches against the Jacks offense and slow down the running game like UNI did it can change the whole game. The Jacks didn’t adjust well in game and defensively gave the Panthers big WRs too much. Getting a few key defensive playmakers that weren’t available against UNI back for the Jacks should help. |
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Post by Yotes on Nov 9, 2021 18:50:22 GMT -6
Despite all the outside noise, the Yotes control their own destiny and I like their chances. For the first time ever, I believe in this team to shut all of that noise out and just take care of business. No big heads. Just a group of guys who understand the dedication and discipline required to win and the work ethic to make it happen. I'm about 12 years deep into watching USD football and this team truly feels different than any other I've seen. |
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Post by Yotes on Nov 9, 2021 19:20:23 GMT -6
Just checking out their board drops your IQ by about 10 points. No thanks. Isn’t that a belief coming from any opposing fanbase? I guess that’s why it’s good to have the smack sections on these fan forum. 😆 Generally, I agree that fan boards are cesspools. They only get worse as more people get involved. God help you if you try to read through any Power 5 boards hoping for meaningful commentary. |
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Post by easmus on Nov 9, 2021 20:00:29 GMT -6
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Post by fightsd on Nov 9, 2021 20:04:02 GMT -6
Pretty generous spread on the road. Taking the yotes to cover big time. Don't tell the ol lady. |
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Post by Yotes on Nov 9, 2021 20:20:51 GMT -6
Pretty generous spread on the road. Taking the yotes to cover big time. Don't tell the ol lady. The old lady can't get mad about you accepting free money. |
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Post by fightsd on Nov 9, 2021 22:23:53 GMT -6
Pretty generous spread on the road. Taking the yotes to cover big time. Don't tell the ol lady. The old lady can't get mad about you accepting free money. True. |
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Post by teamsd on Nov 9, 2021 22:44:36 GMT -6
We’re playing at home. Our defense has the potential to be lights out. This is the biggest game in years. Three words: Let it fly.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 10, 2021 1:15:15 GMT -6
I am going for the under in this game. Before this year the gap was huge between these teams. It has narrowed significantly. I still feel like the jacks are better and I will personally give them a 60% chance to win.
I believe jacks fans don't realize how good the Coyote D is. I believe coyote fans don't realize how good the jacks are and they apparently are getting healthy. Either that or are in denial. As much as I want to be wrong I gotta go with SDSU 20-10. I don't care what the rankings say but I believe the Yotes are playing 2 top 5 teams to end the year. I am so impressed with this Coyote team this year and if they can come out on too we have good reason to celebrate.
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Post by captaincoyote on Nov 10, 2021 6:29:52 GMT -6
As mentioned above, we've only played 3 common opponents but, nevertheless, our defensive stats are eerily similar. link link 2
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Post by jackedforlife on Nov 10, 2021 10:52:42 GMT -6
How does the depth of the Yotes front 7 look this year? I understand the starters are all very good and make a stout D. Just curious if there’s the depth for a full game. I think that’s been the problem for the Jacks in years past….especially competing with the Bison. Hang in for 3 quarters but then the Dline is gassed and can’t get off the field. Now the Jacks play 7-9 guys across the line with very little drop off in talent.
Jacks Oline against the Yotes D front is the biggest matchup in my opinion.
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Post by gopheryote on Nov 10, 2021 17:53:55 GMT -6
How does the depth of the Yotes front 7 look this year? I understand the starters are all very good and make a stout D. Just curious if there’s the depth for a full game. I think that’s been the problem for the Jacks in years past….especially competing with the Bison. Hang in for 3 quarters but then the Dline is gassed and can’t get off the field. Now the Jacks play 7-9 guys across the line with very little drop off in talent. Jacks Oline against the Yotes D front is the biggest matchup in my opinion. Fair question, but likely the wrong one. (It would have been the right question prior to this season though.) The way the Yotes use LB's (which is a deep group) takes pressure off the D-Line compared to the way most teams play defense.
But in reality, if the Yotes offense has an average day, they eat a ton of clock, which allows for a rested defense. If the Yotes offense has a better-than-average day, there will be very few second half possessions. This isn't the Streveler-go-as-fast-as-possible style of offense that most people outside of Vermillion think still gets played in the Dome.
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