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Post by Coyote Fan on Oct 8, 2010 23:00:50 GMT -6
Is it just me or has the D1 movement really taken off this year. The excitement level for USD and even the media coverage has gotten better lately.
I think the basketball team kind of had a bit of a breakthrough last year and the football team is following suit. The Minnesota win has raised the bar even higher and has certainly created a buzz about USD.
The campus has improved and the neighborhood around the dome looks better as well. A big part of moving forward is the new AD Sayler. He is going to guide us from the phase of deciding to go D1 to completing the movement into full fledged D1 status.
USD went through a natural slump of excitement but it appears that things are now as good or better than ever. Now the facility talk has really started to heat up and now fans of USD basically have alot to look forward to. The worst part of the transition is over and the light at the end of the tunnel is peaking through and getting brighter and brighter every day, week and month.
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Post by usdfbalum on Oct 8, 2010 23:17:02 GMT -6
USD is stacked at the skill positions on offense - the DB's are getting better. The only weakness are the DL (big one) but I think there are guys that will literally grow into the positon.
Ed has proven himself to be a great , not good, recruiter. Imagine the recruits he will bring in with competitive athletic facilities.
Very excited for the future.
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Oct 9, 2010 1:14:01 GMT -6
I totally agree with the fact that things are starting to take off. I think Sayler's vision and the Minnesota win were big key factors in that. I hope this buzz continues and only gets bigger from here on out.
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Post by Yote 53 on Oct 9, 2010 9:38:59 GMT -6
I hope we find a solution to the football conference problem. That could put a huge damper on this momentum. I believe we will hear something about that by the end of the school year.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Oct 9, 2010 10:33:46 GMT -6
USD can only take care of USD when it comes to finding a conference. Sayler is doing whatever he can and honestly I am not majorly concerned about the conference situation especially since the Yotes have already landed in the Summit League for the other sports. The opportunities appear to be out there and USD has appeared to time their move to D1 nearly perfectly. USD has now automatically distanced themselves by a handfull of years to any other prospective college that may have aspirations to move to D1. There will likely be a few candidates once the moritorium is lifted.
I do believe the MVFC will invite USD into the mix sometime soon. If not I am confident that other options will be there.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 8, 2010 16:47:29 GMT -6
Wow how the perception of year 3 transition has changed. What once looked good has turned around quite abruptly.
It's time to do the necessary comparison to the Dakota State rivals in their year 3. I hate to bring it up but if we are going to be a better program than both the learning curve is coming up well short.
Here is SDSU's schedule and results in their year 3.
vs Wisconsin-LaCrosse L 3-17
at Montana L 36-7
at Northern Iowa L 24-17
at Nicholls State W 24-17
at McNeese State W 20-17
vs Central Arkansas W 20-7
at Cal Poly W 29-28
vs UC-Davis W 22-21
vs Williams Penn W 34-3
at S. Utah W 31-21
at NDSU L 41-28
Total record 7-4 (6-3 vs FCS programs) Ironically SDSU started the season really slow with as embarrassing of a loss as USD's accomplishment in beat Minnesota. The big story is that SDSU got better as the year went on and definately won their close games for the most part.
NDSU schedule and results for transition year 3
vs Concordia St. Paul W 66-7
vs Northeastern W 23-10
at Ball State W 29-24
at Stephen F. Austin W 17-9
at Georgia Southern W 34-14
vs Mississippi Valley State W 45-0
at Minnesota L 9-10
at S. Utah W 31-7
at UC-Davis W 28-24
vs Cal Poly W 51-14
vs SDSU W 41-28
Total record 10-1 (FCS record 7-1)
There is a huge different between our supposed peers in what they did vs what USD has done this year. Both programs definately improved between year 2 to 3. USD is behind the curve in year 3 transition. It's really not even a close comparison.
Just the facts, Just the facts!!!
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Nov 8, 2010 18:09:03 GMT -6
Coyote fan, you are also forgetting about the fact that USD has a football home for the first year it's playoff eligible. That is a huge factor in the transition, not just the on the field product. If I am thinking right, is this about the same time SDSU and NDSU found out they were getting into the then Gateway Conference, now Missouri Valley Football Conference? Or was it a bit sooner? Not totally for sure.
Plus, basketball season hasn't even started and that adds up in the comparison. The USD men have already competed in a postseason tournament in just it's second year and USD has hosted three conference track meets. That also plays a factor.
Yes, the football team had a down year record wise, but that isn't the ONLY factor in the move quite honestly.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 8, 2010 21:15:01 GMT -6
USD actually seems to compare more favorable when comparing just the bigger sports. When you start getting into the soccer and volleyball type sports the Yotes have traditionally fallen even further behind the curve but I am not going to talk about those sports right now. I am speaking of football and football only in my last post. Obviously basketball has gotten off to a good start. SDSU has struggled in mens hoops but women's hoops aren't even comparable in how the transition periods started. In mens basketball NDSU has been outstanding in part because of a NCAA tourney appearance. In the major sports USD mens basketball is the closest thing we have right now to outstanding. They definately had a good year last year. Hopefully that will continue.
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Post by yotemeal on Nov 8, 2010 21:29:44 GMT -6
Wow how the perception of year 3 transition has changed. What once looked good has turned around quite abruptly. It's time to do the necessary comparison to the Dakota State rivals in their year 3. I hate to bring it up but if we are going to be a better program than both the learning curve is coming up well short. Here is SDSU's schedule and results in their year 3. vs Wisconsin-LaCrosse L 3-17 at Montana L 36-7 at Northern Iowa L 24-17 at Nicholls State W 24-17 at McNeese State W 20-17 vs Central Arkansas W 20-7 at Cal Poly W 29-28 vs UC-Davis W 22-21 vs Williams Penn W 34-3 at S. Utah W 31-21 at NDSU L 41-28 Total record 7-4 (6-3 vs FCS programs) Ironically SDSU started the season really slow with as embarrassing of a loss as USD's accomplishment in beat Minnesota. The big story is that SDSU got better as the year went on and definately won their close games for the most part. NDSU schedule and results for transition year 3 vs Concordia St. Paul W 66-7 vs Northeastern W 23-10 at Ball State W 29-24 at Stephen F. Austin W 17-9 at Georgia Southern W 34-14 vs Mississippi Valley State W 45-0 at Minnesota L 9-10 at S. Utah W 31-7 at UC-Davis W 28-24 vs Cal Poly W 51-14 vs SDSU W 41-28 Total record 10-1 (FCS record 7-1) There is a huge different between our supposed peers in what they did vs what USD has done this year. Both programs definately improved between year 2 to 3. USD is behind the curve in year 3 transition. It's really not even a close comparison. Just the facts, Just the facts!!! CF, is it fair to say you're a bit of a "glass half empty" kind of guy? |
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 8, 2010 22:13:21 GMT -6
As far as glass half empty kind of guy, I want what is best for this program. I personally think that is for a change and I have explained in detail why I think one should be made. If you are to be gauged against your peers it's important to keep an eye on what they are doing. In all honesty I could care less what the others were doing if USD was surpassing them but when they are not, you can be assured that I am going to make sure that the facts are clearly stated. I am actually a glass half full guy and that is why I want a new direction for the program. I want to see success.
Just look at how USD ended the year vs S. Utah and Cal Poly last year and compare that to how they played against both this year. I will not back down on what I expect out of Coyote football and I hope the culture can gradually change at USD for people to stop thinking that USD shouldn't be able to be better than what they have come to expect. USD shouldn't only strive to reach where their peers are but they should strive to surpass them. Most USD people just don't think how I do. I think it's a mistake to continue to settle.
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Nov 8, 2010 22:39:31 GMT -6
Coyote Fan, I think it is safe to say that you focus on the negative a LOT more than the positive, that's probably a fact.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Nov 8, 2010 23:05:13 GMT -6
Coyote Fan, I think it is safe to say that you focus on the negative a LOT more than the positive, that's probably a fact. I just simply focus on the truth and the facts more than anything else. Is it focusing on the negative to want a positive future? That is what I want. I was positive most of the year in basketball last year and didn't have anyone coming out saying "you just focus on the positive more than the negative". I am as critical and as congradulatory of anyone on the board that is because I am invested. Isn't focusing on what you perceive as my negative comments being negative yourself if you don't ever mention the positive that I bring as well. I have been posting about the Coyotes online probably longer than any other Coyote Fan. Not that it gets me anything but I have stuck with this program through thick and thin. I was in the stands in the years where USD was 3-8 or worse and basically had no hope. I have seen those years and don't want a repeat of that. I have a positive outlook on what a change could bring. I think USD has platued as a program. I just think it's time to take this thing to another level. Afterall if you are not driving forward your really doing nothing but actually regressing by standing in place. |
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Nov 8, 2010 23:09:04 GMT -6
Oh, I know you have been positive about the men's bball team, but even when you were positive about them, you always found a way to go negative. "wish boots would play more people" "I wish he would do this, or that." Just kind of funny how it works. Like yotemeal said, you are a glass half empty kind of guy.
You wanted Williams fired after last year and you were ready to toss Houk out as volleyball coach until some people had to explain to you what was going on with everything, and you changed your tune. If the volleyball team had a good year, would you have even noticed? Do you ever post on the positives of the track and field team as well? Or anything other programs?
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Post by usdfbalum on Nov 8, 2010 23:24:46 GMT -6
Since there has been a lot of discussion about the running backs -- it was discussed at Coaches Corner tonight- Sims did not get any carries against Cal Poly because he has an injury that they said prevented him from getting carries - he did play special teams. Can tell they think Sims is coming on strong. They even mentioned tonight that Ganious needs to hit the seams in the defense quicker. When asked about Bowens - the coaches said he has lots of ability and upside, but he keeps making mistakes that fans may not notice (my translation is that he is making mental errors). They are high on him going forward.
I still like Ganious all around. He really is a great blocker - watch him closely. I do wish his style was different at times, but he is a smart player, good receiver, and excellent blocker. Some of Powell's catches would not happen if Ganious was not stepping up and taking out the LB blitz.
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Nov 8, 2010 23:27:57 GMT -6
You are correct about Ganious. I noticed this weekend his blocking ability. Adrian Peterson could learn a lot from him honestly. He puts some good hits on the linebackers and he is half their size. The only complaint about Ganious I have is the same the coaches said, he needs to hit the seams faster is all. But that can go a long way in DI. I hope he figures it out. He is a really smart, good kid.
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