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Post by 14lbenson on Oct 23, 2013 7:30:41 GMT -6
So, to this day there is 5 games remaining. This is the push. I know a lot of people never thought of this but if the Coyotes keep playing like they are a playoff berth is a possibility.
Here we go!
@illinois State
This is a tough game. ISU just came off a beating of the other ISU. Honestly, in Normal....I think it will be tough for the Coyotes to come out with a win here.
Prediction: LOSS
Record: 4-4 (3-2)
v.s. Youngstown State
Another really tough game, the good news is that it is in the dome. I think USD will lose, but closely.
Prediction: LOSS
Record: 4-5 (3-3)
v.s. Montana
Another really tough game, Montana is very solid, and very good. I honestly do not see USD losing 2 weeks in a row in the dome.
Prediction: WIN
Record: 5-5 (4-3)
v.s. South Dakota State
BIG GAME! USD will win though. In the dome...it's over Rabbits.
Prediction: WIN
Record: 6-5 (5-3)
@ North Dakota State
Probably the toughest game of the year.
Prediction: LOSS
Record: 6-6 (5-4)
Honestly, this record is a win win anyways. It all depends on this weekend. How we will come out. If we win. We have a chance to beat 4 more teams and have 8 wins this year. We will see.
GO YOTES!
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Post by teamsd on Oct 23, 2013 8:08:42 GMT -6
I agree - the game against ISU is the key. We beat UNI, which is a huge win in its own right, but its time to move on. Like I sad this past weekend - the tests have just begun. Can we handle the hype from UNI and transform it into the game at ISU? Or will it go to our heads?
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Post by coyote70 on Oct 23, 2013 12:04:03 GMT -6
Think we play eight, not nine conference games. Got your drift, though.
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Post by Yotes on Oct 23, 2013 13:54:36 GMT -6
You counted the Montana game as a conference game, they are just a very late season non conference opponent.
@isu - I got a tossup here. I really could see this going either way, but playing outside for the first time in a long time might take us off our game. I'll say loss, just because we are due for a loss.
YSU - Close loss. They have a bye week to prepare for us, they'll be prepared.
Montana - Win, because I say so.
SDSU - Win. These guys seem to be getting worse as the season goes on, while we improve. We will be favorites to take this one.
@ndsu - Loss. Probably going to be a while before we take one in Fargo.
6-6 (4-4). The only two games that I'm really sure about my predictions are the Dakota games, rest are just guesswork. Hoping we can rattle off 4 more wins and slide into the playoffs. We are already looking great for a team that won one game last year and were picked to repeat in the cellar, I feel we've already had a successful season and anything more at this point is just icing on the cake.
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Post by obc on Oct 23, 2013 21:47:25 GMT -6
I went into this year with tempered enthusiasm for what to expect. The team has the raw ability if they play well to win 3 to 4 of the remaining games. If they beat Illinois St I think they run the table until NDSU. If they lose to Illinois St I see them getting two more max. Either way this team is vastly improved.
Put things into perspective and think about how many players either left or were asked to not come back after Glenn took over - 10-15 players.
Couple that with significant injuries so far:
Sanders - starting RB
Williams - starting WR
Manning - starting FB
Murtha - starting G
Staples - was #1 on the depth chart at middle LB when he blew his knee out during fall camp
Wiseman - was slated to get at least equal time at DL this year - coaches were excited about what he was bringing to the table.
Young Freshman have stepped up in most cases.
Sanders will be back next year. Sanders, Bouma, Kilgore will be three awesome backs. Jordan Roberts will also be in the mix. Drew Potter is a stud true FR FB. One heck of a backfield.
Earl will have tons of experience by next year.
The OL will be experienced. The young guys that will step in at center and the one guard spot are studs.
WR looks better every game. The biggest playmakers are all coming back.
Wiseman and Staples will be back. Obviously the loss of Starr and the DBs is huge. There is a lot of speed already on the roster that can step in immediately.
The kicker is talented - he will get better. Get a long snapper that is accurate and fast and many of those problems are gone.
Lots of reasons to be excited for the remainder of the season and next year for sure.
Go Yotes.
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Post by Yotes on Oct 23, 2013 22:39:09 GMT -6
Lots of reasons to be excited for the remainder of the season and next year for sure. I will not be surprised if we win the MVFC two years from now with a senior QB. Joe Glenn looks to be putting together one heck of a team. |
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Post by Yote 53 on Oct 24, 2013 7:33:29 GMT -6
I went into this year with tempered enthusiasm for what to expect. The team has the raw ability if they play well to win 3 to 4 of the remaining games. If they beat Illinois St I think they run the table until NDSU. If they lose to Illinois St I see them getting two more max. Either way this team is vastly improved. Put things into perspective and think about how many players either left or were asked to not come back after Glenn took over - 10-15 players. Couple that with significant injuries so far: Sanders - starting RB Williams - starting WR Manning - starting FB Murtha - starting G Staples - was #1 on the depth chart at middle LB when he blew his knee out during fall camp Wiseman - was slated to get at least equal time at DL this year - coaches were excited about what he was bringing to the table. Young Freshman have stepped up in most cases. Sanders will be back next year. Sanders, Bouma, Kilgore will be three awesome backs. Jordan Roberts will also be in the mix. Drew Potter is a stud true FR FB. One heck of a backfield. Earl will have tons of experience by next year. The OL will be experienced. The young guys that will step in at center and the one guard spot are studs. WR looks better every game. The biggest playmakers are all coming back. Wiseman and Staples will be back. Obviously the loss of Starr and the DBs is huge. There is a lot of speed already on the roster that can step in immediately. The kicker is talented - he will get better. Get a long snapper that is accurate and fast and many of those problems are gone. Lots of reasons to be excited for the remainder of the season and next year for sure. Go Yotes. C'mon, OBC. If you've been over to the UNI message board you would know that the Panthers are the only team that gets depleated by injuries. Stop piling on them by pointing out how many players USD has lost this season and, likely, how much better we could be. |
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Post by canislatrans on Oct 24, 2013 18:26:36 GMT -6
Good breakdown of the current & future Coyotes, obc!
Also, Khalid Kornegay to an already promising WR core is an exciting addition.
Even though we have the 4 SR DBs, we do have a couple of FR (Foster, Alger) that have been seeing action, that should be good experience for next year.
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Oct 25, 2013 9:10:45 GMT -6
I thought I heard that Wiseman transferred from the team after his injury. Was I misinformed?
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Post by obc on Oct 25, 2013 9:15:34 GMT -6
I thought I heard that Wiseman transferred from the team after his injury. Was I misinformed? He is still on the roster. |
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Post by dman67 on Nov 24, 2013 19:33:20 GMT -6
Wiseman is still a Yote. ACL surgery has healed well. He had a hard time having to sit this year out and can't wait to get back on the field. He will be ready for spring ball.
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Post by azsod73 on Nov 24, 2013 19:44:08 GMT -6
Wiseman is still a Yote. ACL surgery has healed well. He had a hard time having to sit this year out and can't wait to get back on the field. He will be ready for spring ball. Glad to hear his recovery went. He will be a play maker next year. |
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Post by obc on Nov 24, 2013 19:56:48 GMT -6
Wiseman is still a Yote. ACL surgery has healed well. He had a hard time having to sit this year out and can't wait to get back on the field. He will be ready for spring ball. I know I am looking forward to seeing him out there. Have heard great things. |
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Nov 24, 2013 21:28:51 GMT -6
Excellent news!
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