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Post by easmus on Nov 4, 2023 15:13:43 GMT -6
Brendan Webb, MVFC defensive player of the week
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Post by easmus on Nov 4, 2023 14:37:47 GMT -6
I think we know our defense is playing well and are executing a road game that emphasizes field position and it worked perfectly that time. Got the punt at the 50, converted a couple big 3rd downs, and scored a TD.
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Post by easmus on Nov 4, 2023 8:27:28 GMT -6
Playing a money game and two cupcakes is exactly what we should be doing this year, and any other year that we are members of the MVFC. Our strength-of-schedule is plenty difficult without playing Big Sky opponents on top of all the Valley teams. Last year was a perfect example of what we should NOT be doing with our non-con. This Coyote team is amazing, and we should be celebrating that instead of crying over not getting a top-8 seed (which we might still get anyway) JMO I'm not saying we aren't a good team. We definitely are and I'm enjoying the ride as much as the next fan. I'm just saying anyone who ever had us ranked #4 in the country was drinking some spiked kool-aid. We have a chance to prove something the next few weeks. The rankings were a function of being undefeated against FCS competition, a win in Fargo, a home win against a ranked YSU team, and loss to a ranked FBS team. They were a snapshot in time. Losing big to the #1 team who are the defending champs, have a ton of seniors and super seniors, and who are on a long winning streak doesn’t ruin a season or invalidate a ranking. Yes it was our rival and it was unfortunate, but not inconceivable. This is a new week and a new chance to get back on track. I have heard 28 should be back 100%,m. Hopefully he provides a spark to our run game today.
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Post by easmus on Nov 2, 2023 20:10:51 GMT -6
I would love nothing more than to see us win on Saturday and make a statement. Play smart. Play hard. Play disciplined. Play mature.
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Post by easmus on Oct 29, 2023 9:04:55 GMT -6
If First Premier Bank purchases a suite, and is a major sponsor, it’s pretty hard to tell their CEO he can’t use the suite or tell him what to wear or how to behave.
Best bet is to not support his bank, as I do not and will not.
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Post by easmus on Oct 28, 2023 18:10:02 GMT -6
Do the count on the program. I was curious and had 32 for SDSU and 6 for USD. Not the result I was hoping for, of course, but context matters. This is literally their best team ever, and have a ton of 5th or 6th year seniors trying to make a repeat run to Frisco. Good for them (I mean that). We are at least a year ahead of schedule, with hardly any seniors. Let's enjoy the run and the fact that if we can find 2 wins in the next 3 games, we will not only be in the playoffs, but have a legit shot at a home game or a seed. No one expected that 6 weeks ago - let's enjoy a surprising season instead of comparing ourselves to SDSU's all-time best. Spot on. We can’t microwave success. It’s best done in a crock pot. Hopefully this helps the players re-focus for a very tough road trip next week rather than feeling themselves all week and pulling a UND @ UNI after beating NDSU.
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Post by easmus on Oct 27, 2023 13:27:12 GMT -6
What’s crazy about what we have seen so far, is how badly we needed a new offensive staff. Other than Bouman, the personnel is nearly identical. If only we had abandoned the up tempo air raid a few years ago.
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Post by easmus on Oct 26, 2023 14:26:35 GMT -6
Tyler Merriam was on with Mark Ovenden today. (Thayer was on yesterday.)
He pointed out that we are playing much better complimentary football right now after dropping the up tempo offense. No kidding! If only Schlafke could’ve seen that, what could’ve been.
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Post by easmus on Oct 25, 2023 11:18:03 GMT -6
Don’t look now, but UNI is coming on strong with a real chance to finish the league schedule 7-1.
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Post by easmus on Oct 23, 2023 14:30:11 GMT -6
We’ve seen much more overmatched teams play very close over the last decade when the game is in the dome.
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Post by easmus on Oct 23, 2023 12:41:34 GMT -6
I have to wonder what factor it will be if we run similar offenses. How does that affect the scouting and preparation?
I have to think SDSU has the advantage in the trenches. Crowd can certainly help the home team.
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Post by easmus on Oct 23, 2023 12:39:32 GMT -6
Well here we are, ESPN gameday or no, 4-0 in MVFC, and the Defending National Champs, #1 ranked bunnies coming to the Dome! A lot of great work to get here, now let's support the Yotes to taking the next step. I believe we've done it before, knocking off a #1 team in the Dakota Dome, let's do it again! Coaches Poll finally giving us some credit....jumped up to #9. This will be a top-ten matchup no matter how you slice it. Really seems like that poll is always a week behind. I don’t get how they don’t have YSU ranked.
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Post by easmus on Oct 22, 2023 12:14:54 GMT -6
UNI could definitely run the table rest of the way.
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Post by easmus on Oct 22, 2023 5:53:12 GMT -6
Seems like late season desperation today for a lot of teams whose season is teetering. Or maybe they’re bad but it’s homecoming. Lots of close games and upsets. Indy st had homecoming today. Surely that was a factor. Had to bus from Indianapolis in morning for a noon kickoff. Had a former player in a group chat say that trip is tough.
A win is a win on the road.
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Post by easmus on Oct 14, 2023 21:19:08 GMT -6
Talk about pulling one out of our ass, but whatever it takes. My heart's still pounding. My big question: What happened to Thomas and Theis? Thomas has been suited up and on the sidelines the past two games and looks fine walking around and then Theis same thing second half and didn't see the field. Sure didn't look like either was injured and our running game went to hell the second half. Theis took himself out in 3rd quarter. Walked straight to training table. Coach said postgame that Mansaray and Thomas should be back next week. I’m all for giving Theis a week off if true.
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