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Post by yotefan on Sept 21, 2012 8:47:43 GMT -6
Wish I was going to be there this weekend. We're going to the USD v. Youngstown State game as our long distance road game instead. Have fun and cheer loud. Hoping for a strong showing by the Yotes.
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Post by yotefan on Sept 13, 2012 12:28:58 GMT -6
Great article. Thanks for posting! It will be interesting to see how Northwestern plays against Boston College. Hopefully sheds some more light on areas we can exploit. Has anyone heard how this week of practice has gone?
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Colgate
Sept 10, 2012 9:02:33 GMT -6
Post by yotefan on Sept 10, 2012 9:02:33 GMT -6
I agree with Yote53 about the Tailgate taking on a life of it's own. He is right, it just gets bigger and bigger and is now a far cry from where we were our first year. There had to be 3,000 people out there on Saturday.
Announced attendance was 44 fans under 9,000 I believe. That's pretty darn good given all the prior concern folks had expressed.
Get your family and friends together for the home opener against Illinois State on 9/29/12, get to the Tailgate, and then pack the Dome. Going to be a blast!
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Post by yotefan on Sept 9, 2012 7:32:10 GMT -6
I watched Northwestern beat Vandy last night and the score was not indicative of how close that game was as NU got a couple of late scores. The struggles USD had with stopping the North-South running attack coupled with a versatile QB we saw at Montana and against Colgate are going to take on a whole new level of difficulty when we face NU.
For starters, NU has two QBs who can bring it. One is more of a Kevin Earl style of QB named Trevor Siemian (Earl could really help give USD similar looks on two weeks of Scout Team) and the other is Kain Colter who has more of a Josh VM presence. Each QB has played critical roles in each of the teams wins against Syracuse and Vandy and each will bring their own set of challenges to the 'Yotes defense.
Next, NU has a big back named Mike Trumpy (6'1", 210 lbs) who runs the "short" shortage plays like we have seen given up at MT and against Colgate. Our bigger problems appear to be with NU's Jeremy Blount look-alike in #5 Venric Mark who had 24 carries for 123 yards. Not only is Mark the same size as Blount and wears the same number, but he also runs with a chip on his shoulder AND has an amazing ability to find yards where seemingly none exist. I watched him turn 3 plays last night that looked to be tackles for loss into positive yards. The Yotes secondary is really going to have to step it up to keep this kid from springing one.
NU ran the ball 46 times in the game (the weather was rainy) and gained 220 yards, lost 29 yards and netted 191 total rushing yards so their offensive line is definitely vulnerable at times (one of the announcers last night indicated one side in particular was weaker than the other, but I can't remember which one).
NU threw the ball 17 times for a total of 133 yards. What is concerning is 9 different players caught passes in the game with Rashad Lawrence, Kyle Prater, and Tony Jones each catching 3 passes. Christian Jones and Demetrius Fields each caught 2 passes. Rashad Lawrence led all NU receivers with 49 yards while Prater had 24 yards so they didn't have any huge passes, but the weather certainly could have played a role in that. Needless to say, they spread it around.
Overall, the NU offense looked very solid. On special teams, they have a good punter in Brandon Williams who had a nice night and a very good field goal kicker in Budzien who was good from 40, 37, and 18 in the rain. Looks to be very similar to K. Robb. Speaking of Robb, it looks like #5 Mark has kick return duties and we do not want to give him a chance to return one. He had one return for 21 yards on the night, but kick that ball through the end-zone and don't give this kid a chance to make a house call.
NU's strength in the game appeared to me to be on defense with Chi Chi Ariguza (10 tackles, 1 sack for loss of 7 yards and 3 TFL at 11 yards) as the main man along with Tyler Scott, Damian Proby, David Nwabuisi and Quinn Evans all looking really good as well. Our offensive line and back field is really going to have to pick up the blitz to buy Josh time in the pocket to pass or it will be a long day for the offense.
I could go on...we're fortunate we have two weeks to prepare and get healthy as there are lots of things to work on, but there are lots of good things happening with this team too. The offense looked really really good at times against Colgate and the defense started to bring a little swagger (glimpses of it anyway). I think we have a better shot in this game than we did at Minnesota. NU, like all teams, has weaknesses that we can exploit and I know our staff and kids will be prepared and have this team ready to go. If they can figure out how to make this a close game you never know what can happen, just ask Arkansas.
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Post by yotefan on Sept 9, 2012 6:41:10 GMT -6
I listened to the post-game on 106.3 out of Yankton and thought it was pretty well done. My only disappointment was that you couldn't get an idea of how loud it was in the Dome when the highlights were replayed. There really needs to be a mic picking some of that up as it sounded like no-one was there (we had a great crowd). Hopefully this can be remedied soon.
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Colgate
Sept 7, 2012 15:09:51 GMT -6
Post by yotefan on Sept 7, 2012 15:09:51 GMT -6
No need to hit the panic button. All will be well in Coyote-land tomorrow. We'll have our usual opening day crowd regardless of the NDSU package deal. In fact, I am thinking it will be a better than normal turnout for the game. My car will be one of the "1" plates in the lot on Saturday. Looking forward to a few beers with friends before the game, seeing my buddy yotemeal and company, and cheering the 'Yotes on to victory!
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Post by yotefan on Aug 25, 2012 12:52:43 GMT -6
Man, it's just killing you guys that no one will stir the pot isn't it? =) 1.) Wow, great record Mt. Griz. No denying it, but aren't you supposed to play well at home? The Yotes have a great record in the Dome too. (It will be nice to finally see the Griz leave their friendly confines and honor the return trip to Vermillion...something I will believe when I see with my own eyes.) 2.) Your stats are just a little less intimidating given our current coach helped build that winning tradition.
3.) You boys have had an awful lot on your plate from an athletics department perspective and otherwise. Good thing you have a terrific USD alum in Dr. Engstrom serving as your University President to help guide you through it. We'll see how things shake out on game day.
4.) The Griz now have to deal with a fired-up Coach Glen on the opposite side-line and as he is fond of saying, "USD has scholarships too and we'll step in the ring and touch gloves with anybody."
Going to be fun.
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Post by yotefan on Aug 24, 2012 15:25:57 GMT -6
Just picked up their first W of the season in a 3-1 contest over a Tennessee State squad that was second last year in the Ohio Valley Conference. Nice! Get three more before you head home ladies!
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Post by yotefan on Aug 21, 2012 8:49:14 GMT -6
Cool. Thanks for the information!
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Post by yotefan on Aug 20, 2012 13:48:07 GMT -6
Can you tell us more about this? When I first read the thread title I thought this may be a Mel Brooks movie or something. Remember "Robin Hood, Men In Tights?" Classic.
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Post by yotefan on Aug 19, 2012 17:17:05 GMT -6
Hate to say it, but I agree. Totally unacceptable there was no USD story in today's paper.
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Post by yotefan on Aug 15, 2012 9:32:13 GMT -6
Coyote61, You are absolutely right and unfortunately I think most people would be satisfied with just a little more information or a regular bonus feature we can all look forward to like Terry's Tuesday Tid-bits and a "camp chronicle" here and there.
For years now the Argus' excuse for the disparity in coverage was that USD wasn't a full-fledged member of Division 1 yet, then it was SDSU went D 1 first and we'll pick things up once the rivalry resumes, then it was SDSU had more readers (interpreted as the same dozen guys) "liking" their stories than USD so by bizarre default there was somehow less interest in USD. I'm referring to the little feature above each story allowing readers to approve of news features, which the Argus finally did away with before they rolled out their new format.
Needless to say the folks at the Argus have run out of excuses and now it just reflects poorly on them, not USD. Mick is an extremely insightful guy, just wish we heard more from him. Pretty sure I posted that same sentence 4 years ago on the old USD board, but I digress.
Goyotes is right. There are lots of good things happening that show USD is newsworthy and is acting like a D 1 Athletic Department is supposed to act. Tomorrow will be a terrific test to see if the Argus is ready to make the same transition with its coverage of USD the way it has done so well with SDSU.
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Post by yotefan on Aug 14, 2012 14:31:00 GMT -6
Re: Adidas gear The white away jerseys arrived yesterday and I am told they look good. The pants are also in and people are excited about those as well.
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Post by yotefan on Aug 14, 2012 12:12:50 GMT -6
10 of 11 Coyote games will be broadcast on TV this year. The Northwestern game will be on the Big10 Network and the 3 MVFC games that will be on ESPN 3 (Indiana State, UNI and I belive Youngstown). You can view ESPN 3 if you're a Midcontinent customer with an internet connection. Look for more particulars to follow in the coming weeks. We have some dedicated folks in the USD Athletic Department working to get the USD brand out there not just in SD, but throughout the midwest. I have no doubt Coach Glenn and the boys will make sure we have a great product to put on the field as well. Looking forward to hearing how things are going on Thursday's Media Day.
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Post by yotefan on Aug 11, 2012 6:38:59 GMT -6
Any news coming out of the first week of camp yet?
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