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Bozeman State bobcats scouting report

Nope, I'm guessing they are coming up with what they think is a damn good, solid plan to come into that stadium and take down the Bobcats. Just like in 2022 and 2019 - but the universe had different plans and the griz got demolished. Just like last year when the Cats went into WGS expecting to win.
Or like the 19 straight times the bubs came in expecting to win?
 
Or like the 19 straight times the bubs came in expecting to win?
Are you going to start the game day thread saying "let's get this ass kicking started" like you did in 2019?
Do you really think the pre-season champs will beat the actual BSC champs?
 
To add to the whole "playing free" idea: Think about it—this is the Cats' best season in history. They're on a magical run, 10-0 for the first time ever, Tommy’s senior year, likely a high seed, and a conference title already locked up. They've got everything going for them. This is their *best year*—ever. So, what could possibly go wrong?

Well, here’s where it gets interesting: the Griz have just found their offensive identity. And if there’s one thing we know, it's that this team knows how to rally behind that. We’ve already lost three games and, frankly, we’ve got nothing to lose at this point. If we lose, fine, we still sneak into the playoffs and get another shot. But if we’ve finally figured it out—just enough—and the Cats choke just a little, their entire dream season gets completely fucking ruined.

This is a golden opportunity for our boys to break the Cats’ hearts. Their magical season? It’ll get transformed into a giant fucking pile of shit, all thanks to a loss to the Griz, with a big maroon bear shit stain stamped on it. We have nothing to lose, and if this offense has really found itself, we can score points. A lot of fucking points.
 
The bubs were not supposed to be where they are after their finish last year and their loss of several players via the portal. They will be looking to punish Griz,especially TD Tommy, because they were so depressed after that 37-7 shellacking.
 
To add to the whole "playing free" idea: Think about it—this is the Cats' best season in history. They're on a magical run, 10-0 for the first time ever, Tommy’s senior year, likely a high seed, and a conference title already locked up. They've got everything going for them. This is their *best year*—ever. So, what could possibly go wrong?

Well, here’s where it gets interesting: the Griz have just found their offensive identity. And if there’s one thing we know, it's that this team knows how to rally behind that. We’ve already lost three games and, frankly, we’ve got nothing to lose at this point. If we lose, fine, we still sneak into the playoffs and get another shot. But if we’ve finally figured it out—just enough—and the Cats choke just a little, their entire dream season gets completely fucking ruined.

This is a golden opportunity for our boys to break the Cats’ hearts. Their magical season? It’ll get transformed into a giant fucking pile of shit, all thanks to a loss to the Griz, with a big maroon bear shit stain stamped on it. We have nothing to lose, and if this offense has really found itself, we can score points. A lot of fucking points.

All of what you say, especially the first paragraph is true. This isn’t the Bobcats of years gone by. They know what this game means. Can the Griz beat the Cats. absolutely. Will they? The Griz are major underdogs in this one. The line of scrimmage will determine the winner. Advantage, Cats. Possibly turnovers as well, with that advantage going to the Griz. This Cat team reminds me of the Bobby’s first go around. DOLA and a nasty D. Don’t forget to add the ZC factor into this equation. He wants revenge and Saturday is his opportunity to get it. Cats D will be flying all over the field. I like Fife and think he will have a good game if the O line performs. Don’t forget home field advantage. Tough to win on the road in a hostile environment. We shall see.
 
Remember all, we can score with Fife at QB via his passes. However, it will be raining in Bozeman and that ball gets slick. The GRiZ haven't played in the rain this year so that is another obstacle to overcome. Go Griz! Thanks for the write-ups Brint! They are a huge part of Montana Grizzly Football!
 
All of what you say, especially the first paragraph is true. This isn’t the Bobcats of years gone by. They know what this game means. Can the Griz beat the Cats. absolutely. Will they? The Griz are major underdogs in this one. The line of scrimmage will determine the winner. Advantage, Cats. Possibly turnovers as well, with that advantage going to the Griz. This Cat team reminds me of the Bobby’s first go around. DOLA and a nasty D. Don’t forget to add the ZC factor into this equation. He wants revenge and Saturday is his opportunity to get it. Cats D will be flying all over the field. I like Fife and think he will have a good game if the O line performs. Don’t forget home field advantage. Tough to win on the road in a hostile environment. We shall see.
If winning on the road is difficult, then how do you explain Weber or Davis winning in WaGriz?
 
I think one of the biggest keys to the game for the Griz is just survive the initial flurry. The team that has won the last 4 years has had a huge 1st quarter. Last year, the Griz scored 17 in the 1st, in 2022 the cats scored 21 in the 1st. Just keep it close after the initial flurry and then the game will settle in from there. If the game is tied or a one possession game at the end of the first quarter, then we may have ourselves a game.
 
To add to the whole "playing free" idea: Think about it—this is the Cats' best season in history. They're on a magical run, 10-0 for the first time ever, Tommy’s senior year, likely a high seed, and a conference title already locked up. They've got everything going for them. This is their *best year*—ever. So, what could possibly go wrong?

Well, here’s where it gets interesting: the Griz have just found their offensive identity. And if there’s one thing we know, it's that this team knows how to rally behind that. We’ve already lost three games and, frankly, we’ve got nothing to lose at this point. If we lose, fine, we still sneak into the playoffs and get another shot. But if we’ve finally figured it out—just enough—and the Cats choke just a little, their entire dream season gets completely fucking ruined.

This is a golden opportunity for our boys to break the Cats’ hearts. Their magical season? It’ll get transformed into a giant fucking pile of shit, all thanks to a loss to the Griz, with a big maroon bear shit stain stamped on it. We have nothing to lose, and if this offense has really found itself, we can score points. A lot of fucking points.
You make a couple decent points, but... it's currently 11-0 and they're working on 12-0. But I digress. As for all this pressure talk, and how all the pressure on Cats and none on griz, not buying that. It's huge pressure on both. As for a loss completely fucking ruining the Cat's season, not really true. Win and yes, huge advantage as the Cats secure home field until Frisco. Lose and still end up seeded 4 or 5 so still at home until Semi's at which point they'd have to travel to a DSU and pull of an upset there which is of course a huge challenge. At any rate, BEST case for the griz is to win and get a higher seed and one home game, then travel after that.
 
This game just feels a lot like the National Championship to me. Sure, if everything breaks right and all our players step up and have the game of the season can we win? Absolutely. But I just get this feeling if we play this game 100 times the Cats are going to win 98. Cats are better than us at almost every position. It's going to take one hell of a gameplan that I just haven't seen this season from the Griz.
 
This was a terrible prediction! lol. For future reference it's OK to HOPE your team wins yet be smart enough to base your prediction based on what you think will really happen. You should get a chance at this again here in a couple weeks when the griz travel to Brookings. :)

"But give me MONTANA! I don’t know how, and I don’t even know why I’m doing it. I think the Griz have something up their sleeve and if they can do just enough and play with some new found swag, they could steal it. Against all reason and all expectations I’m going to predict a Griz win like no other, 41-39."
 
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