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Griz at Western Illinois Predictions

Ringneck said:
Preseason I picked this one as a loss for the Griz, with it being a road game against a more mature and tested WIU squad. But I'm gonna change my pick because in spite of what has been an ugly running game so far this year, I still think we're the better team.

A couple of weeks ago the Cats' Troy Andersen (a mobile "quarterback") and Tristan Bailey (an accurate kicker with above-average range) basically beat WIU by themselves, and so far we know that the Griz have those two areas covered by Sneed and Semenza. But we also have an immensely talented receiving group and a relentless defense that just produced 5 turnovers and 7 sacks.

I think it will be close, but I think the Griz move to 3-0 (and move a bit closer to the top 10) with a close win over the Leathernecks. Veteran leadership puts us over the top on the road as Curran tops 100 yards receiving, Alijah Lee scores twice, Semenza kicks 3 FGs, and Josh Buss earns conference Player of the Week honors with 12 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 FF, and an INT.

Leathernecks 25
Grizzlies 30
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nice read.......good analysis.....i chose the Griz 27-20 as well for almost all the same reasons mentioned above. Griz 3 TD's and 2 FG's and WIU 2 TD's and 2 FG's/or 1 FG 27-17 Griz.
 
YOUR UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA GRIZZLIES 24 and WIU 20! Griz won't overlook this game at all and Hauck will have them ready! GO GRIZ!!!!
 
Comparing a few key areas I came up with this:


Western Illinois | Fighting Leathernecks Montana | Grizzlies
Offense VS Defense 303.5 328 +1
Passing Off VS Def 197 +1 191.5
Rushing Off VS Def 107 136.5 +1
Scoring Off VS Def 21 25.5 +1
Turnovers Off VS Def 1.75 0.25 +1
3rd Conv Off VS Def 27.75 31.7 +1
Totals 1 5

Montana WINS Gonna Say 27-17
 
This one will take another 5 years off my life which I can't spare...24-23...good guys.
 
MissoulaMarinerFan said:
Griz 17, WIU, 14. Defense loads up on the run and does just enough, while our safeties and cb's keep their passing game in check. Offense does just enough, eeking out a typical "Bobby-Ball" road-w. Ugly for most of the time, but an ugly win instead of a pretty loss.
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I agree, well said.
 
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Doesn’t look like those that make the lines agree. First road game & among the leaders in bone-headed penalties.
 
RayWill said:
grizaremoregooder said:
27-24 Griz. The Griz will get Jeremy Calhoun back this week and he is a Senior and an up grade from Adam Eastman. I don't look for much of a running game outside of Sneed but the Montana receivers will be tough for Western Illinois to keep track of. I too watched the game against the Cats and I believe the Griz have a lot more speed to the outside to contain those small running backs. I like their chances to really pressure their quarterback too. They have a fairly inexperienced offensive line unlike the UNI group the Griz just defeated. Western Illinois is coming off two physical road games in a row and that could help as well.
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I thought Calhoun was suspended for 3 games? Even if he is available I do not expect to see him play. Bobby made it clear he has to earn his way back to playing time.
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I thought it was 2 games but you are probably right about Coach Hauck making him earn his spot back. I can't believe we haven't seen Rey Green out there yet. Eastwood picks up the blitz pretty well and has done fine in my opinion. It would be nice to get another Senior out there if Calhoun is up to it.
 
Griz D is better than the Cats. WIU coaches rush 3 and 4 all game as they will be confident UM cant run the ball. Don Read 2 begins with a lot screens, slants, and off tackle plays. Semenza kicks 4 FG`s. Griz 26, WIU 23
 
putter said:
Griz D is better than the Cats. WIU coaches rush 3 and 4 all game as they will be confident UM cant run the ball. Don Read 2 begins with a lot screens, slants, and off tackle plays. Semenza kicks 4 FG`s. Griz 26, WIU 23
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That's bold my friend. I don't know if the Griz D is "better" than the cat D. Their D is pretty good. I think we have more speed than their D. I think we are better than WIU though. I think our WRs are more talented than their secondary. I think we'll see some new stuff this week that will prove effective and our D will bring pressure on their young OL all day and our secondary will be able to cover. I see a big win here on the road something to the tune of 31-17ish
 
FIRST LOOK: Montana takes first road trip to Western Illinois
https://skylinesportsmt.com/first-look-montana-takes-first-road-trip-to-western-illinois/
 
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