Interstate team, I'm worried

[MTOutsider]

I've heard instead of turkey for Thanksgiving most of the Griz posting on this thread will be eating crow.

 

[The.Real.2506]

I really don't think this game will be very close, unless we have a bunch of turnovers. The Cats, like Weber, play to our strength - stopping the run. Plus, the Griz will be more motivated and will be more physical. The Cats have only beaten one team with a winning record and that stat won't change a week from now.

NOT! :lol: :lol: :lol: :clap:

like their strength is stopping the run :lol: :lol: :lol:

If you happened to watch any Griz games or bothered to review any stats, you would know that prior to the Brawl the Griz were the best in the conference against the run. I was absolutely wrong about the Griz being more motivated. They clearly were not and they played flat. I said in another post that if the Cat's played well and the Griz played poorly, the Cat's would win. That's what happened. The Cat's played their best game of the year, the Griz played there worst game and the results showed it. It will be interesting to see how each team responds in the playoffs.

Yes It will be interesting to see how the teams do going forward. The Cats have been building each week and getting better. Your team did a major drop in a big game just when improvement is needed to prepare for playoffs.

 

[bigsky33]

I really don't think this game will be very close, unless we have a bunch of turnovers. The Cats, like Weber, play to our strength - stopping the run. Plus, the Griz will be more motivated and will be more physical. The Cats have only beaten one team with a winning record and that stat won't change a week from now.

NOT! :lol: :lol: :lol: :clap:

like their strength is stopping the run :lol: :lol: :lol:

If you happened to watch any Griz games or bothered to review any stats, you would know that prior to the Brawl the Griz were the best in the conference against the run. I was absolutely wrong about the Griz being more motivated. They clearly were not and they played flat. I said in another post that if the Cat's played well and the Griz played poorly, the Cat's would win. That's what happened. The Cat's played their best game of the year, the Griz played there worst game and the results showed it. It will be interesting to see how each team responds in the playoffs.

I think the Cats in that game was why the Griz had their worst game of the year. They were out coached and out played. I hope you guys rebound for the playoffs.

 

[ordigger]

MSU beat UM every which way and in all phases. And while everyone can take various things from the game, at least I am not taking too much and not going to draw huge conclusions about the teams.

MSU was fully prepared, got a gift and some luck in the first few minutes, and then stuck it to UM and never let UM back in the game. I assume this was MSU's best game of the season by far. I suppose UM's might have been the prior week against Weber.

Nevertheless, UM had some chances to get back in the game. Scored twice in 2d quarter. Could have had another one had a long pass been a bit less long or to another receiver. UM D played better in 3d quarter. O couldn't get going. MSU hit a couple early passes, including the nice early throw and catch down the left sideline. Later in the game, the qb couldn't hit a receiver. UM didn't played the first TD end around well, but had a guy in position in the backfield to disrupt the play. Important play. Cats won it.

While UM wasn't playing well, and MSU was helping to cause UM from playing well, UM was not completely out of it until they couldn't score, and stop MSU a time or two more, in the 3d quarter. Then it was over.

MSU's o-line dominated in the first half. MSU's backs were very good and deep. Many times UM couldn't finish tackles, when running backs pulled a leg out of a possible tackle. To me, that showed not good enough tackling by the Griz, and strong legs and fight of the Cats. The Cats were getting 5 or 6 yards consistently on first down.

Sneed is clearly hurting and not mobile. Early in the season, he would have avoided half of the sacks, and gained yardage. Did he even run intentionally once? Not having him healthy and not having Akem, hurts what was once a very strong offense. After UM went down, they had to throw more and didn't run much, and the Cats came after Sneed.

I always thought the Cats were good, but they were/are better than I thought, even assuming they had their best game. The running backs are very good, and deep. Impressive. Nevertheless, I assume UM could and should have been better prepared to slow the run down.

5th and 6th seeds. Pretty impressive, especially given where the teams were a few years ago.

I hope the Griz can recover and get back on track. Good thing they don't have to play this Saturday. Getting more guys healthier would help too.

What's the prognosis on TA? In looking at stats, and Sterk stats, I saw TA's name a number of times. I knew he had started really show early on, and played various positions, but he also got pretty good defensive stats along the way.

From Choate in regard to TA...

“He really wanted to play on Saturday and he just wasn’t ready,” Choate said. “We’re hopeful. He heals fast, and he’s been able to work through a lot of this type of stuff in the past, so we’re obviously very hopeful. But it’s advantageous for us to get some time (off) here.”

Maybe not as hurt as some suggested.

 

[bigsky33]

This thread tells the world everything it needs to know about Bigsky33. My God, can you imagine being stone cold sober on a Monday afternoon and logging into a rival's board and going post by post and laughing at the predictions from before the game? :lol: :lol: :lol:

You must lead a vacuous life with your entire self worth wrapped into a single annual college football game. Did you even graduate from msu?

I was embarrassed about some of the idiot Griz fans posting after the game. I just feel sorry for you.

Ursa, yes waited until Monday before posting anything to let things settle down. Just poking a little fun at some of the arrogant predictions that were made. And yes, I do enjoy this rivalry but no more than most people, but I am very far from wrapped up in it. It is a great event every year, win or lose. If Cat fans had made predictions on BN like that and lost the game , there would be pages and pages of comments on here by Griz posters doing the same thing and much more vicious. Suck it up buttercup. Get ready for the playoffs and enjoy your Thanksgiving!

 

[RayWill]

This thread tells the world everything it needs to know about Bigsky33. My God, can you imagine being stone cold sober on a Monday afternoon and logging into a rival's board and going post by post and laughing at the predictions from before the game? :lol: :lol: :lol:

You must lead a vacuous life with your entire self worth wrapped into a single annual college football game. Did you even graduate from msu?

I was embarrassed about some of the idiot Griz fans posting after the game. I just feel sorry for you.

Ursa, yes waited until Monday before posting anything to let things settle down. Just poking a little fun at some of the arrogant predictions that were made. And yes, I do enjoy this rivalry but no more than most people, but I am very far from wrapped up in it. It is a great event every year, win or lose. If Cat fans had made predictions on BN like that and lost the game , there would be pages and pages of comments on here by Griz posters doing the same thing and much more vicious. Suck it up buttercup. Get ready for the playoffs and enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Exactly proving his point. The post would be on here, not on the litterbox

 

[indian-outlaw]

This thread tells the world everything it needs to know about Bigsky33. My God, can you imagine being stone cold sober on a Monday afternoon and logging into a rival's board and going post by post and laughing at the predictions from before the game? :lol: :lol: :lol:

You must lead a vacuous life with your entire self worth wrapped into a single annual college football game. Did you even graduate from msu?

I was embarrassed about some of the idiot Griz fans posting after the game. I just feel sorry for you.

Ursa, yes waited until Monday before posting anything to let things settle down. Just poking a little fun at some of the arrogant predictions that were made. And yes, I do enjoy this rivalry but no more than most people, but I am very far from wrapped up in it. It is a great event every year, win or lose. If Cat fans had made predictions on BN like that and lost the game , there would be pages and pages of comments on here by Griz posters doing the same thing and much more vicious. Suck it up buttercup. Get ready for the playoffs and enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Exactly proving his point. The post would be on here, not on the litterbox

An entire thread devoted to mocking the cats and their chances to win this game. Of course we're going to have to eat some crow for it.
Now just win the NC or just make it to frisco and they will be back in their place again. There is bound to be another beat down in saccramento or fargo.

 

[ranco]

NOT! :lol: :lol: :lol: :clap:

like their strength is stopping the run :lol: :lol: :lol:

If you happened to watch any Griz games or bothered to review any stats, you would know that prior to the Brawl the Griz were the best in the conference against the run. I was absolutely wrong about the Griz being more motivated. They clearly were not and they played flat. I said in another post that if the Cat's played well and the Griz played poorly, the Cat's would win. That's what happened. The Cat's played their best game of the year, the Griz played there worst game and the results showed it. It will be interesting to see how each team responds in the playoffs.

I think the Cats in that game was why the Griz had their worst game of the year. They were out coached and out played. I hope you guys rebound for the playoffs.

They were out coached and out played, but they had been playing very well in the weeks prior. Fan's tend to forget the old coaching adage: You are never as good as your last win and never as bad as your last loss. Hopefully both teams make some noise in the playoffs.

 

[bigsky33]

like their strength is stopping the run :lol: :lol: :lol:

If you happened to watch any Griz games or bothered to review any stats, you would know that prior to the Brawl the Griz were the best in the conference against the run. I was absolutely wrong about the Griz being more motivated. They clearly were not and they played flat. I said in another post that if the Cat's played well and the Griz played poorly, the Cat's would win. That's what happened. The Cat's played their best game of the year, the Griz played there worst game and the results showed it. It will be interesting to see how each team responds in the playoffs.

I think the Cats in that game was why the Griz had their worst game of the year. They were out coached and out played. I hope you guys rebound for the playoffs.

They were out coached and out played, but they had been playing very well in the weeks prior. Fan's tend to forget the old coaching adage: You are never as good as your last win and never as bad as your last loss. Hopefully both teams make some noise in the playoffs.

Yes, if you are trying to say the Griz just had a bad day and that is why the Cats won, I am not buying it. The Cats, just came out better prepared and dominated the Griz in all facets of the game. The Cats were the toughest FCS team the Griz played all year. Yes, I hope both teams do well in the playoffs. Have a nice Thanksgiving!!

 

[HookedonGriz]

If you happened to watch any Griz games or bothered to review any stats, you would know that prior to the Brawl the Griz were the best in the conference against the run. I was absolutely wrong about the Griz being more motivated. They clearly were not and they played flat. I said in another post that if the Cat's played well and the Griz played poorly, the Cat's would win. That's what happened. The Cat's played their best game of the year, the Griz played there worst game and the results showed it. It will be interesting to see how each team responds in the playoffs.

I think the Cats in that game was why the Griz had their worst game of the year. They were out coached and out played. I hope you guys rebound for the playoffs.

They were out coached and out played, but they had been playing very well in the weeks prior. Fan's tend to forget the old coaching adage: You are never as good as your last win and never as bad as your last loss. Hopefully both teams make some noise in the playoffs.

Yes, if you are trying to say the Griz just had a bad day and that is why the Cats won, I am not buying it. The Cats, just came out better prepared and dominated the Griz in all facets of the game. The Cats were the toughest FCS team the Griz played all year. Yes, I hope both teams do well in the playoffs. Have a nice Thanksgiving!!

It’s funny because that’s exactly what 99% of cats fans said after the Griz destroyed Weber in all 3 phases....that it was more based on Weber playing bad and not the Griz playing well. You guys can’t have your cake and eat it too.

I think the Cats dominated the Griz in all 3 phases. But I also think the Griz dominated Weber in all 3 too. Those lopsided victories had more to do with what the winners did than the losers.

I will never understand for the life of me though how you can run the ball 62 times and not get called for holding once. It wouldn’t have mattered much at all but the Cats got away with a lot of holding and pass interference calls. I saw 3 separate plays where O Lineman got to the 2nd level and literally just tackled LBs.....no attempt to block, no attempt to impede, just seek them out and tackle them. I saw 3 with my own eyes I wonder how many more there were.

 

[bigsky33]

I think the Cats in that game was why the Griz had their worst game of the year. They were out coached and out played. I hope you guys rebound for the playoffs.

They were out coached and out played, but they had been playing very well in the weeks prior. Fan's tend to forget the old coaching adage: You are never as good as your last win and never as bad as your last loss. Hopefully both teams make some noise in the playoffs.

Yes, if you are trying to say the Griz just had a bad day and that is why the Cats won, I am not buying it. The Cats, just came out better prepared and dominated the Griz in all facets of the game. The Cats were the toughest FCS team the Griz played all year. Yes, I hope both teams do well in the playoffs. Have a nice Thanksgiving!!

It’s funny because that’s exactly what 99% of cats fans said after the Griz destroyed Weber in all 3 phases....that it was more based on Weber playing bad and not the Griz playing well. You guys can’t have your cake and eat it too.

I think the Cats dominated the Griz in all 3 phases. But I also think the Griz dominated Weber in all 3 too. Those lopsided victories had more to do with what the winners did than the losers.

I will never understand for the life of me though how you can run the ball 62 times and not get called for holding once. It wouldn’t have mattered much at all but the Cats got away with a lot of holding and pass interference calls. I saw 3 separate plays where O Lineman got to the 2nd level and literally just tackled LBs.....no attempt to block, no attempt to impede, just seek them out and tackle them. I saw 3 with my own eyes I wonder how many more there were.

My take is that since forever, Big Sky refs have sucked. Over time both teams have had a lot bad calls on them. I saw a few missed holding calls the Griz got away with too. One was really obvious and flagrant. I watched the game both live and then the next day on DVR and I didn't see any pass interference missed calls. The Cat's made some great pass knockdowns in that game. Probably the best I have seen. . You are right though, they didn't impact this game. After the way the Griz handled Weber, I did not think we would win this game. I sure never expected that result. To me it all boiled down to preparation. It kind of shocked me to see a Bobby Hauck team with a an experienced coaching staff be so unprepared. The team looked lost and confused. It was just the opposite for the Cats. On to the playoffs. I hope both teams make a good showing. Have a nice Thanksgiving!