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Montana State Bobcats scouting report
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You chicken.
"I really see this playing out one of two ways:
1. It’s a tight back and forth game with both teams making some big plays as the day goes on. One team either has a clutch play / moment late (or in OT) that puts the divide trophy in their hands. I see this as a complete coin toss on who pulls it off. Being it’s at our house I’d give an ever so slight tip to Montana and we see some wild 31-28 type of game.
2. It’s a blowout, and based on this season’s outcomes, not in favor of Montana. Taco Dowler has a record day, Lamson runs and passes all over a chaotic Grizzly defense, and there’s a few big ST moments that give a surge to the cats. The Montana O-line is shut down by the Cat D-line and without needing extra help the cat LB’s help in the pass game and prevent Ah Yat and company from being real dangerous in the passing game. MSU will roll and Griz fans are pouring out by the 3rd quarter.
Obviously I’m hoping for option #1. Let’s GO GRIZ and FTC!"
"I really see this playing out one of two ways:
1. It’s a tight back and forth game with both teams making some big plays as the day goes on. One team either has a clutch play / moment late (or in OT) that puts the divide trophy in their hands. I see this as a complete coin toss on who pulls it off. Being it’s at our house I’d give an ever so slight tip to Montana and we see some wild 31-28 type of game.
2. It’s a blowout, and based on this season’s outcomes, not in favor of Montana. Taco Dowler has a record day, Lamson runs and passes all over a chaotic Grizzly defense, and there’s a few big ST moments that give a surge to the cats. The Montana O-line is shut down by the Cat D-line and without needing extra help the cat LB’s help in the pass game and prevent Ah Yat and company from being real dangerous in the passing game. MSU will roll and Griz fans are pouring out by the 3rd quarter.
Obviously I’m hoping for option #1. Let’s GO GRIZ and FTC!"
TheNorthRemembers
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This scouting report is remarkably similar to 2023
Seems the only difference is you've gotten more cynical as this year goes on.
This Griz team has yet to play it's best football and they're going to on Saturday. They're going to find a way to gut out a win 35-31
Seems the only difference is you've gotten more cynical as this year goes on.
This Griz team has yet to play it's best football and they're going to on Saturday. They're going to find a way to gut out a win 35-31
Grisly Fan
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Bobcats looked completely beatable against Davis. Had Davis executed, caught passes and played even slightly better on defense, it would have been a very close game. The Griz have a lot more offensive weapons and the D stiffened against the long passing game. The Griz are at home and that energy will help carry them to victory. Write it down.
LOL - I'm really torn about this and I don't want to be a downer and go with option 2
This scouting report is remarkably similar to 2023
Seems the only difference is you've gotten more cynical as this year goes on.
This Griz team has yet to play it's best football and they're going to on Saturday. They're going to find a way to gut out a win 35-31
I love it! I have become more cynical, and not on purpose I don't think haha. My biggest worries really are the thin Grizzly secondary and the Griz OL vs Cat DL matchup.
Here's one thing I've been thinking about. We obviously have some injuries on defense, do the cats have any injuries at all right now? I really can't think of any. I know Paul Brott went down on Saturday but he was the press conference today so that makes me think he's good to go. Health wise I think they're in a much better spot than us right now.
SafariGriz
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Great stuff as always! This will be a fun one wherever you're watching. In the end the Griz take all 45-42.
fltheadgriz
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I know alot of people think that both teams will score 20-30 points each.
I think it would be wild if the final was something like 12-9 or 9-6
I think it would be wild if the final was something like 12-9 or 9-6
tight defensive slug fest with neither team really finding their groove. Griz win at home 24-21
Keep Dowler and Davis contained, put pressure on Lamson, and high decimal crowd noise will put msu in a tough spot on offense. On defense kittens will have their hands full with #3, #4, #6 #2 and whatever tight end is in the game. I have a lot of confidence Ah Yat will have a good game and do enough to win this one. I would be even more confident if #11 and #5 on defense were on the field.
Bert Scott (an accounting professor) once told me that sometimes statistics will tell you everything but the truth. That’s how I feel about this game. This one will come down to match ups and I feel we match up good with the kittens. I’m sure the offensive line will be fine. We just need to start without a hitch!
At home :
kittens………………………………24
Montana Grizzlies…………………31
Go Griz!!
Bert Scott (an accounting professor) once told me that sometimes statistics will tell you everything but the truth. That’s how I feel about this game. This one will come down to match ups and I feel we match up good with the kittens. I’m sure the offensive line will be fine. We just need to start without a hitch!
At home :
kittens………………………………24
Montana Grizzlies…………………31
Go Griz!!
retiredpopo
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Griz will win by at least 2 scores maybe more but no less. lots of tears traveling back to bozo....
I think generally they’re pretty healthy (as healthy as anyone can be after 11 games)
wbtfg
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Mostly healthy.
Taki Uluilakapa (FS) has been out most of the year. Seth johnson (CB) was out last game not sure if he’ll be back. Paul Brott (DT) is hobbled.
Thats all i can think of off the top of my head.
bobcatfan123
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Great write up Brint. Cats have as good of a defense as I can ever remember….. but it is so so hard to win in Missoula. I’m concerned that Lamson might get somewhat rattled by and pressure/and environment. If we end up having multiple three and outs the Griz most certainly will eventually have their opportunities to put up points. Crucial for the Cats to extend drives or it could be a route by the Griz.
ilovethecats
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For the first time maybe ever we are VERY healthy going into the brawl. Not saying that promises a win but it’s a great feeling and one I’ve never had before going into this game!Here's one thing I've been thinking about. We obviously have some injuries on defense, do the cats have any injuries at all right now? I really can't think of any. I know Paul Brott went down on Saturday but he was the press conference today so that makes me think he's good to go. Health wise I think they're in a much better spot than us right now.
Was waiting for this prediction from you to finally feel better about this game in Missoula. Lol.
Makes a 12-0 season that much sweeter. Beating a healthy kitten team…..lol
mthoopsfan
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What does Brott do when he gets to the QB? He has no sacks and 2 TFL. 13 tackles. Did I goof up his stats?
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Grizzlies1982
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This is a crock of …. We all know Griz fans won’t be pouring out of the stadium in the 3rd quarter.
The majority of them will still be out from halftime. Nobody will be leaving. They wouldn’t know if the bubs were ahead or not. If they were ahead Montana fans would watch as the Griz rolled out three fourth quarter touchdowns to crush little brother once again. It is a thing of beauty.
Ew-w-w … I hope not. My 79-year-old heart could not deal with that.
