Spanky2 said:
Curious, where in this thread did anyone show a lack of support? Heck, I am not sure if you or your wife cry more.
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Oregon: We Need To Do More Than Show Up !!!
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Curious, where in this thread did anyone show a lack of support? Heck, I am not sure if you or your wife cry more.
billingsgriz
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I hope that you're wrong, Spanky, but I am afraid that you're right !!!
If we want to emulate Eastern, which has ruled the Big Sky for most of the last decade, and NDSU, which has dominated the FCS for also most of the last decade, we need to emulate them. And key ingredient of both schools success is that they both enthusiastically like to play an FBS opponent each year from a regional FBS conference, and both have enjoyed success doing so as opposed to scheduling safe games at home to pound a Div. II or FCS cupcake.
While I do not expect us to upset Oregon in Year #2 of Coach Hauck's return to UM, I do expect us not to beat ourselves through penalties and turnovers and to do better than Nevada did last week at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
And in the years ahead, I do expect us to play and upset a Pac 12 and/or Mountain West team.
NDSU loves to play up each year, so does Eastern, but we're afraid ?
If we want to emulate Eastern, which has ruled the Big Sky for most of the last decade, and NDSU, which has dominated the FCS for also most of the last decade, we need to emulate them. And key ingredient of both schools success is that they both enthusiastically like to play an FBS opponent each year from a regional FBS conference, and both have enjoyed success doing so as opposed to scheduling safe games at home to pound a Div. II or FCS cupcake.
While I do not expect us to upset Oregon in Year #2 of Coach Hauck's return to UM, I do expect us not to beat ourselves through penalties and turnovers and to do better than Nevada did last week at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
And in the years ahead, I do expect us to play and upset a Pac 12 and/or Mountain West team.
NDSU loves to play up each year, so does Eastern, but we're afraid ?
billingsgriz said:
I think the Griz should schedule all there OOC games against Pac12/MW teams...that would put them above UNDSU and UEWU.
Billings, this group of fair weather fans is afraid. Sneed, who has the heart of a warrior isnāt afraid. He and many others on our team, will play the game to win. It is sickening to read the comments on this board about how bad we will lose against the mighty Oregon Ducks. Unfortunately, many of our players and their parents have also read the comments. A wonderful send off from the fans!
billingsgriz
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Right on on Sneed, Spanky !!!
I am an old Marine, Spanky--I think Sneed would make a good Marine !!!
I am an old Marine, Spanky--I think Sneed would make a good Marine !!!
Missoula223
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billingsgriz said:
Curious as to where you're getting your information that EWU and NDSU enjoy playing them? Other than from maybe a press conference where a coach has no choice but to say they like the challenge?
You seem to be under the impression that they are so successful because they play those teams? EWU has to play those teams for money. They can't generate the income that we can with a home game. They have to rely on that income each year. We don't. NDSU became successful then started beating those teams. Not the other way around.
If you are agreeing with spanky you should take a look at yourself. Address the points in my first post on this thread if you would like to have a real discussion about it. Playing those teams increases a chance of a loss, it doesn't make us a better team.
Missoula223
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Spanky2 said:
Did you see oregon fumble a handoff and auburn recover it? Or a ball off an OU receivers hands get intercepted? Those are called unforced turnovers I know you donāt know anything when it comes to football, but thatās what those things are called okay?
Yukon said:
My two take aways from this thread;
Finally a colour that makes sense "Nightmare Green", I see anything that butt ugly in my dreams there isn't enough nyquil on Earth to get me back to sleep. Was it not enough that Oregon has the dumbest looking basketball court in America now they have to corner the eye bleeding uniform market as well?
And what happened to Spanky1?
ilovethecats
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billingsgriz said:
Curious what makes you think that UM is "afraid" to play these games? Listen, I'm a Cat guy and enjoy giving Griz shit at any moment. But I think you might be mistaken a few fans on a message board with the thought process of your football team?
You guys play up every couple years. You played a very good Washington team and now a very good Oregon team. As evidenced in the Oregon roll call thread that started months ago many of your fans seem VERY excited for this game.
I can assure you that your players are very excited for this game. It's an experience they'll never forget.
I'm sure they're happy with the 600+ thousand dollars they'll receive.
I'd guess that the coaches could take or leave games like this but at the very least it doesn't hurt to see how you stack up. And if it goes like it probably will it'll be a great opportunity to see some younger guys get game experience.
In my personal opinion there is really nothing to lose with games like these except for often times the game itself. But you guys could get blasted by 90 and it won't make a bit of a difference in the rest of your goals for the season.
Your fans coaches and players are likely feeling a lot of things right now. Being scared probably not one of them. Unless you just think that because some people think you might lose means they're afraid? :?
