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Sam Herder NO Comment on Montana Victory over Western Carolina

Here is the thing.Most if not all readers here have no idea how Sam Herder was drulling over Western Carolina pre season.He was even thanked by WC for attending one of their press conference.He claimed this WC team is really gonna be good. Well: WC 1&3 record. Sam , no comment.
 
HelenaHandBasket said:
My post is 100% factual.
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Herder's prediction for last week (pretty damn accurate, actually) -- https://herosports.com/fcs-predictions-wcu-montana-semo-siu-idaho-acu-bzbz/

Week 4 Top 5 Games​

Week 4 Viewing Guide

No. 24 Western Carolina at No. 9 Montana

WCU got a much-needed victory last week, winning 24-17 at No. 22 Elon. It was a good bounce-back victory after a disappointing home loss to unranked Campbell. That loss came after WCU looked good against FBS No. 24 NC State, leading 21-17 in the third quarter before losing 38-21. So it’s been an up-and-down start for the Catamounts after high preseason expectations.

The same can be said for Montana’s start to the season. The Grizzlies are 2-1, beating Missouri State in a closer game than some expected, losing at then-No. 20 North Dakota after holding a big halftime lead, and then beating overmatched Morehead State 59-2. Montana has a very high ceiling in the national title picture. But it’s been a bit slow out of the gates. The defense is still gelling, while the offense has shown glimpses of being really good. It’s also struggled with inconsistencies, although a shuffling of the o-line and at the center position could solve some pass protection issues.

Cole Gonzales was considered a top returning quarterback in the FCS this fall. He was sharp against NC State and Elon, but he threw four interceptions in the loss to Campbell. It’s a phenomenal test for Gonzales, going up against a pressure-heavy Montana defense in front of the noisiest FCS crowd.

I think WCU can move the ball and get some points on the board. But WCU’s defense, while fast and athletic, could wear down as Montana looks to control the clock. Montana has a loaded running back room to lean on, led by one of the best backs in the FCS, Eli Gillman. Time of possession and a timely turnover or two leads to a Griz win.

Prediction: Montana 35-27
 
oldngrizzly said:
"PRE SEASON" is what I am trying to point out.
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In the preseason rankings, he picked them third in the Southland Conference, behind Chattanooga and Furman. And well behind the Griz.

herosports.com

2024 HERO Sports FCS Preseason Top 25

The 2024 FCS season is 100 days away. As anticipation builds, we look ahead to the upcoming year with our preseason Top 25.
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1. South Dakota State (3 1st-Place Votes)
2. North Dakota State
3. Montana
4. Montana State
5. South Dakota
6. Villanova
7. Idaho
8. Sacramento State
9. Southern Illinois
10. Chattanooga
11. Central Arkansas
12. UIW
13. Richmond
14. Furman
15. UAlbany
16. Western Carolina
17. William & Mary
18. Tarleton State
19. Delaware
20. Lafayette
21. UC Davis
22. Weber State
23. Youngstown State
24. Illinois State
25. Eastern Illinois

Many people here do follow Hero Sports, and Herder isn't perfect, but he has certainly not been ridiculously hyping WC in relation to the Griz.
 
I could be wrong but I thought there was an article he wrote about WC and it struck me as odd how highly he thought of them.
 
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