WILDCATFAN
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Screamin_Eagle174 said:
Last I checked Weber gave Eastern all they could handle as well.
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Upset Guesses, BSC (Oct 27)
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Last I checked Weber gave Eastern all they could handle as well.
Screamin_Eagle174
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WILDCATFAN said:
In Ogden, while we had 3 LBs out.
Potomac Griz
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Walkon79 said:
My post had nothing to do with whether the cats would be going to the playoffs or not... Just stated that I wouldn't be surprised to see UND beat MSU. Sorry that it caused your panties to get all twisted like that
I wouldn't be surprised to see MSU put up big offensive numbers against UND either. If I was betting money on the game, I'd bet on MSU.
This is going to be a pretty good test to see how your secondary holds up against a very good QB in a very pass heavy offense.
George Ferguson
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Walkon, if by going to the show, you mean the playoffs, well damn you really went out on a limb calling that one. If the Cats don't make the playoffs at this point, I will consider it one of the worst failures in the history of that program. Especially considering many of you claim this is your most talented and deep team in a long, long time and you are 6-1 past the halfway point and don't have to play Cal Poly or NAU. In other words, they better make the playoffs!!!
Also, YES, the Cats secondary is very questionable against stellar passing teams. I'm sorry, but Vernon Adams was NOT stellar in Bozeman, and most rational Bobcat fans will admit that. Having said all that, the Cats will thump UND by at least two TD's, probably more. In spite of a weak secondary, the Cats are just a flat-out better team, with a very good defensive front, and an offense that can score in hurry if it needs to. Also, one thing the Cats do really well, with the exception of the EWU game is convert on third downs in BIG situations. They may not have the best overall conversion rate, but when it matters, like at Davis and SUU, McGhee seems to always come up big by avoiding a sack and making a play with his feet. I predict MSU has no reason to be on upset alert this week.
Also, YES, the Cats secondary is very questionable against stellar passing teams. I'm sorry, but Vernon Adams was NOT stellar in Bozeman, and most rational Bobcat fans will admit that. Having said all that, the Cats will thump UND by at least two TD's, probably more. In spite of a weak secondary, the Cats are just a flat-out better team, with a very good defensive front, and an offense that can score in hurry if it needs to. Also, one thing the Cats do really well, with the exception of the EWU game is convert on third downs in BIG situations. They may not have the best overall conversion rate, but when it matters, like at Davis and SUU, McGhee seems to always come up big by avoiding a sack and making a play with his feet. I predict MSU has no reason to be on upset alert this week.
Potomac Griz said:Walkon79 said:
My post had nothing to do with whether the cats would be going to the playoffs or not... Just stated that I wouldn't be surprised to see UND beat MSU. Sorry that it caused your panties to get all twisted like that
I wouldn't be surprised to see MSU put up big offensive numbers against UND either. If I was betting money on the game, I'd bet on MSU.
This is going to be a pretty good test to see how your secondary holds up against a very good QB in a very pass heavy offense.
Sorry I blew up
The Cats are 5th on the conference in pass defense, (Not Great), but first in Pass Def. Efficiency. Our secondary held up very well against arguably the best receiving corp in the country two weeks ago, and have been playing progressively better since the start of the season. This has a lot to do with getting our full pass-rush together as of late. We will get pressure with the front four and our linebackers can all cover in space. I'm not saying UND wont move the ball. I just think we'll get more than enough stops and if we don't turn it over a ton, our offense will have no problem scoring points.
George Ferguson
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Actually, that's when Adams is at his best. Did you see his play on sportscenter? He's normally very good on the move and when he's flushed out but he was NOT against the Cats. I'm not arguing how good the Ctas' front four is, in fact, I'm pretty sure I said how good they were in my post. But saying the Cats' secondary SHUT DOWN Kauffman is a little misleading. Adams was off and rational people know that. I am willing to bet that if you watch the game film the way the coaches do, you'll see Kauffman open on many plays where he wasn't targeted. Anyway, kind of stupid to be trying defend you're squad against a post in which I said they'll beat thump UND by at least 14 points, probably more and where I said they are just a flat-out better team than UND.
havgrizfan said:
I would agree with all of that. EWU had some receivers open if Adams would have had time to find them. Our secondary is not great, but the pressure created by our front 4 makes them look good because they don't usually have to cover for too long. If they can disrupt the route just long enough to let our DL get to the qb, they're successful. But when the rush doesn't get there, we give up some big plays.
I also agree that the Cats win by 14+ this week. I'm giving Sac the nod for my upset pick!
