New Hampshire vs Southern Illinois

[houndawg]

Of which matchups do you speak?

SIU hasn't played much in the way of good spread passing attacks this season & that's what UNH does well. SIU's pass defense numbers also aren't anything special. UNH's biggest weakness is probably pass defense, but SIU doesn't pass the ball particularly well. I think UNH is better equipped to exploit SIU's weaknesses than the other way around.

The Salukis will need a huge day from their running game or they'll probably lose.

I think that if New Hampshire can't run enough to slow down the pass rush they're going to have a sore QB. SDSU and MoSt both had good passing attacks, both moved the ball on us, neither could make the plays on the crucial downs. SIU has nothing to lose, they were picked to finish fifth in the conference while the new coach rebuilt and installed his system. (Which btw, is why our passing game isn't up to snuff yet, although we've improved each week). UNH doesn't get many sacks though, and with time to throw our two physical 6'4"receivers will match up well on your DBs going for the ball.

[skinny_uncle]

The Salukis have been finding ways to win close games all year. I think they will do it again tomorrow.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- New Hampshire
      
      Running Backs - Southern Illinois
      
      Receivers/TEs - New Hampshire
      
      Offensive Line - New Hampshire
      
      
      Defensive Line - New Hampshire
      
      Linebackers --- Southern Illinois
      
      Secondary ---- New Hampshire
      
      
      Kicking ------ Southern Illinois
      
      Punting ------ New Hampshire
      
      Return Teams - Southern Illinois
      
      Kickoffs ------ Southern Illinois
      
      
      
      
      
      • New Hampshire 28-24 Southern Illinois

[houndawg]

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- New Hampshire
      
      Running Backs - Southern Illinois
      
      Receivers/TEs - New Hampshire
      
      Offensive Line - New Hampshire
      
      
      Defensive Line - New Hampshire
      
      Linebackers --- Southern Illinois
      
      Secondary ---- New Hampshire
      
      
      Kicking ------ Southern Illinois
      
      Punting ------ New Hampshire
      
      Return Teams - Southern Illinois
      
      Kickoffs ------ Southern Illinois
      
      
      
      
      
      • New Hampshire 28-24 Southern Illinois

Our receivers are big and athletic, getting them the ball has been the problem. Also our punter is avg. 43.5 ypg.

[Mvemjsunpx]

Our receivers are big and athletic, getting them the ball has been the problem. Also our punter is avg. 43.5 ypg.

Yeah, but you've had 5 punts blocked. Your net punting is only 90th.

[skinny_uncle]

SIU scores first on a 47 yard FG
3-0 Dawgs

[skinny_uncle]

UNH drives the field and hits a FG
3-3

[skinny_uncle]

SIU FG to start the second quarter.

6-3 Dawgs

[skinny_uncle]

UNH FG

Tied at 6

[skinny_uncle]

Saluki TD after a series of fluke plays
SIU up 13-6

[skinny_uncle]

UNH with a TD late in the first half
UNH 16 SIU 13

[skinny_uncle]

UNH with a FG in the third
19-13 Cats

[skinny_uncle]

UNH with a TD on a blocked punt.
SIU starting QB apparently out hurt and iteam in trouble trailing 26-13

[skinny_uncle]

Salukis with a TD early in the fourthe
UNH 26 SIU 20

[skinny_uncle]

UNH FG late in the fourth
UNH 29 SIU 20

[Cap'n Cat]

UNH FG late in the fourth
UNH 29 SIU 20

Dang it, Unc!

[skinny_uncle]

UNH FG late in the fourth
UNH 29 SIU 20

Dang it, Unc!

Say it again, Cap'n.
Say it again.