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#6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:43 am
by Grizalltheway
vs
Location: Walkup Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ
Game time: 7 PM MDT
TV: Root Sports
Series history: Montana leads 34-12
Big Sky Notebook: Grizzlies get one more crack at NAU's Bauman
Following a runaway victory over a feeble Division II opponent, the Grizzlies turn their attention to a more familiar, more irritating adversary this week.
While Montana accomplished several goals in Saturday’s 47-14 win against Oklahoma Panhandle State -- not the least of which was emptying its bench to allow second- and third-stringers the chance to play -- the goal now is to do something it’s never done: contain Northern Arizona running back Zach Bauman.
In the past three games against NAU, the Grizzlies’ defense surrendered 528 rushing yards and five touchdowns to Bauman, including a 253-yard, three-TD performance in a 41-31 loss last Sept. 22 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula.
Bauman has carried the ball 81 times in his career against Montana, and averages 6.5 yards per attempt. Though the Griz have won two of those previous three games, they haven’t been able to get their paws on the runner from Chandler, Ariz.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:56 am
by Ibanez
Hvev you been to Flagstaff? The NAU campus is wonderful. I was there in 2009.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:06 am
by Grizalltheway
Ibanez wrote:Hvev you been to Flagstaff? The NAU campus is wonderful. I was there in 2009.
I haven't, but I've heard it's similar to Missoula in a lot of ways (i.e. awesome).
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:27 am
by dbackjon
Jacks by 7
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:29 am
by AZGrizFan
dbackjon wrote:Jacks by 7
I'll take that action all day long, my friend. A benjamin?
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:35 am
by Grizalltheway
dbackjon wrote:Jacks by 7
Sauers finally got his nut last year, now it's back to business as usual.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:49 am
by Bronco
Flagstaff is great
They also have a ski area called Snow Bowl
Difference
If they get tried of winter they can drive a few hours and be golfing
We drive a few hours and we're en Butte
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:19 pm
by uofmman1122
Based on what I've seen from both teams so far, if Montana doesn't score at least 40, and NAU scores more than 17, I'll be extremely shocked.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:38 pm
by grizzaholic
Grizalltheway wrote:Ibanez wrote:Hvev you been to Flagstaff? The NAU campus is wonderful. I was there in 2009.
I haven't, but I've heard it's similar to Missoula in a lot of ways (i.e. awesome).
I bet you there are a lot of hippies there too.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:12 pm
by Grizalltheway
grizzaholic wrote:Grizalltheway wrote:
I haven't, but I've heard it's similar to Missoula in a lot of ways (i.e. awesome).
I bet you there are a lot of hippies there too.
Don't be hating on hippies.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:17 pm
by Ibanez
grizzaholic wrote:Grizalltheway wrote:
I haven't, but I've heard it's similar to Missoula in a lot of ways (i.e. awesome).
I bet you there are a lot of hippies there too.
Probably. But hey, hippies are people too.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 2:09 pm
by grizzaholic
Ibanez wrote:grizzaholic wrote:
I bet you there are a lot of hippies there too.
Probably. But hey, hippies are people too.
No they are not.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:32 pm
by EWURanger
Montana wins...big.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:49 pm
by TheHerd
This game won't be close........Griz 34 NAU 7.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:13 pm
by Mvemjsunpx
uofmman1122 wrote:Based on what I've seen from both teams so far, if Montana doesn't score at least 40, and NAU scores more than 17, I'll be extremely shocked.
I don't think the Griz will score 40. NAU may have the best defense in the league.
Their offense, on the other hand, appears to have Bauman & little else.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:23 pm
by AZGrizFan
Mvemjsunpx wrote:uofmman1122 wrote:Based on what I've seen from both teams so far, if Montana doesn't score at least 40, and NAU scores more than 17, I'll be extremely shocked.
I don't think the Griz will score 40. NAU may have the best defense in the league.
Their offense, on the other hand, appears to have Bauman & little else.
I wouldn't call UCD and USD barometers for who has the best defense.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:07 pm
by Mvemjsunpx
AZGrizFan wrote:Mvemjsunpx wrote:
I don't think the Griz will score 40. NAU may have the best defense in the league.
Their offense, on the other hand, appears to have Bauman & little else.
I wouldn't call UCD and USD barometers for who has the best defense.
I'm not just basing that on their games so far. They also returned 10 (I think) starters from one of the best defenses in the Big Sky last year. Their D also
single-handedly won the Davis game, getting two pick-sixes in the fourth quarter.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:44 pm
by mtjack
Jacks defense has played well. A few bounces go their way and they may be able to keep this one close. Maybe?
Jacks offense has been the exact opposite. They haven't played well at all up until a few moments in the U South Dakota game. Inept so far. Multiple injuries on the offensive line, stagnant passing game with no ability to stretch the field and throw deep and conservative "vanilla" play calling through the first 3 games. I have seen no signs that will change this week with a tough Griz defense coming to town. What does it take for Cartright to get a shot at leading the team if Poe's struggles continue?
Flagstaff isn't quite as "hippy" as Missoula. They're definitely a part of the fabric of the community, though.
dbackjon - I wish I shared in your optimism. This is the first time in four years that I don't see NAU being competitive vs. the Griz. Hope I'm wrong.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:22 am
by Grizalltheway
Salty Jacks will test surging Grizzlies
The stakes get higher starting this week for the seventh-ranked Montana football team.
The level of competition also ramps up considerably, with 24th-ranked Northern Arizona awaiting the Grizzlies’ arrival for a Big Sky Conference opener Saturday night at the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Ariz. Montana (3-0) will have a chip on its shoulder after dropping a rare 41-31 home decision to the Lumberjacks in 2012.
“Last year was last year, but we definitely have redemption on our minds for sure,” Montana defensive tackle Caleb Kidder said Tuesday.
Northern Arizona (2-1) has nine starters back on offense and defense from a team that went 8-3 last year and finished second in the Big Sky. Topping the Jacks’ list of veterans is senior running back Zach Bauman, who shredded Montana for a career-high 253 yards and three touchdowns in Missoula 12 months ago.
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Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:27 am
by kalm
AZGrizFan wrote:Mvemjsunpx wrote:
I don't think the Griz will score 40. NAU may have the best defense in the league.
Their offense, on the other hand, appears to have Bauman & little else.
I wouldn't call UCD and USD barometers for who has the best defense.
ASU, ND, and Panhandle ain't exactly defensive juggernauts either.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:58 am
by Brock Landers
Payback's a bitch
This year we don't have McKinney throwing up prayers
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:10 am
by AZGrizFan
kalm wrote:AZGrizFan wrote:
I wouldn't call UCD and USD barometers for who has the best defense.
ASU, ND, and Panhandle ain't exactly defensive juggernauts either.
ASU >>>>>>>>>>>>> USD
UND >>>>>>>>>>>> UCD
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:42 am
by Ivytalk
I'll pick the Griz by 11.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:05 am
by Cap'n Cat
Jacks by 4.
Re: #6 Montana @ Northern Arizona Official Thread
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:18 pm
by SeattleGriz
UM 37
UNA 17