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kalm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:47 am I feel better about our chances after seeing that Cal Poly’s D was able to keep the Griz O relatively in check.

Grizzlies1982 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:48 am

kalm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:47 am I feel better about our chances after seeing that Cal Poly’s D was able to keep the Griz O relatively in check.

That was deception.

Wait till you see the new Grizzly triple option Saturday night! Your eagles won't know what to do.

kalm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:47 am I feel better about our chances after seeing that Cal Poly’s D was able to keep the Griz O relatively in check.

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:28 pm

kalm wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:47 am I feel better about our chances after seeing that Cal Poly’s D was able to keep the Griz O relatively in check.

When special teams score 22 points, your offense doesn’t need to do much….first string only played 3 quarters, and really didn’t need to excel after the 2nd half KO was returned for a TD to make it 24-0.

kalm wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 5:55 am

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:28 pm

When special teams score 22 points, your offense doesn’t need to do much….first string only played 3 quarters, and really didn’t need to excel after the 2nd half KO was returned for a TD to make it 24-0.

So you picked up 16 first downs and punted 7 times because you could. In the 2nd half you punted 4 times and turned it over on downs once.

No questioning the D and special teams but other than WIU, your offense hasn’t exactly been a juggernaut.

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:47 pmour offense is not a juggernaut. It doesn't have to be, and certainly didn't have to be against CP. When you're up 24-0, BH's goal (always has been, if you remember his first stint in Missoula) has been to shorten the game and burn clock.

Mvemjsunpx wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:18 pm

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:47 pmour offense is not a juggernaut. It doesn't have to be, and certainly didn't have to be against CP. When you're up 24-0, BH's goal (always has been, if you remember his first stint in Missoula) has been to shorten the game and burn clock.

Except the Griz have been running a no-huddle offense during the whole Hauck 2.0 era. It's not a particularly quick no-huddle, which makes me question why they run it at all, but they aren't usually running the play clock down to 1 either.

uofmman1122 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:32 pm Maybe I'm a pessimist, but Cal Poly showed to me that we have some problems, and they just didn't have the horses to take advantage of said problems.

EWU probably will, though (at least on offense), which is why I could see this becoming a Sac State 2019-esque game for us. I have a feeling we'll need to come from behind to win this one. It also worries me how overconfident some of our fans (especially on eGriz) seem to be about this game.

Hope I'm wrong, and we bury them early, though!

SDHornet wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:54 pm

uofmman1122 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:32 pm Maybe I'm a pessimist, but Cal Poly showed to me that we have some problems, and they just didn't have the horses to take advantage of said problems.

EWU probably will, though (at least on offense), which is why I could see this becoming a Sac State 2019-esque game for us. I have a feeling we'll need to come from behind to win this one. It also worries me how overconfident some of our fans (especially on eGriz) seem to be about this game.

Hope I'm wrong, and we bury them early, though!

I noticed that too, which is why I went with EWU. Granted, I only watched a 20 minute highlight of the game, but CP was able to move the ball and they just discovered the forward pass this past spring. UM's front 7 is probably the best in the BSC, but if they can't get to the QB there could be some issues. Of course if UM forces FGs in the redzone then that certainly helps.

Should be a good game.

SDHornet wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:54 pm

uofmman1122 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:32 pm Maybe I'm a pessimist, but Cal Poly showed to me that we have some problems, and they just didn't have the horses to take advantage of said problems.

EWU probably will, though (at least on offense), which is why I could see this becoming a Sac State 2019-esque game for us. I have a feeling we'll need to come from behind to win this one. It also worries me how overconfident some of our fans (especially on eGriz) seem to be about this game.

Hope I'm wrong, and we bury them early, though!

I noticed that too, which is why I went with EWU. Granted, I only watched a 20 minute highlight of the game, but CP was able to move the ball and they just discovered the forward pass this past spring. UM's front 7 is probably the best in the BSC, but if they can't get to the QB there could be some issues. Of course if UM forces FGs in the redzone then that certainly helps.

Should be a good game.

SDHornet wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:54 pm

uofmman1122 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:32 pm Maybe I'm a pessimist, but Cal Poly showed to me that we have some problems, and they just didn't have the horses to take advantage of said problems.

EWU probably will, though (at least on offense), which is why I could see this becoming a Sac State 2019-esque game for us. I have a feeling we'll need to come from behind to win this one. It also worries me how overconfident some of our fans (especially on eGriz) seem to be about this game.

Hope I'm wrong, and we bury them early, though!

I noticed that too, which is why I went with EWU. Granted, I only watched a 20 minute highlight of the game, but CP was able to move the ball and they just discovered the forward pass this past spring. UM's front 7 is probably the best in the BSC, but if they can't get to the QB there could be some issues. Of course if UM forces FGs in the redzone then that certainly helps.

Should be a good game.

uofmman1122 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:32 pm Maybe I'm a pessimist, but Cal Poly showed to me that we have some problems, and they just didn't have the horses to take advantage of said problems.

EWU probably will, though (at least on offense), which is why I could see this becoming a Sac State 2019-esque game for us. I have a feeling we'll need to come from behind to win this one. It also worries me how overconfident some of our fans (especially on eGriz) seem to be about this game.

Hope I'm wrong, and we bury them early, though!

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:34 am

SDHornet wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:54 pm

I noticed that too, which is why I went with EWU. Granted, I only watched a 20 minute highlight of the game, but CP was able to move the ball and they just discovered the forward pass this past spring. UM's front 7 is probably the best in the BSC, but if they can't get to the QB there could be some issues. Of course if UM forces FGs in the redzone then that certainly helps.

Should be a good game.

Is there something that makes you believe they can’t get to the QB? Against that same CP team, the Griz had 4 sacks and 14 TFL’s. Now, I don’t expect to duplicate those numbers (mostly because I believe the Griz D will have a different game plan), but EWU is not infallible. But you are correct…..with this defensive setup, if the Griz can’t get pressure on ANY QB, they struggle. Then again, we’ve never had CB’s and safeties (as a group) like this group…..so, I guess we’ll know in about 14 hours.

kalm wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:44 am

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:34 am

Is there something that makes you believe they can’t get to the QB? Against that same CP team, the Griz had 4 sacks and 14 TFL’s. Now, I don’t expect to duplicate those numbers (mostly because I believe the Griz D will have a different game plan), but EWU is not infallible. But you are correct…..with this defensive setup, if the Griz can’t get pressure on ANY QB, they struggle. Then again, we’ve never had CB’s and safeties (as a group) like this group…..so, I guess we’ll know in about 14 hours.

Poly’s line is a work in progress. EWU’s is not. Griz like to blitz but if Barriere breaks containment he’s super dangerous.

JALMOND wrote: ↑Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:58 pm As the calendar switches to October, there is a chill in the air and the games start to get tough as the race is on to garner that conference title and the automatic bid into the playoffs. A good slate of games this weekend as the race will start to clear (possibly) and things get decided (maybe). Last week's outcomes put me at 32-11 so far this year. Sacramento State has drawn the short straw this weekend and is sitting this one out, but everyone else plays.

UI at UCD---The Vandals had an extra week to prepare for this tussle against the Aggies, who came home with a strong conference road win but without their starting quarterback. The Aggies still should be able to get this one...UCD 24, UI 10.

ISU at NAU---The Bengals felt like they gave one away last week at home, and now have to play on the road against the Lumberjacks, who can't seem to get an FCS win. The Lumberjacks, surprising, do have a win, something the Bengals don't have...NAU 24, ISU 21.

UM at EWU---How about a national broadcast for this one, and both are willing to put on a show. The Grizzlies are a well-rounded team with a good defense to go with a good offense. The Eagles offense has been unstoppable, but there is that defense...UM 45, EWU 36.

UNC at MSU---Lose one, win one. Lose one, win one. That is how the Bears have started the year. On the other hand the Bobcats have looked impressive this year, even with their FBS loss. This is the week that the Bears should lose...MSU 42, UNC 14.

PSU at SUU---The last trip to Whoville as a conference matchup for the Vikings who seem to pass better than they run, or that may be skewed a bit. The Thunderbirds may be suspect on defense, or their numbers may also be skewed by who they have played so far...PSU 40, SUU 35.

WSU at CP---A season where they thought they would be at the top, the Wildcats now start October with just one win to show so far. They go on the road to a feisty Mustangs squad who is also dying for a conference win. May be tougher than expected...WSU 21, CP 17.

JALMOND wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:43 pm5-1, missed the Griz/EWU game. 37-12 overall.

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:22 pm

kalm wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:44 am

Poly’s line is a work in progress. EWU’s is not. Griz like to blitz but if Barriere breaks containment he’s super dangerous.

No doubt. We had a plan that worked pretty well in ‘19….let’s hope we have one again this year.

kalm wrote: ↑Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:14 am

AZGrizFan wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:22 pm

No doubt. We had a plan that worked pretty well in ‘19….let’s hope we have one again this year.

Relentless blitzing and pressure up the middle was effective. Despite the sacks, our oline and pass pro backs bought just enough time. That’s a terrific D. I don’t see many offenses doing much against you from here on out. It will be interesting to see how Idaho with their LB’s, MSU, Weber, and Davis do on defense against us.