ManOfVision said:
I would think more than that. Nice weather, home opener. I'll go with 8k.
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Southern Oregon @ Portland State Thread
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I would think more than that. Nice weather, home opener. I'll go with 8k.
Raiders excited to 'play up'
SOU football team will be a major underdog against Division I Portland State
http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090911/SPORTS/909110310/-1/NEWSMAP#STS=fzhdpzcl.qen
SOU football team will be a major underdog against Division I Portland State
http://www.dailytidings.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090911/SPORTS/909110310/-1/NEWSMAP#STS=fzhdpzcl.qen
Portland State football: Vikings bring back the tight end
"In the last couple of years, a tight end here was not a position, it was a physical condition," Glanville said.
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_state_football_viking_3.html
"In the last couple of years, a tight end here was not a position, it was a physical condition," Glanville said.
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_state_football_viking_3.html
PortlandStater
Active member
Gameday, baby!
Hrmmm.
What looked to be a blowout got ugly in a hurry.
This should have been about 60 - 7, but seeing as we can't field a punt, it was much closer. To add to insult, Russi looks to be out. That knee injury looked bad.
Good defense today other than the blown coverage on that long pass. The coverage was tight (for the most part) and the linebackers looked quick. Williams made some good plays, but seemed to be getting targeted in the 2nd half. Shead is fan-freaking-tastic. Just as in the OSU game, they just don't run plays to his side.
Hubel looked good and bad. Why doesn't he take those yards that are there when his receivers are covered? That 2nd pick was hard to watch since he had a first down if he would have only run.
Some random thoughts... WTF on our attempts to catch a punt? Not good. I'm on board with Hubel as our starter, but I love me some CK. He's so, so quick. 100+ total yards rushing. Been a while, nice to see that again. Dropped passes will kill us.
Not a good crowd, but it was sure a good time. Let's go get it done against UM next week and force a big game with Weber at home in two weeks.
What looked to be a blowout got ugly in a hurry.
This should have been about 60 - 7, but seeing as we can't field a punt, it was much closer. To add to insult, Russi looks to be out. That knee injury looked bad.
Good defense today other than the blown coverage on that long pass. The coverage was tight (for the most part) and the linebackers looked quick. Williams made some good plays, but seemed to be getting targeted in the 2nd half. Shead is fan-freaking-tastic. Just as in the OSU game, they just don't run plays to his side.
Hubel looked good and bad. Why doesn't he take those yards that are there when his receivers are covered? That 2nd pick was hard to watch since he had a first down if he would have only run.
Some random thoughts... WTF on our attempts to catch a punt? Not good. I'm on board with Hubel as our starter, but I love me some CK. He's so, so quick. 100+ total yards rushing. Been a while, nice to see that again. Dropped passes will kill us.
Not a good crowd, but it was sure a good time. Let's go get it done against UM next week and force a big game with Weber at home in two weeks.
PortlandStater
Active member
Horrible, horrible punt "returns," unnecessary interceptions. Generally good offense and defense. Zach Brown is fantastic. 52 and 46-yard FG, holy cow!!!
Despite the bad crowd, it was an enjoyable atmosphere. I liked the band and the overall presentation.
Despite the bad crowd, it was an enjoyable atmosphere. I liked the band and the overall presentation.
Off the top of my head I can only think of 5 positive things about this game:
1) Zach Brown is possibly one of the best kickers I've seen at PGE Park.
2) Thomas Duyndam is possibly one of the best punters I've seen at PGE Park.
3) The three long passes (Kirven, Fry and Woods receptions) were outstanding plays.
4) Kavanaugh can run.
5) Defense generally played well.
Other then that it was an ugly win.
Vikings' Big Plays Lead To 34-10 Win Over Southern Oregon
http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=204793007
1) Zach Brown is possibly one of the best kickers I've seen at PGE Park.
2) Thomas Duyndam is possibly one of the best punters I've seen at PGE Park.
3) The three long passes (Kirven, Fry and Woods receptions) were outstanding plays.
4) Kavanaugh can run.
5) Defense generally played well.
Other then that it was an ugly win.
Vikings' Big Plays Lead To 34-10 Win Over Southern Oregon
http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=204793007
Headline is about right:
Portland State 34, Southern Oregon 10: Victory brings questions for Vikings
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_state_34_southern_ore.html
Portland State 34, Southern Oregon 10: Victory brings questions for Vikings
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_state_34_southern_ore.html
Success at Home
Viks pull off overwhelming win over Southern Oregon
http://stumptownsportshook.blogspot.com/2009/09/success-at-home.html
PGE Park on a warm Saturday afternoon in September was meant to be home to a football game. Head coach Jerry Glanville seemed to think the same thing as he led his team to a 34-10 victory over the Southern Oregon University Raiders.
Though it seems to be a strong win and therefore a good indicator of the team's ability, Glanville had no problem finding fault with his team, and justifiably so.
First, there were the six turnovers. Quarterback Drew Hubel threw two interceptions in the third quarter and wide receiver Aaron Woods had three fumbles on punt and kick returns.
Next was the lack of a score coming from the red zone. Last year, the team ranked last in the Big Sky Conference in red-zone offense.
Penalties? Nine flags for 85 yards, including a boneheaded roughing the kicker penalty on a punt that returned possession to Raiders.
Lastly, according to Glanville, the freshmen played like freshmen. Evidence of this came on the Raiders' only touchdown. Early in the fourth quarter, outside linebacker Joel Sisler blew his coverage and allowed a 75-yard pass to speedy receiver Vance Beach.
Despite the obvious negatives, plenty of positives came out of this game.
The first, as Glanville agrees, is the performance of kicker Zach Brown. Last year he traveled listed as an emergency punter, but after this game, it seems like kicking is his niche. He hit field goals from 52 and 46 yards today that would have been good from several more yards out. He also barely missed a 42 yarder.
“We found our kicker today,” Glanville said.
Second would have to be the overall performance of the defense. They stifled the opposing offense and allowed them to complete just 16 of 41 attempted passes. Seniors Erik Pedersen and Jermaine Jacobs had six and five tackles, respectively, assisted and unassisted, while fellow senior Ryan Pedersen racked up five solo tackles, including two tackles for a loss.
The defense also kept a Raiders rushing attack that garnered 242 yards in their season opener to a miserable 12 yards despite 34 hand offs.
When asked about how he felt the defense performed, Erik Pedersen replied that “[they] did pretty good” considering they had to play through 75 offensive snaps. The defense also allowed the Raiders to only convert on six of their 22 attempts at third down.
Another bright spot in the Vikings' game plan was the ability to convert third downs. Though last year they ranked last in the conference with just a 33 percent success rate, in this game they converted on six of 11 attempts for a healthy 54 percent rate.
Last but not least was the explosive play of the defense. On the first possession of the first quarter, Hubel threw a 96 yard touchdown pass to Woods. On the very next one, he threw a 91 yard touchdown pass over the middle to receiver Lavonte Kirven, who showcased soft, beautiful hands throughout the game.
Next week will be a true test of Glanville's Vikings. They will compete against Montana in Missoula in their first conference game.
Glanville says he will inform the squad on Monday that preseason is officially over and that the one-and-one record they have amassed so far doesn't mean anything.
Erik Pedersen, for one, is happy to be getting such a big game out of the way so early in the season.
Montana is "a team that gains momentum as the season goes along. We're still healthy and have a lot of guys ready to hit,” he said.
Montana is the team to beat in the Big Sky, considering they have won or shared the last 11 conference titles. In last year's match up between the two teams, the Grizzlies controlled the ball for a little over 43 minutes. For the Vikings to have any chance at winning, they will have to keep their defense off the field and have a solid day against the run, preventing another 300-plus yard rushing day for the annual conference favorite.
Viks pull off overwhelming win over Southern Oregon
http://stumptownsportshook.blogspot.com/2009/09/success-at-home.html
PGE Park on a warm Saturday afternoon in September was meant to be home to a football game. Head coach Jerry Glanville seemed to think the same thing as he led his team to a 34-10 victory over the Southern Oregon University Raiders.
Though it seems to be a strong win and therefore a good indicator of the team's ability, Glanville had no problem finding fault with his team, and justifiably so.
First, there were the six turnovers. Quarterback Drew Hubel threw two interceptions in the third quarter and wide receiver Aaron Woods had three fumbles on punt and kick returns.
Next was the lack of a score coming from the red zone. Last year, the team ranked last in the Big Sky Conference in red-zone offense.
Penalties? Nine flags for 85 yards, including a boneheaded roughing the kicker penalty on a punt that returned possession to Raiders.
Lastly, according to Glanville, the freshmen played like freshmen. Evidence of this came on the Raiders' only touchdown. Early in the fourth quarter, outside linebacker Joel Sisler blew his coverage and allowed a 75-yard pass to speedy receiver Vance Beach.
Despite the obvious negatives, plenty of positives came out of this game.
The first, as Glanville agrees, is the performance of kicker Zach Brown. Last year he traveled listed as an emergency punter, but after this game, it seems like kicking is his niche. He hit field goals from 52 and 46 yards today that would have been good from several more yards out. He also barely missed a 42 yarder.
“We found our kicker today,” Glanville said.
Second would have to be the overall performance of the defense. They stifled the opposing offense and allowed them to complete just 16 of 41 attempted passes. Seniors Erik Pedersen and Jermaine Jacobs had six and five tackles, respectively, assisted and unassisted, while fellow senior Ryan Pedersen racked up five solo tackles, including two tackles for a loss.
The defense also kept a Raiders rushing attack that garnered 242 yards in their season opener to a miserable 12 yards despite 34 hand offs.
When asked about how he felt the defense performed, Erik Pedersen replied that “[they] did pretty good” considering they had to play through 75 offensive snaps. The defense also allowed the Raiders to only convert on six of their 22 attempts at third down.
Another bright spot in the Vikings' game plan was the ability to convert third downs. Though last year they ranked last in the conference with just a 33 percent success rate, in this game they converted on six of 11 attempts for a healthy 54 percent rate.
Last but not least was the explosive play of the defense. On the first possession of the first quarter, Hubel threw a 96 yard touchdown pass to Woods. On the very next one, he threw a 91 yard touchdown pass over the middle to receiver Lavonte Kirven, who showcased soft, beautiful hands throughout the game.
Next week will be a true test of Glanville's Vikings. They will compete against Montana in Missoula in their first conference game.
Glanville says he will inform the squad on Monday that preseason is officially over and that the one-and-one record they have amassed so far doesn't mean anything.
Erik Pedersen, for one, is happy to be getting such a big game out of the way so early in the season.
Montana is "a team that gains momentum as the season goes along. We're still healthy and have a lot of guys ready to hit,” he said.
Montana is the team to beat in the Big Sky, considering they have won or shared the last 11 conference titles. In last year's match up between the two teams, the Grizzlies controlled the ball for a little over 43 minutes. For the Vikings to have any chance at winning, they will have to keep their defense off the field and have a solid day against the run, preventing another 300-plus yard rushing day for the annual conference favorite.
Johnny Smith
Member
So Tommy's punting wasn't a positive on Saturday?
Give me a break.
Give me a break.
