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Week 4: Sac State vs Southern Utah

SDHornet

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Week 4: Sac State vs Southern Utah

Southern Utah is coming in at 2-1 with a close win over FBS South Alabama, a blowout win against a D2 and a blowout loss at Washington State. It's hard to gage where this team stands.

Offensively SUU has transformed into a run first attack with the departure of QB Sorensen. SUU has almost a 2:1 ration of run to pass play calling. The SUU OL has some size up front, most of whom are upper classmen. The carries are split between RBs (#35) Raysean Martin and (#4) Malik Brown. Brown is the bigger of the two backs and is probably the one who carries it between the tackles. QB (#15) Aaron Cantu looks to be more than capable of leading this offense and has a 71.4% completion percentage but has a 5:3 TD:INT ration. He has a couple of tall WRs to throw to and distributes the ball to multiple receivers.

Defensively SUU runs a 4-3 and they have some good size up front. SUU has defended the run better than the pass but the opponents may be skewing the numbers. LBs (#7) Matt Holley and (#42) Zak Browning are the leading tacklers.

Special teams looks to be ok. Kicker (#95) Colton Cook is 4/5 in FGs with the lone miss coming from 51 yards. Their punter is solid and SUU has two KRs averaging at least 18 yards per return. SUU has allowed opponents to average 27.0 yards per return.

SUU Stats: http://www.bigskyconf.com/custompages/football/2013/stats/suu.htm#team.ind

This will be a tough game but the Hornets need to win this home game. This will test the defensive front as well as the depth in the trenches. If the Hornets can come together and Safron has a solid outing then I think the Hornets win this one.

Go Hornets!
 
I think this game comes down to special teams. We need to get our field gol unit fixed. I watched the SOU game online and Danny the onfield guy commented that at least one of the PAT's barely made it through the uprights.

Reminds me of Diniz Jr. days......
 
I was encouraged by what the FG unit showed last week. I think the snapping is still the issue and needs to improve. The FG attempt looked as if Vercher had to pick the ball off of the turf before getting it placed. I have no idea if there were similar issues on the PATs (poor angle from my seats). Aguilar looks to have plenty of leg, this unit just needs to come together and I think it will be fine.

If Safron and the offense can execute this week like they did last week, and if the defense actually shows up this week and no major meltdowns on special teams then I like our chances.
 
SDHornet said:
Hornetsports Preview: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20130918sdnt1p

Worthley listed as starter at RG.
Stickney still at starting RT.
Coleman still not on the 2 deep at RB.
Sander not on the 2 deep, Broadnax listed as starting TE.
Armstrong still at starting CB.
Overall not many changes.

Anyone have any word on any injuries?
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Pretty good news! I thought that we might have more players out. Let's hope Josh Armstrong plays a little smarter this week. Last week he had a nice break up , but pushed the the receiver down right in front of the official when they were getting up. Were' not good enough to give teams second chances.
 
I wish Milanovic would hurry and heal up! Read this SacBee preview:

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/19/5748874/sacramento-state-football-notes.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
Alright, I haven't seen any predictions thus far so let me start.

The Hornets have not displayed they have the ability to beat a quality FCS team. Southern Utah has beaten an FBS team so far, as well as a beat down of a DII team. Until the Hornet show they can perform on the field I'm going to pick against them.

S Utah 38
Sac 24
 
I'm still holding out hope, but all will be lost if the Hornets lose this week. If the offense and special teams from last week shows up, and the defense from week 1 shows up, I think the Hornets pull out the win.

Sac State: 31 Southern Utah: 27

Attendance: 7k
 
The Thunderbirds have a win over South Alabama, which has beaten Tulane and W KY. Wash State is not a slouch this year. This one gets away from the Hornets quick and the Thunderbirds run roughshod over the defense. Southern Utah 35 Sacramento State 14. Revised total points down with the rain

Look for Sperbeck to get a big contract extension post loss...
 
Welp....

It's going to be nasty and rainy. We'll be lucky to hit 4,000 in attendance now, and SUU must be elated that our air attack is going to be stifled with the weather. I like our backs, but man, we need a Bryan Hilliard on a nasty day like this...
 
Kadeezy said:
Welp....

It's going to be nasty and rainy. We'll be lucky to hit 4,000 in attendance now, and SUU must be elated that our air attack is going to be stifled with the weather. I like our backs, but man, we need a Bryan Hilliard on a nasty day like this...
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It might hold down the crowd a bit but this is supposed to blow over by late afternoon. Should be ok by gametime, look at the radar, not much behind this cell.
 
Kadeezy said:
Welp....

It's going to be nasty and rainy. We'll be lucky to hit 4,000 in attendance now, and SUU must be elated that our air attack is going to be stifled with the weather. I like our backs, but man, we need a Bryan Hilliard on a nasty day like this...
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I agree. Crappy weather will definitely benefit SUU. Attendance will be awful as well.
 
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