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Week 6: Sac State @ Southern Utah
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:nod: :clap: :notworthy:The Green Hornet said:
27-22 Final. Hornets win!!!!!
Safron had a much better second half. As much as I bad mounthed/posted him he didn't make any mistakes and he took care of the football down the stretch. He still needs to throw a better ball though. Defense really came through too. Wow.
That's our first win in Utah since 1994! 3 straight road wins!!! Unreal.
Chi-Town Hornet Fan
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Big win by the Hornets. Needed this one bad. I guess those Negative Waves didn't hurt after all.
Green Laser
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Great win on the road! Great being 4-2 / 2-1 at mid season with Weber coming in Saturday!
Anyone notice things turned around as soon as you know who dissapeared from this board? Don't say his name, it'll jinx it.Chi-Town Hornet Fan said:
Well I'm off to a BBQ. I hope they have some crow on hand that I can chow down on. Un-real game. We finally win a close game against a respectable opponent.
BuckeyeHornetFan
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Man, I was seriously gripping when we had to kick the ball back to SUU with just over 3 minutes to play. Thank the stars that the Hornets defense stepped up and caused that turnover. When was the last time we were 4-2? Charles Roberts/Ricky Ray era?? And, as has already been pointed out, we have 3 road wins. Crazy.
I'm so glad we got the Utah road monkey off our back. 2-1 in league with a desperate Weber State team coming to Hornet Stadium next week. We better overlook their record cause they've lost a tight game to EWU, so their not as bad as it might seem. We need to be 5-2 going into our game against EWU.
Now if only my Buckeyes can follow the Hornets lead and get a big W tonight ...
I'm so glad we got the Utah road monkey off our back. 2-1 in league with a desperate Weber State team coming to Hornet Stadium next week. We better overlook their record cause they've lost a tight game to EWU, so their not as bad as it might seem. We need to be 5-2 going into our game against EWU.
Now if only my Buckeyes can follow the Hornets lead and get a big W tonight ...
I expect next week to be nothing less than another war. And that's how it should be!
Green Laser
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Weber had a lot of receivers open vs Poly but they dropped something like 6 passes, which could have changed that game. We need to take Weber seriously, Hoke has always been is a good QB, he just don't have the reliable receivers that he used too.
Green Laser said:
Plus his OL isn't as good as it used to be as well...
Phantom Hornet
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I have to give props to Sperbeck and Safron. For as much as I was pissed at them two weeks ago, they have stepped up.
Biggest win in Sperbecks tenure, in my opinion, in terms of timing. In the past this is the exact type of game Sac would lose after a 3-2 start to kill momentum. This now sets up a very winnable game next week and a potential run to the playoffs.
Biggest win in Sperbecks tenure, in my opinion, in terms of timing. In the past this is the exact type of game Sac would lose after a 3-2 start to kill momentum. This now sets up a very winnable game next week and a potential run to the playoffs.
superhornet
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Hush up about the playoffs, PH. SD will smack you down for that.
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:lol:
superhornet
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SactoHornetAlum said:
The way people have been talking lately, one would think that we've NEVER won in UT.
Regardless, I'm sorry I missed this game. It sounds like it was a nailbiter and that our boys earned every inch of that win. Great job, guys!
GoldenEagleHornet
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I logged on during the 2nd quarter. And like most here, was upset going into the half. The 2nd half was awesome. Peterson is the OC the hornets were asking for. I'm sure that the fact that he came from SUU helped out a lot today. 4-2, 2-1 it feels good. Go hornets!!!
OldGreen67
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Grreat Job staying together and making the adjustments at half...Very Nice win team.
Now can we FIRE THE COACHING staff?...... :rofl:
Now can we FIRE THE COACHING staff?...... :rofl:
Recap/Thoughts
The Hornets traveled to Cedar City and finally win a game in Utah with a 27-22 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. The Hornets improved to 4-2 (2-1 BSC) on the season and eliminated SUU from playoff contention as they fell to 2-4 (1-2 BSC). The game was close for the entire way and it took a monumental defensive effort in the final minutes of the game to seal this win.
Offense
Statistically the offense didn’t put up a lot of yards and struggled for much of the game. During the first half the running game never got going and Safron was terrible. Safron missed a lot of open receivers with bad throws and he had 2 INT’s (one due to a poor read as he threw into double coverage, the other due to an overthrow on a wide open receiver on a hook route).
The second half was significantly better. Safron took better care of the ball and he made some plays with his feet which resulted in 2 TD’s. Aside from the TD runs by Safron, the running game never really got going. Safron did get it together and put together an impressive drive early in the 4th quarter which ultimately resulted in the game winning TD. In that drive, Safron’s play resembled that of weeks 1 and 2 in which he went a perfect 6 for 6 on passing attempts that were all well thrown balls as well as the right read to the open receiver.
Game Stats:
The bad news is there is some suspect play calling from time to time. The draw play on 3rd and 2 late in the game was absolutely horrific and the double TE set got absolutely nothing all game long. The Hornets have maybe one blocking TE in (#47) Maciel and lining Knowles up in a 3 point stance next to an offensive tackle completely eliminates his effectiveness on offense. Knowles is best used when lined up in the slot where his 6’-7” frame can be used to spread out the defense and generate a mismatch in the defensive secondary. The Hornets had too many wasted plays by trying to pound the ball from the double TE set. So far this season the Hornets have been most effective running the ball when the defense is spread out with 3+ WR’s and the defense cannot stack the box with 7+ defenders.
Defense
The defense had its struggles but buckled down when they really needed to. The Hornets had a key stop on the goal line early in the first half that turned out to be the difference in this one. SUU’s Sorensen was able to move the ball but the biggest issue the Hornets had was poor tackling by the secondary that allowed some marginal plays to be turned into big gains. (#3) Washington had a horrendous day trying to tackle anyone and there were a few others as well.
The Hornet defense had a tremendous second half. The Hornets forced multiple 3 and outs and only gave up 6 second half points. The Hornets also had better success getting pressure on Sorensen and kept him flustered throughout the half. Ultimately this defense was relied upon to seal the victory and they came through in a major way. Sorensen had a little over 2 minutes to drive for a game winning TD but the Hornet defense stepped up and forced a turnover to guarantee a Hornet victory.
Game Stats:
Special Teams
It was a mixed bag for the special teams. The kickoff coverage had a great day, but most of those great plays were negated due to off-sides calls. The punt coverage had a few mishaps that gave up some field position. Also the kicking on the kickoffs was spotty. There were quite a few very short kickoffs that allowed SUU to capitalize on.
Game Stats:
Injuries
(#65) Vince Weaver, (#2) DeAndre Carter, and (#29) Robert Beale didn’t play. (#76) Lars Hanson did a solid job of filling in for Weaver. Carter’s absence is being felt but Beale’s absence is probably the most significant loss thus far. I don’t think the Hornets lost anyone at SUU but I am sure a lot of players are starting to feel the wear and tear of the season as they head into week 7.
The Hornets head into Homecoming to face a completely desperate and winless Weber State squad. The Hornets need to continue to build off of their success as the season progresses. As of now, this Hornet program is on the cusp of finally propelling itself to the next level. It is imperative that these coaches keep this team focused and doesn’t let the players get ahead of themselves.
Go Hornets!
Hornetsports Recap: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/football/release.asp?release_id=10685
SSS Recap: http://sacstatesports.com/2012/10/06/sac-state-wins-at-southern-utah-for-third-road-win-in-a-row/
The Hornets traveled to Cedar City and finally win a game in Utah with a 27-22 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. The Hornets improved to 4-2 (2-1 BSC) on the season and eliminated SUU from playoff contention as they fell to 2-4 (1-2 BSC). The game was close for the entire way and it took a monumental defensive effort in the final minutes of the game to seal this win.
Offense
Statistically the offense didn’t put up a lot of yards and struggled for much of the game. During the first half the running game never got going and Safron was terrible. Safron missed a lot of open receivers with bad throws and he had 2 INT’s (one due to a poor read as he threw into double coverage, the other due to an overthrow on a wide open receiver on a hook route).
The second half was significantly better. Safron took better care of the ball and he made some plays with his feet which resulted in 2 TD’s. Aside from the TD runs by Safron, the running game never really got going. Safron did get it together and put together an impressive drive early in the 4th quarter which ultimately resulted in the game winning TD. In that drive, Safron’s play resembled that of weeks 1 and 2 in which he went a perfect 6 for 6 on passing attempts that were all well thrown balls as well as the right read to the open receiver.
Game Stats:
- • Passing: 192 yds (9.1 ypc), 1 TD
• Rushing: 158 yds (4.2 ypr), 3 TD’s
• Total Offense: 350 yds, 4 TD’s, 0 FG’s
• Time of Possession: 30:10
• Turnovers: 2 (2 INT’s, 0 Fum)
• Penalties: 7 for 35 yds
• (#12) Safron: 21 of 29 for 192 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT’s, 12 carries for 91 yds, 2 TD’s
• (#8) Graham: 15 carries for 48 yds, 3 recs for 27 yds
• (#21) Ellis: 5 carries for 8 yds, 1 TD, 1 rec for 6 yds
• (#13) Norrise: 3 recs for 59 yds, 1 TD
• (#9) De’jon Coleman: 3 carries for 14 yds, 2 recs for 27 yds
• (#17) Knowles: 4 rec for 29 yds
• (#81) Robertson: 4 recs for 23 yds
• (#10) Dotson: 2 recs for 10 yds
• (#15) Harrison: 2 rec for 9 yds
• (#24) McCowan: None
• (#80) Broadnax: None
• (#2) Carter: DNP
The bad news is there is some suspect play calling from time to time. The draw play on 3rd and 2 late in the game was absolutely horrific and the double TE set got absolutely nothing all game long. The Hornets have maybe one blocking TE in (#47) Maciel and lining Knowles up in a 3 point stance next to an offensive tackle completely eliminates his effectiveness on offense. Knowles is best used when lined up in the slot where his 6’-7” frame can be used to spread out the defense and generate a mismatch in the defensive secondary. The Hornets had too many wasted plays by trying to pound the ball from the double TE set. So far this season the Hornets have been most effective running the ball when the defense is spread out with 3+ WR’s and the defense cannot stack the box with 7+ defenders.
Defense
The defense had its struggles but buckled down when they really needed to. The Hornets had a key stop on the goal line early in the first half that turned out to be the difference in this one. SUU’s Sorensen was able to move the ball but the biggest issue the Hornets had was poor tackling by the secondary that allowed some marginal plays to be turned into big gains. (#3) Washington had a horrendous day trying to tackle anyone and there were a few others as well.
The Hornet defense had a tremendous second half. The Hornets forced multiple 3 and outs and only gave up 6 second half points. The Hornets also had better success getting pressure on Sorensen and kept him flustered throughout the half. Ultimately this defense was relied upon to seal the victory and they came through in a major way. Sorensen had a little over 2 minutes to drive for a game winning TD but the Hornet defense stepped up and forced a turnover to guarantee a Hornet victory.
Game Stats:
- • Passing Allowed: 327 yds (16.4 ypc), 1 TD
• Rushing Allowed: 61 yds (2.0 ypr), 1 TD
• Total Offense Allowed: 388 yds, 2 TD’s, 3 FG
• Opponent Tim of Possession: 29:50
• Turnovers Forced: 1 (1 INT, 0 Fum)
• Opponents Penalties: 4 for 35 yds
• (#11) Badger: 12 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT
• (#6) McMahon: 8 tackles
• (#3) Washington: 7 tackles
• (#91) Davis: 6 tackles, 2 TFL
• (#31) Williams: 5 tackles
• (#90) Cowger: 4 tackles, 1 TFL
• (#1) Odiase: 4 tackles, 2 BU’s
• (#62) Lawrence: 3 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack
• (#7/#14) Armstrong/ (#94) Eskew/ (#48) Fernandez: 2 tackles
• Everyone else: 1 tackle
Special Teams
It was a mixed bag for the special teams. The kickoff coverage had a great day, but most of those great plays were negated due to off-sides calls. The punt coverage had a few mishaps that gave up some field position. Also the kicking on the kickoffs was spotty. There were quite a few very short kickoffs that allowed SUU to capitalize on.
Game Stats:
- • (#58) Castaneda: 0/0 FG’s, 3/3 PAT’s, 5 kickoffs for 62.8 ypk avg. 1 TB
• (#45) Weldon: 4 punts for a 48.8 ypp avg., 3 I-20
• (#2) Carter: DNP
• (#24) McCowan: none
• (#9) Coleman: 2 kr’s for 57 yds (28.5 ypr)
• (#13) Norrise: 2 pr’s for 14 yds (7.0 ypr)
• Kick Coverage: Allowed 87 yds on 4 returns (21.8 ypr)
• Punt Coverage: Allowed 42 yds on 4 returns (10.5 ypr)
Injuries
(#65) Vince Weaver, (#2) DeAndre Carter, and (#29) Robert Beale didn’t play. (#76) Lars Hanson did a solid job of filling in for Weaver. Carter’s absence is being felt but Beale’s absence is probably the most significant loss thus far. I don’t think the Hornets lost anyone at SUU but I am sure a lot of players are starting to feel the wear and tear of the season as they head into week 7.
The Hornets head into Homecoming to face a completely desperate and winless Weber State squad. The Hornets need to continue to build off of their success as the season progresses. As of now, this Hornet program is on the cusp of finally propelling itself to the next level. It is imperative that these coaches keep this team focused and doesn’t let the players get ahead of themselves.
Go Hornets!
Hornetsports Recap: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/football/release.asp?release_id=10685
SSS Recap: http://sacstatesports.com/2012/10/06/sac-state-wins-at-southern-utah-for-third-road-win-in-a-row/
GoldenEagleHornet
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I have to give an applause to Sperbeck for not going for the score and running it up when the hornet D gained the final turnover of the game at the wildcat 4-yd line.
