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Week 8 - @ Northern Arizona

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The Lumberjacks 3-3, 1-2 BSC, are coming off a bye week...the Wildcats (or "Cardiac Cats" per Jon Oglesby on the BSC Football news website) are 4-3 (already a successful season on # wins for some of us posting on another thread) 3-1 BSC. Can the Wildcats break thru the barrier for 3 straight wins this season?! 8-)
 
NAU is tough to beat in the Skydome, just ask Montana State, I believe we can move the ball on this NAU team but our defense is going to have to be huge again.

Anything can happen in this conference on any given Saturday.

Go Weber, keep the MO going
 
This is one of two games I was hoping Weber would hang around and be in a position to win. The season looks a lot different at this point than I envisioned. It's difficult to tell what Weber can expect from NAU, but it's safe to say they will be much tougher at home. I sure wish NAU wasn't coming off a bye. Here's to hoping Weber can bring the ugly again, enough to have a chance in the end. One thing that could prove to be a difference maker is whether or not Weber is prepared to go offensively out of the gate. They can't afford an entire half to adjust their O to what seems fairly obvious such as was the case vsUND. Must win game for a chance at a 7 win season.
 
This game will be the pivotal game of the season. If WSU can win this game, I see us finishing at the very least (7-4). The EWU game could decide if we share the title. Last year MSU got into the playoffs at (7-4) with two conference losses. I feel like we could run the table with our remaining games. :)
 
WSUfan said:
This game will be the pivotal game of the season. If WSU can win this game, I see us finishing at the very least (7-4). The EWU game could decide if we share the title. Last year MSU got into the playoffs at (7-4) with two conference losses. I feel like we could run the table with our remaining games. :)
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:thumb: :clap: Agreed!

This is a major game! Weber is heading to Flagstaff looking to go 4-1 for the first time in a loooong time! If Weber wants to sniff the playoffs, they have to gets a W this weekend.

What the hell!! Who would have thought that we'd be talking about playoffs and Weber State in the same sentence this season? Wow. Who use to say this? JUST WIN BABY!! One game at a time.

It is kinda hard to get a read on NAU. One thing is for sure, the Lumberjack defense isn't as stout as it has been the past few years. They have been giving up a lot of yards. Even in their big win against Montana State at home the Lumberjacks gave up 572 yards to the Bobs. Even though their defense is suspect, their offense has shown signs of life; however, against both Montana and UC Davis, teams with good defense, the Lumberjacks haven't been able to move the ball as effectively. I feel that Weber, if we show up on defense, will be able to move the ball on the ground and grind up clock. I still like the idea of showing a two-dimensional offense, but like the fact that NAU hasn't done a good job of stopping the run. Weber should be able to move the ball rushing. UND was holding teams to 66 and Weber ended up with 98.
 
I really think it would take 8-3 to make the playoffs, meaning they'd have to win all four of their remaining games. That's not going to happen (I'll gladly come back here and eat crow if I'm wrong), but I already consider this season a success in terms of number of wins. That's how low the bar had been set before the season started.
 
SWeberCat02 said:
I really think it would take 8-3 to make the playoffs, meaning they'd have to win all four of their remaining games. That's not going to happen (I'll gladly come back here and eat crow if I'm wrong), but I already consider this season a success in terms of number of wins. That's how low the bar had been set before the season started.
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You might be on to something. Reality is, is that the Cats really don't play anyone that's ranked, other than Eastern, or high in the conference standings to end the season. NAU, UC Davis, and ISU are all at the bottom of the Big Sky standings. Only way to get a playoff spot, would be to beat Eastern. However, if Montana were to finish the season strong, the win in Missoula could go a long way to helping.

As it stands now, none of that really matters if Weber can't go into Flagstaff and beat the Lumberjacks. Gotta take care of business and get a win on Saturday. We desperately need our defense to show up and have a great day running the ball, hold onto the rock, and force NAU into bad situations where they can turnover the ball.
 
SWeberCat02 said:
I really think it would take 8-3 to make the playoffs, meaning they'd have to win all four of their remaining games. That's not going to happen (I'll gladly come back here and eat crow if I'm wrong), but I already consider this season a success in terms of number of wins. That's how low the bar had been set before the season started.
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IDK, 7-4 could do it. Either way you are absolutely right. This season based on wins has been a success. The evolution of the team has been very positive (not perfect).
 
I agree with the last two posts. It would be great if we got a bid, but in reality, we are not quite there yet. The proof for that is in the games against SUU and NDSU. I'm happy with this team and staff because we have clearly turned the corner to becoming a contender. Also, we are doing it the right way. We are building with freshmen and local players as a foundation. We are red shirting where needed, and we are targeting speed and talent at the right positions to maintain the growth. In spite of just two wins last year, you could see the beginnings of change. This year you can see it even more. To expect WSU to sweep the remaining games is unrealistic. To expect continued improvement is realistic. :coffee:
 
I personally wouldn't want Weber in the playoffs unless they won out, and I have a hard time seeing that happening. If they did? Hell ya, throw 'em a bone or catnip or whatever you throw to a cat.
 
SWWeatherCat said:
I personally wouldn't want Weber in the playoffs unless they won out, and I have a hard time seeing that happening. If they did? Hell ya, throw 'em a bone or catnip or whatever you throw to a cat.
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Why would you not want the cats in with a 7-4 record? That's like saying if the cats made the ncaa as a 16 seed that you would rather them just stay home... even if they get beat soundly it will help recruiting and may be the difference between getting a recruit or not.
 
Good football teams get better throughout the season. Of course they should and will likely get in at 7-4. Also, don't forget the top 8 teams have a first round bye.
 
Does anyone know if there will be any Weber State events surrounding the football game in Flagstaff this weekend? WeberCompliance? I live in the Phoenix area and will consider going to the game if there are any events/Alumni events occurring. It's fun to see the football team headed in a positive direction again!
 
I wouldn't turn down a playoff bid, but it isn't going to happen this year. I will be more than happy with a 6-5 record. 8-3 is a pipe dream. Even 7-4 is going to take a lot more winning ugly.
 
Let's pump the brakes on the playoff talk, and forget ever mentioning a first round bye. With the parity of the conference this season it doesn't look like the Sky will get more than 3 bids, and only 2 is a real possibility. EWU will be in and PSU looks like a strong possibility. If there is a third team it will probably come down to SUU or MSU.
 
SWeberCat02 said:
Let's pump the brakes on the playoff talk, and forget ever mentioning a first round bye. With the parity of the conference this season it doesn't look like the Sky will get more than 3 bids, and only 2 is a real possibility. EWU will be in and PSU looks like a strong possibility. If there is a third team it will probably come down to SUU or MSU.
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Parity isn't just the BSC, here's the middle of the top 25 teams and their records:
16 Youngstown State (3-3)
17 William & Mary (4-2)
18 Indiana State (4-2)
19 Montana (3-3)
20 Western Illinois (4-2)
21 Montana State (3-3)
22 UNI (2-4)
23 Villanova (3-3)
 
wsucatfan said:
SWeberCat02 said:
Let's pump the brakes on the playoff talk, and forget ever mentioning a first round bye. With the parity of the conference this season it doesn't look like the Sky will get more than 3 bids, and only 2 is a real possibility. EWU will be in and PSU looks like a strong possibility. If there is a third team it will probably come down to SUU or MSU.
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Parity isn't just the BSC, here's the middle of the top 25 teams and their records:
16 Youngstown State (3-3)
17 William & Mary (4-2)
18 Indiana State (4-2)
19 Montana (3-3)
20 Western Illinois (4-2)
21 Montana State (3-3)
22 UNI (2-4)
23 Villanova (3-3)
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True. Maybe 4 bids isn't out of the question. This guy has 4 teams in right now: http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/fcs-football
 
It is a very real possibility that WSU finishes at (7-4) with a win at NAU. Look, UC-Davis got throttled by Northern Colorado by 20+ points, a team that we throttled. Going into this week, UC-Davis is (1-6), at home we win this game. ISU going into this week is (2-4) with one of those wins against a DII school. EWU is still a toss up to me. Yes, they should win, but thats why you play the game. NAU is really what stands in our way of the playoffs. I am not taking about first rounds byes, I am talking about just getting in. NAU did beat MSU, but lost to a crappy UC-Davis team. Parity yes. I still believe that with a (7-4) record we get in, If SUU losses only one game, that puts them at only 7 wins, if they lose two more games, they finish with only 6 FCS wins. They still have to play PSU and MSU.

This site is a bracketology for the playoffs. Right now with 4 BSC teams in.

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/12076" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
SWeberCat02 said:
wsucatfan said:
SWeberCat02 said:
Let's pump the brakes on the playoff talk, and forget ever mentioning a first round bye. With the parity of the conference this season it doesn't look like the Sky will get more than 3 bids, and only 2 is a real possibility. EWU will be in and PSU looks like a strong possibility. If there is a third team it will probably come down to SUU or MSU.
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Parity isn't just the BSC, here's the middle of the top 25 teams and their records:
16 Youngstown State (3-3)
17 William & Mary (4-2)
18 Indiana State (4-2)
19 Montana (3-3)
20 Western Illinois (4-2)
21 Montana State (3-3)
22 UNI (2-4)
23 Villanova (3-3)
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True. Maybe 4 bids isn't out of the question. This guy has 4 teams in right now: http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/fcs-football
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You beat me to the link...
 
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