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Week 8 - (RV) SAC (4-3, 3-1 Big Sky) vs. (#4) Montana (7-0 3-0 Big Sky)

I'm hoping that we can pull out a little magic like the last time we played the Griz at home, which was also a Friday night ESPN2 game. I think we came back from like 10 or 14 down in the fourth to win it in overtime. However, I have a feeling we'll have to rely on the arm of Williams to win it and that doesn't give me much hope.

Speaking of QB's, is Rashada really that bad of a thrower that he can't beat out Williams or is it just Williams is better in the running game?
 
94Hornet said:
I'm hoping that we can pull out a little magic like the last time we played the Griz at home, which was also a Friday night ESPN2 game. I think we came back from like 10 or 14 down in the fourth to win it in overtime. However, I have a feeling we'll have to rely on the arm of Williams to win it and that doesn't give me much hope.

Speaking of QB's, is Rashada really that bad of a thrower that he can't beat out Williams or is it just Williams is better in the running game?
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In a run heavy offense, you go with the better runner which is Williams by a wide margin. If Williams was to get hurt, I'd rather see Malone get 4 games worth of reps under his belt before going to Rashada.
 
More gas to the fire. The Panda fans should prove him wrong and buy a bunch of flights, hotel stays, meals and game tickets to show him who's boss. You guys seriously going to let our "clown President" talk to you like that? Show him up and travel to Sac for the game this Friday, we dare you!


This weeks Stingers Up episode:
 
I encourage everyone to really think about how much of the heavy lifting this president is doing.

He's doing the AD's job, the marketing job and taking all of the arrows just to keep the attention on the school and get butts in the seats. He's also increasing enrollment, increasing housing and trying to expand the campus. I wish our president didn't have to be a "fight promoter" but he is trying to drag 31k students and 250k alumni across the finish line. He's even motivating Montana fans and giving them new purpose.

Forget politics and appreciate the tenacity.
 
Hornet25 said:
I encourage everyone to really think about how much of the heavy lifting this president is doing.

He's doing the AD's job, the marketing job and taking all of the arrows just to keep the attention on the school and get butts in the seats. He's also increasing enrollment, increasing housing and trying to expand the campus. I wish our president didn't have to be a "fight promoter" but he is trying to drag 31k students and 250k alumni across the finish line. He's even motivating Montana fans and giving them new purpose.

Forget politics and appreciate the tenacity.
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Well said. I think Dr. Wood's goal at halftime of the UNC game was to make this the most viewed Hornet football game ever (both tickets and digital). We'll see how much more hype can be pumped into this game.
 
SDHornet said:
Well said. I think Dr. Wood's goal at halftime of the UNC game was to make this the most viewed Hornet football game ever (both tickets and digital). We'll see how much more hype can be pumped into this game.
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Dr. Wood is Cool! (j/k) Good luck not having a Conference! Are you paying Davis 275k a year to play you now?
 
I did not get a chance to watch much of the last game week, but have watched pretty much every other snap this season. Given William’s lack of ability to drop back and sling it, given with the amount of talent we have brought in at WR/TE, and given the run game success, I’m surprised we have not had more success even in short and mid range throws and giving athletes a chance. I’m just hoping to see some more Play Action with big pocket movement, not so much PA in the pocket, give Williams a clear view in front of him with underneath and mid range throws. Let his legs be a threat all the time and put defenders on an island out in space. Always easier said then done, I just think it’s obvious people know to key in on Campbell now but I feel we have at least three other quality options to look at in the passing game and we need to find ways to get them involved to keep teams honest as the season goes on.
 
SDHornet said:
More gas to the fire. The Panda fans should prove him wrong and buy a bunch of flights, hotel stays, meals and game tickets to show him who's boss. You guys seriously going to let our "clown President" talk to you like that? Show him up and travel to Sac for the game this Friday, we dare you!


This weeks Stingers Up episode:
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So, Wood admitted in the first video that he is trying to turn Sac State into an HBCU. If that’s the case, I’m outta here.
 
HeavyistheClown said:
So, Wood admitted in the first video that he is trying to turn Sac State into an HBCU. If that’s the case, I’m outta here.
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Heavy: That doesn't make any sense. He can likely turn Sac into a "BCU," but he logically can't turn it into an "HBCU," simply because an HBCU is generally accepted to be a school that has had a Black student focus for more than 100 years. It's HISTORICALLY Black Colleges and Universities....
 
Gee, thanks for sending Stingthemgood our way. Greatly appreciated. ;)

Should there be extra security @ Sac. State this week?

This has the potential to get really ugly really fast if the Griz get caught in the “it’s always the second guy that gets caught”. I’m sure there will be “baiting” on the part of the SacSt players. Our guys just need to control their emotions, play with purpose and don’t let the SacSt players...
egriz.com egriz.com
 
SDHornet said:
The 4th ranked Montana Pandas (7-0, 3-0 BSC)...err I mean Grizzlies come to town for their 2nd road game of the year for an ESPN2 Friday night matchup. The Griz had a comeback 24-23 win against 16th ranked North Dakota in week 3, a dominant 41-30 win over 8th ranked Idaho in week 5, a second half 28-9 comeback win against Cal Poly 2 weeks ago, and come into this game off of a big 43-21 win over Sacred Heart last week. Montana is in a very strong position to make a run at the BSC title.

Offensively, quarterback Kealii Ah Yat (155/227, 2042 yds, 14 TD, 6 INT, 40 car, 92 yds, 3 TD) is a scrappy player that has done a good job of managing the offense. Ah Yat excels at extending plays with his legs and is quick and shifty enough to pose a threat on the RPO. Ah Yat has a good arm and good accuracy on the quick short throws that keeps the chains moving. Receivers Michael Wortham (42 rec, 610 yds, 5 TD, 28 car, 134 yds, 3 TD) and Brooks Davis (26 rec, 350 yds, 2 TD) are the main targets in the passing game. Five other players have at least 11 receptions). In the backfield, Eli Gillman (122 car, 776 yds, 11 TD, 15 rec, 116 yds, 2 TD) is their big play running back with Stevie Rocker Jr (31 car, 195 yds, 2 TD, 14 rec, 125 yds) getting notable carries. Wortham and Gilman are playmakers and the Griz get creative in getting the ball into their hands. The Griz run a lot of short quick hitter passes and then work in some shots down the field to stretch the defense. This approach helps the Griz offensive line who are decent but not nearly as good as past Griz teams the Hornets have seen in recent past.

On defense, Montana has been pretty stingy and has only given up 30 or more points twice this season. They are able to give a bunch of different looks from their 3-3-5 alignment. The Griz are an aggressive front that pursues the ball well and has forced 11 turnovers (9 INT, 2 fum) and has 15 sacks on the year. Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (50 tak, 2.5 TFL, 0.5 sac) leads UM in tackles and defensive end Hunter Peck (20 tak, 5 TFL, 3.5 sac) is constantly in the backfield as he leads the defense in tackles for loss and sacks. Linebacker Peyton Wing (30 tak, 2.5 TFL, 0.5 sac, 2 INT) leads the defense in interceptions.

On special teams, kicker Ty Morrison (5/7 FG, 34/34 PAT) struggles with accuracy beyond 40 yards but has a long of 42 on the year. Morrison also punts and he averages 43 yards per punt. In the return game, Wortham is a dangerous returner who is averaging almost 27 yards a return.

The Hornets will have their hands full on both sides of the ball. The Hornet defense has a propensity of giving up big plays and UM has the players that can make a house call on any given play. I think the Hornet defensive front is up to the task of clogging up the running lanes on the interior but the quick pass plays will limit the opportunities for the Hornets to get sacks.

On offense, the Hornets are going to need to pass the ball to keep the UM defense honest. Otherwise they will load the box and make it hard to run the ball. It does appear to be a favorable matchup for the Hornet offensive line, but the quickness of the linebackers will make things interesting.

Preseason I had this as a Montana win, but there has been too much smack talk and vitriol to not pick the Hornets in an all or nothing game like this. There is some rain in the forecast so weather may come into play on Friday night. The atmosphere should be electric, looking forward to an entertaining game.

Stingers Up!
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The Griz are solid but they aren’t as impressive as the undefeated record to date looks on paper.

If HC cleans up the silly penalties and our coaches call their best Offensive & Defensive play calling we should have a solid chance at Hornets Stadium to pound the rock and own the TOP and the scoreboard for our first Top 10 win this season.
 
94Hornet said:
I'm hoping that we can pull out a little magic like the last time we played the Griz at home, which was also a Friday night ESPN2 game. I think we came back from like 10 or 14 down in the fourth to win it in overtime. However, I have a feeling we'll have to rely on the arm of Williams to win it and that doesn't give me much hope.

Speaking of QB's, is Rashada really that bad of a thrower that he can't beat out Williams or is it just Williams is better in the running game?
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I think Williams has better talent to run GoGo literally w his feet. I think we should run 2QB system like TT did interchangeably as needed.
 
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