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Week Twelve Opponent Cal Poly

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The 2009 edition of the Cal Poly Mustangs (4-6, 1-3 GWFC) is not the same team our Wildcats faced in the 2008 playoffs.

How do you explain a team that played well against two FBS teams and beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, currently ranked #11 in the cs.com poll and 10th in the Gridiron Power Index, yet lost at home to a University of South Dakota team that was beaten by Northern Colorado?

This year the 'stangs have a somewhat mediocre defense, and are stronger on the run but not so much for passing. They certainly have no John Dalley or Ramses Barden, so they are missing the quick strike capacity of the offense that was frequently ranked #1 in the country for much of last season, but CP-SLO is still a formidable and well coached team, and a dangerous opponent for Weber State.

Here are some statistical highlights from the Great West Football Conference web site:

TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Avg/G
1. South Dakota 10 2021 2582 706 4603 6.5 43 460.3
2. Southern Utah 10 1152 2792 718 3944 5.5 38 394.4
3. UC Davis 10 908 2713 710 3621 5.1 28 362.1
4. Cal Poly 10 1815 1520 657 3335 5.1 27 333.5
5. North Dakota 10 1293 1877 619 3170 5.1 24 317.0

TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Avg/G
1. UC Davis 10 1331 2016 618 3347 5.4 31 334.7
2. South Dakota 10 1081 2808 633 3889 6.1 37 388.9
3. Cal Poly 10 1364 2543 667 3907 5.9 33 390.7
4. North Dakota 10 1315 2730 686 4045 5.9 38 404.5
5. Southern Utah 10 2120 2275 687 4395 6.4 41 439.5

SCORING OFFENSE G TD FG XPT 2XP DXP Saf Points Avg/G
3. Cal Poly 10 32 8 28 0 0 0 244 24.4

SCORING DEFENSE G TD FG XPT 2XP DXP Saf Points Avg/G
1. Cal Poly 10 34 8 28 0 0 0 256 25.6

RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yards Avg. TD Yards/G
2. Cal Poly 10 453 1815 4.0 13 181.5

RUSHING DEFENSE G Att Yards Avg. TD Yards/G
4. Cal Poly 10 328 1364 4.2 12 136.4

PASS OFFENSE G Comp Att Int Pct. Yards Avg. TD Avg/G
5. Cal Poly 10 105 204 6 51.5 1520 7.5 14 152.0

PASS DEFENSE G Comp Att Int Pct. Yards Avg. TD Avg/G
3. Cal Poly 10 195 339 15 57.5 2543 7.5 21 254.3

http://www.greatwestconference.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/confldrs.html

GO WILDCATS!
 
Having made the bold claim, after looking at the statistics, that this year's edition of the Cal Poly Mustangs is weak in passing and has no Ramses Barden to rely on at wide receiver, I must now post the news that the Mustangs' Dominique Johnson (Junior, 6-3, 206, WR, Moreno Valley, CA) was selected as The Sports Network's offensive player of the week last week! :o :oops:

According to TSN, "Johnson established career highs with 13 catches for 273 yards and five touchdowns in Cal Poly's 50-48 loss to South Dakota Saturday at home."

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4267085

This was the same TSN that selected Tim Toone for special teams player of the week.

Well, what the heck?!?? We have a great secondary! Bring 'em on!
 
http://www.gopoly.com/index.php?p=sports&id=29891&tab=schedule

this is a team we have to school to have a chance at gettin in.
 
http://www.standard.net/topics/sports/2009/11/18/seniors-focused-finale


Seniors focused on finale
By Jasen Asay (Standard-Examiner staff )

OGDEN -- While this is an emotionally difficult week for Weber State's football team, it is extra complicated for the 17 seniors who don't know if they're preparing for their last game as a Wildcat.

Since the Wildcats (6-4, 6-2 Big Sky Conference) know they need to beat Cal Poly on Saturday and then have some results go their way in order to hear their name called Sunday afternoon as one of the 16 teams to make the Division I FCS playoffs, there is already a lot on the players' minds. But the seniors are trying to focus on the important things.

"We all know this is the only game that matters," said defensive lineman Kevin Linehan. "We have to win this game and hopefully it works out in our favor. If not, it will be a sad day, the last day of football, but I don't want to think about that."

Linehan is part of a senior class that will say goodbye to Stewart Stadium on Saturday, and one of 10 seniors who spent their entire collegiate career in the Purple and White. Among that class are a handful of players who have broken school records while helping the team succeed.

Trevyn Smith broke the school's all-time rushing mark last year as a junior and has added to it this season, now having racked up 4,831 yards on the ground. Tim Toone, originally recruited by former head coach Jerry Graybeal, is the WSU all-time leader in career receiving yards (3,380) and touchdown catches (26). He's second in career receptions with 189, just 17 behind Trevor Shaw's mark of 206.

Mike Snoy is Weber State's career leader in punts and punting yards, and has also filled in as the place kicker often during his four-year career.
With McBride now in his fifth season, this class truly represents his recruiting power.

"These guys have all been responsible for turning the program around and going from the bottom of the tier to the top of the tier," McBride said. "We're now a team that people respect and know that if they're going to beat us they have to play well to beat us."

Linehan is third on WSU's all-time sack list with 22 while safety Beau Hadley needs just one more forced fumble to tie Brady Fosmark's all-time mark of nine.

Along with Linehan and Hadley, WSU's defense has benefitted greatly this season from its seniors. Defensive linemen Brighton Barkdull and Joe Larson have provided great play and leadership, as has linebacker Brett Dille. Cornerbacks Josh Morris and Thyrell Lewis have been a big part of WSU's pass defense as Lewis leads the Big Sky in pass breakups while Morris earned the reputation as a shut-down corner, since opponents have avoided throwing the ball his way.

WSU's offense also owes a lot of credit to seniors as well. Three offensive linemen -- Kyle Mutcher, Cameron Molifua and Nestor Cruz -- have spent their careers opening holes for Smith and protecting quarterback Cameron Higgins. Wide receivers Joe Collins and Sam Hardy have also been a big part of the offense.

Wide receiver Ben Chase and defensive lineman Christian Gibson may not have spent a lot of time on the field, but have also impacted the team.

"Just seeing the change, what we were and what we've become, it's nice to see," Toone said. "Hopefully they can carry it on."

Tight end Cody Nakamura and offensive lineman Jared Wilcox each suffered season-ending injuries early in the season, and will likely apply for a sixth year. Hopefully, they'll celebrate their senior season next year.
 
Cal Poly is a shell of their former greatness, but they still need to be respected. This game isn't automatic, the team needs to go out and play their best. They've got to leave everything on the field. Unfortunately, and if they can, Weber has got to put up some serious points tomorrow and limit Cal Poly as best as they can.
 
wildkyle said:
It looks like the snowstorm won't happen.
Click to expand...

It's OK. We got it last week when we wanted it.

I second W100's shout out to the seniors and their familes, and the Nuge's warning that Cal Poly must be taken seriously, despite being a shell of their former greatness.

GO WILDCATS!
 
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