Midwestern Hawk Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Before last weeks debacle at USD, I would have thought UND would be favored for a solid win vs MSU. Now I am not so sure. Was the USD game an aberration caused by overconfidence on the part of the team and the staff? Did it expose some flaws in the team, maybe or maybe not caused by injuries? Was the staff a little lax in the preparation of the team? At this point I vote that last Saturday was the 'perfect storm' caused by overconfidence, injuries, and running into a really 'hot' opponent with a chip on its shoulder that played a great game. I think Schmidt will have a better plan to deal with a depleted defense and MSU will score less than 24. I am sure Rudy(encouraged by Bubba) will be putting together a game plan to control the clock and make it easier for the defense. Taubenheim needs to be better with his kicks and Santiago needs to have more good returns. I say Olivera has another big game vs MSU and we run for 250 plus as a team. Studsrud and the receivers have a better game and he passes for 200 plus. Defense has a td and finds a way to stop Murray. No more than 5 penalties and we convert 70% on third down. UND 27-21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, Midwestern Hawk said: Before last weeks debacle at USD, I would have thought UND would be favored for a solid win vs MSU. Now I am not so sure. Was the USD game an aberration caused by overconfidence on the part of the team and the staff? Did it expose some flaws in the team, maybe or maybe not caused by injuries? Was the staff a little lax in the preparation of the team? At this point I vote that last Saturday was the 'perfect storm' caused by overconfidence, injuries, and running into a really 'hot' opponent with a chip on its shoulder that played a great game. I do agree with everything you said, but right now I find it hard to practice what I've preached, which was along the lines of what you said. I just can't picture UND winning against anybody right now. Montana State with more points than UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 My confidence level needs a big shot in the arm until I am able to predict a win. I am predicting a VERY tight game that will come down the victorious team winning by 7 or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Until I see us properly use our weapons on offense and mix up controlling the ball and taking some shots, I don't believe it's a reality. I think the USD game gives us 2 losses with injuries and exposure on how to attack us. We will play hard but we are banged up while the Bobcats are coming off a bye week. 30-27 Cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77iceman Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I truly think that last week was just a fluke. One of those games where nothing comes together . . . at all. I'm not putting down numbers, but I'd take UND to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, gundy1124 said: Until I see us properly use our weapons on offense and mix up controlling the ball and taking some shots, I don't believe it's a reality. I think the USD game gives us 2 losses with injuries and exposure on how to attack us. We will play hard but we are banged up while the Bobcats are coming off a bye week. 30-27 Cats. Totally forgot about Montana State coming off a bye week, I don't think anything fires me up as much as for the 2nd year in a row UND not having a bye until the last week of the year. How many times this year will UND play a team coming off a bye week? The most ludicrous thing that'll ever happen to the UND program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ND1 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 A pissed off and refocused team that has something to prove will spell trouble for the bobcats ... 28-12 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 MSU 24- UND 17 I usually don't make predictions but that went out the window last week. Need to see something to make me believe...prove me wrong team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Not near the ledge yet but will be if UND loses this one................24-20 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBR Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I was reminded last week that I have no business predicting football games, but I am going to do it anyway. Since I tend to be wildly off, I'll say MSU 38 UND 17, which ought to increase the odds of a UND victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux94 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I did not do a prediction last week as that game scared me going into it. The team will be much more focused this week and be able to overcome the injuries at home, especially if some of those questionable guys play, which it sounds like they will. UND wins 27-24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Bobcats 32 Hawks 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestern Hawk Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: Bobcats 32 Hawks 13 Man that is ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 UND rebounds at home with a season-saving win. UND 24 MSU 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 26 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: Bobcats 32 Hawks 13 OUCH! You must think last week was a sign of things to come? I sure hope you are wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Cooper Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The way we played offense last week, I can't see us scoring more than 2 TD's- prove me wrong Rudy. I'm still confident Schmidt adjusts our defense and shuts down Montana, giving us the W. Taubs misses an extra point :/ 20-9 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Midwestern Hawk said: Man that is ugly. 2 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: OUCH! You must think last week was a sign of things to come? I sure hope you are wrong. All predictions are basically bs so I figure I'll balance the karma 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: All predictions are basically bs so I figure I'll balance the karma Reverse Karma Psychology. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforcefans Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Back on track. UND 23, MS 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgieOgilthorpe Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 4 hours ago, gundy1124 said: Until I see us properly use our weapons on offense and mix up controlling the ball and taking some shots, I don't believe it's a reality. I think the USD game gives us 2 losses with injuries and exposure on how to attack us. We will play hard but we are banged up while the Bobcats are coming off a bye week. 30-27 Cats. No matter how creative an OC is at any level, there aren't many ways to properly use your weapons when you have absolutely ZERO control of the line of scrimmage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgieOgilthorpe Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 With a healthy UND, even after the momentum killer last weekend I would take UND by 10+ but I have a bad feeling about this game. I think the cats control the line on both sides of the ball and we see a 37-24 loss. Hopefully UND gets more guys back before next weekend so they can start an upturn in the season and hold onto that thread of a playoff spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDMOORHEAD Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hard to predict a win after last week. I'm just hoping for a well played game from our guys and lets hope that's enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Short answer is I don't know. I expect we come out with a lot of heart and effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux94 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 My hopefully prediction is that Izzy makes a big play. It's now week 4....hopefully that is enough time for Rudy and coaches to figure out how to at least try and give one of your fastest guys on the team a chance to make a play. Hell throw a fly pattern to him on 1st and 10.....I don't even care if you over throw it by 5 yards....just try it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundy1124 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 52 minutes ago, OgieOgilthorpe said: No matter how creative an OC is at any level, there aren't many ways to properly use your weapons when you have absolutely ZERO control of the line of scrimmage. Sure you can, you can slip screen, bubble screen, smoke, 3-step, max or heavy protect, roll the QB out. Our O-line has enough juice that if we mix this stuff in with our best weapons we would see more success with our tradition run game. In a sense, we kinda opened the pass up in order to run against Missouri St. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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