The Sicatoka

In honor of our new friend UWdogskat .... Did I misspell his handle? Oops. Sorry.

For UND to be in this game late: 1. Be clean: no turnovers, and probably have to be at least +2 in the category. 2. Be clean: no long plays against on specials teams, and no wasted opportunities. 3. Be clean: Ketteringham doesn't have to wash his jersey and stays upright. 4. Be clean: smart offense, throw aways instead of losses, an eye toward field position, time of possession mindset 5. Be clean: assignment sharp; wrap-up tackles; and a couple Cugat's generated by the defense wouldn't hurt.

It's what's for dinner.

I heard he was getting Best Buy merchandise that "fell off a truck".

The hot take on the radio this morning is Wentz won't see the field until at least Game 3.

1. Hang the rakes up on the wall hooks. 2. Hose off the mower and run it into the corner to make space. 3. It's not a "shed", it's a "remotely accessible, exclusive, free-standing man cave with rustic amenities located in a historic portion of Grand Forks County yet just minutes away from prime attractions". Geez, ... learn how to market, will ya?

Yeah, but that means people would have to listen to each other and show the respect they expect in return. Rare qualities these days.

Admit it: Browning looks like Doogie Howser.

I'm hoping: a) UND comes in with a positive mindset about being able to play with a PAC team (see: Utah, last season, only down one score at half) b) Washington remembers this, assumes, and is mentally still replaying "what if" from last week

Win the next snap. In football that's all there really is, ... so ... Win the next snap.

You've strolled through the bad puns thread on USCHO; you've seen my works.

True, but it was a regular season (Governor's Cup) game.

I have U-dub relatives out west. They've bragged up that defense since spring.

He was hobbling after that last shot he took late in the fourth.

I'd believe SHSU before the MVFC or BSC members. Why? Proximity to the Sun Belt.

Jake Browning / Dougie Howser

Massey is predicting 45-3 ... < ahem > ... "Cougs" ... He has Washington at 100% chance of winning; at -41.5; and the over/under at 49.5.

So will this guy give me my ask?

Even the best corners can't cover for more that about 4.5 seconds.

What did I like? The way they opened the second half. At 21-7, I was worried MVSU would come out and score right after halftime and UND would clinch up. Instead it was ... Cugat! But then UND's offense stalled and I clinched up because a one score game was possible again. But the defense went Cugat again, and this time UND scored, 28-7, and the game felt in hand.

What was I most disappointed in? Time of possession. Yes it was 33+ (to 26+) in favor of UND, but UND's run game should've put that closer to 36. Well, that and the UND Defense not getting off the field on the MVSU opening drive (see: full blitz on 3rd and 25 and giving up a 50 yard play) letting MVSU hold the ball most of the rest of the first.

Massey Ratings had this game called at 49-7.

I have some relatives that are U-dubbers. After last night, how many points do I ask for. I'm thinking 56.5.

A Bubba win: - a win - lots on the film to work on My knocks: - 3rd and 25 and a full blitz to give up 50 yards? - 11 and 14 need to bring it in if it hits their hands - loss of focus on special teams (go up two scores, give up long return) My "improve it" list: - I like the reverse rollout action with 8; however, he needs a short and long receiver option - tackling, especially in/by the secondary - coverage by the DBs My "you're fine" list: - hey, 27, calm down and relax, let muscle memory do the work