Just another Gorilla Fan checking in. The previous post from another Pitt State fan has a lot of merit. While its true, the Gorillas absolutely destroyed St. Cloud, that was our A+ game of the year. It was like watching a group of guys draw up plays in the dirt (not saying we ran any kind of trick plays), but everything worked. The Gorillas played with a lot of emotion from the opening kickoff and it was very evident the difference in team speed on that particular evening.
I have a lot of respect for UND and your football program. I was sure rooting for you guys to go all the way and represent the Midwest Region in 2001 after you kicked our sorry A$$ and Congrats on your National Championship.
Prediction Time--
Well, will get to that in a minute. The most important part of this game IMO is the first 3 series from each team. I fear that the Gorillas may still have the Northwest Missouri Bearcat hangover early in this game. IF the Sioux doesn't rock us back on our heels early, then it will be a dogfight until the end.
The Gorillas have recorded 14 sacks in the last 2 games, the Sioux have given up 4 sacks all year. Is this a result of your Offensive Line, or does your offense and QB have a quick release? I think our D-Line will get a sack at some point in the game, but if we get more than one or if we have constant pressure throughout the game, that would play into our favor. If we cannot get to your QB, then you will move the ball at will against our Defense, our only hope then is to hold the Sioux to 3 pts, instead of 6.
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The Key to this game comes down to the Sioux Offensive Line play vs the Gorilla Defensive Line play, whoever wins this battle wins the game.
I'm a homer so I have to pick my Gorillas 28-24, but if you win the previous mentioned battle, Sioux win 31-27.
Best of Luck to both the Sioux and the Gorillas and I hope to read more predictions and check out this site again after the game. If I can acquire the Satellite coordinates I hope to be watching this game from a Sports Bar in Kansas City, if not I will be watching from a Sports Bar in Pittsburg.
