SiouxMD Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 GAME NOTES - www.fightingsioux.com Coach Mussman and the boys hang a new banner in the Alerus... 31 UND 28 UC DAVIS GO SIOUX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMD Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 BTW...the game notes are wrong. North Dakota holds the longest current winning-streak in the Great West after taking victories in the last three games. The team is also on a two-game winning-streak when it comes to conference games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 whats uc davis message board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMeister Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 whats uc davis message board? www.aggiesportstalk.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMD Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 2009 UC Davis Schedule Sep 12, 2009 vs Montana L 10 - 17 (The Griz barely beat the lowly Bengals of Idaho State) Sep 26, 2009 vs Western Oregon W 29 - 13 (5-5 DII) Oct 3, 2009 at Boise State L 16 - 34 (Our Texas Tech...PUSH) Oct 10, 2009 at South Dakota W (OT) 24 - 23 (Overtime? Against the Yotes?) Oct 17, 2009 vs Winston-Salem State W 45 - 14 (The Rams are 1-8) Oct 24, 2009 at Portland State W 34 - 31 (The Vikings are 2-8) Oct 31, 2009 at Southern Utah L 35 - 56 (UND lost by 25...PUSH) Nov 7, 2009 vs Cal Poly W 23 - 10 (The Aggies should thank UND for softening up the 'stangs the week prior...) UND can win this game...GO SIOUX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieFinn Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I can't think of a better way to judge a team like Montana. I'm just glad we're not playing Sioux Falls. Looking forward to another hard fought game this year you guys. Go Ags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I'm just glad we're not playing Sioux Falls. You should be. Ken Massey has them ranked ahead of you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD17 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 My concern with this game is that UCD's strength is its QB and short passing game, which is something UND has failed to defend well all season. The Aggies aren't great defensively, but they do defend the run pretty well and UND will have to run the ball to have a chance. With Landry's erratic passing and the lack of depth at receiver I don't think UND can throw the ball all day long and win. UND has had trouble creating offensive momentum in every game this season (outscored 75-32 in the first quarter of games) and my hope is that the coaching staff will pull out all the stops (trick plays, etc.) to get an early score and get some momentum going. One part of the game I am a bit optimistic about is in the punt return game. Mersereau was terrific last week and UCD has been awful all year long on punt coverage, allowing over 14 yards per return. SUU killed the Aggies with a couple of big punt returns and I'm hoping UND can capitalize on this weakness. Of course this also means forcing punts, and since UND has allowed an awful 49% conversion rate on 3rd down attempts this season, that may be easier said than done. All in all, UND should be competitive in this game IF they can stay in it early. That's why I think it will be so important for UND to do something (i.e., big return, long pass, trick play) to create momentum and confidence early on. As long as UND is still close into the second quarter, I like the chances that the Sioux can stay in it and possibly win the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie6thman Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It will be tough coming out here to play the game, especially since only one team has won a GWC game on the road this year. I think it will be close, but the Ags are taking the title outright. The Sioux will go back to the dome unhappy. What is going on with the whole mascot debate anyway? Has all of that been resolved? Are you staying the Fighting Sioux or is it going to change to something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star2city Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 You should be. Ken Massey has them ranked ahead of you too. The Massey Rating dropped UND 21 spots this late in the season after the close win vs SOU. I don't believe UND has ever been rated this low in the past 10 years - typically UND is more in the 100-120 range. If it's any consolation, Central Arkansas rating is dropping almost every week and is not nearly the team it was last year. UND might have a better shot and match up better vs UCA than against UCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It will be tough coming out here to play the game, especially since only one team has won a GWC game on the road this year. I think it will be close, but the Ags are taking the title outright. The Sioux will go back to the dome unhappy. What is going on with the whole mascot debate anyway? Has all of that been resolved? Are you staying the Fighting Sioux or is it going to change to something else? Read all about it under the "Sioux Name" forum which is under the "UND Community" section. That should keep you busy for...oh...most of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 The Massey Rating dropped UND 21 spots this late in the season after the close win vs SOU. I don't believe UND has ever been rated this low in the past 10 years - typically UND is more in the 100-120 range. If it's any consolation, Central Arkansas rating is dropping almost every week and is not nearly the team it was last year. UND might have a better shot and match up better vs UCA than against UCD. We're the lowest-ranked Great West team, and also ranked lower than former NCC football schools Central Washington, UMD, Mankato and UNO. We're also not far ahead of Bemidji State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieFinn Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I really like the UND sports website, you've got interviews up there etc. etc. it looks really, really good. I'm also jealous that you not only have a hockey team, but a perennial NCAA contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I really like the UND sports website, you've got interviews up there etc. etc. it looks really, really good. I'm also jealous that you not only have a hockey team, but a perennial NCAA contender. You are welcome to be a Fighting Sioux hockey fan even if you support another school for other sports. Fighting Sioux hockey has fans around the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechFirst Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Fighting Sioux hockey has fans around the country. Even in Texas where ice only comes in drinks and we wonder why all your sticks are bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Even in Texas where ice only comes in drinks and we wonder why all your sticks are bent. And we appreciate all of you, no matter how ill informed you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just listened to the coaches' show, and according to Mussman three "major contributors" haven't practiced this week, and won't travel if they can't practice tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Even in Texas where ice only comes in drinks and we wonder why all your sticks are bent. I just read on a UND hockey blog that some guy from West Texas is looking forward to his trip up for Sioux hockey this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just listened to the coaches' show, and according to Mussman three "major contributors" haven't practiced this week, and won't travel if they can't practice tomorrow. One of them better not be named "Bamba". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star2city Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Even in Texas where ice only comes in drinks and we wonder why all your sticks are bent. TechFirst: Hope you're not offended by our Aggie guests! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie6thman Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 TechFirst: Hope you're not offended by our Aggie guests! It's not like we have swine flu or anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Really.........? We're playing for a conference championship in football in 2 days and we're trying to convince fans of the opposition to become UND hockey fans? Really........? No wonder UND is the first of 5 former NCC schools to not experience an attendance increase at home football games during the DI transition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Really.........? We're playing for a conference championship in football in 2 days and we're trying to convince fans of the opposition to become UND hockey fans? Really........? No wonder UND is the first of 5 former NCC schools to not experience an attendance increase at home football games during the DI transition. I have 3 season tickets for football and 4 for hockey. I haven't missed any of the home football games this year, and there probably aren't a lot of people that can say that. If someone shows an appreciation for the UND program, whether it's an opponent or not, I'm not going to put them down. If a football opponent likes our hockey team, or vice versa, I can appreciate that. There are such things as friendly rivals (nothing like the relationship with the school to the south). They brought up hockey so I just tried to get them switched to our side. I'm pretty sure that little exchange had absolutely nothing to do with the attendance at UND football games this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just listened to the coaches' show, and according to Mussman three "major contributors" haven't practiced this week, and won't travel if they can't practice tomorrow. Anyone hear any scuttlebutt on the "three"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdahl Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 The Aggie Football Preview UC Davis game notes -- Great West Championship on the Line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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