Witt Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 RD....you are right about things I think. USF is better than the NAIA teams that UND has faced, but this also isn't the 2009 USF team either. They have the talent, but just haven't come together as a group. USF has 1 starter from that 2009 team left on the 2011 USF team....UND has 4. (not that it matters, but it shows the amount of turnover USF has seen since that time) They have played like a young team almost all season..and as a fan, I would love to see a growing up game here. USF Scouting Report: (since your own team already knows this stuff from watching film) USF will have a lefty QB who is making his 4th start of the year (Taylor Perkins) who is pretty athletic and makes quick reads. He had a bad game this last week versus Minot, but has shown signs of being pretty good also. He was a D-Back at New Mexico St last year, but wanted to play QB as eventually landed at USF due to some coaching connections, etc. Same can be said for USF starting RB Jordan Taylor (#9) who spent a year at Marshall University before landing at USF. Taylor is a load and runs well behind his pads. The 2 most dangerous players USF has on offense are Micheal Hicks (#6), who is the best return-man USF has seen..along with being a dangerous WR....and also Jeremiah Oates, who is a tall-thin WR who is an old VB player from Cali who can go up and get it, while being very athletic. These two guys are key for USF to have success stretching the field on UND as they can both do well in one-on-one type matchups. Last time around USF did a lot of screens and TE-delay plays, which got UND very off-balanced while slow to recover. I doubt USF goes in with the exact same plan as the OC, DC, and HC, are all different from that time..but the USF DC was the LB Coach from 2009 and uses the same 3-4 scheme that the Cougars used back in the first meeting. USF defense has been bend-but-dont-break much of this year and the front seven (mostly the LB) have kept things on-pace for this group. #45 Eric Anderson is the leader at inside-lb, with Robert Virgil (#20) making big plays in the secondary. This unit has not been as good as the past, but they've done a good job of keeping the other team from making the scoreboard dance....except for that NWMSU game. That squad is likely tops in D2 though, best I can tell..and they would've handled the FCS McNeese State squad that USF traveled to a week later. Special Teams: USF has blocked a few punts lately, along with having success in the return game. K/P Bradon Wieking was an NAIA All-American in the past and is D1 caliber in both punting and kicking. The best overall player on the team. Pretty consistent kicker from short range....and has missed 2 kicks over 50 this year, with 1 hitting the upright and the other being wide. I would think that he'd kick well in the dome after being used to kicking in the crazy Dakota winds. I'm a realistic homer here..I wanna see my Coo pull the upset again but I fully realize they are the clear underdog in this one. Game Notes from USF, if interested. http://www.usfcougar...pdf8/795095.pdf ....and yes, if USF gets thumped..I will come back around and give you guys congrats. Quote
WYOBISONMAN Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Probably a UND win and probably the last lower division game your football team will ever play. The transition is almost over. 1 Quote
dakotadan Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 We face fellow Mighty Space Grant South Dakota M&T to open the season next year. Quote
darell1976 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Probably a UND win and probably the last lower division game your football team will ever play. The transition is almost over. Not quite...2012 our first game is SD School of Mines. Quote
Cratter Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Sioux fans are pathetic. They rarely discuss any upcoming football game. Drop the program. Da Bison are going to easily roll to another National Championship...check masseyratings.com Quote
Hayduke Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Sioux fans are pathetic. They rarely discuss any upcoming football game. Drop the program. Da Bison are going to easily roll to another National Championship...check masseyratings.com No they won't. The playoffs are dangerously close to Christmas. And we all know how much they like "shopping" at Best Buy. They'll get caught again. Quote
Witt Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 http://mattyzimmer.tumblr.com/post/12315146558/the-call-usf-at-und-wayne-state-at-augie Sioux Falls beat writers (Argus Leader) take on the game. Quote
SiouxCrew11 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 It worries me that USF's QB is a FBS transfer from New Mexico State. How good is this kid? Quote
UNDColorado Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 It worries me that USF's QB is a FBS transfer from New Mexico State. How good is this kid? He was a safety an NMSU if that helps. Long story short if we play well we will win. If we take them lightly again we will lose. The game is in our hands. Quote
darell1976 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 It worries me that USF's QB is a FBS transfer from New Mexico State. How good is this kid? They only lost by 14 to McNeese State, and trailed 14-10 in the 3rd and 28-17 with 8:42 left in the 4th. So UND may be in for a game. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=312602377 Quote
UND92,96 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 While simply getting a win is obviously of first and foremost importance, the other aspect of this game which is of particular interest is whether the UND pass defense can finally show that it can limit the big plays of an opponent. Last week was bad. And the overall pass defense stats this season are bad. It would be nice to start seeing some progress in that area, regardless of opponent. If we can't avoid giving up big plays even with a very good pass rush, something's wrong. Quote
Irish Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 We need to put up 50 on these guys to gain some self-respect back 1 Quote
darell1976 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Any idea on attendance. I am thinking 5-6K very poor considering hunting season, and its Sioux Falls. Quote
BobIwabuchiFan Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Anything less than a win, should result in Mussman being removed....If you can't learn from your mistakes, then you shouldn't be allowed to lead. Sioux Falls gave UND a clinic on how to play football basics last year and made us look like complete arses...either you have learned what to do or you have not - no excuses, no rationalizations.... Quote
Witt Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Attendance was 7800 last time, with USF bringing a little over 500 fans. I do recall there being a MN@UND hockey game later in the day, so the student section was pretty bare. Quote
UND92,96 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Any idea on attendance. I am thinking 5-6K very poor considering hunting season, and its Sioux Falls. It won't be good. I think between 5000 and 6000 is about right. Quote
sultan Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 A combination of deer hunting opener and USF I hope there is 5000 there. Quote
darell1976 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/ The Fighting Sioux host Division 2 transition school Sioux Fallsthis weekend in a rematch of the 2009 game in which the Cougars came to the Alerus and took home a victory. USF has a variety of Division 1 and 2 transfers on their roster and are a talented bunch who are used to winning football games. Saturday’s kickoff at The Alerus is slated for 1 pm CST. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Normally I'd be afraid of this game. However, I've heard more than one UND player (via media) mention this game as one that they're looking forward to. Time to follow through and correct the previous error, lads. Quote
dakotadan Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 USF 3 & out. UND 3 & out. A big punt return puts USF in scoring position. USF leading early 7-0. Glad I didn't drive 6 hours for this game. Quote
dakotadan Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Sioux just converted on a 3rd & 16. Game looking ugly so far. Then UND takes a stupid penalty on 1st down. USF is packing the box and completely shutting down our run. Big pass to Hardin for a Sioux TD. Quote
Feff Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 This has been tough to watch so far. Our offensive line is getting pushed around, we look uninspired so far, and already giving up big plays. Plus why the hell is this on tv if we can't even fill half the stadium? Black it out! Quote
Sioux27 Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks for the update. In a deer stand so you are my play by play guy today!! Quote
Witt Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Glad to see my Coo has come to battle today..at least they are going after it.. USF is stuffing the run so far....but life UND, the USF secondary has struggled this year.. USF 7 UND 7 late 1st Q....UND blocked FG Quote
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