2020-21 Football Season

[geaux_sioux]

49 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said:

I am not any sort of football guru, but with all this discussion about nosegaurds.  didn't Moo U run outside using TE's as blockers as opposed to up the middle?

They went between the tackles a lot as well.

[homer]

1 hour ago, 90siouxfan said:

I am not any sort of football guru, but with all this discussion about nosegaurds.  didn't Moo U run outside using TE's as blockers as opposed to up the middle?

Outside of the first run it appeared they had a lot of early success running A gap power.  We adjusted by dropping d lineman down to cover the guards (which didn’t work) and they countered with running a bit wider.  They likely could have continued with A gap power in the second half and had the same success.  

[Sioux94]

One good thing about the games prior to NDSU, the scoring drives we gave up were quick.  Which really IF the team is going to score, it's better that it's quick instead of a 11 play 8 minute drive wearing us out.  

If we only have one NG this Saturday, man this will be a gut check on defense.  Canady with a potentially significant injury too the way it sounds.  Ugh. 

[Sioux>Bison]

Just saw on Otis’s social media what looked like Jordan Cannady in the hospital for surgery. Hopefully nothing serious, prayers for the young man!

[UND Fan]

2 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Just saw on Otis’s social media what looked like Jordan Cannady in the hospital for surgery. Hopefully nothing serious, prayers for the young man!

From what I understand, Canady will not be ready to go this fall - sad deal!!

[SiouxBoys]

2 hours ago, Sioux>Bison said:

Just saw on Otis’s social media what looked like Jordan Cannady in the hospital for surgery. Hopefully nothing serious, prayers for the young man!

I don't want to speculate on injuries, especially when the rumors I've heard aren't completely reliable, but I've heard he might not be able to go this fall.

[Sioux94]

8 hours ago, UND Fan said:

From what I understand, Canady will not be ready to go this fall - sad deal!!

Damn that sucks! 

[UNDColorado]

That does suck. Makes sense now considering I just saw that we offered a grad transfer safety from Houston Baptist.

[jon28]

Jordan, Should be back next year. 

[The Sicatoka]

On 4/1/2021 at 11:18 AM, Sioux>Bison said:

Just saw on Otis’s social media what looked like Jordan Cannady in the hospital for surgery. Hopefully nothing serious, prayers for the young man!

Did we lose Canady in the NDSU game?

Didn't we lose a top-flight DB in a past NDSU game? 

Hmmm....

[GoHawks]

5 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Did we lose Canady in the NDSU game?

Didn't we lose a top-flight DB in a past NDSU game? 

Hmmm....

Lost a safety Zach Arnell i believe to a really bad cheap shot in that game.

[geaux_sioux]

57 minutes ago, GoHawks said:

Lost a safety Zach Arnell i believe to a really bad cheap shot in that game.

On an absolute dirt bag from behind/side dive bomb straight at the lower leg. 

[gfhockey]

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/football/6981862-UNDs-Division-II-transfers-say-the-NSIC-is-no-joke-and-the-results-are-confirming-that-for-No.-6-Fighting-Hawks#.YHWrgkx7UU4.twitter
 

Doesnthese playas get to play on next season too

[Hambone]

Chappy on Twitter: "Tried my hand at making an #FCS playoff projection model. If you know where to look for information you know how these teams should be ranked. Not too many surprises, but I did my best to be completely fair. https://t.co/8yFv2Vszx4" / Twitter

Fairly accurate prediction on what we can look forward to in the playoffs this year..... 

[gundy1124]

12 minutes ago, Hambone said:

Chappy on Twitter: "Tried my hand at making an #FCS playoff projection model. If you know where to look for information you know how these teams should be ranked. Not too many surprises, but I did my best to be completely fair. https://t.co/8yFv2Vszx4" / Twitter

Fairly accurate prediction on what we can look forward to in the playoffs this year..... 

He must read our threads.........UNI truths oozing from his bracket!!

[Siouxperfan7]

New team photo!!

 

[jdub27]

What was weaker yesterday? Fargodome press box glass or the NDSU defense that gave up over 300 yards on the ground? 

[Siouxperfan7]

Otis Weah, Tommy Schuster, And Bubba Schweigert all nominated for the Walter Payton Award (Player of the year), Jerry Rice Award (Freshman player of the year) and the Eddie Robinson Award (FCS Coach of the year) respectively.  

https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/04/fcs-college-football-walter-payton-award-finalists/

https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/04/fcs-college-football-jerry-rice-award-finalists/

https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/04/fcs-college-football-eddie-robinson-award-coach-finalists/

[The Sicatoka]

Otis is one of two sophomores of the sixteen total on the list. 

[Sioux94]

Surprised Watson from NDSU isn't on that list, although I don't know his stats.  Wouldn't surprise me if Watson enters the portal.  But NDSU has been busier playing the last couple weeks so maybe his mind hasn't wandered to that yet and won't do it before the May deadline.   Have only seen a little of Watson but he looks pretty talented. 

[jdub27]

11 hours ago, Sioux94 said:

Surprised Watson from NDSU isn't on that list, although I don't know his stats.  Wouldn't surprise me if Watson enters the portal.  But NDSU has been busier playing the last couple weeks so maybe his mind hasn't wandered to that yet and won't do it before the May deadline.   Have only seen a little of Watson but he looks pretty talented. 

Tall and fast, but tends to have some brick hands (except of course when he's pushing off a defensive back right before halftime).
Not sure he's in an offense that knows how to utilize him. They way they try to get him the ball in space doesn't seem to work.

[Teeder11]

6 minutes ago, jdub27 said:

Tall and fast, but tends to have some brick hands (except of course when he's pushing off a defensive back right before halftime).
Not sure he's in an offense that knows how to utilize him. They way they try to get him the ball in space doesn't seem to work.

Good assessment. Fast for FCS but needs to take the oven mitts off.

[The Sicatoka]

1 hour ago, jdub27 said:

Tall and fast, but tends to have some brick hands (except of course when he's pushing off a defensive back right before halftime).
Not sure he's in an offense that knows how to utilize him. They way they try to get him the ball in space doesn't seem to work.

If he was in the < ahem > correct shade of green, would he be slot and used more jet sweep action? 

[jdub27]

3 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

If he was in the < ahem > correct shade of green, would he be slot and used more jet sweep action? 

Honestly, no, I don't think so. They use him in a fair amount of jet sweep and from what I have seen, it is pretty hit or miss.

Maybe in the slot, but to your point, I do think that DF has shown a little more creativity in creating mismatches and getting the ball to playmakers in space than his counterpart in Fargo.

That being said, they have usually just relied on running over people and it has been pretty successful. But also more to my point on him being in an offense that doesn't quite know how to properly utilize him.

[Norhsidepride]

I came across this link on several player's social media pages from  Small School Prospect Scouting.   I apologize, there was no easy way to do this.   There is obviously a glaring omission of Weah on the Walter Payton award when we know others have him there.  Something interesting:  All the categories had players spread out from across the country except Defensive Back - Their winner was from Austin Peay, but all 4 runner ups were MVFC guys.  Scrutinize, ponder, complain and comment at will    Thought it was worth sharing.