UND92,96 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'm sure we all remember what happened in this game last year in Grand Junction. Three UND turnovers in the first three possession, including one returned for a touchdown, put the Sioux in an early hole from which they could never completely recover. This year, I look for a completely different game. Primarily because Mesa wants to run the ball roughly 80% of the time (probably 100% if they could get away with it), and I don't believe that the Sioux defense is going to be giving up many rushing yards this year. Plus, there's going to be the revenge factor and the fact that it's no secret that the Sioux seem to play far better on turf. Frankly, if UND doesn't win this game rather handily, I'm going to be pretty disappointed. Hopefully Bowenkamp and the passing game can do far better this week. The receivers--other than Johnson--and the tight ends were almost complete non-factors last week and that needs to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYOBISONMAN Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I would suspect that this one will be a blowout.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Hopefully the Sioux can put together a complete offensive game. Mesa is going to be upset about their loss last saturday though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Hopefully the Sioux can put together a complete offensive game. Mesa is going to be upset about their loss last saturday though. I sure wish they would have won that first game. That might hurt UND's SOS. At least we're not coming off a blow out. We have quite a bit to fix and fine tune along with the revenge for last year. I really enjoy the home and home stuff (as long as it's competitive). The second game always seems to have more hype and intrigue because of the previous year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I don't think it will hurt UND's SOS that much. Mesa St. is still 23rd ranked team in the country, and although they lost their first game they did make the playoffs last season. If UND plays well on D, and doesn't turn the ball over on O, they should win the game quite handily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD17 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Mesa State plays in a really weak conference so even if they're 0-2 after the UND game, they still should finish better than .500 for the season. Mesa would have to really collapse the rest of the year to hurt UND's SOS. From what I'm hearing on Mesa State, they're defense isn't near what it was last year. They brought in a couple of transfers that turned out to be All-American type players last year, but those guys have graduated. Offensively, they run the option and only throw when absolutely necessary, so I think that plays right into UND's hands. The UND defense really didn't have a problem stopping them either of the last two years- it was the turnovers and Mesa having a better than expected defense that beat the Sioux last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMeNow Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 i'm thinking...UND 38 Mesa 14 - hopefully Bowenkamp will come through better this week. BUT I do predict another Digger TD this weekend! Just not as spectacular.... ps - If I win, will someone buy me a $5 beer at the AL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotadan Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 mesa may not have had the best first week, but that will only make them more pumped up for this week. Mesa has to be looking forward to playing in a dome. One of their highlights for their year. They will be gunning for us!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted September 4, 2004 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 My understanding is that Gagner was not seriously injured last week, which obviously is very good news. He apparently had some kind of a heat exhaustion-type situation. He should play today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 UND 42 Mesa 7 -last year was a FLUKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spfreak Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Apparently Bowenkamp has had a swollen throwing arm for a while and wasn't able to practice before the gane last week before the Delta State game. He practiced a few days ago but it was without pads . UND-35 Mesa-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Datflix is working great right now! We held Mesa on their first drive. Belmore throws for 20 yards on the first play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 UND holds again - has ball on their own 40! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Turnover then a penalty - Mesa has the ball on or 15. We intercept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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