jdub27 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 10 hours ago, TBR said: Pre-snap penalties. Body language. That's quite the jump. A bunch of younger kids making mental mistakes and guys being disappointed after losing a game and they are automatically checked out. I'll just say I disagree with your assessment. They still control their fate and understand that. If they lose a couple more games, then I'll buy into it. Will be an interesting game. Even with a win last week, UND would have still be an underdog and ranked lower than SIU who's coming in at #4, which on paper is one spot higher than NDSU was when UND played them. If they win, I believe it would be the 2nd highest ranked opponent UND has beaten (behind SDSU at #3 this spring). 1 Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 I’m going to go against the grain and say they pull this out. Quote
TBR Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, jdub27 said: That's quite the jump. A bunch of younger kids making mental mistakes and guys being disappointed after losing a game and they are automatically checked out. I was referring to the players body language during the game. I said they looked to me like they were checked...as in it was a casual observation not that they were "automatically " disengaged. But...whatever. Hope you're right about the game coming up being interesting. I'll certainly be watching. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 It would so like a Bubba team to lose a game they legitimately could've won and then turn around and surprise a team they shouldn't. 1 Quote
NoDaks Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 I don't know what to expect at all with this game. When expectations are there for a good/great season, there is disappointment that follows, also relates to a decent amount of games. This is a game that my expectations are lowered greatly, especially after USD, could see this game going either a tight UND win, or an SIU blowout win, no idea what to expect and don't have much expectations. I could see UND pulling this game off, then in 2015/2018 Idaho state like fashion, losing to Youngstown State or at a better Missouri State game to make up for a big win this weekend. Quote
AJS Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 31 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: It would so like a Bubba team to lose a game they legitimately could've won and then turn around and surprise a team they shouldn't. Would it? The first part, definitely, but I can't recall too many what I would call "surprise" wins. I guess Wyoming was to me. @ SHSU maybe. I can't think of any others. Certainly nothing like this weekend. Quote
Sioux94 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, AJS said: Would it? The first part, definitely, but I can't recall too many what I would call "surprise" wins. I guess Wyoming was to me. @ SHSU maybe. I can't think of any others. Certainly nothing like this weekend. SDSU last year might have been, especially in hindsight since they really should have one the Title last year and would have if not for injured QB. Montana State a couple of years ago, for me was a little surprising because our DL had injuries and they had a power running game. I figured they were going to run up and down the field, not sure how we shut them down but we did. One good thing is that we are at a point that there are very few games for us now that can be labeled a surprise win. I think this one would be classified as a surprise win, beating the #4 team at home when our offense has shown little to no signs of life the last two games. At the beginning of the year it would have been labeled as a very good road win. But given the situation now, it would be somewhat of a surprise win IMO. Quote
AJS Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 37 minutes ago, Sioux94 said: SDSU last year might have been, especially in hindsight since they really should have one the Title last year and would have if not for injured QB. Montana State a couple of years ago, for me was a little surprising because our DL had injuries and they had a power running game. I figured they were going to run up and down the field, not sure how we shut them down but we did. One good thing is that we are at a point that there are very few games for us now that can be labeled a surprise win. I think this one would be classified as a surprise win, beating the #4 team at home when our offense has shown little to no signs of life the last two games. At the beginning of the year it would have been labeled as a very good road win. But given the situation now, it would be somewhat of a surprise win IMO. I was more concentrating on road games. Outside of NDSU*, I think they'd have a fighting chance to win against anyone else at home. If this game was being played in Grand Forks, I would think they'd have a shot. On the road, not so much. *Obviously proved this Fall, even NDSU at home can be a contest. Quote
Kab Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 How does the team get to,Carbondale? Is there an airport there? Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 3 hours ago, AJS said: Would it? The first part, definitely, but I can't recall too many what I would call "surprise" wins. I guess Wyoming was to me. @ SHSU maybe. I can't think of any others. Certainly nothing like this weekend. at PSU in 2015? Quote
Sioux94 Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, AJS said: I was more concentrating on road games. Outside of NDSU*, I think they'd have a fighting chance to win against anyone else at home. If this game was being played in Grand Forks, I would think they'd have a shot. On the road, not so much. *Obviously proved this Fall, even NDSU at home can be a contest. Gotcha, yeah we haven't had too many surprise or big wins on the road recently other than those you mentioned. Quote
VMeister Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Kab said: How does the team get to,Carbondale? Is there an airport there? Between Carbondale and Marion. Quote
Fry Bread Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Wonder if the Sioux will score some touchdowns today other then on special teams or trick plays? Quote
Wilbur Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 57 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: Line this morning.....UND +11 Think I'll take the Slookies to cover. Wonder what it would be if UND was at home. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Wilbur said: Think I'll take the Slookies to cover. Wonder what it would be if UND was at home. Around +5 Quote
Nodak78 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 I looking for a start of a run. Offense turns the corner. Defense gas a pick 6. Quote
CMSioux Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 I realize that no team can live off of "trick plays", but a touchdown is a touchdown. These are the same who complain about a boring predictable offense. Personally I enjoy knowing that at anytime something creative could happen when our offense is on the field. Now a 20 yard run up the gut is also exciting, but I don't get all the complaints about "trick plays" when it's really just another play in the book. 1 Quote
Hawkster Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Unfortunately I too see us losing, maybe 37 to 30 scenario. I highly doubt it's a blowout. Quote
sioux24/7 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 I think we will see some offensive touchdowns. SIU seems to give up some big plays. Quote
sioux24/7 Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Otis isn’t on the trip? He’s sick apparently. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 22 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said: Otis isn’t on the trip? He’s sick apparently. Yeah, not good at face value. Can UND’s offensive line step up or not? Quote
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