captainmorgan417 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 What can anyone tell me about Winona State? I see from the stats page that they have a high scoring offense, but a high yielding defense. I think that plays into our favor, seeing as how they haven't really played any ranked opponents this year...but I was hoping to hear some other insight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 What can anyone tell me about Winona State? I see from the stats page that they have a high scoring offense, but a high yielding defense. I think that plays into our favor, seeing as how they haven't really played any ranked opponents this year...but I was hoping to hear some other insight... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They throw the ball quite well and they have an excellent receiver. When they run, they use a lot of misdirection to compensate for the fact that their o-line is on the small side. Defensively, it does appear that they are quite a bit weaker this year than they were last season. I suspect Grand Valley will try to run the ball and control the clock, and I think they will have success doing that. It would be a mistake to try cover the good receiver, Samp, one on one. He's not far below Kircus was in ability. I'm not sure they have enough offensive weapons to pick up the slack if GVSU puts their top cover corner on Samp and rolls a safety to his side on every play. I don't believe Winona will be able to run very effectively on the Grand Valley defense, so how much the Lakers can keep Samp under control will be a huge key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 They played UND tough last year, almost beat us at home. I think teams of UND/GVSU's caliber can't help but look past them, even though they say they don't, due to their weak conference, and this affects how they play in some form. Plus, they have a good offense so your D better be on its toes. Given the choice of playing at St. Cloud or Winona, I think I would pick Winona. We will know after Saturday if Winona is for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanm Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Winona has played UND tough the two times the Sioux played them in the playoffs (2001 & 2003). In 2001, some people questioned why Winona was in the playoffs given the conference they play in. While UND did beat them, Winona scored the most points against the Sioux that year and gave UND problem with the deep ball. Last year, Winona should have won the game but the Sioux pulled out won of their miracle comebacks to win in the last minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Hakfan Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Wouldnt it be great if the Sioux and Grand Valley meet in the regional Championship at the Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 That would be pretty sweet. I see GVSU beating Winona, and getting past Northwood as well. Hopefully UND will still be around....we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmrg74 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 One game at a time fellas. We both got tough roads to go before there could even be a Lakers-Sioux III this year. We both have 2 road games to win first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 GV ahead 16-13 with 5 min left in game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmrg74 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 GV ahead 16-13 with 5 min left in game. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Winona misses a FG as time runs out. Lakers win!!! 16-13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Winona misses a FG as time runs out. Lakers win!!! 16-13 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They were better than I anticipated. Actually hung in with the champs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGame Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 They were better than I anticipated. Actually hung in with the champs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bulldog, your ignorance continues to amaze!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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