ACU @ UND 10/29/22

[SIOUXFAN97]

over under for length of game?

starting at 236 minutes....

i'll take the over

[Siouxperfan7]

10 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

over under for length of game?

starting at 236 minutes....

i'll take the over

I'll have to review my prediction and get back to you.

[Outsider]

On 10/24/2022 at 5:40 PM, SIOUXFAN97 said:

why are they doing that white supremicists hand signal?

It's a "W" "C" for wildcats...

[CMSioux]

On 10/24/2022 at 7:18 PM, sioux24/7 said:

For those that will be in Vegas this weekend, there is an organized watch party at the Beerhaus. Glad they have something compared to last year. 

I organized one last year in Nashville. That bar was very happy, a quiet Saturday afternoon turned into a crowded busy one. 

[Oxbow6]

11 hours ago, Boomer 40AAA said:

Football game is at 3 p.m.It will be done long before hockey.Hockey won't start till 9 p.m.

Have been to a game at the Alerus this season? Don't bet on it.

[The Sicatoka]

11 hours ago, Outsider said:

It's a "W" "C" for wildcats...

No-no-no ... it's not what you say it is, or what you intend it to symbolize or mean; it's how it makes someone else feel.

[The Sicatoka]

9 hours ago, Oxbow6 said:

Have been to a game at the Alerus this season? Don't bet on it.

Can we get a review of why so many reviews? 

[siouxfan512]

Ok, I've had enough time to sulk about the SDSU loss. Losing the the #1 team in the country is never the end of the world, losing in the fashion that we did just sucks.

Having the lead and control, then losing it and with some bad turnovers in bad spots. Poor punt coverage. And some soft schemes defensively. Now I'm not football genius, but why do we always seem to give so much cushion to opposing WR? Its like we just give them whatever they want, 2 yards, 5 yards, 8 yards, 12 yards and focus on getting to them after the catch; then if we miss the first tackle we are giving up big yards. I've wondered this all year because it seems like we consistently play too far off the receiver giving them easy space and easy catches. I don't like that against anyone, but definitely not when you are trying to make a statement against a #1 team.

Some questionable play calls really frustrated me in this game on offense. I mentioned in the GDT that I just don't understand what we were trying to do on 3rd and short or especially 4th and short. 4th and 1 and we throw .... All season we have lined Q up and pushed forward, and I'm pretty sure it has worked every time. So, of course they know it is coming, but good team continue to convert even if someone knows what is coming. If you really want to try some trickery there, mix in the misdirection pitch plays we have used. These have been consistent for big gains and even if the defense reads it well, there is still a good chance you get the first down.

I did think UND bounced back a bit in the 4th quarter, but the 3rd just killed us. I kept saying "too little, too late". It was fun to see the onside kick work and see the offense keep fighting, but we just didn't do enough to slow them down, which is a shame give their offense hasn't been that potent all season.

Onto ACU! While last week was a downer and a missed opportunity, the season is far from over. Have to win the next 3 games, which isn't looking as easy as it was a few weeks ago. ACU should be a home win, refocus, get back to what was working, and hopefully run the score up.

Indiana State has lost 4 one score games to UNI, NDSU, Youngstown and Illinois State. That team has to be hungry and on the road is looking tougher. This is a loss that could keep you out of the playoffs (Idaho St. style). It can be ugly, it can be bad, but it needs to be a win.

USD may have a bad record, but they just beat SIU, and are making changes at QB. This team always shows up against UND .... I'm glad it is a home game.

NDSU is a ? game. I know Bison fans are not high on their team with how they have played. My in-laws think we are going to whoop them and have already offered me tickets. I think they are delusional and frustrated because the Bison aren't running every team out of the building like they have for a decade; meanwhile they are still highly ranked and finding ways to win games. Could we win, sure; but until I see a UND team show up and prove it, my confidence is low. Its like watching the Twins and Yankees in the playoffs.

[siouxfan512]

22 hours ago, Boomer 40AAA said:

Football game is at 3 p.m.It will be done long before hockey.Hockey won't start till 9 p.m.

Doesn't it start about 8pm central?

[siouxfan512]

11 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:

Ok, I've had enough time to sulk about the SDSU loss. Losing the the #1 team in the country is never the end of the world, losing in the fashion that we did just sucks.

Having the lead and control, then losing it and with some bad turnovers in bad spots. Poor punt coverage. And some soft schemes defensively. Now I'm not football genius, but why do we always seem to give so much cushion to opposing WR? Its like we just give them whatever they want, 2 yards, 5 yards, 8 yards, 12 yards and focus on getting to them after the catch; then if we miss the first tackle we are giving up big yards. I've wondered this all year because it seems like we consistently play too far off the receiver giving them easy space and easy catches. I don't like that against anyone, but definitely not when you are trying to make a statement against a #1 team.

Some questionable play calls really frustrated me in this game on offense. I mentioned in the GDT that I just don't understand what we were trying to do on 3rd and short or especially 4th and short. 4th and 1 and we throw .... All season we have lined Q up and pushed forward, and I'm pretty sure it has worked every time. So, of course they know it is coming, but good team continue to convert even if someone knows what is coming. If you really want to try some trickery there, mix in the misdirection pitch plays we have used. These have been consistent for big gains and even if the defense reads it well, there is still a good chance you get the first down.

I did think UND bounced back a bit in the 4th quarter, but the 3rd just killed us. I kept saying "too little, too late". It was fun to see the onside kick work and see the offense keep fighting, but we just didn't do enough to slow them down, which is a shame give their offense hasn't been that potent all season.

Onto ACU! While last week was a downer and a missed opportunity, the season is far from over. Have to win the next 3 games, which isn't looking as easy as it was a few weeks ago. ACU should be a home win, refocus, get back to what was working, and hopefully run the score up.

Indiana State has lost 4 one score games to UNI, NDSU, Youngstown and Illinois State. That team has to be hungry and on the road is looking tougher. This is a loss that could keep you out of the playoffs (Idaho St. style). It can be ugly, it can be bad, but it needs to be a win.

USD may have a bad record, but they just beat SIU, and are making changes at QB. This team always shows up against UND .... I'm glad it is a home game.

NDSU is a ? game. I know Bison fans are not high on their team with how they have played. My in-laws think we are going to whoop them and have already offered me tickets. I think they are delusional and frustrated because the Bison aren't running every team out of the building like they have for a decade; meanwhile they are still highly ranked and finding ways to win games. Could we win, sure; but until I see a UND team show up and prove it, my confidence is low. Its like watching the Twins and Yankees in the playoffs.

Seriously, win the next 3 and head into Fargo at 7-3. I'll be pulling hard for SIU against the Bison the week before, but two 7-3 North Dakota teams would have the making of a great rivalry game to end the season. UND has to do their part to setup a great and fun end of the regular season. Regroup and win! There is still so much to play for and winning at the end of the season mean we are heading into playoffs with momentum.

[Dustin]

29 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:

Ok, I've had enough time to sulk about the SDSU loss. Losing the the #1 team in the country is never the end of the world, losing in the fashion that we did just sucks.

I don't want to bring up the SDSU game too much in the ACU thread, but the fact that we are this upset about losing to #1 and many thought going into the game (and indeed half of the game itself) that we were going to win, is a huge sign of elevated expectations from the fans.

[forksandspoons]

On 10/24/2022 at 8:06 PM, forksandspoons said:

PSA: Friends and family 4 pack of tickets for this game only $20! 

Bringing this back to the front of the thread as an FYI 

[siouxfan512]

48 minutes ago, Dustin said:

I don't want to bring up the SDSU game too much in the ACU thread, but the fact that we are this upset about losing to #1 and many thought going into the game (and indeed half of the game itself) that we were going to win, is a huge sign of elevated expectations from the fans.

Yeah I diverted a bit with the SDSU comments, but it ties back into bouncing back from a loss.

I agree, expectations for this program should be that we can compete with and beat anyone. That is not to say that we will or will win every game. But the goal should be to be competitive and have the ability to win any game we are in.

I've said it for years, it killed us to not make the D1 jump at the same time as NDSU and SDSU. Who know what would have happened, maybe all things would have been the same. Maybe UND would have transitioned better and quicker than we did. I guess none of it matters now, BUT the goal should be to have the consistent succsess that the SU schools have found.

[UND-FB-FAN]

14 hours ago, Oxbow6 said:

Have been to a game at the Alerus this season? Don't bet on it.

[Outsider]

6 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:

No-no-no ... it's not what you say it is, or what you intend it to symbolize or mean; it's how it makes someone else feel.

LOL, well it makes me feel good but will have to wait and see if it's a win for the Cats on Saturday or not.  Hopefully it's a good game either way.

[The Sicatoka]

1 hour ago, Outsider said:

LOL, well it makes me feel good but will have to wait and see if it's a win for the Cats on Saturday or not.  Hopefully it's a good game either way.

No-no-no ... not how you feel or what you mean; but, how you made someone else feel is all that matters. 

[Kab]

21 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

No-no-no ... not how you feel or what you mean; but, how you made someone else feel is all that matters. 

Yes grasshopper 

[Mama Sue]

55 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

No-no-no ... not how you feel or what you mean; but, how you made someone else feel is all that matters. 

That is what is important in society today. I am in the middle of a several hour training on sensitivity, diversity, inclusion, etc. etc.

Part of this is some type of relaxation where you close your eyes, slow your breathing…. I was instructed to “trust the chair you are sitting on.”

This is what we teach people now??? No wonder there is a targeting call. As long as you feel comfortable targeting someone, everything is fine.

[siouxfan512]

random question, when did nobowls stop updating their website? It looks like the last post was in 2019, but I thought I'd look there since then. Maybe I'm just losing it.

[SIOUXFAN97]

On 10/25/2022 at 7:25 PM, Outsider said:

It's a "W" "C" for wildcats...

it was a joke

[Outsider]

9 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

it was a joke

But it still got some good comments  

Why do you have that purple taking over the green on your little crown member icon?  Is that a premonition of Saturday ??

[The Sicatoka]

5 minutes ago, Outsider said:

But it still got some good comments  

Why do you have that purple taking over the green on your little crown member icon?  Is that a premonition of Saturday ??

It's the generic (from the hosting board software) icon for a member with between X and Y posts. 

And the green is overtaking the purple.  

[SWSiouxMN]

12 minutes ago, Outsider said:

But it still got some good comments  

Why do you have that purple taking over the green on your little crown member icon?  Is that a premonition of Saturday ??

So what does ACU bring to the table this year, it appears that they are having a pretty good year in the WAC. 

[Outsider]

7 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said:

So what does ACU bring to the table this year, it appears that they are having a pretty good year in the WAC. 

We are still a work in progress.  We had the coaching change and that has been for the better.  Dorrel was legend in the DII world, but he never made the transition to DI very well.  KP brought in a lot of transfers, especially FBS transfers.  The downside to that was a lot of these didn't have recent field experience and they had to learn to gel quickly as a team.  The team has come together very well though and even though we aren't scoring like we want, we are finding ways to win.  We have a different attitude and a different outlook.  Our primary QB, #2 Mansell, stepped aside to let the next generation step in and learn to run the RPO offense.  It's not an easy offense to learn and our OL has struggled at times as they are young.  McIvor though is beginning to step up and make better decisions.  He can both run and pass.  Mansell has now played anything from Safety to QB to punter, wherever he is needed.  Coming off the Bye week, we should have a lot of players back, especially on the OL.  Our defense has been the strongest this year than it has in years, but we will still have to work overtime with your slot receivers and screen passing.  We have both a deep room of receivers and running backs to choose from.  Expect the run first to try and open the pass.  That is what we will probably try to establish.  UND is still the team to beat in this game, but ACU hopefully won't make it easy.  Both ACU and UND are fighting for a playoff spot, so both come in highly motivated.  ACU has a very long history of football even though we have only been FCS DI for a few years.  We were a founding member of the Southland Conference before we left and came back.  The WAC has forced us to step up our game, but it is giving us opportunities to play teams like EKU and UND etc... to broaden our exposure.

[UND-FB-FAN]

6 minutes ago, Outsider said:

We are still a work in progress.  We had the coaching change and that has been for the better.  Dorrel was legend in the DII world, but he never made the transition to DI very well.  KP brought in a lot of transfers, especially FBS transfers.  The downside to that was a lot of these didn't have recent field experience and they had to learn to gel quickly as a team.  The team has come together very well though and even though we aren't scoring like we want, we are finding ways to win.  We have a different attitude and a different outlook.  Our primary QB, #2 Mansell, stepped aside to let the next generation step in and learn to run the RPO offense.  It's not an easy offense to learn and our OL has struggled at times as they are young.  McIvor though is beginning to step up and make better decisions.  He can both run and pass.  Mansell has now played anything from Safety to QB to punter, wherever he is needed.  Coming off the Bye week, we should have a lot of players back, especially on the OL.  Our defense has been the strongest this year than it has in years, but we will still have to work overtime with your slot receivers and screen passing.  We have both a deep room of receivers and running backs to choose from.  Expect the run first to try and open the pass.  That is what we will probably try to establish.  UND is still the team to beat in this game, but ACU hopefully won't make it easy.  Both ACU and UND are fighting for a playoff spot, so both come in highly motivated.  ACU has a very long history of football even though we have only been FCS DI for a few years.  We were a founding member of the Southland Conference before we left and came back.  The WAC has forced us to step up our game, but it is giving us opportunities to play teams like EKU and UND etc... to broaden our exposure.

Thanks for the updates!