Do you want to know why I haven't been talking as much sh*t?

[UMclassof2002]

B/C I think the Cats have a very dangerous team this year. There are several reasons heading into the Brawl why I am very concerned about State's squad. This is setting up as the type of game that the Bobcats win (particularly against the Griz).

1. Home game
2. Senior quarterback who is loved and respected by the team, coaches and fans (who also happens to be a helluva player). The team will play for him and do not want him to go out a loser to us.
3. We have a RS frosh at QB.
4. The game is must win (at this point) for an MSU playoff.
5. Even if MSU is not in the hunt come gameday, they can still play spoiler for our post season designs.
6. The Brawl is anyone's game any given year anyway; this year is no different.

I will run my smack the week of, rest assured, but don't think for a minute that this game won't be the bare-knuckle, f-you, your momma and your sister, knock down, drag out that it always is. And I am not certain the Griz will come out on top.










Carry on.

[catsrback76]

B/C I think the Cats have a very dangerous team this year. There are several reasons heading into the Brawl why I am very concerned about State's squad. This is setting up as the type of game that the Bobcats win (particularly against the Griz).

1. Home game
2. Senior quarterback who is loved and respected by the team, coaches and fans (who also happens to be a helluva player). The team will play for him and do not want him to go out a loser to us.
3. We have a RS frosh at QB.
4. The game is must win (at this point) for an MSU playoff.
5. Even if MSU is not in the hunt come gameday, they can still play spoiler for our post season designs.
6. The Brawl is anyone's game any given year anyway; this year is no different.

I will run my smack the week of, rest assured, but don't think for a minute that this game won't be the bare-knuckle, f-you, your momma and your sister, knock down, drag out that it always is. And I am not certain the Griz will come out on top.

Hey man, that doesn't sound like smack. It sounds reasonable.










Carry on.

[DriftCat]

You are not actually comparing Edwards and Lulay are you? You just keep getting dUMber.

[catsrback76]

You are not actually comparing Edwards and Lulay are you? You just keep getting dUMber.

Yeah Brilliant
Apparently you don't have to learn anything at dUMb. You only get dUMb and dUMber

[MaZooLaGriz]

The Brawl is anyone's game any given year anyway; this year is no different. I will run my smack the week of

Of course... that's why they play the game. Are you suggesting that there be some hiatus in smacking the Griz/Cat game, and if so, why just until the week before?

[UMclassof2002]

The Brawl is anyone's game any given year anyway; this year is no different. I will run my smack the week of

Of course... that's why they play the game. Are you suggesting that there be some hiatus in smacking the Griz/Cat game, and if so, why just until the week before?

Do what you will. I am just saying there is something especially ominous brewing (at least in my mind) about the game this year. Like I said, it just seems to be setting up as the kind of game that State wins based on all the aforementioned factors.

[bleedbluegold]

It was the kitten running game that Won that day!.

This is true - playmakers make plays at Cat-Griz -- ala Ryan Johnson and Corey Smith the next year. That is a weakness for MSU - no running game. Since Johnson left the running game has been inconsistent, so I applaud the decision of Kramer to go to a spread passing offense. This could be trouble for the Griz, ranked next to last in pass defense in the Big Sky. Statistics of course get thrown out the window when talking Cat-Griz, but sometimes they don't lie. The same goes for the run the other way around, Hilliard could have a big day against the worst rush D in the Big Sky -- but don't underestimate Mollohan and Marudas, they're outstanding linebackers.

[BWahlberg]

You are not actually comparing Edwards and Lulay are you? You just keep getting dUMber.

MM7, you can't because Edwards has actually won a playoff game (actually more than just one!), and a national championship.


Seriously though, I'll back up 2002, this year's game will be a battle as it always is, but I think you've got put the cats as favorites, '02 pointed out all the advantages.

I've been correct so far, but I picked the Griz to lose 3 regular season games, Oregon, EWU and MSU. I hope I'm wrong, like all Griz fans hope they are when they pick against their team, but that's how I see it right now.