Random stuff 2025

[allcat]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

[RockyBearCat]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

Or they dance for 10 seconds and run out the back of the end zone for a safety. Taco was not getting a return as much as many people wanted.

[VimSince03]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

This. Plus if you rewatch the punt block attempt, we had numbers and our two middle guys didn't even attempt to put a hand up.

Taco getting a chance to return has about the same odds as their long snapper putting it over his punters head.

[wbtfg]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

This. Plus if you rewatch the punt block attempt, we had numbers and our two middle guys didn't even attempt to put a hand up.

Taco getting a chance to return has about the same odds as their long snapper putting it over his punters head.

Exactly!

[cat-o-nine]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

This. Plus if you rewatch the punt block attempt, we had numbers and our two middle guys didn't even attempt to put a hand up.

Taco getting a chance to return has about the same odds as their long snapper putting it over his punters head.

Exactly!

Yeah, it was desperation time no matter what. The point of my story was this Okie fan's view that Taco was the best option at the time. It was just an unexpected and humorous interaction.

[VimSince03]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

This. Plus if you rewatch the punt block attempt, we had numbers and our two middle guys didn't even attempt to put a hand up.

Taco getting a chance to return has about the same odds as their long snapper putting it over his punters head.

Exactly!

Yeah, it was desperation time no matter what. The point of my story was this Okie fan's view that Taco was the best option at the time. It was just an unexpected and humorous interaction.

Does he want to donate to the collevtive?!

[AFCAT]

What city?

Helena

Time to roll to the Helena Home Depot with all my Cat gear on and playing Mony Mony on my phone.

Im about to spend $6k at Home Depot for a bathroom remodel. Do you mind swiping your card?

Actually, I may head next door and purchase some supplies for my old elementary school.

[Camo_Cat]

Didn't want to start a new thread so I guess this is a good place to post this.

Went to Home Depot yesterday and as I walked by the service counter, I heard an employee say "Must suck to be a Bobcat fan today". I turned and said sternly "It never sucks to be a Bobcat fan". I walked a little further and hear "Well, they did just lose in Frisco on Monday". I turned back around, glared and said "It's NEVER sucked to be a Bobcat fan and it NEVER will"

Sure I've been disappointed, especially on Monday night. I was disappointed for 16 straight years, especially in 1997 and 1998 when the Cats lost heartbreakers to the Gris. I'm not particularly happy about the players we're losing to the transfer portal, and the coaches we're losing to FBS schools. I've even grumbled about the rising cost of parking and the old tailgating rules not allowing fans to carry in a rack of beer. But it will never suck to be a Bobcat fan.

Just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the athletes who wake up early to grind in the weight room, excel in the classroom, and sacrifice a huge portion of their college careers so we, as fans, can take pride in the Bobcat program. To all of the coaches, administrative staff, Leon, & President Cruzado, THANK YOU for believing in and supporting the athletic programs and university as a whole. The amount of support and love I saw for this team in Frisco was beyond amazing. The future is exciting, momentum is building, and the Bobcats ARE ON THE RISE!

I would have laughed, turned around, asked for directions to Lowes, and walked out....

[gtapp]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

This. Plus if you rewatch the punt block attempt, we had numbers and our two middle guys didn't even attempt to put a hand up.

Taco getting a chance to return has about the same odds as their long snapper putting it over his punters head.

Which in the Bobcats case has been pretty good odds!

[AFCAT]

[nanacat]

Proving that they are STUDENT-Athletes! Awesome!

[Monymony]

UCD gets priority above any FCS team to join the MW. This is pretty big imo.

[Bocephus]

Didn't want to start a new thread so I guess this is a good place to post this.

Went to Home Depot yesterday and as I walked by the service counter, I heard an employee say "Must suck to be a Bobcat fan today". I turned and said sternly "It never sucks to be a Bobcat fan". I walked a little further and hear "Well, they did just lose in Frisco on Monday". I turned back around, glared and said "It's NEVER sucked to be a Bobcat fan and it NEVER will"

Sure I've been disappointed, especially on Monday night. I was disappointed for 16 straight years, especially in 1997 and 1998 when the Cats lost heartbreakers to the Gris. I'm not particularly happy about the players we're losing to the transfer portal, and the coaches we're losing to FBS schools. I've even grumbled about the rising cost of parking and the old tailgating rules not allowing fans to carry in a rack of beer. But it will never suck to be a Bobcat fan.

Just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the athletes who wake up early to grind in the weight room, excel in the classroom, and sacrifice a huge portion of their college careers so we, as fans, can take pride in the Bobcat program. To all of the coaches, administrative staff, Leon, & President Cruzado, THANK YOU for believing in and supporting the athletic programs and university as a whole. The amount of support and love I saw for this team in Frisco was beyond amazing. The future is exciting, momentum is building, and the Bobcats ARE ON THE RISE!

I would have laughed, turned around, asked for directions to Lowes, and walked out....

I worked at the Bozeman Home Depot when it opened, while I was in college. Which is why I am a loyal Lowes customer. lol.

[AFCAT]

I pulled out some pants I haven't worn in awhile, reached in the pocket, and found this. September 2018. I remember Isaiah had a good game that day and the Cats won. One of the last years of real tickets. I wonder if I can still get the free 32 ounce fountain drink at the SUB?

[onceacat]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

Or they dance for 10 seconds and run out the back of the end zone for a safety. Taco was not getting a return as much as many people wanted.

Nobody thinks Taco was getting a return (except maybe OK guy). Having Taco field the punt (or let them kick it out of bounds or take a safety or whatever) would have given MSU one more play.

[WalkOn79]

Anybody hear where Jason is headed?

[The Butcher]

Anybody hear where Jason is headed?

Montana State > Nevada

[kwcat]

Anybody hear where Jason is headed?

Montana State > Nevada

As far as the football field goes, we will find out in 2026.

[RockyBearCat]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

Or they dance for 10 seconds and run out the back of the end zone for a safety. Taco was not getting a return as much as many people wanted.

Nobody thinks Taco was getting a return (except maybe OK guy). Having Taco field the punt (or let them kick it out of bounds or take a safety or whatever) would have given MSU one more play.

I've seen many say that having Taco back there gave us 2 chances. I disagree. There was a long shot of a blocked punt or a long shot of a hail mary and laterals (maybe). Choosing the "all out punt block" over the "hail mary and laterals" wasn't a huge difference in odds.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Had a funny interaction with a "surprise" fan after the game. We drove down to the game and just got back last night. On our way back, we drove thru Oklahoma and Kansas before hitting the interstate north of Denver. We stopped at a small convenience store just north of Oklahoma City and a guy saw me wearing a Bobcat sweatshirt. He was obviously a local to that area and had a real Oklahoma accent. We struck up a conversation and, after having him repeat what he said because of his accent, I found out that he and his girlfriend in Kansas are big Taco Dowler fans. Not sure how they got hooked into that fandom, but he just wanted to let me know that. Then, as I was filling my gas tank at the pump, he came out and wanted to talk about the game. He had a lot of questions about the coaching decisions that were made, none of which I could answer. He said that he didn't understand why we didn't have Taco back to return the punt at the end of the game - thinking that a punt return was our best chance to score with 10 seconds left. I again couldn't answer that, but he classified it as the stupidest call since Pete Carroll's call to throw a pass from the 1-yard line against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. In the end, I think he was more disappointed in the outcome of the game than I was! I guess maybe it shows that the Cats have made an impression further that we may realize.

If they put him back there, they kick it out of bounds. Then you are left with one of those lateral plays with a about 5 seconds, too long for a hail Mary. One extra rusher was the better option in my opinion.

Or they dance for 10 seconds and run out the back of the end zone for a safety. Taco was not getting a return as much as many people wanted.

Nobody thinks Taco was getting a return (except maybe OK guy). Having Taco field the punt (or let them kick it out of bounds or take a safety or whatever) would have given MSU one more play.

I've seen many say that having Taco back there gave us 2 chances. I disagree. There was a long shot of a blocked punt or a long shot of a hail mary and laterals (maybe). Choosing the "all out punt block" over the "hail mary and laterals" wasn't a huge difference in odds.

Right. Even if Taco had a really good return, say 20 yards, Tommy’s arm isn’t strong enough for a Hail Mary. Like you said, the odds weren’t significantly different.