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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by nanacat » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:20 am

MSU01 wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:54 am
nanacat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:34 am
91catAlum wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:25 am
How many playoff wins does hauck have today without junior Bergen??
Without him, it would be 13 years and counting since they made the semi's.

#RTD
What happens to them next year with no Bergen? And no consistency at QB?
They'll do the same thing they did this year, load up on transfers. It was amazing last night how many of their players were described as a transfer from some other school. Vigen is building a program from the ground up, while Hauck is desperately chasing his championship with "quick fixes" every year.
Very true. So then you have to hope they come in with the right attitude, mesh with the other players, not cuss out, or be cussed out by the head coach on national television, stuff like that. :roll: I like the way Vigen does things much better. Program building has such better long term results.



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by catatac » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:22 am

lutecat wrote:
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Let me guess, eGris is now booking tickets to Frisco, thinking they are ‘back’. This team almost beating UT Martin, Tennessee had 3 turnovers that game, tells me all I need to know about the Cats next opponent.
Actually not quite but after lamenting the play of the griz this game, many are calling for an upset of SDSU.
Uh huh. Sure. that team that just took the Griz to the wire got beat by NDSU 52 to 3.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by SparkCat » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:27 am

catatac wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:22 am
lutecat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:51 am
SparkCat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:45 am
Let me guess, eGris is now booking tickets to Frisco, thinking they are ‘back’. This team almost beating UT Martin, Tennessee had 3 turnovers that game, tells me all I need to know about the Cats next opponent.
Actually not quite but after lamenting the play of the griz this game, many are calling for an upset of SDSU.
Uh huh. Sure. that team that just took the Griz to the wire got beat by NDSU 52 to 3.
I ventured over there, it’s the truth. There is a good amount that think they have a great shot at an upset. I concluded that a lot of posters over there are morons, and also scratch my head on why so many Cat fans post over there, its weird.



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by RickRund » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:29 am

Looking at the attendance the gris didn't break the 13000 number, 12800. Less than half full.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by 91catAlum » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:48 am

I wouldn't mind seeing the Dakota states get upset before Frisco. I just don't see the griz doing it without a couple punt returns and +3 or more in turnovers. Pretty unlikely.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by MSU01 » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:51 am

91catAlum wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:48 am
I wouldn't mind seeing the Dakota states get upset before Frisco. I just don't see the griz doing it without a couple punt returns and +3 or more in turnovers. Pretty unlikely.
I don't see anyone on that side of the bracket with a realistic shot at pulling an upset, let alone two upsets over both the DSU schools. I think it's a near certainty that either NDSU or SDSU will emerge from that half of the bracket. On the other side I see MSU, USD, and Davis as the three contenders.



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by nanacat » Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:53 am

SparkCat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:27 am
catatac wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:22 am
lutecat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:51 am
SparkCat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:45 am
Let me guess, eGris is now booking tickets to Frisco, thinking they are ‘back’. This team almost beating UT Martin, Tennessee had 3 turnovers that game, tells me all I need to know about the Cats next opponent.
Actually not quite but after lamenting the play of the griz this game, many are calling for an upset of SDSU.
Uh huh. Sure. that team that just took the Griz to the wire got beat by NDSU 52 to 3.
I ventured over there, it’s the truth. There is a good amount that think they have a great shot at an upset. I concluded that a lot of posters over there are morons, and also scratch my head on why so many Cat fans post over there, its weird.
There were quite a few that thought they'd beat the Cats too. How'd that work out? :-k



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by tetoncat » Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:30 am

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Holy cow Tennessee QB finally ran the ball and Boom he made a TD!
I kept saying that all night.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by tetoncat » Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:47 am

nanacat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:18 am
GoldstoneCat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:44 am
nanacat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:34 am
91catAlum wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:25 am
How many playoff wins does hauck have today without junior Bergen??
Without him, it would be 13 years and counting since they made the semi's.

#RTD
What happens to them next year with no Bergen? And no consistency at QB?
They are very thin on am already thin defense with what's coming back. The 3 main receivers are all seniors. Wonder about Gillman and Fife re: the portal but if they can't significantly improve up front it hardly matters. And it's hard to significantly improve up front at this level in 1 year. We should be seeing that next wave of guys flash for them, the way sharbobo, parsons, Crews, daily et al have this year, the way McCabe and brott did last year, etc. We haven't seen much from them. I think it's a long year next year over there.
I was reading the game play-by-play being reported on 406 Sports and they started 3 or 4 guys at least, to fill in for injured players, who haven't been mentioned all season. The Cats are so fortunate to have the depth we do that losing 24 seniors will be tough, but there's a plethora of guys who got alot of real game experience that will be able to fill in many of those spots. There will be holes for sure, but it won't be a total rebuild like over west.
The freshman RB from Hawaii is pretty good. Only played 1 other game and went for 150. He and Gillman could be good combo. They need help at WR, OL, TE and pick a QB. Defense will need to replace a ton.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by KIX » Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:54 am

tetoncat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:47 am
nanacat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:18 am
GoldstoneCat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:44 am
nanacat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:34 am
91catAlum wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:25 am
How many playoff wins does hauck have today without junior Bergen??
Without him, it would be 13 years and counting since they made the semi's.

#RTD
What happens to them next year with no Bergen? And no consistency at QB?
They are very thin on am already thin defense with what's coming back. The 3 main receivers are all seniors. Wonder about Gillman and Fife re: the portal but if they can't significantly improve up front it hardly matters. And it's hard to significantly improve up front at this level in 1 year. We should be seeing that next wave of guys flash for them, the way sharbobo, parsons, Crews, daily et al have this year, the way McCabe and brott did last year, etc. We haven't seen much from them. I think it's a long year next year over there.
I was reading the game play-by-play being reported on 406 Sports and they started 3 or 4 guys at least, to fill in for injured players, who haven't been mentioned all season. The Cats are so fortunate to have the depth we do that losing 24 seniors will be tough, but there's a plethora of guys who got alot of real game experience that will be able to fill in many of those spots. There will be holes for sure, but it won't be a total rebuild like over west.
The freshman RB from Hawaii is pretty good. Only played 1 other game and went for 150. He and Gillman could be good combo. They need help at WR, OL, TE and pick a QB. Defense will need to replace a ton.
Was thinking Gilman may portal out of there.



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by KIX » Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:56 am

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That was one of the ugliest “playoff level” games I’ve seen. Yikes.
It was bad all around but when things started going whacko I couldn't turn it off. :lol:



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by KIX » Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:58 am

MSU01 wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:35 am
BelgradeBobcat wrote:
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I think the griz will be introducing chaos football to SDSU. The Jackrabbits won't know what hit them.
Bobby Hauck in team meetings this week explaining the SDSU game plan:

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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by ClowderUp » Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:11 pm

I'll say this, people who bet the gris to cover throughout the season are flat broke.



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by AFCAT » Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:14 pm

91catAlum wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:25 am
How many playoff wins does hauck have today without junior Bergen??
Without him, it would be 13 years and counting since they made the semi's.

#RTD
Another reason the gris have to be thankful for Choate leaving MSU.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by GoldstoneCat » Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:36 pm

nanacat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:18 am
GoldstoneCat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:44 am
nanacat wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:34 am
91catAlum wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:25 am
How many playoff wins does hauck have today without junior Bergen??
Without him, it would be 13 years and counting since they made the semi's.

#RTD
What happens to them next year with no Bergen? And no consistency at QB?
They are very thin on am already thin defense with what's coming back. The 3 main receivers are all seniors. Wonder about Gillman and Fife re: the portal but if they can't significantly improve up front it hardly matters. And it's hard to significantly improve up front at this level in 1 year. We should be seeing that next wave of guys flash for them, the way sharbobo, parsons, Crews, daily et al have this year, the way McCabe and brott did last year, etc. We haven't seen much from them. I think it's a long year next year over there.
I was reading the game play-by-play being reported on 406 Sports and they started 3 or 4 guys at least, to fill in for injured players, who haven't been mentioned all season. The Cats are so fortunate to have the depth we do that losing 24 seniors will be tough, but there's a plethora of guys who got alot of real game experience that will be able to fill in many of those spots. There will be holes for sure, but it won't be a total rebuild like over west.
Yeah i agree. You don't replace a Marcus wehr easily. But with fleischmann, mastel, Cedric Jefferson having all played this year, and dylan Rollins among others sitting there, you've got a real start on a dominant line again. Have a stable of backs, some capable wr and good players at TE. I think we need qb depth and at least 1 starting safety for transfers.



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by BelligerentBobcat » Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:10 pm

If Chance Wilson can be an average QB next year, MSU will be a top 5 team.



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by PapaG » Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:27 pm

91catAlum wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:25 am
nanacat wrote:
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Think Fife enters the portal on Monday?
Monday the 9th maybe. They'll have 1 more game.
The season not being over didn’t stop McKay from quitting when Tommy moved ahead of him for the playoffs. Fife probably doesn’t do the same, but there is precedent.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by PapaG » Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:30 pm

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Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:10 pm
If Chance Wilson can be an average QB next year, MSU will be a top 5 team.
I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do this spring and in fall camp.

There are some portal guys that will be worth a look, too, but I like what I’ve seen from Chance in limited time this season. Wasn’t wild about the “smoking” celebration I saw on the sidelines during the Saf State game but if it isn’t tested for these days, oh well, I did the same in college.


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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by Augustus » Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:34 pm

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Wasn’t wild about the “smoking” celebration I saw on the sidelines during the Saf State game but if it isn’t tested for these days, oh well, I did the same in college.
What happened there?



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Re: First-Round of Playoffs

Post by PapaG » Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:44 pm

Augustus wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:34 pm
PapaG wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:30 pm
Wasn’t wild about the “smoking” celebration I saw on the sidelines during the Saf State game but if it isn’t tested for these days, oh well, I did the same in college.
What happened there?
Chance and a few other players did the toking mimic near the end of the Sac State game on the sidelines. No big deal if they smoke, but didn’t love seeing it on the field. I’d feel the same if they mimicked shotgunning a beer, especially with next year’s QB doing that, which is what happened.


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