MVFC Week 10 pick'ems

[Twentysix]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

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(1st) NDSU (8-0 5-0) has a bye week
(7th) SDSU (5-4 2-3) has a bye week
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MVFC Conference standings

1. NDSU 5-0
2. YSU 4-0
3. MSU 3-2
3. ISU-R 3-2
3. USD 3-2
6. SIU 2-2
7. SDSU 2-3
8. WIU 1-4
9. ISU-b 0-4
9. UNI 0-4

[Twentysix]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

Who knows anymore, lol.

[skinny_uncle]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

[smilo]

Youngstown State
Northern Iowa
Missouri State
Southern Illinois

Roughly 15% confident on all of those. Missouri State most confident. I really like them at home right now.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

YSU
UNI
MSU
SIU

49-11 for the season

[bonarae]

Youngstown
ISU red
Missouri State
SIU

[DoubleE]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

[ValleyTalk]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2) -- YSU finds a way to score some points in their first trip to USD. YSU by 13.

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2) -- ILSU looked bad against YSU, I mean real bad, but they've comeback strong and UNI is imploding before our eyes with some awful late losses. ILSU by 3.

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2) -- Indiana State is bad and Missouri State is no longer all that bad. I like their offense a lot. MSU by 14.

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4) -- I think WIU has a solid defense, at least it looked good in the rain at YSU. If it rains, I think WIU wins. If it doesn't rain, I like SIU by 7. Actually I think SIU wins either way by 7-10 points.

[Paladin1aa]

YSU -- Guins roll along


UNI -- could be close


MSU -- in an ugly game


SIU -- in another close one

[penguinpower]

Is UNI out of the playoff picture?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Is UNI out of the playoff picture?

No.

Their FBS win against Iowa State is still a huge win. They win out and finish 8-4 they are in. Maybe even at 7-5....but they would need a lot of help to make it in.

[ValleyTalk]

No.

Their FBS win against Iowa State is still a huge win. They win out and finish 8-4 they are in. Maybe even at 7-5....but they would need a lot of help to make it in.
YSU goes 7-4 and 4-4 in MVFC play last year, including an FBS win, and we don't make it. One thing is for sure, one more loss and they are done. Oh how I would love to see YSU knock them off.

[Skyhawk71]

Youngstown State @ South Dakota
Northern Iowa @ Illinois State
Indiana State @ Missouri State
Southern Illinois @ Western Illinois

[Professor Chaos]

Is UNI out of the playoff picture?

No.

Their FBS win against Iowa State is still a huge win. They win out and finish 8-4 they are in. Maybe even at 7-5....but they would need a lot of help to make it in.
I agree with Bison Fan that UNI isn't dead but they need to win out. If they go 7-5 they'll be 3-5 in conference. Can't see any team getting in with a losing conference record no matter how weak the bubble is around the nation.

[JayJ79]

YSU goes 7-4 and 4-4 in MVFC play last year, including an FBS win, and we don't make it. One thing is for sure, one more loss and they are done. Oh how I would love to see YSU knock them off.
comparing and contrasting last year's Penguin team to this year's Panther team:
YSU lost by 41 in Fargo; UNI lost by 1.
YSU lost by 17, 13, and 7 all in regulation for their other losses; UNI has 3 OT losses by 7, 7, and 3.
only 20 teams made the field last year (10 at large); this year there will be 24 (13 at large)

If UNI can turn things around and actually get over the hump in a game (or break this damn bad juju), and win out the season, they'll certainly be in the playoff "picture", though they aren't a lock. If they lose another one, I don't think they have much of a chance.

And I would argue that YSU was in the "playoff picture" last year even though they didn't make the selection (i.e. one of the "last ones out")

Frankly, unless UNI finds some way to improve, even if they win out by just squeaking out wins in similar fashion to the way they've been squeaking out losses the past 3 weeks, I don't think they deserve a playoff spot.

[FargoBison]

Looks like desperation Saturday in the MVFC....USD, Ill State, SIU and UNI all must win or their playoff hopes are dead.

As for my picks I'll go with YSU, UNI, MSU and SIU.

[semobison]

Looks like desperation Saturday in the MVFC....USD, Ill State, SIU and UNI all must win or their playoff hopes are dead.

As or my picks I'll go with YSU, UNI, MSU and SIU.

Yep, its going to be interesting to see how the Valley plays out. I would not be surprised if USD beats Youngstown in Vermillion this week!

[IBleedYellow]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)
(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

[skinny_uncle]

I agree with Bison Fan that UNI isn't dead but they need to win out. If they go 7-5 they'll be 3-5 in conference. Can't see any team getting in with a losing conference record no matter how weak the bubble is around the nation.
I agree. I think you need a winning record in conference after seeing YSU go 4-4 last year with a win over Pitt and end up sitting on the sidelines.

[skinny_uncle]

Yep, its going to be interesting to see how the Valley plays out. I would not be surprised if USD beats Youngstown in Vermillion this week!

I would.

[Yotes]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2) Yotes bounce back and show YSU what our Dome can do to visitors
(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2) ISU continues to roll at home
(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2) Indiana State may not win another conference game for years
(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4) Could be close, but I'd be surprised if WIU pulls it out

[skinny_uncle]

I agree with Bison Fan that UNI isn't dead but they need to win out. If they go 7-5 they'll be 3-5 in conference. Can't see any team getting in with a losing conference record no matter how weak the bubble is around the nation.

I agree. Where you finish in conference play should be a factor.

[Ronin]

Is UNI out of the playoff picture?

I can't see how they would be in the picture.

[Ronin]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2) The death spiral continues for UNI.

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

[penguinpower]

I can't see how they would be in the picture.


Considering the FBS win and the McNeese win if UNI wins out the remaining games it would be difficult not to consider them right?

[Evolution Prime]

Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2) Back to my regularly scheduled 'Yote hate.

University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2) UNI wins in 4 OT on a 31 yard FG.

Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ Missouri State University (3-6 3-2) Its fall and all the leaves have fallen off the Trees.

Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ Western Illinois (3-6 1-4) MVC > Summit. Wait, what...

[BisonBacker]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2) I think YSU should win this one but if they don't maybe USD isn't the paper tiger some think they are.

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2) UNI's free fall from grace after losing to NDSU continues. OK maybe it wasn't even done gracefully. xsmiley_wix

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2) The Sycamores are in tough shape right now. New coach has a lot of work to do.

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4) If SIU wants to sniff the playoffs they need to win out.

[Bisonator]

Youngstown State University @ University of South Dakota - Yotes are improved but YSU is better.

University of Northern Iowa @ Illinois State University - Both teams are desperate, could go either way.

Indiana State University @ Missouri State University - Indiana State is just BAD!

Southern Illinois @ Western Illinois - Another tossup but SIU needs to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

[Kemo]

Youngstown State University @ University of South Dakota - Yotes are improved but YSU is better.

University of Northern Iowa @ Illinois State University - Both teams are desperate, could go either way.

Indiana State University @ Missouri State University - Indiana State is just BAD!

Southern Illinois @ Western Illinois - Another tossup but SIU needs to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
ditto

[Daved]

Considering the FBS win and the McNeese win if UNI wins out the remaining games it would be difficult not to consider them right?Agree--however last year YSU beat Pitt by more points than Notre Dame,UNI by more points than Wisconsin,and Indiana State by more points than Indiana and did not make it--moral of the story is you have take care of business and not leave your destiny in the hands of the playoff committeexsmugx

[Thundar]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

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(1st) NDSU (8-0 5-0) has a bye week
(7th) SDSU (5-4 2-3) has a bye week
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MVFC Conference standings

1. NDSU 5-0
2. YSU 4-0
3. MSU 3-2
3. ISU-R 3-2
3. USD 3-2
6. SIU 2-2
7. SDSU 2-3
8. WIU 1-4
9. ISU-b 0-4
9. UNI 0-4

lol.....at ISU-B and UNI in the conference standings

but if you read the panther excuses they are just a whiff away from excellence...oh and it's all the refs fault

[Yotes]

lol.....at ISU-B and UNI in the conference standings

but if you read the panther excuses they are just a whiff away from excellence...oh and it's all the refs fault
I blame the Bison for demoralizing them and crushing their #1 hopes.

[justintyem]

#11 Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

#32 University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ #38 Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

#23 Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)

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#1 NDSU (8-0 5-0) has a bye week
#26 SDSU (5-4 2-3) has a bye week

[skinny_uncle]

lol.....at ISU-B and UNI in the conference standings

but if you read the panther excuses they are just a whiff away from excellence...oh and it's all the refs fault

They couldn't be much closer after a 1 point loss and three OT losses. They have to be feeling snakebit.

[Thundar]

They couldn't be much closer after a 1 point loss and three OT losses. They have to be feeling snakebit.

the point being their fans spewing tons of excuses but discounting facts, the UNI NDSU game we were beat up, o line was not full strength and we played a terrible game.

[penguinpower]

It seems that most teams go on a 1 or 2 game losing spurt after playing NDSU. My own opinion is that these teams are beat up after taking their best shot and they are also hung over. UNI has never recovered from that game because they lost some people that are really important to their team. Everyone is dealing with injuries. YSU hasn't played a game at full strength and is missing some big players on both offense and defense, however they finnally appear to have the depth needed to continue winning. The MVFC is a physical and injuriies are part of it.

[Bisonator]

It seems that most teams go on a 1 or 2 game losing spurt after playing NDSU. My own opinion is that these teams are beat up after taking their best shot and they are also hung over. UNI has never recovered from that game because they lost some people that are really important to their team. Everyone is dealing with injuries. YSU hasn't played a game at full strength and is missing some big players on both offense and defense, however they finnally appear to have the depth needed to continue winning. The MVFC is a physical and injuriies are part of it.

Haven't you heard? According to UNI fans it's because we break bones and concuss people! xrolleyesx

[Yotes]

It seems that most teams go on a 1 or 2 game losing spurt after playing NDSU. My own opinion is that these teams are beat up after taking their best shot and they are also hung over. UNI has never recovered from that game because they lost some people that are really important to their team. Everyone is dealing with injuries. YSU hasn't played a game at full strength and is missing some big players on both offense and defense, however they finnally appear to have the depth needed to continue winning. The MVFC is a physical and injuriies are part of it.
I was curious about how teams do after NDSU plays them, and so far it only looks like UNI has suffered. KSU, DSU, and MSU all won the week after they played NDSU, SDSU lost their game after NDSU to SIU, and we have yet to see how SIU and InSU rebound. I hope that the Bison's very physical play catches up to them and USD can sneak out of there with a win the last week of the season ;)

[Professor Chaos]

3-1 last week. 45-15 on the year.

Youngstown St @ South Dakota - Interesting game, we'll get to see YSU play their toughest game since SIU and we'll get to see if the Coyotes have the guns to disrupt the conference and playoff races down the stretch.
Northern Iowa @ Illinois St - Let's see if my UNI jinx can continue.... they've been killin me the last 3 weeks!
Indiana St @ Missouri St - The only good thing I can say about the Sycs is at least they're not Grambling. The Bears roll in this one.
Southern Illinois @ Western Illinois - I think even with the backup QB the Salukis can get the road win in Macomb but I'll be watching this one closely to see how West plays.

[skinny_uncle]

4-1 last week. 46-15 on the year.

Youngstown St @ South Dakota - Interesting game, we'll get to see YSU play their toughest game since SIU and we'll get to see if the Coyotes have the guns to disrupt the conference and playoff races down the stretch.
Northern Iowa @ Illinois St - Let's see if my UNI jinx can continue.... they've been killin me the last 3 weeks!
Indiana St @ Missouri St - The only good thing I can say about the Sycs is at least they're not Grambling. The Bears roll in this one.
Southern Illinois @ Western Illinois - I think even with the backup QB the Salukis can get the road win in Macomb but I'll be watching this one closely to see how West plays.

This has to be right. We picked the same teams.

[dewey]

(2nd) Youngstown State University (7-1 4-0) @ (T-3rd) University of South Dakota (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) University of Northern Iowa (4-4 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Illinois State University (4-4 3-2)

(T-9th) Indiana State University (1-7 0-4) @ (T-3rd) Missouri State University (3-6 3-2)

(6th) Southern Illinois (4-4 2-2) @ (8th) Western Illinois (3-6 1-4)
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(1st) NDSU (8-0 5-0) has a bye week
(7th) SDSU (5-4 2-3) has a bye week
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MVFC Conference standings

1. NDSU 5-0
2. YSU 4-0
3. MSU 3-2
3. ISU-R 3-2
3. USD 3-2
6. SIU 2-2
7. SDSU 2-3
8. WIU 1-4
9. ISU-b 0-4
9. UNI 0-4

47-13 for the season.

I might have missed it already but is Faulkner playing for SIU?

There are some pretty interesting matchups this week. YSU @ USD and SIU @ WIU in particular.

Dewey

[Twentysix]

47-13 for the season.

I might have missed it already but is Faulkner playing for SIU?

There are some pretty interesting matchups this week. YSU @ USD and SIU @ WIU in particular.

Dewey

I think their QB is sitting. Not totally sure.

[dewey]

Also here is another question. Simple I know but I would have to look it up through numerous threads to find the answer.

How many games have we picked already this year? I thought my record was 47-13 (60 total) and Bison in NW MN is 49-11 (60 total) but I saw Professor Chaos at 46-15 (61 total).

FYI...I just looked and we have picked 60 games so far...unless I can't count which is enitrely possiblexlolx

Hounddawg can you shed any light on whether or not Faulkner is playing?

Thanks.

Dewey

[JayJ79]

He fractured his right index finger and had surgery on it. I highly doubt he'll be playing this week.

[skinny_uncle]

All indications are that West is going to start for the Dawgs Saturday. Faulkner is supposed to be out 4-6 weeks. His career is probably over.

[Houndawg]

Also here is another question. Simple I know but I would have to look it up through numerous threads to find the answer.

How many games have we picked already this year? I thought my record was 47-13 (60 total) and Bison in NW MN is 49-11 (60 total) but I saw Professor Chaos at 46-15 (61 total).

FYI...I just looked and we have picked 60 games so far...unless I can't count which is enitrely possiblexlolx

Hounddawg can you shed any light on whether or not Faulkner is playing?

Thanks.

Dewey

Looks like he's done for the season - caught his finger in a face mask.xbawlingx

[dewey]

All indications are that West is going to start for the Dawgs Saturday. Faulkner is supposed to be out 4-6 weeks. His career is probably over.

Can we cue a UNI fan to claim that NDSU hurt Faulkner on purpose? Just like NDSU hurt Farley on purpose.

Seriously it is too bad Faulkner got hurt as SIU had a very good chance to make the playoffs...they still do but Faulkner gave them a much better chance.

Dewey

[Professor Chaos]

How many games have we picked already this year? I thought my record was 47-13 (60 total) and Bison in NW MN is 49-11 (60 total) but I saw Professor Chaos at 46-15 (61 total).

Wouldn't doubt if I fudged it up.


All indications are that West is going to start for the Dawgs Saturday. Faulkner is supposed to be out 4-6 weeks. His career is probably over.

Looks like he's done for the season - caught his finger in a face mask.xbawlingx
If he's out 4 weeks he'd have a chance to be back for the last two games of the regular season no?

[RabidRabbit]

YSU
MSU
SIU
UNI

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Youngstown State 27 South Dakota 17 - The 'Guins notch a solid road win....

UNI 30 Illinois State 23 - The Panthers finally get back on tract, sorta....

Missouri State 37 Indiana State 24 - MSU has shown a good amount of fight this year...The Sycamores, not so much....

Southern Illinois 33 WIU 17 - The Salukis begin a late season playoff push....

[skinny_uncle]

Wouldn't doubt if I fudged it up.



If he's out 4 weeks he'd have a chance to be back for the last two games of the regular season no?

Slim chance, maybe for the playoffs, if we make it. His timing probably wouldn't be that great after not throwing for a month.

[Houndawg]

Wouldn't doubt if I fudged it up.



If he's out 4 weeks he'd have a chance to be back for the last two games of the regular season no?

There are only 4 weeks left in the regular season so I'd say it's doubtful. An interesting dilemma for Lennon would be who to start in the playoffs if SIU did manage to win out with the backup QB.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I have a feeling that YSU is going to lose in Vermillion today.

[Yotes]

I have a feeling that YSU is going to lose in Vermillion today.
Me too. Their very front loaded schedule, our team making improvements this week and looking better than our record, it's at home where we're usually very good. If the game isn't still in question for YSU halfway through the 4th I'll be surprised.

[DoubleE]

Me too. Their very front loaded schedule, our team making improvements this week and looking better than our record, it's at home where we're usually very good. If the game isn't still in question for YSU halfway through the 4th I'll be surprised.

I dont know if USD is able to score enough to beat YSU. YSU is still one of the best offenses in the MVFC and has a 5th year senior qb who is a 4 year starter who has seen a good defense or two.

Not saying it wont happen, just saying its hard for me to see

[Houndawg]

I dont know if USD is able to score enough to beat YSU. YSU is still one of the best offenses in the MVFC and has a 5th year senior qb who is a 4 year starter who has seen a good defense or two.

Not saying it wont happen, just saying its hard for me to see

Do the 'yotes play outside?

[DoubleE]

Do the 'yotes play outside?

I thought they played in a dome like UNI and NDSU

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I thought they played in a dome like UNI and NDSU


Yep.

The DakotaDome is small than the FD with the fans being pretty close to the field.

[JayJ79]

DakotaDome = mini UNIdome. at least that was my impression of it (both inside and outside) when I went there for a game a few years ago.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

DakotaDome = mini UNIdome. at least that was my impression of it (both inside and outside) when I went there for a game a few years ago.


Is Dj's hip pointer from the Bison game healed up yet?

[UNIFanSince1983]

Is Dj's hip pointer from the Bison game healed up yet?

It seemed to be healed, but today he hurt his ankle or foot. Was taken to the locker room on a cart with a boot on in the first half. Last play of the first half today Kollmorgen was taken off the field with what looked like a concussion.

[JayJ79]

Wonder if a team has ever been undefeated in non-conference play and ranked in the top 5 nationally, only to go winless in conference play.
Hopefully they can beat Western at home, but I certainly wouldn't put any money on it.

Defense is playing well again, but the offense is non-existant, especially with DJ and SK out.

[DoubleE]

YSU 38 USD 34 Final


YSU stays in first place in the MVFC

[DoubleE]

Illinois State 13 UNI 3

Missouri State 49 Indiana State 7

Southern Illinois 34 Western Illinois 28

[penguinpower]

YSU played sloppy had 3 bad TO'sthat resulted in TD's, a terrible 4th down attempt that resulted in nothing, missed PAT's, botched 2 point conversions, had a LB ejected for targeting ( which he was clearly pushed into the receiver) overcame foolish coaching decisions, bad clock management, bad use of time outs,bad play calling, vintage MVFC referees, a tough Dome environment, lost 2 starters to injuries and still managed to pull it off.

USD is well coached and they play tough.

[SoupCity85]

YSU played sloppy, had a LB ejected for targeting ( which he was clearly puched into the receiver) overcame foolish coaching decisions, bad clock management, bad use of time outs,bad play calling, vintage MVFC referees, a tough Dome environment, lost 2 starters to injuries and still managed to pull it off.

USD is well coached and they play tough.


HUGE props to USD. That team is going to very good in the next year or 2. HOLY CRAP that was a good game!!!

[Yotes]

Immeasurable rage that we lost that game in the last seconds. Defense has been so clutch in the 4th this year, and they give up that. So upset. I'll look at the positives later. Watch out for us next year I guess.

[ValleyTalk]

Great win for YSU! I was at the game and it was a thriller.

Difference: YSU's 3 turnovers directly led to 17 USD points. Can't turn it over on the road like that.

[penguinpower]

Great win for YSU! I was at the game and it was a thriller.

Difference: YSU's 3 turnovers directly led to 17 USD points. Can't turn it over on the road like that.

I'm glad you got to make it! That is cool

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

UNI 0-5 in conference play...xlolx

Who would of thought that at the beginning of the year?

The Valley could get only 2 teams in this year....xconfusedx Looks like a bunch of Valley teams will end up with 4 or 5 loses.

[aces1180]

Immeasurable rage that we lost that game in the last seconds. Defense has been so clutch in the 4th this year, and they give up that. So upset. I'll look at the positives later. Watch out for us next year I guess.

I've never liked the prevent D...I think it burned USD today.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Plus the CAA might get 5 in the playoffs....

[penguinpower]

UNI 0-5 in conference play...xlolx

Who would of thought that at the beginning of the year?

The Valley could get only 2 teams in this year....xconfusedx Looks like a bunch of Valley teams will end up with 4 or 5 loses.

The CAA will get the remaining 22 teams.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

YSU
UNI
MSU
SIU

49-11 for the season


Another 3-1 week for me.......xbangx...need to quit picking UNI to win....

52-12 for the season.

[OBC]

YSU played sloppy had 3 bad TO'sthat resulted in TD's, a terrible 4th down attempt that resulted in nothing, missed PAT's, botched 2 point conversions, had a LB ejected for targeting ( which he was clearly pushed into the receiver) overcame foolish coaching decisions, bad clock management, bad use of time outs,bad play calling, vintage MVFC referees, a tough Dome environment, lost 2 starters to injuries and still managed to pull it off.

USD is well coached and they play tough.

Good game by YSU. Very explosive and skilled offense - Hess was impressive. Hard hitting emotional game. Hurts to lose in the final seconds, but YSU was the better team. USD is getting better, but not good enough to get over the next hump.

Like how Coach Glenn has the team competing with a two-deep that is 70% sophomores or younger. Need some more depth and experience.

It seems like every MVFC team is getting beaten up badly with injuries. Has that been the norm over the years?

[penguinpower]

Good game by YSU. Very explosive and skilled offense - Hess was impressive. Hard hitting emotional game. Hurts to lose in the final seconds, but YSU was the better team. USD is getting better, but not good enough to get over the next hump.

Like how Coach Glenn has the team competing with a two-deep that is 70% sophomores or younger. Need some more depth and experience.

It seems like every MVFC team is getting beaten up badly with injuries. Has that been the norm over the years?

Injuries have been a problem for about 10 years. Now that tha Dakota schools have been added it is even more of a problem. The key to this conference is winning with injuries, which comes down to depth. That is how it is. It also hurts us when it comes to playoff selection. There is so much parity that we end up with many teams with medeocre records but battle tested teams.

[DoubleE]

Injuries have been a problem for about 10 years. Now that tha Dakota schools have been added it is even more of a problem. The key to this conference is winning with injuries, which comes down to depth. That is how it is. It also hurts us when it comes to playoff selection. There is so much parity that we end up with many teams with medeocre records but battle tested teams.


agreed. When the conference was UNI, Western Kentucky, YSU, and South West Missouri State up to todays version of the MVFC, Injuries and dealing with them have always been key to the sucess of the teams

[dewey]

47-13 for the season.

I might have missed it already but is Faulkner playing for SIU?

There are some pretty interesting matchups this week. YSU @ USD and SIU @ WIU in particular.

Dewey

Well 3-1 is better than 3-2, I guess.

I am now 50-14 for the year.

Come on Bison in NW MN can you drop some more games so I can catch up, LOL!

Dewey

[Daved]

Another 3-1 week for me.......xbangx...need to quit picking UNI to win....

52-12 for the season.Please pick them one more time this week--Thanks in advance!:D

[OBC]

I've never liked the prevent D...I think it burned USD today.

I just think the YSU offense was too much for the USD defense overall. I was disappointed but not surprised they marched down and scored at the end of the game. Their speed at multiple positions and a very good senior QB really had their way all day. They do a great job with their veer run package. USD's inability to consistently stop the dive option on veer plays just opened up their other plays. Well done by the Penguins. I only think our defense forced two punts - our three other stops came by forcing turnovers. Two blind-side hits and a strip from behind on a downfield play.

The concern I would have as a Penguin fan is seeing NDSU and SDSU on the schedule yet - both teams have shown when they get rolling have a very physical running attack with great FCS backs. I see them eating up a lot of clock and having success.

The YSU defense will limit their chances of making a deep playoff run, unless they find a way to shore things up. The NDSU v YSU will be a must see game. Happy to see it is scheduled to be available on ESPN3.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Please pick them one more time this week--Thanks in advance!:D

xthumbsupx


That will be a tough one to pick. Which UNI team will show up this week? Traditionally, UNI is almost a lock at home to win but this year has been a disaster for them.

[penguinpower]

YSU always has trouble with UNI-Always

[UNIFanSince1983]

xthumbsupx


That will be a tough one to pick. Which UNI team will show up this week? Traditionally, UNI is almost a lock at home to win but this year has been a disaster for them.

I have a feeling it won't be the good UNI team. There are just too many injuries mounting up on key players. Who knows if DJ can play. We could very well finish the season 4-8.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I have a feeling it won't be the good UNI team. There are just too many injuries mounting up on key players. Who knows if DJ can play. We could very well finish the season 4-8.


At the beginning of the year I would have said this outcome would have been zero % chance of happening.

Has UNI ever had a 5 game losing streak? In conference even?

[JayJ79]

Has UNI ever had a 5 game losing streak?

1978