Villanova @ South Dakota State

[Gangtackle11]

Saturday, December 3rd @ 3pm
Where: @ Dana J. Dyckhouse Stadium
TV: ESPN3

Coaches:
Villanova:Andy Talley
SDSU: John Stiegelmeier

Records:
Villanova 9-3
SDSU 8-3

Wins vs. playoff teams
Villanova: Lehigh, St. Francis
SDSU: NDSU, Youngstown St.

[mmiller_34]

VILLANOVA

TEAM STATISTICS.............VU...............OPP
--------------------------------------------------------
SCORING....................... 310...............185
Points Per Game............. 25.8...............15.4
Points Off Turnovers........ 56..................29
FIRST DOWNS.................256................179
Rushing.........................143............... ..59
Passing..........................96............... ..100
Penalty..........................17............... ...20
RUSHING YARDAGE.........2581...............1132
Yards gained rushing.......2926...............1475
Yards lost rushing.......... 345.................343
Rushing Attempts...........540.................372
Average Per Rush...........4.8..................3.0
Average Per Game.........215.1................94.3
TDs Rushing................. 21....................11
PASSING YARDAGE.........2022.................2048
Comp-Att-Int.................168-283-1.........195-344-17
Average Per Pass...........7.1...................6.0
Average Per Catch..........12.0.................10.5
Average Per Game..........168.5...............170.7
TDs Passing...................18.....................9
TOTAL OFFENSE..............4603................3180
Total Plays....................823...................716
Average Per Game.........383.6.................265.0

FUMBLES-LOST..............15-6...................8-6
PENALTIES-Yards............70-590...............66-632
Average Per Game.........49.2...................52.7

TOP/Game....................32:54.................27:0 6
3RD-DOWN Convert........64/155...............44/151
3rd-Down Pct................ 41%..................29%
4TH-DOWN Convert........6/21..................8/17
4th-Down Pct................ 29%..................47%
SACKS BY-Yards.............30-213...............24-166

TOUCHDOWNS SCORED......43.................24
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS.... 5-7................6-12
RED-ZONE SCORES............. 77%.............66%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS....68%.............49%


SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st......2nd.....3rd.....4th.......Total
-------------------- --- --- --- --- ------------------------
Villanova................... 86.... 115... 75 .....34 --- 310
Opponents................. 28.... 55... 27... 75 --- 185




SOUTH DAKOTA STATE



TEAM STATISTICS
SDSU
OPP


SCORING
411
312


Points Per Game
37.4
28.4


Points Off Turnovers
98
24


FIRST DOWNS
272
230


Rushing
94
89


Passing
156
125


Penalty
22
16


RUSHING YARDAGE
1841
1871


Yards gained rushing
2059
2045


Yards lost rushing
218
174


Rushing Attempts
366
415


Average Per Rush
5.0
4.5


Average Per Game
167.4
170.1


TDs Rushing
18
20


PASSING YARDAGE
3458
2566


Comp-Att-Int
252-394-8
225-360-14


Average Per Pass
8.8
7.1


Average Per Catch
13.7
11.4


Average Per Game
314.4
233.3


TDs Passing
32
17


TOTAL OFFENSE
5299
4437


Total Plays
760
775


Average Per Play
7.0
5.7


Average Per Game
481.7
403.4


KICK RETURNS: #-Yards
39-768
48-930


PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards
20-85
9-117


INT RETURNS: #-Yards
14-200
8-103


KICK RETURN AVERAGE
19.7
19.4


PUNT RETURN AVERAGE
4.2
13.0


INT RETURN AVERAGE
14.3
12.9


FUMBLES-LOST
11-4
10-6


PENALTIES-Yards
54-484
61-646


Average Per Game
44.0
58.7


PUNTS-Yards
40-1661
55-2208


Average Per Punt
41.5
40.1


Net punt average
34.6
36.8


KICKOFFS-Yards
74-4233
56-3416


Average Per Kick
57.2
61.0


Net kick average
39.2
40.1


TIME OF POSSESSION/Game
30:45
29:15


3RD-DOWN Conversions
67/142
76/165


3rd-Down Pct
47%
46%


4TH-DOWN Conversions
6/14
8/15


4th-Down Pct
43%
53%


SACKS BY-Yards
26-130
18-123


MISC YARDS
0
0


TOUCHDOWNS SCORED
55
41


FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS
9-15
8-11


ON-SIDE KICKS
0-1
0-1


RED-ZONE SCORES
(40-47) 85%
(31-37) 84%


RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS
(33-47) 70%
(25-37) 68%


PAT-ATTEMPTS
(54-54) 100%
(40-40) 100%


ATTENDANCE
90114
86088


Games/Avg Per Game
6/15019
5/17218


Neutral Site Games

0/0




Score by quarters
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Total


South Dakota St.
101
100
122
88
411


Opponents
80
89
56
87
312

[VUCats02]

In the 2 battles of CAA vs MVFC, I think each conference gets a win. Will be interesting to see the line of this game. My guess is SDSU -5.

[mmiller_34]

As I am editing my above post. I took out the Kick off/Return/Punt/PR yards because as I was doing them I told myself in my head that they don't matter. So....

My prediction is that SDSU loses and I will have something to do with special teams.

[mmiller_34]

In the 2 battles of CAA vs MVFC, I think each conference gets a win. Will be interesting to see the line of this game. My guess is SDSU -5.

I think this is the only CAA vs. MVFC next week. If you were thinking of UND vs. Richmond, UND is in the Big Fluffy.

[UNHWildcat18]

Does Nova have the offense to keep up with SDSU? both teams can play Defense

[Gangtackle11]

Does Nova have the offense to keep up with SDSU? both teams can play Defense

Fair question regarding Nova offense.

SDSU gives up 28.4 a game. I see a prolific offense from SDSU, but to put it anywhere near the category of Villanova's defense is naive and/or insulting.

[Twentysix]

Goeddert catches 3 TDs, Wieneke 2 TDs. You heard it here first.

[mmiller_34]

Does Nova have the offense to keep up with SDSU? both teams can play Defense

It depends on which SDSU defense shows up.

Clearly Villanova takes the cake for being the stronger defensive team.

[CHIP72]

I'm looking forward to watching much of this game after getting home from attending the Temple/Navy AAC title game in Annapolis (12 PM ET start). I think the Villanova defense is going to need to step up very big for the Wildcats to win this game.

[Thumper 76]

Fair question regarding Nova offense.

SDSU gives up 28.4 a game. I see a prolific offense from SDSU, but to put it anywhere near the category of Villanova's defense is naive and/or insulting.

Yes, but when you figure in what offense is going against what defense it evens out pretty well IMHO. Against teams built like Nova (at least on the surface) that are defensive teams SDSU has faired really well this year. Winning @NDSU, beating YSU easily, and dump-trucking UNI. Even if UNI isn't a great team they have a good defense built to shut down teams and the only team to beat them by more than 7 points, including NDSU and EWU, was SDSU.

Generally speaking against average offenses the SDSU defenses has been usually pretty darn good, it's high flying passing teams or the odd triple option team that kills them.


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[Gangtackle11]

Yes, but when you figure in what offense is going against what defense it evens out pretty well IMHO. Against teams built like Nova (at least on the surface) that are defensive teams SDSU has faired really well this year. Winning @NDSU, beating YSU easily, and dump-trucking UNI. Even if UNI isn't a great team they have a good defense built to shut down teams and the only team to beat them by more than 7 points, including NDSU and EWU, was SDSU.

Generally speaking against average offenses the SDSU defenses has been usually pretty darn good, it's high flying passing teams or the odd triple option team that kills them.


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You won't have a problem with Villanova if what you wrote happens on Saturday.

Villanova offense can be an obstructionist to helping win the game sometimes. Yesterday was a perfect example as they raced out to a 31-7 halftime lead only to fall asleep and go to into a shell. Worse they didn't manage the clock & threw a pick 6 on an out route to give the Red Flash a minute ray of hope. Not an unusual occurrence with this offense.

Coach Talley,unlike many of his counterparts, can never be accused of running up scores on teams this season. Nova takes the foot off the pedal too early for my liking & the result is like yesterday where what should have been a 30+ point margin turns into a respectable looking score at game's end. I'm not going to be too upset because it's about winning & not by how much, but Nova certainly made a blowout look like it was a close game.

Villanova has scored 7,0,7 in their 3 losses to Pitt, Richmond, & JMU. SDSU keeps them under 20 they will win. I'm pretty confident that no matter how prolific the SDSU offense appears to be it won't be much better than Pitt (defense held Pitt to 250 yards) & FCS scoring leading JMU (defense held JMU to 270 yards or so). Both games the inept offense or equally inept special teams play gave Pitt & JMU short fields on turnovers, etc & helped to contribute to 2 Tds in each game.

Villanova isn't a pretty team. They slug it out with the best of them. They have a sure NFL player in DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (11.5 sacks) that leads a very active defense. They can be passed on, but most times it's a bend don't break defense.

This game should be concerning for any knowledgeable fan base of both SDSU & Villanova. Both teams have strong cases for how they can win & advance.

I suspect SDSU will be a solid 7+ point favorite.

[caribbeanhen]

great playoff Match up..... finally!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

If the weather is bad that might hinder SDSU's passing attack. If that happens, Villanova has a very good chance of winning.

If it is nice and TC has time to throw it to Wieneke and Goeddert, SDSU will win this easily.

[kalm]

Fair question regarding Nova offense.

SDSU gives up 28.4 a game. I see a prolific offense from SDSU, but to put it anywhere near the category of Villanova's defense is naive and/or insulting.

Have you seen some of the MVFC - BSC matchups in the playoffs where a Big Fluffy offense faces a bullet proof defense?

It's a valid question and one of the entertaining parts about the playoffs.

But to be fair...I think Nova's defense is really good with not only Kpassagnon, but Rolle at safety too. SDSU will not be shut down but a couple of teams have slowed them down enough to make things interesting. If Nova can keep the scoring under 30 they have a shot. The offense is the question.

[mango433]

If the weather is bad that might hinder SDSU's passing attack. If that happens, Villanova has a very good chance of winning.

If it is nice and TC has time to throw it to Wieneke and Goeddert, SDSU will win this easily.

Early forecast calls for 30, sunny and 9 mph winds.


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[i_got_a_fever]

If the weather is bad that might hinder SDSU's passing attack. If that happens, Villanova has a very good chance of winning.

If it is nice and TC has time to throw it to Wieneke and Goeddert, SDSU will win this easily.

In bad weather games our passing game tends to improve if past games are an indicator. We absolutely destroyed Illinois State (2008), WIU (2011 and 2014) and USD (2014) in bad weather games mostly through the air. The WRs know the routes and can adjust to the footing, whereas the defense's ability to react is greatly hindered. Also, the swing passes we love to run work really well in these type of games, Zenner absolutely went nuts with swing routes against Montana State in 2014.


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[kalm]

In bad weather games our passing game tends to improve if past games are an indicator. We absolutely destroyed Illinois State (2008), WIU (2011 and 2014) and USD (2014) in bad weather games mostly through the air. The WRs know the routes and can adjust to the footing, whereas the defense's ability to react is greatly hindered. Also, the swing passes we love to run work really well in these type of games, Zenner absolutely went nuts with swing routes against Montana State in 2014.






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Absolutely this. High winds are the only weather that might dampen a dynamic passing attack.

There are numerous playoff myths that creep up each year. Another is Southern teams playing in the cold. For the most part, it doesn't seem to affect them nearly as much as is believed.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

In bad weather games our passing game tends to improve if past games are an indicator. We absolutely destroyed Illinois State (2008), WIU (2011 and 2014) and USD (2014) in bad weather games mostly through the air. The WRs know the routes and can adjust to the footing, whereas the defense's ability to react is greatly hindered. Also, the swing passes we love to run work really well in these type of games, Zenner absolutely went nuts with swing routes against Montana State in 2014.


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True and no argument from me but those SDSU teams were completely different compared to Stig's team now. Passing juggernaut compared to those other teams. There is no ZZ now to rely on. With how notorious the wind is this time of year up here, if the wind is blowing a ton then it might hamper the passing attack of TC.

But if it is nice like mango433 just posted, then IMO, SDSU will probably score a ton of points to win. Goeddert is a match up nightmare for any team then add in Wieneke and now add in Mengarelli....SDSU's offense is tough to defend.

[BisonBacker]

As I am editing my above post. I took out the Kick off/Return/Punt/PR yards because as I was doing them I told myself in my head that they don't matter. So....

My prediction is that SDSU loses and I will have something to do with special teams.

I think you have the better team but I also know you guys always find a way to piss down your legs. For that reason only I agree with your assessment.

[jacksfan29]

True and no argument from me but those SDSU teams were completely different compared to Stig's team now. Passing juggernaut compared to those other teams. There is no ZZ now to rely on. With how notorious the wind is this time of year up here, if the wind is blowing a ton then it might hamper the passing attack of TC.

But if it is nice like mango433 just posted, then IMO, SDSU will probably score a ton of points to win. Goeddert is a match up nightmare for any team then add in Wieneke and now add in Mengarelli....SDSU's offense is tough to defend.

Stig has been emphasizing the running game to make us harder to game plan. We have been running the ball more and more. Our offensive line has improved dramatically. I expect a YSU type game. Get up early and chew up the clock. I was much more impressed with the YSU defense than what I saw yesterday watching Villanova.

[Gangtackle11]

Massey has it 28-17 SDSU with 80% of winning game outright.

[caribbeanhen]

Massey has it 28-17 SDSU with 80% of winning game outright.

Are you making the drive? if so, just remember you have to drive back..

[Gangtackle11]

Are you making the drive? if so, just remember you have to drive back..

Flying & flying back.

[Thumper 76]

Flying & flying back.

I'm assuming you're flying into Sioux Falls and renting a car? Might want to consider renting a 4x4 if you can in case a storm blows in out of nowwhere


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[Gangtackle11]

Villanova defense by game

Opponent PA Yards (rush-pass-tot.)
@Pitt 28 86-175-261 (tel:86-175-261)
Lehigh 21 118-246-364 (tel:118-246-364)
Towson 21 155-238-393 (tel:155-238-393)
@Lafayette 14 70-272-342 (tel:70-272-342)
@Elon 7 97-33-130 (tel:97-33-130)
Rhode Island 0 28-75-103 (tel:28-75-103)
@Richmond 23 106-218-324 (tel:106-218-324)
Albany 13 269-82-351 (tel:269-82-351)
@Maine 7 94-326-410 (tel:94-326-410)
JMU 20 168-71-239 (tel:168-71-239)
@Delaware 10 112-115-227 (tel:112-115-227)
St.Francis 21 27-237-264 (tel:27-237-264)

Losses bolded.
23.7 points allowed in losses.
275 yards allowed in losses.

Id say SDSU will be the best offensive team Villanova plays if they shatter these averages. I'm assuming SDSU fans are expecting a lot more than these averages.

This team has had its scoring average raised by several Tds generated by turnovers by the Villanova offense & special teams. The schedule isn't dotted with a lot of good teams, but they are pretty tough team to score on regardless.

[caribbeanhen]

Flying & flying back.

good! Shockingly, I saw an airport on maps in Brookings..... probably for crop dusters though

[Gangtackle11]

good! Shockingly, I saw an airport on maps in Brookings..... probably for crop dusters though

Commercial flights to Sioux Falls. About an hour drive north to Brookings it appears.

[i_got_a_fever]

Nova fans invited to our tailgate, The Still Hares, located 3 spots north of the softball field in the Backyard. We'll have a fire roaring.


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[BisonTru]

For Nova fans travelling, don't go to the crib it's an ambush.


http://youtu.be/wCf0Hj34RUk

Disturbing actual footage of the Jack Attack.


http://youtu.be/cCI18qAoKq4

Also, of note, don't feed the cheerleaders. xdrunkyx

[Bisonoline]

Commercial flights to Sioux Falls. About an hour drive north to Brookings it appears.

If it snows allow yourself a couple of more hours for that trip. The state of SD sucks at snow removal.

[Schwarz04]

As I am editing my above post. I took out the Kick off/Return/Punt/PR yards because as I was doing them I told myself in my head that they don't matter. So....

My prediction is that SDSU loses and I will have something to do with special teams.

Agreed, if SDSU does lose, I think it will be due to a special teams mistake.

[Theee Catrabbit]

The state of SD sucks at snow removal.

I'm sure the same thing would be said about ND, if people actually travelled through it......

[JackJD]

good! Shockingly, I saw an airport on maps in Brookings..... probably for crop dusters though

The Brookings airport can handle quite a few large jets (6,000 ft x 100 ft runway). The drive from Sioux Falls airport to Brookings is under an hour (assuming clear roads...that should be the case based on weather predictions so far) so there is little reason for Brookings to have regularly-scheduled commercial flights.

[Thumper 76]

I'm sure the same thing would be said about ND, if people actually travelled through it......

He's not wrong though, that stretch can get pretty GD nasty real quick and the SD DOT motto seems to be: "Well get that tomorrow"


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[Bisonoline]

I'm sure the same thing would be said about ND, if people actually travelled through it......

No they wouldnt. Last week I headed to Vermin town. No issues in ND. SD was pretty much crap the whole way.

[Thumper 76]

No they wouldnt. Last week I headed to Vermin town. No issues in ND. SD was pretty much crap the whole way.

Yeah, living here in ND now, I haven't noticed it being better at all in either state to be honest. If anything it seemed to be iciest in ND while SD doesn't plow until the storm is done for a day, or a week to see if it will melt off first.


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[Kemo]

Yeah, living here in ND now, I haven't noticed it being better at all in either state to be honest. If anything it seemed to be iciest in ND while SD doesn't plow until the storm is done for a day, or a week to see if it will melt off first.


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Lived in Fargo for a year and SD the majority of my life. Both states have nothing to brag about.

I thought the worst maintained major road that I traveled between Fargo and Sioux Falls was that stretch between Sisseton, SD and the SD/ND line.

The reason why I'd give ND a slight nod for the worst overall was that it seemed after the first major snow storm I never saw asphalt in Fargo till spring. Even the major streets just stayed snow-packed the rest of the winter. I'm not sure if it has to do with Sioux Falls being about 10 degrees warmer on average or if they use more salt, but I can usually see asphalt again here after a few days removed from a snow storm.

[caribbeanhen]

The Brookings airport can handle quite a few large jets (6,000 ft x 100 ft runway). The drive from Sioux Falls airport to Brookings is under an hour (assuming clear roads...that should be the case based on weather predictions so far) so there is little reason for Brookings to have regularly-scheduled commercial flights.

so who paid for the airport?

[caribbeanhen]

Absolutely this. High winds are the only weather that might dampen a dynamic passing attack.

There are numerous playoff myths that creep up each year. Another is Southern teams playing in the cold. For the most part, it doesn't seem to affect them nearly as much as is believed.

like the myth that North Dakota State won a playoff game on the road one year... haha, excuse me but I got a little confused, wrong thread .... but with all these Bison Trolls hitting the thread .... you can understand.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I'm sure the same thing would be said about ND, if people actually travelled through it......


Doesn't SD wait until the snow is done before they plow?

Going to USD last week on Saturday morning was crappy but once the game was done the plows had the snow gone and it was smooth sailing up 29.

[Kemo]

Doesn't SD wait until the snow is done before they plow?
I would guess its a county by county, city by city basis.

I work overnights in Sioux Falls and I hear plows going by all the time even when the snow is going to persist through the day. Only thing that might keep them off the road is during blizzard like conditions, which nobody should be traveling at that point anyways.

[Gangtackle11]

Coach Talley on SDSU during CAA coaches call this AM:

Moderator: Looking to South Dakota St, how important will it be for you to get pressure on the QB?

Coach Talley: South Dakota State really is a very very impressive football team when you take a look at the way they played against TCU and then their win against North Dakota St. They have some signature win in their program and are certainly one of the elite teams in the country. Their quarterback is probably the best quarterback that we have seen all year and he is difficult to put pressure on because he has great feet and can run. The problem that you have is if you pressure them he can take off and run and break you down and hurt you and he is a threat. He is really fast. He is a running threat that can really get down the field and he has a great arm. They have a package that is very similar to ours - a quarterback that can run and throw and they put immense pressure on you - on top of which their size is tremendous, they have division one size across the front. Very impressive team. We played a lot of teams during my stay here at Villanova and I would put them in the Top 2 or 3 in the country in terms of what we have had to face.

Moderator: Is there a team in recent history that you can compare South Dakota State to?

Coach Talley: I would have to say that they would probably be the elite team. We played Pitt and Pitt was certainly very impressive and I would put them close to the Pitt category, seriously. JMU is really good - we were able to hold JMU down and if we had played a little better on offense it might have been a better game. But this team can run and throw and they have a great package and they play really good defense. So, it is as tough of an opponent as you could have and of course playing on South Dakota you are a long way from home.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Coach Talley on SDSU during CAA coaches call this AM:

Moderator: Looking to South Dakota St, how important will it be for you to get pressure on the QB?

Coach Talley: South Dakota State really is a very very impressive football team when you take a look at the way they played against TCU and then their win against North Dakota St. They have some signature win in their program and are certainly one of the elite teams in the country. Their quarterback is probably the best quarterback that we have seen all year and he is difficult to put pressure on because he has great feet and can run. The problem that you have is if you pressure them he can take off and run and break you down and hurt you and he is a threat. He is really fast. He is a running threat that can really get down the field and he has a great arm. They have a package that is very similar to ours - a quarterback that can run and throw and they put immense pressure on you - on top of which their size is tremendous, they have division one size across the front. Very impressive team. We played a lot of teams during my stay here at Villanova and I would put them in the Top 2 or 3 in the country in terms of what we have had to face.

Moderator: Is there a team in recent history that you can compare South Dakota State to?

Coach Talley: I would have to say that they would probably be the elite team. We played Pitt and Pitt was certainly very impressive and I would put them close to the Pitt category, seriously. JMU is really good - we were able to hold JMU down and if we had played a little better on offense it might have been a better game. But this team can run and throw and they have a great package and they play really good defense. So, it is as tough of an opponent as you could have and of course playing on South Dakota you are a long way from home.

Wow, that's certainly some high praise, especially considering Talley is such a seasoned coach and has done it at a high level for over three decades. Class act.

[Thumper 76]

Coach Talley on SDSU during CAA coaches call this AM:

Moderator: Looking to South Dakota St, how important will it be for you to get pressure on the QB?

Coach Talley: South Dakota State really is a very very impressive football team when you take a look at the way they played against TCU and then their win against North Dakota St. They have some signature win in their program and are certainly one of the elite teams in the country. Their quarterback is probably the best quarterback that we have seen all year and he is difficult to put pressure on because he has great feet and can run. The problem that you have is if you pressure them he can take off and run and break you down and hurt you and he is a threat. He is really fast. He is a running threat that can really get down the field and he has a great arm. They have a package that is very similar to ours - a quarterback that can run and throw and they put immense pressure on you - on top of which their size is tremendous, they have division one size across the front. Very impressive team. We played a lot of teams during my stay here at Villanova and I would put them in the Top 2 or 3 in the country in terms of what we have had to face.

Moderator: Is there a team in recent history that you can compare South Dakota State to?

Coach Talley: I would have to say that they would probably be the elite team. We played Pitt and Pitt was certainly very impressive and I would put them close to the Pitt category, seriously. JMU is really good - we were able to hold JMU down and if we had played a little better on offense it might have been a better game. But this team can run and throw and they have a great package and they play really good defense. So, it is as tough of an opponent as you could have and of course playing on South Dakota you are a long way from home.

Holy smokes I'm confident in our teams talent but not near enough to say we're that good. Coach Tally is making me nervous now, but for him to say top 2 or 3 is pretty darn high praise. I would agree with him on offense but not so much for defense for sure.


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[The Pud]

like the myth that North Dakota State won a playoff game on the road one year... haha, excuse me but I got a little confused, wrong thread .... but with all these Bison Trolls hitting the thread .... you can understand.


+5


that being said, I still believe The V will take this game on move on to the next round.

[Thumper 76]

+5


that being said, I still believe The V will take this game on move on to the next round.

Any in depth analysis to add to your constant trolling of all teams MVFC or is that your contribution...


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[Bison56]

Any in depth analysis to add to your constant trolling of all teams MVFC or is that your contribution...


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That's as deep as the troll gets.

[caribbeanhen]

Commercial flights to Sioux Falls. About an hour drive north to Brookings it appears.

After Nova takes this game, looks like you'll be back on the same flight next week, and the drive to Fargo, that's if the Bison can get by San Diego... haha

[POD Knows]

I'm sure the same thing would be said about ND, if people actually travelled through it......

Hell, people travel south out of North Dakota every January on the way to Frisco, roads are always good up here. It is too cold to snow.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Holy smokes I'm confident in our teams talent but not near enough to say we're that good. Coach Tally is making me nervous now, but for him to say top 2 or 3 is pretty darn high praise. I would agree with him on offense but not so much for defense for sure.


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[Gangtackle11]

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The most hated man in Delaware= a good guy. The state is below sea level. Great state if you want to marry your cousin. 9 out of 10 in the battle of the blue. Who is the football school now? 'Nuff said. Time to grill some chicken. ✌️️xsmiley_wix✌️️

[POD Knows]

After Nova takes this game, looks like you'll be back on the same flight next week, and the drive to Fargo, that's if the Bison can get by San Diego... haha

The Fargo airport is yuge, I once made it from my car in the parking lot to my gate in 7 minutes and that was with checking a bag.

It is actually a pretty nice airport.

[caribbeanhen]

The Fargo airport is yuge, I once made it from my car in the parking lot to my gate in 7 minutes and that was with checking a bag.

It is actually a pretty nice airport.

sure it's nice if no one is using it....

[caribbeanhen]

The most hated man in Delaware= a good guy. The state is below sea level. Great state if you want to marry your cousin. 9 out of 10 in the battle of the blue. Who is the football school now? 'Nuff said. Time to grill some chicken. ✌️️xsmiley_wix✌️️

watch it now City Boy, Gohenners have a stash of Nova fan pics....you don't want them on here trust me

[MR. CHICKEN]

The most hated man in Delaware= a good guy. The state is below sea level. Great state if you want to marry your cousin. 9 out of 10 in the battle of the blue. Who is the football school now? 'Nuff said. Time to grill some chicken. ✌️️xsmiley_wix✌️️








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[Jacked_Rabbit]

This certainly isn’t as interesting as the debate of which of the two Dakota states plow their roads better, but I just finished watching the Nova/SFU game for a second time this afternoon and thought I’d share my primary take-away’s from a Jackrabbit fan’s perspective…

SDSU D vs Nova O
1. The sooner SDSU can force Villanova to abandon their run game and throw the ball, the better. It doesn’t appear as if the Villanova aerial attack poses near as much of a threat at their ground game, especially the QB read option plays, which have historically given us trouble. The Nova QB’s arm does not impress me.
2. Matching Villanova’s physicality on the line is going to be paramount in SDSU winning this game, and I’m confident we can do that. Nova has some big boys up front, but we’ve seen plenty of massive OL/DL’s this year and have held up very well.
3. Although I feel our young secondary is the weak link of our defense, our players are significantly more athletic than SFU’s. That’s obviously no surprise to anyone, and not to say Nova hasn’t played plenty of athletic teams this year (Pitt/JMU), but I think they Nova fans will be surprised by the speed and physicality of D, especially our LB’s.
4. If Nova establishes the run game and keeps us off-balance with QB runs and well-designed misdirection plays, occasionally burning our young DB’s over the middle with a long ball, we’ll be in for a long day, a la Illinois State.

SDSU O vs Nova D -
1. Getting off to a quick start offensively is going to be extremely important for the Jackrabbits. In the games that SDSU has lost thus far, we’ve gotten off to slow starts and allowed our opponents to jump out to early leads. We can’t afford to come out flat and dig ourselves into a 10-14 point hole early or we’ll be in big trouble.
2. The Big 3 (Christion, Goedert, Weineke) all have to show up and be themselves. I think Goedert is going to be the biggest match-up issue for Nova, but we simply can’t afford for Taryn to be “off” throwing the ball, nor can we have the cold or potentially windy weather affect the way #19/#86 catch the ball. If those 3 all have average-to-above-average games, we’ll be good.
3. Oline needs to continue doing what they’ve been doing all year. We’ve seen plenty of big/athletic front sevens, so nothing extraordinary here – just do your job.
4. Take care of the football, break even in TO margin (or be -1 at the worst) and I think we’ll be OK. If we are -2 in TO margin or worse, we’re going to have a hard time winning the game.

Overall, this is an ideal 2nd round match-up for SDSU from a team strength standpoint. Based on what I’ve seen from Villanova, they’re built similar to Youngstown State or Northern Iowa. Our Offense is multidimensional enough to handle teams who’s strength is their defense. Make them pick their poison and try stopping us. And, on the other side of the ball, it helps when we face teams that lack an explosive passing attack, which seems to be the case with Villanova. Ultimately, I think this ends up being a hard-fought game that stays very close throughout.

[Laker]

What is the weather forecast for Saturday? Didn't look too bad on TV- maybe mid 30s? But the wind?

[Thumper 76]

What is the weather forecast for Saturday? Didn't look too bad on TV- maybe mid 30s? But the wind?

Last I saw said 9 mph, but you know what they say about South Dakota weather.


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[cx500d]

I want to root for my Dakota bretheren, but sheez, we've played SDSU like 15 times in the last three or four years. Selfishly, I'd rather play a team I know nothing about then one I've seen over and over, especially one that I know without a doubt can beat us every which way but loose.

[cx500d]

When I went to NDSU, we would go to South Dakota for Spring Break to warm up. Of course, when I went to NDSU we played football outside.

Hell, people travel south out of North Dakota every January on the way to Frisco, roads are always good up here. It is too cold to snow.

[Gangtackle11]

SDSU an impressive team on video. Watched them a few times. Looked like Alabama against NDSU & looked human against ISUr.

Nova has their hands full for sure. It's going to come down to how effective the Wildcats offense is against a good SDSU defense. I believe Nova's defense can slow down the offense as their quick 3-3-5 defense is built for spread teams. SDSU qb is gifted & will be a handful.

This will come down to whether Nova can score enough, sustain long drives, & don't put the defense on short fields with turnovers & bad special teams play.

I rank the units in the following order:

1. SDSU offense
2. Nova defense
3. SDSU defense
4. Nova offense

i believe this game will be decided more by the difference in play between 3&4 than the difference in 1&2. 20/25% chance for Nova to win sounds about right.

That said. I believe!! Go Cats!!

[jacks10]

After watching the SFU game - I realized that the Villanova kicker did not look all that great and could barely kick it to the 15. I rewound alot of the kicks and they did not look like pouch kicks. His stats for the year are 5-7 on FG, and 35-39 on extra points. The thing that jumped out to me is the 4 missed extra points.

[Thumper 76]

After watching the SFU game - I realized that the Villanova kicker did not look all that great and could barely kick it to the 15. I rewound alot of the kicks and they did not look like pouch kicks. His stats for the year are 5-7 on FG, and 35-39 on extra points. The thing that jumped out to me is the 4 missed extra points.

Not a good omen going into a game where it looks to be a close one and even the best kickers (Bergener) struggle if not used to the wind.


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[Jacked_Rabbit]

Not a good omen going into a game where it looks to be a close one and even the best kickers (Bergener) struggle if not used to the wind.


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The wind really seems to swirl inside of the new stadium. I've noticed the flags on the top of the FG posts are almost always blowing the opposite direction as the massive American flag at Perkins a few blocks away - you get a good view of it off in the distance from Suite level while drinking free beer... xdrunkyx

[Thumper 76]

- you get a good view of it off in the distance from Suite level while drinking free beer... xdrunkyx

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xlolx jealous, if I didn't have a family wedding this weekend I would have tried to snag one of those seats


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[Gangtackle11]

After watching the SFU game - I realized that the Villanova kicker did not look all that great and could barely kick it to the 15. I rewound alot of the kicks and they did not look like pouch kicks. His stats for the year are 5-7 on FG, and 35-39 on extra points. The thing that jumped out to me is the 4 missed extra points.

He's been better in the 2nd half of the season. Nova has had our issues kicking FGs for the past several seasons. That said we're picking pepper out of flycrap as far I'm concerned. Lots of bigger things in this game that I would focus on.

Our offense needs to be efficient. Move the chains & not make big mistakes. Shorten the game if possible & rely on a pretty good defense to out play/neutralize a really explosive offense.

The Nova defense has shown up since the opening kickoff of the Pitt game. John Robertson & friends have graduated. Nova OC seems to forget that sometimes. Zach Bednarczyk is a decent QB. He's more of a run 1st guy, but Nova doesn't have the offensive weapons of a few years ago. They need to have long drives &shorten the game. Stay out of a shoot out. I think if they do it's not going to be the wind or a kicker that decided the outcome of this game. It's a matter of whose style is dominating the play. IMHO.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

He's been better in the 2nd half of the season. Nova has had our issues kicking FGs for the past several seasons. That said we're picking pepper out of flycrap as far I'm concerned. Lots of bigger things in this game that I would focus on.

Our offense needs to be efficient. Move the chains & not make big mistakes. Shorten the game if possible & rely on a pretty good defense to out play/neutralize a really explosive offense.

The Nova defense has shown up since the opening kickoff of the Pitt game. John Robertson & friends have graduated. Nova OC seems to forget that sometimes. Zach Bednarczyk is a decent QB. He's more of a run 1st guy, but Nova doesn't have the offensive weapons of a few years ago. They need to have long drives &shorten the game. Stay out of a shoot out. I think if they do it's not going to be the wind or a kicker that decided the outcome of this game. It's a matter of whose style is dominating the play. IMHO.

Would you mind breaking down your D by position group a little bit? If you don't have time in your busy schedule, no prob, I'd just like to hear more about what I should be on the look-out for. What areas or position groups are your strengths and weaknesses? I know you have the freakishly athletic looking DE with long arms but he didn't seem overly physical to me in the SFU game. There is a great LB too, right? How about the secondary? I noticed some serious speed back there. Wonder if you'll try to double Weineke? Or who will match up on Goedert? I think we're going need to be able to run the ball effectively in order to win this one...

[Thumper 76]

He's been better in the 2nd half of the season. Nova has had our issues kicking FGs for the past several seasons. That said we're picking pepper out of flycrap as far I'm concerned. Lots of bigger things in this game that I would focus on.

Our offense needs to be efficient. Move the chains & not make big mistakes. Shorten the game if possible & rely on a pretty good defense to out play/neutralize a really explosive offense.

The Nova defense has shown up since the opening kickoff of the Pitt game. John Robertson & friends have graduated. Nova OC seems to forget that sometimes. Zach Bednarczyk is a decent QB. He's more of a run 1st guy, but Nova doesn't have the offensive weapons of a few years ago. They need to have long drives &shorten the game. Stay out of a shoot out. I think if they do it's not going to be the wind or a kicker that decided the outcome of this game. It's a matter of whose style is dominating the play. IMHO.

The biggest key IMHO is how the Nova D does in the redzone. There haven't been any teams that stop SDSU from 20 to 20, but the successful ones stopped them in the redzone. It's how USeD hung around, why the Marker game wasn't a blow out, and why SDSU lost to ISUr. Fortunately for SDSU they seem to have found some form of an answer for short yardage situations in Kyle Paris, but if Nova wants to win they need to shut down the Jacks in the redzone and don't allow long bombs and explosive runs to end in TDs.


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[CappinHard]

Imo, from the little I watched of the Nova/St. Francis game, I think Nova's defense is going to struggle with 3 things other than the obvious in trying to stop Wieneke and Goedert (Which, good luck with that):

1. Christion's running ability - It seems like they are apt to sitting back in a zone and only rushing 3 or 4 guys, which lends to Christion being able to pick up yards on the ground.

2. The running game in general - SDSU has had a resurgence of their running game in the past couple games, and I think our big guys and quick RBs will give Nova's defense problems.

3. Swing passes - Again, with the way they sit back on pass defense, I see them struggling with swing passes and getting quick guys like Mengerelli in open space.

As far as Nova's offense goes, I wasn't overly impressed, and judging by the 2 FCS games they had against good teams (JMU and Richmond) where they only scored a combined 7 points, I don't see our defense having problems stopping them. I'm not saying SDSU's defense is on JMU or Richmond's level, just saying I don't think they'll have too many issues.

My prediction is a 35-14 victory.

[Gangtackle11]

Imo, from the little I watched of the Nova/St. Francis game, I think Nova's defense is going to struggle with 3 things other than the obvious in trying to stop Wieneke and Goedert (Which, good luck with that):

1. Christion's running ability - It seems like they are apt to sitting back in a zone and only rushing 3 or 4 guys, which lends to Christion being able to pick up yards on the ground.

2. The running game in general - SDSU has had a resurgence of their running game in the past couple games, and I think our big guys and quick RBs will give Nova's defense problems.

3. Swing passes - Again, with the way they sit back on pass defense, I see them struggling with swing passes and getting quick guys like Mengerelli in open space.

As far as Nova's offense goes, I wasn't overly impressed, and judging by the 2 FCS games they had against good teams (JMU and Richmond) where they only scored a combined 7 points, I don't see our defense having problems stopping them. I'm not saying SDSU's defense is on JMU or Richmond's level, just saying I don't think they'll have too many issues.

My prediction is a 35-14 victory.

Good analysis. Nova run defense has held teams to 94 yards per game. That is good for 8th in the country. We have played our share of cupcakes so I'll just take the 3 best teams on our schedule: Pitt 86 yds., Richmond 106yds., JMU 126 yds.

Maybe SDSU can run on them, but even the 2 FCS playoff teams & Pitt (who beat Clemson) didn't fare too well on the ground.

We haven't been hurt with swing passes either as our LBs & safeties are quick to the ball.

The QB scrambling is concerning & hitting big plays scare me more than run game & short pass game does.

Nova also played St.Francis without their best CB. He is back & Im sure he will add help as he's a big as corners go at 6'1" & has the ability to be in an NFL camp after next season.

I can see where an SDSU fan deducts a 35-14 score. I don't. I'd stick with a 75% SDSU wins the game & I'd be inclined to say it's 7 or less either way in margin of score.

Looking forward to seeing the new stadium. Nova plays in a stadium built in 1927. Ugh.

[CHIP72]

Villanova Stadium's primary problem, besides the track and lack of height in the stands, occurs when you need to go to the restroom...


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[CappinHard]

Good analysis. Nova defense has held teams to 94 yards per game. That is good for 8th in the country. We have played our share of cupcakes so I'll just take the 3 best teams on our schedule: Pitt 86 yds., Richmond 106yds., JMU 126 yds.

Maybe SDSU can run on them, but even the 2 FCS playoff teams & Pitt (who beat Clemson) didn't fare too well on the ground.

We haven't been hurt with swing passes either as our LBs & safeties are quick to the ball.

The QB scrambling is concerning & hitting big plays scare me more than run game & short pass game does.

Nova also played St.Francis without their best CB. He is back & Im sure he will add help as he's a big as corners go at 6'1" & has the ability to be in an NFL camp after next season.

I can see where an SDSU fan deducts a 35-14 score. I don't. I'd stick with a 75% SDSU wins the game & I'd be inclined to say it's 7 or less either way in margin of score.

Looking forward to seeing the new stadium. Nova plays in a stadium built in 1927. Ugh.

If the spread comes out at less than 7 I'll be pleasantly surprised and I'll be throwing some money on it for sure. I'm thinking the spread will be in the 9.5 to 10.5 range to start, as the bookmakers tend to go with almost exactly Sagarin when there aren't huge betting trends one way or the other (Sagarin predicts a 10 point spread when factoring in the home field advantage).

My 35-14 prediction definitely has a homer factor of around 10 points, so a more realistic spread is probably in the 10 range, imo.

[cx500d]

One thing about Brookings if you are worried about the wind; it may not blow, but it sure does suck.


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[Gangtackle11]

Would you mind breaking down your D by position group a little bit? If you don't have time in your busy schedule, no prob, I'd just like to hear more about what I should be on the look-out for. What areas or position groups are your strengths and weaknesses? I know you have the freakishly athletic looking DE with long arms but he didn't seem overly physical to me in the SFU game. There is a great LB too, right? How about the secondary? I noticed some serious speed back there. Wonder if you'll try to double Weineke? Or who will match up on Goedert? I think we're going need to be able to run the ball effectively in order to win this one...

Villanova plays a 3-3-5 stack defense. This defense is built to play against the abundance of spread teams that play in the CAA & FCS. The DC Billy Crocker has a veteran group and has been the strength of the team the past 2 seasons.

The defense ranks in the top 5 nationally in many categories. It ranks 2nd in scoring defense, 3rd in total yards allowed, 8th in rushing yards allowed, & 9th in passing yards allowed. Granted we played some mediocre to bad
teams for several games, but they held Pitt to 86, Richmond to 106, & JMU 126 yards rushing. They lost all 3 games as offense scored 7,0,7. Defense did their part.

DL:
LDE: Brian Osei 6'2" 260lbs. 5th year Sr.: transfer from Temple: 3rd team All-CAA team. Sets the edge & opportunistic pass rusher. (43 tkls./4.5 sacks)

NT: split time between So. Bryan White 6'1" 285lbs. & JR. Ricky Young 6'2" 305lbs.: Nose tackles in the 3-3-5 are mainly called upon to occupy linemen to free up interior LBs. They two-headed team has 50 tkls/2 sacks.

RDE: Tanoh Kpassagnon 6'7" 295lbs. 5th year Sr.: CAA defensive POY. All 32 teams have been in to see him. Rumored to be a 2nd to 4th round pick. Runs 4.7ish 40 & will light up the NFL combine. Invite to the Senior Bowl.
45tkls./21.5 tfl/11.5 sacks.

SLB: Ed Shockley 5'11" 220lbs. JR.: 3rd team All-CAA. Was FCS defensive POW vs. Albany. Tough kid and former all-State wrestler. 76tkls/11tfl/4.5 sacks

MLB: Jeff Steeb 6'0" 225lbs. So.: arguably had a better season than Shockley. Replaced Don Cherry in middle. 80tkls./8tfl/3 sacks.

WLB: Austin Calitro 6'0" 245lbs 5th year Sr..: 1st team All-CAA. Vocal leader of defense. A throw back LB who puts u to sleep when he hits u. 85tkls./12tfls./3.5 sacks. Should get NFL camp invite.

SS: Robby "Quaddy" Rolle 6'0" 190lbs. RSJr.: Burst onto the CAA scene this season. 1st team All-CAA. Leads conference with 7 interceptions including 100 yard TD return. 61tkls.

SS: Shayne Jones 6'0" 210lbs. Sr. : Steady performer who has decent size. 41 Tkls.

FS: Rasaan Stewart 6'1" 200 RSjr.: Solid player. Can hit in run support. 37tkls. 3 ints.

CB: Jason Ceneus 5'9" 170 Sr.: Was 3rd team all-CAA as junior. 32tkls./2ints.

CB: Malik Reeves 6'0" 200 JR.: was 2nd team all-CAA as a junior. Best cover corner. Will most likely get to NFL camp next season. 45tkls./1 int.

[Gangtackle11]

If the spread comes out at less than 7 I'll be pleasantly surprised and I'll be throwing some money on it for sure. I'm thinking the spread will be in the 9.5 to 10.5 range to start, as the bookmakers tend to go with almost exactly Sagarin when there aren't huge betting trends one way or the other (Sagarin predicts a 10 point spread when factoring in the home field advantage).

My 35-14 prediction definitely has a homer factor of around 10 points, so a more realistic spread is probably in the 10 range, imo.

I think 10 points will be pretty close for a line.

[BisonTru]

Villanova plays a 3-3-5 stack defense. This defense is built to play against the abundance of spread teams that play in the CAA & FCS. The DC Billy Crocker has a veteran group and has been the strength of the team the past 2 seasons.

The defense ranks in the top 5 nationally in many categories. It ranks 2nd in scoring defense, 3rd in total yards allowed, 8th in rushing yards allowed, & 9th in passing yards allowed. Granted we played some mediocre to bad
teams for several games, but they held Pitt to 86, Richmond to 106, & JMU 126 yards rushing. They lost all 3 games as offense scored 7,0,7. Defense did their part.

DL:
LDE: Brian Osei 6'2" 260lbs. 5th year Sr.: transfer from Temple: 3rd team All-CAA team. Sets the edge & opportunistic pass rusher. (43 tkls./4.5 sacks)

NT: split time between So. Bryan White 6'1" 285lbs. & JR. Ricky Young 6'2" 305lbs.: Nose tackles in the 3-3-5 are mainly called upon to occupy linemen to free up interior LBs. They two-headed team has 50 tkls/2 sacks.

RDE: Tanoh Kpassagnon 6'7" 295lbs. 5th year Sr.: CAA defensive POY. All 32 teams have been in to see him. Rumored to be a 2nd to 4th round pick. Runs 4.7ish 40 & will light up the NFL combine. Invite to the Senior Bowl.
45tkls./21.5 tfl/11.5 sacks.

SLB: Ed Shockley 5'11" 220lbs. JR.: 3rd team All-CAA. Was FCS defensive POW vs. Albany. Tough kid and former all-State wrestler. 76tkls/11tfl/4.5 sacks

MLB: Jeff Steeb 6'0" 225lbs. So.: arguably had a better season than Shockley. Replaced Don Cherry in middle. 80tkls./8tfl/3 sacks.

WLB: Austin Calitro 6'0" 245lbs 5th year Sr..: 1st team All-CAA. Vocal leader of defense. A throw back LB who puts u to sleep when he hits u. 85tkls./12tfls./3.5 sacks. Should get NFL camp invite.

SS: Robby "Quaddy" Rolle 6'0" 190lbs. RSJr.: Burst onto the CAA scene this season. 1st team All-CAA. Leads conference with 7 interceptions including 100 yard TD return. 61tkls.

SS: Shayne Jones 6'0" 210lbs. Sr. : Steady performer who has decent size. 41 Tkls.

FS: Rasaan Stewart 6'1" 200 RSjr.: Solid player. Can hit in run support. 37tkls. 3 ints.

CB: Jason Ceneus 5'9" 170 Sr.: Was 3rd team all-CAA as junior. 32tkls./2ints.

CB: Malik Reeves 6'0" 200 JR.: was 2nd team all-CAA as a junior. Best cover corner. Will most likely get to NFL camp next season. 45tkls./1 int.

Nice breakdown.

The challenge defending SDSU is Christian, Weinke, and Goedart. You HAVE to spy Christian or he'll run all over the field. Then you have to cover Weinke and Goedart. You can double them or give them plenty of safety attention or if you think you have the guy that can match up one on one (I'm skeptical you do) you could go that route. Then the rest of your defense has to be assignment sound and take care of the rest of their weapons most likely without much help.

Villanova seems to have a solid defense, but so do most of the MVFC teams and this offense has been the most dominant in conference we've seen in a few years from anybody.

My take: Villanova keeps it within a score for the first half, but SDSU wins by at least two scores or more at the final whistle.

[caribbeanhen]

Gangster is a one man Nova show on this thread, where the heck are the other 5 Nova fans.... xcoffeex

[JSUSoutherner]

Nice breakdown.

The challenge defending SDSU is Christian, Weinke, and Goedart. You HAVE to spy Christian or he'll run all over the field. Then you have to cover Weinke and Goedart. You can double them or give them plenty of safety attention or if you think you have the guy that can match up one on one (I'm skeptical you do) you could go that route. Then the rest of your defense has to be assignment sound and take care of the rest of their weapons most likely without much help.

Villanova seems to have a solid defense, but so do most of the MVFC teams and this offense has been the most dominant in conference we've seen in a few years from anybody.

My take: Villanova keeps it within a score for the first half, but SDSU wins by at least two scores or more at the final whistle.
What is the pronunciation for his name?

[Gangtackle11]

Gangster is a one man Nova show on this thread, where the heck are the other 5 Nova fans.... xcoffeex

Helping your AD screw up the next coach selection! ✌️️xeyebrowx✌️️

[BisonTru]

What is the pronunciation for his name?

I'm not great with this stuff, but I'd say GOD ert.

[Thumper 76]

What is the pronunciation for his name?

https://youtu.be/IiOVC1kREIA just watch


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[caribbeanhen]

Helping your AD screw up the next coach announcement! ✌️️xeyebrowx✌️️

anything will be better than what we had the past 4 years....

[JSUSoutherner]

I'm not great with this stuff, but I'd say GOD ert.
That's what I figured but wasn't sure.


Gracias amigo.


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Barge's one hander at SEMO was better. :D

That was pretty sweet though.

[Thumper 76]

Barge's one hander at SEMO was better. :D

That was pretty sweet though.

Maybe, Goedert he's extra points for being a TE xlolx


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[JSUSoutherner]

Maybe, Goedert he's extra points for being a TE xlolx


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Fair enough.

Although I'm still partial to this catch at Auburn with Blake Countess all over him. :D

https://youtu.be/HqWxSDpdB7c?t=2m45s

or this one against SEMO last year :D

https://twitter.com/joshbarge12/status/709781001564778497

or this one from SEMO this year :D

https://youtu.be/O_c5d4LKQZ8?t=53s




I guess I'm just partial to watching Cocks grab balls. xnodx

[Gangtackle11]

http://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/south-dakota-state-university/2016/11/29/while-known-basketball-villanova-football-no-slouch/94611354/?hootPostID=%5B%278a70ae97bac5dd030f7bd94dfca873d1 %27%5D

[2002jack]

Commercial flights to Sioux Falls. About an hour drive north to Brookings it appears.

Yes. It takes longer to drive from the Philly airport to Villanova, then it will take you to drive from Sioux Falls airport to Brookings. It's about a 50 minute drive and no traffic.


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[CappinHard]

Fair enough.

Although I'm still partial to this catch at Auburn with Blake Countess all over him. :D

https://youtu.be/HqWxSDpdB7c?t=2m45s

or this one against SEMO last year :D

https://twitter.com/joshbarge12/status/709781001564778497

or this one from SEMO this year :D

https://youtu.be/O_c5d4LKQZ8?t=53s




I guess I'm just partial to watching Cocks grab balls. xnodx

Dude's talented, but honestly Goedert and Wieneke make catches like that on the regular, and they act like they've been there before, much unlike Barge.

[CHIP72]

Yes. It takes longer to drive from the Philly airport to Villanova, then it will take you to drive from Sioux Falls airport to Brookings. It's about a 50 minute drive and no traffic.

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That would only be true at rush hour (and primarily the PM rush hour) and immediately after Eagles or large attendance Phillies games. The trip probably takes 30 minutes or a bit less most other times.

[Thumper 76]

Dude's talented, but honestly Goedert and Wieneke make catches like that on the regular, and they act like they've been there before, much unlike Barge.
I was going to post responses, but decided I didn't want to turn this into the SDSU highlight reel thread. Hell we have one better than that by Landberg.

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[Bison56]

That's what I figured but wasn't sure.


Gracias amigo.



Barge's one hander at SEMO was better. :D

That was pretty sweet though.

http://media2.giphy.com/media/p0MRx3MvARwpW/giphy.gif (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi_8d_k7dDQAhXj5IMKHWr5ArEQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgiphy.com%2Fgifs%2Fok-elizabeth-banks-p0MRx3MvARwpW&psig=AFQjCNGRA1tu1fd2pvk6qsB4g-kYaXaFwA&ust=1480608257419962)

[ST_Lawson]

I was going to post responses, but decided I didn't want to turn this into the SDSU highlight reel thread. Hell we have one better than that by Landberg.

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I assume you mean this one: https://youtu.be/qvNld_kaGls?t=2m52s

great...now I'm having flashbacks

[Thumper 76]

I assume you mean this one: https://youtu.be/qvNld_kaGls?t=2m52s

great...now I'm having flashbacks

Yup. It's at the 3 min mark followed by another great Goedert grab for those who want to skip to it. Sorry for inducing flashbacks xlolx


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[JSUSoutherner]

I was going to post responses, but decided I didn't want to turn this into the SDSU highlight reel thread. Hell we have one better than that by Landberg.

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That's actually a good idea. Do we have a highlight thread somewhere? We need one, it would be fun.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Here is a link to a new Argus Leader story on SDSU's defense for any Nova fans (or maybe just for gangtackle)...

http://www.argusleader.com/story/blogs/mattzimmer/2016/11/30/defensive-improvement-season-long-process-sdsu/94667846/

[Gangtackle11]

Villanova Game Notes/Preview:

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nova/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/release/release_20161130aaa.pdf

[KUlawJack]

Villanova Game Notes/Preview:

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nova/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/release/release_20161130aaa.pdf

http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/sdstate.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/11/29/SDSU_FB_Notes_11_29_16.pdf

Jacks game notes.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Line is out... SDSU -11 on 5dimes.com

[Thumper 76]

Line is out... SDSU -11 on 5dimes.com
You know between you and CappinHard I'm starting to wonder if us Jacks fans have a gambling problem xlolx

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[Jacked_Rabbit]

You know between you and CappinHard I'm starting to wonder if us Jacks fans have a gambling problem xlolx

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its only a "problem" if you lose... xeyebrowx

[CappinHard]

You know between you and CappinHard I'm starting to wonder if us Jacks fans have a gambling problem xlolx

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https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder6/400x/50042006.jpg

[Thumper 76]

its only a "problem" if you lose... xeyebrowx


https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder6/400x/50042006.jpg
Fair enough xlolx

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[Jacked_Rabbit]

I'll go on record saying I'd take Nova and the points and sprinkle a little extra on the Nova ML. That way, if the Jacks win by 12 or more, who cares... I'm happy as hell and bring on the team from up North. The money won't even cross my mind answer I'll just justify it as "well, I didn't go out to the bar last night and drop $200). If we don't win by 1-10, I'm in absolute heaven beacuse I made money AND were onto NDSU. But..... if we lose.... which I don't even want to fathom... Making some solid coin (+350 ML) may help soften the blow a tiny little bit (probably not, but maybe just a little).

Thats honestly the sick and twisted type of **** that goes through my head before these games. It should be noted, I was on the Illinois State ML when we choked in Normal. GoJacks10 can attest to that - told him it was my lock of the weekend before the game!

[bluehenbillk]

I'd take the 11 & swing for the fences, Cats won't let Talley go out that easy.

[CappinHard]

I'll go on record saying I'd take Nova and the points and sprinkle a little extra on the Nova ML. That way, if the Jacks win by 12 or more, who cares... I'm happy as hell and bring on the team from up North. The money won't even cross my mind answer I'll just justify it as "well, I didn't go out to the bar last night and drop $200). If we don't win by 1-10, I'm in absolute heaven beacuse I made money AND were onto NDSU. But..... if we lose.... which I don't even want to fathom... Making some solid coin (+350 ML) may help soften the blow a tiny little bit (probably not, but maybe just a little).

Thats honestly the sick and twisted type of **** that goes through my head before these games. It should be noted, I was on the Illinois State ML when we choked in Normal. GoJacks10 can attest to that - told him it was my lock of the weekend before the game!

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/2d/2d8f3b96eca7917796c57f7aef1d4a961f9afe9a7b2a8230ea a3fffa6f0c1642.jpg

[Jacked_Rabbit]

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/2d/2d8f3b96eca7917796c57f7aef1d4a961f9afe9a7b2a8230ea a3fffa6f0c1642.jpg

xlmaox

I'll save you a spot in the rehab facility...

[Thumper 76]

This weeks Jackrabbit Journal for anybody who wants a look at the Jacks as a team. Even a little highlight show of Goederts one handed grabs on the season just for JSUSoutherner xlolx

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQknXvhRS3U

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[Gangtackle11]

I have it on good authority that the Villanova Wildcats have arrived in South Dakota. They are making camp for the night in Sioux Falls.

[KUlawJack]

Villanova is practicing at the Sanford Power complex today.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Line is up to SDSU -13.5

[caribbeanhen]

Line is up to SDSU -13.5

for a minute I thought that minus 13.5 was the temperature....

[MR. CHICKEN]

................-13.5........IQ.....UH JACKWABBITS.........YEAH AH KNOW....THIRD GRADE.....BUT STILL RELEVANT.......BRAWK!

[VUCats02]

No respect for Andy Talley what...so...ever!! I really think Nova will keep it close just based on coaching alone. Last chance for a while that I will be confident that the opponent's coaching does not match the par of Nova's. I may cry if Nova loses and will never see Talley on the sidelines again.

[Thumper 76]

No respect for Andy Talley what...so...ever!! I really think Nova will keep it close just based on coaching alone. Last chance for a while that I will be confident that the opponent's coaching does not match the par of Nova's. I may cry if Nova loses and will never see Talley on the sidelines again.

Stig is one of the few coaches who can even come close to Talleys experience having coached for 20 years at SDSU. I don't think there's as much of a coaching gap as you think. I do think this line is crazy big tho.


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[X-Factor]

Stig is one of the few coaches who can even come close to Talleys experience having coached for 20 years at SDSU. I don't think there's as much of a coaching gap as you think. I do think this line is crazy big tho.


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I think we all know there is a lot more to it than years of experience. Generally speaking, the good coaches get promoted while the others dont.

[Serpentor]

Good luck Nova, but rabbits probably got this one by 10...

[VUCats02]

Just got the number 1 ranking in college basketball after beating St. Joes and Kentucky losing!

Now, time it's football time. Time to start this!

[Rabbit3467]

Stands look empty.

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[Drblankstare]

SDSU. You have great school colors, why with these ugly ass all blacks.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

SDSU. You have great school colors, why with these ugly ass all blacks.

SDSU and JMU have butchered their uniforms....

[Kemo]

SDSU. You have great school colors, why with these ugly ass all blacks.

Umm... Black Jack! Goes well with the emergence of "Riverboat Stig."

[Kemo]

This just in. Dallas Goedert is still a monster.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Weather is starting to get nasty in Brookings....

[Thumper 76]

Weather is starting to get nasty in Brookings....

We just call this "December"


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[F'N Hawks]

The SDSU writer estimated not quite 8,000 for attendance.

[dwtime]

Go Nova! We are done so I have cheer on somebody...............

[Kemo]

We just call this "December"


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I concur. I can see the turf and the players are able to stand straight up without leaning into the wind. Beautiful day!

[VUCats02]

If Nova gives up points on this drive, it does not bode well for the rest of the game. Next 5 mins of the game are crucial.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Very unTalley like to go for it there. Trust your defense..

[Thumper 76]

Nova not faring well on 4th down


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[CappinHard]

Where is Kpissonga or whatever his name is?

[RabidRabbit]

Nova goes for a 4&1 at their own48. Don't make it. Jacks don't convert to points.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

'Nova is playing their game. Not sure if the Wildcat offense can score enough though...

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

This is huge sequence to end the half. 'Nova doesn't have any TO's. They need points...

Bednarczyk is a very average QB. With better QB play the Wildcats would be a nightmare to beat...

[dwtime]

Nice TD, go Nova!

[kdinva]

'Nova does get the TD; 0:03 on the clock....7-7

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Talley is gambling today!

7-7 about to be half. 'Nova D is probably the best unit left in the playoffs. Offense can painful to watch at times...

[VUCats02]

Talley playing mind games at the end of the half. Ended up working out! Beautiful drive chewing up last 6:44 of the half keeping that SDSU passing attack off the field.

[Kemo]

Boy that was a stupid TO on SDSU's part. No way they get the kick off before a delay of game and we bail them out. That TD is on the coaching staff.

[UNHWildcat18]

Nova and SDSU showing what our conferences are made of! good game so far

[Thumper 76]

SDSU offense needs to get their act together here


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[VUCats02]

Talley just said Kpassagnon tore his thumb keeping him out, but is back now. Hopefully he can make some plays in the 2nd half. Nice job by the defense without their best 2 players in Rolle and Kpassagnon not even playing most of the half. I'm not sure if Rolle will be able to return or not for this game. Looked like something happened to his eye.

[VUCats02]

Boy that was a stupid TO on SDSU's part. No way they get the kick off before a delay of game and we bail them out. That TD is on the coaching staff.

Two times in a row SDSU called defensive time outs with the play clock at 1 and Nova scrambling to get the ball snapped. Head scratching time outs for sure. I could hear the crowd booing the time out calls. Not sure what was going on there.

[CappinHard]

Dumb. Those 4 points are on Stig. "Hey, you're not sure if you can get a play off in 7 seconds? Here's a free time out for you to draw up a quick play".

[CappinHard]

The only success we've had is throwing the ball down field to Wieneke and Goedert. Actually, they haven't been able to stop it much. But let's try to prove a point by running the ball against a very good run defense. Smart.

[VUCats02]

I mean it's very clear SDSU has a very good offense with lots of weapons, but I just don't get why nobody was talking about the coaching in the pregame discussion. I love Talley's aggressiveness in this game going for it on 4th down 3 times already. Statistically, it rarely ever makes sense to punt the ball, but coaches do it to keep their jobs. Talley does not have to worry about keeping his job right now.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Boy that was a stupid TO on SDSU's part. No way they get the kick off before a delay of game and we bail them out. That TD is on the coaching staff.

100!!!!!! Why in the F would you call that TO!?!?!? I want an explanation on that from Stig.

[Thumper 76]

Dumb. Those 4 points are on Stig. "Hey, you're not sure if you can get a play off in 7 seconds? Here's a free time out for you to draw up a quick play".

Incredibly stupid. Don't get it. Pissed. Awful coaching in the first half.


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[Jacked_Rabbit]

Incredibly stupid. Don't get it. Pissed. Awful coaching in the first half.


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Is the weather bad bad enough that we can't throw in it!? This is worst case scenario right now. I'll be shocked if we win, honestly. This is exactly how Nova drew it up...

[Thumper 76]

Is the weather bad bad enough that we can't throw in it!? This is worst case scenario right now. I'll be shocked if we win, honestly. This is exactly how Nova drew it up...

It's like we are trying to lose right now to be honest. This would be classic SDSU, losing when we have a chance to make and impact on building the fanbase in a big game.


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[CappinHard]

Is the weather bad bad enough that we can't throw in it!? This is worst case scenario right now. I'll be shocked if we win, honestly. This is exactly how Nova drew it up...

No, we can throw it and are choosing not to.

[JimmyJack]

Villanova's two best defenders, a pass rusher and a safety are hurt and we have the wind at our backs: Let's run it.

Villanova's out of time outs: Let's call some.

Kpassagnon played one down.

[Thumper 76]

No, we can throw it and are choosing not to.

No not true, last time I said we need to pass more I was crucified xlolx

USE OUR ****ING WEAPONS. SWEET JESUS


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[Jacked_Rabbit]

This is just painful... Better flip a switch at halftime!

[Thumper 76]

Need to stop them right away


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[JimmyJack]

No urgency. No energy. No execution. Ugh.

[Thumper 76]

How can you have no emotion in a game like this? WTF


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[Go Lehigh TU owl]

SDSU "D" dodged a couple of bullets on that drive....

[Drblankstare]

My god SDSU why are you doing this ****

[VUCats02]

I think regardless of out the outcome of this game goes, Nova's defense will finally have the respect of everyone. It's going to be a very exciting last 19 minutes of this game.

[Thumper 76]

I think regardless of out the outcome of this game goes, Nova's defense will finally have the respect of everyone. It's going to be a very exciting last 19 minutes of this game.

No it's not and hate to break it to u but SDSU is calling this game like a monkey with a keyboard right now. WAFJ


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[JimmyJack]

No it's not and hate to break it to u but SDSU is calling this game like a monkey with a keyboard right now. WAFJ


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I do think that having their stud DE back has made a difference. Which underscores how stupid it was for SDSU to become all run-happy in the first half while that guy was on the bench.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

No it's not and hate to break it to u but SDSU is calling this game like a monkey with a keyboard right now. WAFJ


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'Nova's defense is nasty. They're creating a lot of problems for SDSU...

[Thumper 76]

'Nova's defense is nasty. They're creating a lot of problems for SDSU...

They are, but that doesn't account for passes just being dropped, ridiculous play calling and timeouts, and our qb just falling down when the wind hits him.


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[JimmyJack]

'Nova's defense is nasty. They're creating a lot of problems for SDSU...

They're solid. No doubt. But SDSU's play calling has been bizarre. How many times should we try that QB draw for 0 yards before we retire it? How about the second quarter? No Kpassagnon and with the wind: SDSU runs it. Bizarre.

[VUCats02]

They're solid. No doubt. But SDSU's play calling has been bizarre. How many times should we try that QB draw for 0 yards before we retire it? How about the second quarter? No Kpassagnon and with the wind: SDSU runs it. Bizarre.

Nova's defense is something that SDSU has not seen before. You think it's a coincidence that SDSU is uncomfortable? That is a result of the way the defense is playing.

[JimmyJack]

Nova's defense is something that SDSU has not seen before. You think it's a coincidence that SDSU is uncomfortable? That is a result of the way the defense is playing.

No. I agree with you. That's a terrific defense. But I'm just mad at our coaches for not taking advantage of the situation when that stud DE Kpassagnon was out in the first half.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Wow, that was probably a sure pick 6 for 'Nova...

[VUCats02]

Wow, that was probably a sure pick 6 for 'Nova...

2 dropped touchdowns in this half for Nova. And not a single penalty called against SDSU in the half. Nova right now is the better team but it's shaping up to not go in their favor with how this is going.

[Bogus Megapardus]

This is a really good game.

[Thumper 76]

2 dropped touchdowns in this half for Nova. And not a single penalty called against SDSU in the half. Nova right now is the better team but it's shaping up to not go in their favor with how this is going.

They certainly deserve to be winning right now


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[Go Lehigh TU owl]

SDSU offense making plays on 3rd down....

[Bogus Megapardus]

A little snow, but not that cold????

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Big sack by 'Nova D but field position might favor SDSU down the stretch. This could come down to a turnover..

[Thumper 76]

SDSU deserves to lose good lord


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[JimmyJack]

Big sack by 'Nova D but field position might favor SDSU down the stretch. This could come down to a turnover..

It feels like Villanova has done a much better job of executing their offense. If it goes to OT, I have a lot more confidence in them putting plays together than I do in SDSU right now.

[Kemo]

2 dropped touchdowns in this half for Nova. And not a single penalty called against SDSU in the half. Nova right now is the better team but it's shaping up to not go in their favor with how this is going.

Sadly, we're still beating you in the "We want to win this game less" department.

[dwtime]

Great game, two excellent defenses, one mistake is probably going to win this one.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Big sack by 'Nova D but field position might favor SDSU down the stretch. This could come down to a turnover..

Congrats on big Temple win, BTW. Rhule is killing it.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

'Nova's passing offense is painful to watch. SDSU will have a chance to win it....

[Bogus Megapardus]

Jackrabbit DL is brutal. Where do you grow those kids?

[JimmyJack]

Jackrabbit DL is brutal. Where do you grow those kids?

I've been a professor at universities in several different regions. People are larger in the upper midwest. In general, they're just larger.

[Bogus Megapardus]

'Nova's passing offense is painful to watch. SDSU will have a chance to win it....

Not the Nova we faced in week 4. They seem worn down.

[Thumper 76]

SDSU should just go Goedert Goedert Goedert he's the only one who's catching the ball right now


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[Bogus Megapardus]

I've been a professor at universities in several different regions. People are larger in the upper midwest. In general, they're just larger.

Not just size, but stamina and athleticism as well. Impressive.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

SDSU sitting pretty as long as they don't screw up...

[Bogus Megapardus]

Hey owl, why aren't we recruiting in the Dakotas?

[Drblankstare]

Oh **** that bounced in. Wow

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Never let it come down to a Vinatieri kick! SDSU played these final 5 minutes perfectly!!

[VUCats02]

Well just frustrating game. Nova has over 100 more yards in the game, has outplayed SDSU incredibly in the 2nd half, but somehow SDSU has played an incredibly clean game in a very physical defensive battle (no turnovers and no penalties).

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Hey owl, why aren't we recruiting in the Dakotas?

'Nova DL just as good, if not better. Both of these D's are really good. SDSU just has much better playmakers on offense. The Wildcats have no one they can lean on. Badnarczyk is average at best...

[Thumper 76]

Oh **** that bounced in. Wow

Good lord that's karma for the one TCU got on us


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[Bogus Megapardus]

Jackrabbit DL smackdown!

[dwtime]

big time sack there, c'mon Nova tie this up!

[dwtime]

Good win SDSU, should be a great game next week.

[VUCats02]

Congrats to SDSU. What a career for Talley. He will be very missed. At least it sets up for a very interesting NDSU vs SDSU game next weekend. I think SDSU has a better chance to beat NDSU than we do, even though I still think Nova outplayed SDSU today! But the good teams find ways to win even when they are outplayed.

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

SDSU will win! Completely out executed 'Nova down the stretch!

'Nova road their defense all season but you need better QB play to win in the playoffs. All year that was their known weakness. A legendary coaching career comes to an end! Great run Talley even though you hate the PL!

[Thumper 76]

Goedert won that game by intercepting a pass intended for a different receiver and rumbling down the field.

Kudos to the Nova defense, those boys are for real. Shut down the SDSU offense like no one I've ever seen this year. My goodness.


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[VUCats02]

SDSU will win! Completely out executed 'Nova down the stretch!

'Nova road their defense all season but you need better QB play to win in the playoffs. All year that was their known weakness. A legendary coaching career comes to an end! Great run Talley even though you hate the PL!

You could argue it was 2 dropped passes by a WR and a LB, as well as a questionable 12 man on the field penalty, that cost Nova this game. I am with you that QB play is average at best, but he played a pretty good game today.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Impressive. I was pulling for Nova because I'm a total east coast football snob, but SDSU really showed what they're made of down to the wire.

[BigGoosie13]

Good game Nova, I absolutely loved playing a team from a different conference, with a different style that were used too. The Wildcats out coached and out played the Jacks in every category. We did not look prepared at all.

Next, **** playoff/ big game Stig, you choke almost every freaking time. The players won this game, not the coaching staff.

[RabidRabbit]

First victory for Jacks in Dec. What a defensive struggle. Nova Cats definitely most challenging defense seen by SDSU

[JimmyJack]

SDSU coaches overthought it. They beat NDSU this year by letting it all hang out. 'Nova's defense is great. But SDSU's offense was awful all day. By the time the coaches remembered that Taryn Christion and Dallas Goedert are on the team, their confidence was shot. Ugh. What a brutally ugly win.

[mmiller_34]

SDSU coaches overthought it. They beat NDSU this year by letting it all hang out. 'Nova's defense is great. But SDSU's offense was awful all day. By the time the coaches remembered that Taryn Christion and Dallas Goedert are on the team, their confidence was shot. Ugh. What a brutally ugly win.

Nova's defense was great. Better and more physical than what we say from NDSU.

[Jacked_Rabbit]

Hats off to Nova - they dominated us the entire game. We had no right winning that game...


i hope thats the wake-up call our team needs heading into Fargo next week.

[Kemo]

Tons of credit to Villinova. They out-coached and outplayed the Jacks today, but it's survive and advance. I think the 3-3-5 defense caused us to over think and under perform. Usually when teams run that D it's because they are smaller and need to compensate for it, but not Nova. That's the most stout I've ever seen that type of D perform against the run, and since it appeared like that was our game plan coming into this, it really messed with our offense today.

The weather may have also attributed to the defensive slugfest that was this game.

Didn't think I'd say this, but I'm actually kinda glad we're going up to Fargo next week to play indoors and against a 4-3.

[Twentysix]

Good job getting the win SDSU, see you guys saturday.

What the **** is up with your horrendous crowds? Some of the thanksgiving games last week shamed your attendance this week.

New stadium and a seed in the playoffs... I was flabergasted

[Bisonator]

Congrats wabbits! See you next week.

[Kemo]

Good job getting the win SDSU, see you guys saturday.

What the **** is up with your horrendous crowds? Some of the thanksgiving games last week shamed your attendance this week.

New stadium and a seed in the playoffs... I was flabergasted

Yah, we haven't figured out how to show up for playoff games yet, but I can't talk, as I didn't make it to the game either (though my work schedule is the reason for it).

[mmiller_34]

Good job getting the win SDSU, see you guys saturday.

What the **** is up with your horrendous crowds? Some of the thanksgiving games last week shamed your attendance this week.

New stadium and a seed in the playoffs... I was flabergasted

Doesn't matter. It was the loudest, craziest home football game I've ever been to at SDSU. Defense played out of their minds.

[Thumper 76]

Doesn't matter. It was the loudest, craziest home football game I've ever been to at SDSU. Defense played out of their minds.

It really was loud, you could tell from the radio and tv.


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[mmiller_34]

It really was loud, you could tell from the radio and tv.


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Too bad you couldn't be there Thumper. Literally everyone was going nuts.

[Thumper 76]

Too bad you couldn't be there Thumper. Literally everyone was going nuts.

It's hard to express my unhappiness about not being there in a post......looked like a blast!


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[CHIP72]

I missed just about this entire game due to attending the Temple/Navy game, needing to take a longer detour route to get home, and getting some dinner, but it's a real disappointment to hear that Villanova played so well defensively and outplayed SDSU overall but still came up a bit short. Still, the Wildcats had a fine season, and I'm glad Andy Talley at least was able to get back to the playoffs in his swan song season.

Philadelphia area college football teams know/knew how to play some good defense this year.

[Gangtackle11]

Just got back to my hotel in Sioux Falls. Congratutions to SDSU on the win & good luck the rest of the way.

Villanova had 4 losses this season & every game was pretty much the same. Defense held a top FCS offense to less than 200 yards total offense including 8 yards rushing.

The Villanova offense didn't turn the ball over, but they had some critical penalties that took them out of field goal & in the 4th killed a drive.

4 losses 7,0,7,7 points scored. One of the best FCS defenses couldn't overcome them in the end.

Congrats to Andy Talley on a wonderful career. He did it right. Won games & graduated players.

[NDSUtk]

Doesn't matter. It was the loudest, craziest home football game I've ever been to at SDSU. Defense played out of their minds.
But was it cold???

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Just got back to my hotel in Sioux Falls. Congratutions to SDSU on the win & good luck the rest of the way.

Villanova had 4 losses this season & every game was pretty much the same. Defense held a top FCS offense to less than 200 yards total offense including 8 yards rushing.

The Villanova offense didn't turn the ball over, but they had some critical penalties that took them out of field goal & in the 4th killed a drive.

4 losses 7,0,7,7 points scored. One of the best FCS defenses couldn't overcome them in the end.

Congrats to Andy Talley on a wonderful career. He did it right. Won games & graduated players.

I can't wait for your take on the SDSU experience! I've been to NDSU and would love to add another trip to that part of the country.

Villanova represented themselves very well in in Brookings. The Wildcats play a very Philly/Pennsylvania brand of football; tough and physical. SDSU stepped up the last 5 minutes of the game and deserved to win. Talley is a helluva coach who had Temple and Lehigh's number far too often. He had a great career! xthumbsupx

See you on the hardwood in a couple of weeks....

[CappinHard]

Survive and advance, right?

Hats off to Nova. Their defense played a very good game. TC really struggled trying to read the 3-3-5 look, he looked completely lost out there, and that's not normal for him at all.

With that said, man SDSU really tried to lose that game in every way possible. Hopefully everyone (especially the coaches) got that bad game out of their system.

[Gangtackle11]

I can't wait for your take on the SDSU experience! I've been to NDSU and would love to add another trip to that part of the country.

Villanova represented themselves very well in in Brookings. The Wildcats play a very Philly/Pennsylvania brand of football; tough and physical. SDSU stepped up the last 5 minutes of the game and deserved to win. Talley is a helluva coach who had Temple and Lehigh's number far too often. He had a great career! xthumbsupx

See you on the hardwood in a couple of weeks....

The only part of the South Dakota experience we didn't enjoy was the outcome of the game. We stayed in Sioux Falls about 50 minutes south of Brookings. It's my 3rd time there & 1st for football. They city was fun and bigger than I thought even though our day there was dominated by a tragic building collapse downtown killing a young worker.

We made it up to Brookings on game day & went to the local popular sports bar Cubby's. Talked with a few SDSU fans who were very cordial & friendly.

The new stadium is 1st class & the acoustics made it louder than the actual crowd.

It was a tough loss as our defense shut down everyone except their big TE. He will play at the next level for sure.

Nova lost their AA lineman for most of the 1st half to a hand injury, but 2 freshmen (Jeff Wiley & Jafonta Johnson) DEs recorded sacks in his absence.

All in all we had fun in South Dakota. Just wished the result was different.

[CappinHard]

The only part of the South Dakota experience we didn't enjoy was the outcome of the game. We stayed in Sioux Falls about 50 minutes south of Brookings. It's my 3rd time there & 1st for football. They city was fun and bigger than I thought even though our day there was dominated by a tragic building collapse downtown killing a young worker.

We made it up to Brookings on game day & went to the local popular sports bar Cubby's. Talked with a few SDSU fans who were very cordial & friendly.

The new stadium is 1st class & the acoustics made it louder than the actual crowd.

It was a tough loss as our defense shut down everyone except their big TE. He will play at the next level for sure.

Nova lost their AA lineman for most of the 1st half to a hand injury, but 2 freshmen (Jeff Wiley & Jafonta Johnson) DEs recorded sacks in his absence.

All in all we had fun in South Dakota. Just wished the result was different.

Glad you had a good experience. How many Nova fans do you think were in attendance? It was hard to tell. I felt bad for the Nova cheerleaders because it looked like they were cheering to no one.

[Gangtackle11]

Glad you had a good experience. How many Nova fans do you think were in attendance? It was hard to tell. I felt bad for the Nova cheerleaders because it looked like they were cheering to no one.

We had about 50 fans or so there. They had alumni parties watching the game back East.

There was a Villanova-St.Joes hoops game which is an intercity rivalry to contend with & the fact is you all know it's hoops and only hoops at Nova that grabs big numbers of fans.

FCS football doesn't move the dial for the general population of Villanova fans home or away. A story for another day.

[CHIP72]

Yeah, when a rivalry has a nickname (the Holy War) like the St. Joe's/Villanova rivalry does, it's a pretty big deal. (The fact Villanova won the national title in basketball last year and is ranked #2 in the country - and now likely to move up to #1 in the country - is also a big deal out on the Philadelphia Main Line.) At least the basketball game, which started at 1 PM ET, didn't really overlap with Villanova's football game time-wise, and in fact may have helped build Villanova viewership for VU/SDSU.

On a related note, I wonder if Villanova had any viewing parties for the VU/SDSU game on campus or particularly at the Pavilion after the Holy War game.