A thread for all the information, who, what, when, where and why of the Kats game this coming Saturday against the SMU Mustangs. As always, a lot of the information available in this post will be made available throughout the week from the releases to the teleconference audio...

Very curious game this week for the Kats. There are folks on the SMU fan board who are already throwing in the towel on this game and the rest of the season following SMU's dismal performance against North Texas, who a columnist felt was the most realistic team out of conference for SMU to beat in years.

Questions abound for the Kats. Wade Pate, the starting QB and Brandon Perry, a pivotal part of the recieving corp, both hurt their shoulders in the opening win over Arkansas-Monticello. Will they be able to play against SMU? If not, the Kats will look towards Philip Daughtery, now in his second year at Sam. Brett Hicks is the backup there. Perry being out is not as big a concern, but the Kats definitely have some WRs with speed. Always nice to keep some fresh legs available.

The Kats defense is not in question after the UAM game. Div II game or not, the Kats gave up 138 yards. The passing defense was great to the tune of the QBs from UAM throwing three of 16 passes for completions including two picks. Kats will have to pick up on the running attack. Okay, they gave up 85 yards, but we need something to improve on, right?

Andrew Audelin is looking to be the key. He's a Domanick Davis (when healthy)-like running back who can find the holes and can also catch out of the backfield. Six catches for just under 50 yards in addition to 14 carries for 58 yards. Seemed like he was getting quite a few pickups that would give the Kats second and short. To beat SMU, the Kats are going to need to get second and short and execute those first downs. Defense will more than likely hold it's own for most of the game, but the offense has to produce on first down.

I'm going with SHSU, but why wouldn't I? Thoughts from others?
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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Southern Methodist University Mustangs
7 pm, Saturday, September 16th
Gerald J Ford Stadium, Dallas

Audio:
SHSU: http://www.tsrnsports.com/Broadcast/...am-Houston.htm

GameTracker (scroll down to SHSU game)
SMU: http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m...tbl-sched.html

Game Release (when made available):
SHSU: http://bearkats.shsu.edu/pdf/fbrelease.pdf
SMU: http://www.fansonly.com/photos/schoo...ly-release.pdf

Conference Notes (when made available):
C-USA: http://www.fansonly.com/photos/schoo...ly-release.pdf
Southland: http://southland.collegesports.com/s...y-updates.html

Weekly Teleconference (when made available):
C-USA: http://conferenceusa.cstv.com/multim...nferences.html
Southland: http://southland.cstv.com/sports/m-f...onference.html

Team Sites:
SHSU: http://bearkats.shsu.edu/football
SMU: http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m...otbl-main.html

Fan Boards:
SHSU: http://www.katfans.com
SMU: http://www.ponyfans.com

Parking Information:
http://www.fansonly.com/photos/schoo...nfo-packet.pdf