A bit surprised Jake wasnt a finalist for the Walter Payton.

Hodges is a beast and broke all time fcs passing record, deserves to be there.

Easton Stick is an absolute stud and was probably gonna be there no matter what but JM's stats far surpass him. (Gotta account for Stick not playing in some of the 4th quarters (Like Tua)

Burks is interesting. He's awesome - ran for 900, threw for 1k but really? Ok, he has 39 TD's, impressive but I'm a bit surprised this isnt JM.

absolutely. UNI was going to be a test and the Ags handled it. Not pretty & could certainly point to chances to have won that game by more but UNI made it tough. Real good first playoff test and UCD made plays when they needed it, especially on D. Good momentum heading into this week.

EWU presents challenges up front as well. The Ags OL is very young and getting better by the week. That’s a good thing bc they need their best game of the year. Ags need to score 30+ while doing it against a very good front 7. I don’t see a way EWU is held to less than 30. They just can’t have 350 yards rushing and 59 points. win the turnover battle. Gotta slow down the run. Need a few more stops than last time. UCD gonna be much better prepared this time - they’ve seen them, they played in the cold, they will game plan differently. Can they do enough to win it? Gonna be fun to watch on Saturday. I believe in Hawk & this team.

I’m not sure on the front 7 and if there were guys missing. Anyone else know? I read that info on here but am not sure and haven’t inspected the starters/player participation chart.

Also in regards to Barriere, I’m sure EWU fans may have different perspective but when you are up 52-20 w under a minute left against 2nd string players at home and throwing the ball for TD’s it’s uncalled for and majority of people would agree. Was that specific rep needed again non starters? No. He’s been starting for 4 games and crushing it. When your coach continually makes comments about leaving no doubt it’s clear it wasn’t about the reps. He’s trying to make a statement. He’s got the offense to embarrass teams at times. He chose to pile on.

watched it a couple times, don’t think it was miscommunication. UNI rushed 3, dropped 8 into coverage (gave them ability to bracket certain WR’s). They had a safety over the top and a corner underneath on Crawford’s side and Jake did not see the corner at all. It looked bad live (as if there wasn’t an Aggie WR even close). Then if you watch the replay that is shown from behind Jake, you can see ball would have gone right to Crawford if not for the corner. I just think JM didn’t see the corner (maybe because he was rushed feeling pressure from the right end??). Most likely just didn’t see the corner at all is my guess.

Limes just dropped. NDSU -22, Weber -10 (I bet that and it’s long gone now -7), EWU -10, SDSU -7.5

Also bet NDSU-22. They should curb stomp again.

Revised:
SDSU -7.5 @ Kenne St (forgot that this game not in Brookings. Changes things a little bit)

that game should be fantastic. Strength on strength. Maine run d is phenomal and Weber wants to pound it w Davis. If Maine can take it away can Constantine win the game w/ his arm? Maine is also just a better team with Ferguson back at QB. What they did to Jax St yesterday was impressive. Watched the whole first half. They love to throw fade after fade down the field and Ferguson drops them in the bucket most the time. Watch for it Friday. Weber D is lights out. This could be the best game of the four.

I look forward to seeing what adjustments UCD makes on both sides of the ball this weekend. I think the OL will be up against it but fare better having seen this group already. EWU front seven can bring it. But gonna have to put up 30 plus. Settling for FG’s this weekend is a no-no. Need 6 not 3. EWU will hit 30 just need a few key stops. Win the turnover battle. Expect the Ags d to take some aggressive chances with the D schemes. May result in a TD but could also result in a big loss/turnover.

Would expect some trick plays to be in the playbook for use this week.

Projected Quarterfinal Lines:
Colgate @ NDSU -24
Kennesaw St @ SDSU -13.5
Maine @ Weber -8.5
UC Davis @ EWU -11.5

EWU lost their starting safety. He is out. They were missing stud DL who was on crutches on Saturday. Not sure of his status vs UCD. I was impressed with the way the OL held up vs UNI and think they’ll be better equipped this time around vs EWU. Gonna have to be opportunistic on D & have to take away the run.... EWU gonna get theirs but need to find a way to get a few more stops.

Think I went 8-0 on sides last week including Maine/Colgate upsets. (They were underdogs) SDSU/NDSU should roll this weekend. Maine/Weber should be a good one Friday night. Am really intrigued as to how Kenne will match up with the Jacks.

GOOOOOOOOO AGS. just home. Was able to stream most of it but not able to comment/post much. Great win. Lots to break down with EWU. The fundamental question is can the Ags d get enough stops? I think offensively they’ll be better prepared. EWU offense is just another animal.

Leaving points on the board but the OL doing a nice job. The offense looks good. They could pull away 2H.

Last twp drives into EWU redzone get 0 points. That’s a back breaker. If EWU doesn’t win this game illl be surprised.

Need pts here + ball 2H. Worst case make sure EWU doesn’t touch it again this half.

Zero points. Wasted chance.

Btw EWU missing not just the stud safety but also stud all conference (he’s on crutches) DE. It’s showing. Nicholls like a hot knife through butter so far. Need to have 7 here tho and really put the pressure on

Barriere looks out of sorts. And now he will have to play from behind in a playoff game. Long way to go but Nicholls looks very good. Mobile Qb’s very helpful vs this active front 7

Welp Maine settle back in.

JMU winning bigtime at LOS vs Colgate D. That pick helped Colgate settle in. Their QB is rusty (missed two big completions to 87) one would have been a td. Colgate gonna have to show more on D.

Exciting 1Q. Mo Has shifted.

Wow this Maine D Is filthy and their offense so much better w a healthy Ferguson. Leading 14-0 & driving...

Off the radar most of the weekend — out of town — but damn I am so fired up for tomorrow and I won’t even be there. Many of my friends & family will represent. Go AGS.