The elevation factor always worries me for teams coming from sea level. Add the limitation on the size of the traveling team which might decrease available substitutions and the guys can wear down. Lets hope we can jump on the lumberjacks early and maintain a positive time of possession to keep our D rested.
Some years ago someone, i think a former coach, commented on the strategy of dealing with high elevation fields. As i recall, it was counterintuitive in that you wanted your athletes to be at the higher elevation for a short time prior to game time. My guess would have been longer to allow for acclimation but apparently thats not the case.

https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/bobs-picks-stanford-tennis-golf-teams-look-better-than-football/

“ AGGIES over NORTHERN ARIZONA … what could possibly go wrong for our local heroes on the 50th anniversary of the Miracle Game? Well, for one thing, the opponent this Saturday is not Cal State Hayward. Take the Ags by 7.”

What Bob, not 27, lol.

Has our defense scored this season? We might need that.

We are going to get a reality check Saturday. Can we compete with the middle of the big sky and make a statement? 2-1 would be great, 0-3 is possible. Thankful we have the last two at home.

Too bad it’s in august. Hot and miserable in texas that time of the year.

“Not really Keelan-related topic anymore, but put this man behind bars“

I bet he walks. An acquaintance’s son hit a pedestrian, killed him, and left the scene. He was drunk. Never served any time once he was bailed out after being arrested from leads from witnesses. The only positive out of this is the young man got off booze and drugs and turned his life around. Apparently similar outcomes occur following fatal car vs bike accidents based on a previous thread.

https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/uc-davis-football-headed-down-the-stretch/

“Everyone strives to be in this position at this point. We’re not perfect by any means, but there aren’t many teams in the country who can say they’re 7-1, so now it’s all about how we finish. We just need to keep being the best version of ourselves,” said Hawkins.

“This is the time when championships are decided,” Hawkins added.

https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/nau-football-readies-for-quality-uc-davis-squad/article_da878054-ce55-5e0b-9245-aa81204eecff.html

“ There is a belief among the Northern Arizona football team that if it wins its final three regular-season games, it could sneak into the playoffs.”

“We try not to think about that and go one game at a time, but I would think we would,” Ball said of making the playoffs with a 7-4 record. “With our conference and the reputation of our conference, I think we would. But you never know.”

“ Northern Arizona’s defensive backfield has been hampered by injuries, time missed due to COVID-19 protocols and other factors. Ball said he needs the group to still perform well, regardless of who is in the game.”

Boy, the NAU forum has got to be the worst in the league. Totally dead over there.

What i was trying to say in a round about way was that I think the Aggie team that beat Tulsa had a good chance of knocking off Cal. Clearly we are not the same team now. Sac was able to hang in there with them.

I missed today’s press conference. Anything interesting? QB chatter?

Cal is not very good this year. They played their best game of the year last saturday. I think the team that beat Tulsa would have beaten them.

I suspect Sac is stuck with the stigma of being poor sports and taking cheap shots. It will take time for that to change but maybe some of that influences voting?

It looks like they average 420 yards per game, 250 of which is thru the air. They give up 274 thru the air, average. They have been up and down. They win against Az, lose to N. Colorado, lose 44-0 to Sac, and beat the Vandals. Off and on injuries maybe?

Is there an overabundance of receivers? He’s such a talented prospect I’m surprised he hasn’t found a home.

As I recall, N. Iowa was 7-4 we played them in the playoffs. BTW, they’re 5-3 now and have had a tough schedule. I could easily see them get in again at 7-4. Very well coached team.

20-17 Sac 4th quarter, go Bears!

2-1 would be a good showing, but Lordy, beat J Street tech.

Navy was like 1-6. Tulsa had several TOs. I watched it for a while.

Reminds me of the time we were down by a score with time running out. 4th down around the 50 and Bob Biggs decides to punt. We were crying for them to go for it. We punt, the receiver fumbles on the 5 and we score to win. Can’t remember the opponent.