I think South Dakota is playing some very good football and they are a pain in the ass physically. It would not shock me to seem them win in Missoula.

Not sure what to think of Nova. I watched the first quarter against Harvard and they completely outclassed the Ivy boys as far as the eyeball test and just roughing them up.

From what I have watched, Tarleton is the team to beat, not MSU (I wonder if the Bobcat coach will escort me out of my office yelling at me for saying that)

I hate computers.

Way to go Aggies! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and we commented all night how impressive the student section was given the available excuses. Three sections of students were nearly filled, they were cheering and dancing and it looked like a college football game. Empty seats where the Rhode Island fans were, and a little sparse near the band and on that end, but otherwise it felt like it would have shown well on TV.

Three first half possessions inside the Rams' 20 YL and only 3 points, including a bad interception at the goal line and a questionable call on the missed FG or else we're out in the parking lot celebrating at halftime. The TD drive for Davis right before the half was critical. Flipped the entire feeling of the game. URI goes 3-and-out twice to start the second half and we score on both those opportunities and the route was on.

A few parting thoughts:
-The DE Pena #8 was as advertised. Outstanding football player.
-The QB was good but just what we see every week in BIg Sky play.
-Our DL showed up in the second half when it mattered with pressure from a lot of different guys. The QB got happy feet and took his eyes down instead of looking downfield.
-Credit to our DC for scaling back some of the blitzes in the second half, I think that was his adjustment, or it at least felt that way. The DL created most of the pressures it felt like.
-Ags Offensive Line ran the ball well, pass pro felt just OK.
-CP was spectacular with his legs. Wow. URI was in man coverage chasing our guys and it felt like Caden had a great feel for when to run and when not to. He made two moves on the same scramble that were as impressive as anything I've ever seen.

All we need is one more point than the other guys this time of year to keep the season alive so not going to split hairs, not my job. Impressive atmosphere, even more impressive performance by this young football team. On to the next!

Way to go Mo!

I'm sure they're busting tail, they have a difficult job. And I'm pulling for them! You hit it on the head; being an NCAA event, hosted by UC Davis, all freebies have to be purchased first, then distributed. We should have asked each school within the University to purchase some seats for their faculty, whatever. Or given them any extras. I'd set up a tent in front of the library and on campus Saturday up until dark giving away tix. Whatever it takes. If we can hit a legit 8k it's a great sign and shows well on TV

I haven't looked at their measurables, just what I saw on TV last week. I thought their OL played well as a unit for sure, but I was not at all impressed with Central Connecticut. Any team that throws it 60+ times is no bueno to me. Their OL is obviously capable based on the QB's success, and he is very good. I guess what I'm saying is that I like the matchup for Davis.

I don't see the URI Defensive Line and their size posing an issue EXCEPT for Pena #8, he is definitely a disruptor. If I were calling the Offense, I would run right at them for a while and force them to commit numbers to the box, then start working all the play action passes to Simpson and crossers to Gbatu and Robbins and see how that goes. But I would stay stubborn with the run as long as possible.

Is it Saturday night yet?!!!

Very good football coach to boot

Tule fog is the worst fog on the planet, or at least a worthy nominee. It just pumps up out of the ground, darndest thing to watch it come up like that. Watch your speed heading down the Grapevine on a foggy morning or night; there is a low lying area just north of Tejon and that is where it starts. Rookie Angelinos start slamming on their brakes once that Tule fog hits them in the face. It is no joke.

LeFan, if there are available, good seats like that, someone with a UC Davis paycheck should start driving them to local businesses and potential donors and give them as comps from Sac to the Bay. Who cares if you take a loss this weekend, you make it up in good will and future considerations. Give them to the Development Office, the President, Sac State's President, whomever... It just frustrates me that I don't feel a radical effort to promote. Maybe it happens in and around campus and town and I just don't see it because I roll up on Saturdays, grab a beer and take my seat.

Like I said earlier, wouldn't it be priceless to see all the Rhody player's faces after thinking, "cool, we're heading out to Cali!" as they land in the fog in Sacramento with no sand, sun, or palm trees in sight! At least there's In-n-Out close by the freeway :rofl:

We know those aren't Big Sky officiating cameras! At least Marion won't have to worry about that next year :rofl:

The dumpster fire in Sacramento has distracted me from the task at hand. I've spoken with friends who have players there who have already been offered spots in Boulder. Let it burn...

If UC Davis Healthcare Stadium doesn't have 8-10k people there tomorrow night, changes need to be made. I'm not talking about firing people, but the marketing and outreach strategies will really need to be revisited. We heard excuses early in the week ranging from it being too cold, too late, too far, and the Saturday night before finals. That is the mindset of people who don't really care. I've been cold at football games, I've kept my children out too late to the point of crankiness and runny noses, I've driven countless hours to watch games, and I graduated from college while playing football and drinking beer and staying out too late and not studying. It's all a bunch of B.S. Figure it out in the meetings, figure out how to actually market football from successful programs (via actual social media content and barnstorming appearances) and stop with the "that's just the way we are" mentality. Get your asses and the asses of your friends to the game!

What you're going to see is an entertaining offensive football game with two elite quarterbacks dueling going against an elite pass rusher on both teams. Who will have the better protection plan for Pena and Psyk? The key to the game is Aggie pressure (especially from the Defensive Line) against URI's undersized Offensive Line. I'm confident Plough will dial-up 31-35 points against this D; can Rhody keep up? Can Davis avoid the turnover bug and win the Special Teams? I feel strongly about the later, we're better there.

Come early. Party. Take it all in. Enjoy the game. Stay late. Drive home safely. There's my game plan for a great freaking weekend in Davis, California, hope to see you there. GO AGS!!!

Taylor has to be #1 target

Richards would be a solid choice as well, but does he even want it?

One thing, and one thing only, will prevent either of them from being hired...

Marion is already at work raiding the cupboard, especially with their skill guys from what I was just told. This is going to be a total rebuild.

Finals are overrated...

Faculty and staff both get UC/Cal State pensions, probably different rates apply.

This is the latest PR debacle for Sac, Taylor can help them save face and get his name cleared so apparent win/win. Will he work for that president is my question. He is candidate #1 and the people's choice. Also the best candidate.

Someone said to expect a conference announcement by end of this week or next?

"One year can change your life job!"

Marion has worked at 10 different programs since 2015:

2026 Colorado - Offensive Coordinator
2025 Sacramento State – Head Coach
2023-24 UNLV – Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks
2022 Texas – Passing Game Coordinator, Wide Receivers
2021 Pittsburgh – Wide Receivers
2020 Hawai’i – Wide Receivers
2019 William & Mary – Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks
2017-18 Howard – Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks
2016 Oklahoma Baptist – Running Backs
2015 Arizona State – Offensive Quality Control Assistant

Copy. That makes sense. Hopefully he called some of them to tell them he was heading to Boulder!

Interesting, someone on one of these threads had them in the 30s and I saw something they posted earlier today where they were boasting the #1 class in FBS.

We're on the same page. It is a good thing to have quality back-ups with in-game experience. Even if it is just Special Teams experience, every rep counts. We are definitely deep along the lines and at TE like you said. Our back-up QB has a game under his belt. We're also deeper at RB and WR after the past 4 weeks or so. A lot of back ups have taken reps in the Secondary, while the Linebackers have remained healthy after Porter went down. Roster is in a good spot for the playoff run and beyond.

The Go-Go is Gone-Gone in Sac. I've heard Troy Taylor part deux is a possibility. Peculiar timing in that they sign a huge class and he bails the next day. Bush league, but didn't we all had a feeling that something was up late in the season? I do feel bad for kids that signed there yesterday.

Marion is a very good OC. Not many FCS teams out there that could take the Ags to the mat on only nine pass attempts! That's some wizardry