Sam Herder's Top 25: October 13, 2024

FCS Top 25
1. South Dakota State
2. North Dakota State
3. Montana State
4. South Dakota
5. Villanova
6. UC Davis
7. Mercer
8. Idaho
9. SEMO
10. UIW
11. Chattanooga
12. Abilene Christian
13. Central Arkansas
14. ETSU
15. North Dakota
16. Montana
17. William & Mary
18. Tarleton State
19. NC Central
20. Rhode Island
21. Western Carolina
22. Northern Arizona
23. Richmond
24. McNeese
25. Stephen F. Austin

Leaving: Sacramento State, Illinois State, Lamar, Weber State

I just watched the Connor pick 6 and still cant figure out why Wulff was so worked up. It was a screen, our DB was fighting through the block, and Connor snuck in to pick it off. Unless there was something away from the play that set him off, I don't get it.

could have been Alexander on a PI ….but Alexander was also blocked in the back…all kinds of contact everywhere on that hectic play. Receiver didn’t look like he was anywhere near where he needed to be.
Good no call maybe? Wulff definitely didn’t have a good view of it.

I asked Plough about this and they were arguing Alexander was holding the receiver, but the pass was behind the line making his actions legal.

Correct, if caught behind the line of scrimmage all bets are off. And if beyond the line of scrimmage linemen cannot downfield block. I remember the latter when Tehran Thomas’ TD run was called back in Fargo (I was there) due to him catching the ball maybe 1/4 yard beyond the line of scrimmage while a lineman was engaging a defender. A major turn in that close game (2019).

Does this mean on a sweep, an OL can't block 5 yards downfield?

No. Not that I am aware of. A sweep is a run …. the issue arises when it’s a pass. And a pop pass is behind the line.

The call mattered not in the long run...doubt Wulff and the Poly roster could give much reason as to the next 5 touchdowns after Rex's play other than the fact that Davis completely dominated them.

This is a great video! Outstanding work by the media folks at UCD Athletics!