my former teammate who often uses a seat of mine spent the entire season screaming ‘kick it out of bounds!’. Giving them the ball at the 35 seemed like a good strategy

i think we need to see Cooper back in the starting lineup, Chappell also. They don't look as comfortable off the bench, where Daugherty seems to be able to bring instant offense within minutes of getting into the game. I feel like the Stokes/Daugherty lineup was for defense and rebounding, but our offense didn't seem very smooth at the beginning of the half last game.

3.5 point underdogs. We had our best offensive outputs against a real team down on Santa Barbara last time - can the offense repeat, or has the Gaucho defense stepped it up to another level? I think we have to muck this one up kind of like the Irvine game to pull off what would be a HUGE win.

Gauchos really seem to be playing with a ton of confidence now, while we are still not quite playing, in my opinion, up to our potential. I'm not feeling great about this matchup; hoping, Saturday goes better vs Poly (who is also playing much better over this past week). Tough set of home games for sure!

apparently. Love the timing.

https://footballscoop.com/2026/02/04/bobby-hauck-to-resign-montana-head-coach

these days, its damn near impossible to figure out what the NCAA may or may not do!

It also looks like most of the MAC has a FCS game on their schedule, so unless the NCAA grants FBS membership, like immediately, it doesn't seem like they would able to play those teams if they are still FCS. I must be missing something.

can a FBS conference have a FCS member?

Good synopsis. I agree with the frustrating. There have been at least 3 losses that stick out (including Portland along with the 2 Big West), but 3 impressive wins (including Reno). The teams that really concern me heading into the 2nd half are Northridge and Poly -> they both seem to be hitting their stride. Poly looked like they would be fighting to stay in the tournament, and now they look like they are going to be a tough game every night. I can easily see CSUN in the top 4 by the end of the year.

Big old log jam in the middle. This week’s homestand against two teams on rolls will have a big impact on the rest of our season. Have to at least go 1-1.

I’ve been watching Sevilla brothers in the EBAL for many years. His parents are really nice people, and Connor is a kid anybody can root for!

His older brother is now at Idaho. His oldest brother was at Sonoma State and younger brother is tearing it up as a junior at Daugherty Valley

absolutely! My wife is currently looking at tonight’s games to figure the best outcomes for us! Bako won’t be in Henderson, nor will Riverside. Who else will be left out? I’m feeling better about our odds.

What I like about Stokes is that he’s scrappy snd pisys bigger than his size. He gets rebounds and isn’t afraid to muscle up on defense. Hopefully this game gives him confidence in offense - he’s been so reluctant to take shots!

Conner saved us on offense along with Daugherty

That was UGLY.

he definitely had a ‘representative’ helping with his transfer

This is painful to watch. Down 5 with 12 to go.

Starting to think it was a good idea to get insurance on my flight to Vegas

I get starting Stokes and Daugherty to send a message about defense…..but it’s out a damper on our offense.

I’m a big Stokes fan (he defends and rebounds) but he’s SO reluctant to shot. Niko is a bit off. We need a few 3’s to go down, and (I hope) we roll.

Ugly half ends with us up 36-35. We screw up another last possession (I like Wilson but he’s not TY). No points from Wilson or Chappell, only a late 3 points from Cooper. I don’t like his this hand is progressing.

I feel a bit Schizophrenic texting to myself!

Bako’s approach is muck up the game as much as possible. Lots of grabbing, backcourt pressure…we really should beat these guys easy

Camera work, agsin, is terrible. I like this announcing pair from what I remember. Offense is really out of sync

Stokes and Daugherty started, I’m guessing for offense. Up 5-2 after 4:00. Sluggish on offense with that lineup