3 huge plays for TD's ?, inability to get a TD after first and goal within the 5, and a bad early INT-> RX for disaster vs a good team. Once it was 17 3 their D pinned back their ears and sent a ton of pressure. Weber is a better team. But not that much better. That long pass and the 98 yard run were killers. Somehow we have to get six points out of those first and goal posessions.

our go-to is the plaza area there in front of Casa De Reyes (near Guadalajera) where they have the Mariachi bands and the mobile bar. Cheap, STRONG margaritas. after the SDSU game, the band was playing a mix of traditional Mariachi music and modern 'Gringo' music. Nothing like "Jailhouse Rock" in spanish with an accordian. and we were within walking (staggering) distance to our hotel! guessin' that is NOT a Fargo norm.

game will be at the later part of September, so weather up there should still be decent. that being said, i'll be taking the U-San Diego trip earlier in that month. San Diego >> Fargo. I doubt i can find post-game margaritas in Fargo, like we enjoy in Old Town!

that's too bad about Layton. He was starting to look more comfortable and productive. I was afraid it was something serious (Achilles). Best of luck in his recovery.

there was a big story in the East Bay Times (Mercury News in the south bay) about what's wrong with Stanford. running game issues was one thing. most of Love's yards are on big plays, so they haven't been able to do the old tried and true 'grind them down' offensive approach. they put that on the OL. funny that they mentioned 'time of possession' as an indicator that things are out of whack on the Farm! i think they had the ball for 18:00 against SDSU. that's crazy for a Stanford offense.

Bryce Love has 524 yards in 3 games so running game is doing okay. He's the RB coach not QB coach or o coordinator

I just upgraded my flip to a smart phone so no smart tv yet. I have the Pluto app and will watch us again on it

i see that the game is on 'Pluto TV' again, so sounded like it will be televised on DirectTV or the like.

i'm hoping some of the social media and highlights packages are going to be a job for a student intern, and they will start showing up when the students are on campus.

the Young and Foster input is huge. I believe that their roles (at least Sam's) on the staff is to review the tape for upcoming opponents. so, they were scouting Weber last week, then adding any wrinkles from Saturday's game into their report. that means Hawk and staff have a detailed report created by two guys with a TON of experience at their disposal bright and early Sunday. That must really help in getting the final game plan prepared and implemented. Lucky to have them.

i think Dan got confused about where our basketball team will be playing their post-season tournament!

last year's game was the beginning of the downward spiral. we were up 10-8 after the 1Q, then they outscored us 17-0 in the 2Q to lead 25-10 at the half. took the 2nd half kickoff and jam it down our throats in 2 minutes to go up 32-10. lots of folks left. midway through the 3Q we settle for a FG (on oft-typed phrase from the recent past), 32-13 heading to the fourth. 3 TD (one of KO return after their FG) and a 2-pt conversion and we're tied at 35 with 1:35 to go. we stop them, force a punt, we fumble, they kick a field goal....and...its a long drive back home. don't think the players recovered from that one.

they had 430 yards of passing vs cal with several LONG plays (4 receivers had longs of 55, 52, 36, and 25). cantwell was only 57% but threw alot (and apparently DEEP). he had 60 rushing yards, of their 120 rushing yards. then turned around and seemed to struggle vs. Sac. even their 76-0 win over montana western wasn't statistically that impressive (montana had 4 interceptions). should be interesting.

they should have edited out the 'where was the pick call on that pass?'one their first TD!

i remember last year not being overly impressed with their QB, but he moved the team and put points on the board. something about how he moved or his throwing motion made me think we should have been able to stop him (we did in the 2nd half, but he had his way in first half). hopefully we get 2nd half Cantwell this weekend.

it was a short drive after a turnover.

The South Dakota beat down of North Dakota was a shock. Maybe a little overrated? Or the big sky is down

we toss some good-old I-formation at them this week. the pass to Hicks was in my playbook back 35 years ago, although it never seemed to be called when i was in the game. even brought out the wildcat with C.J. and we ran through them like a hot knife through butter (that was their starting D). i think we'll be bringing out some wrinkles beyond the one or two gadget plays (like the reverse pass from CJ on the first drive.....that should have been a TD). that wildcat would get a sluggish run game going -> we just outman them, and have a QB who could toss a decent pass.

When I was up in the spring the talk was Maier was the guy even though he wouldn't be on campus until fall. At the ticket pickup party I was talking to a couple old timers ( both who really know football) who were raving about his decision making and play making. 'He reminds me a little of Petey' who was a decent Ag QB 30 years ago

Kick and roll. No hang time. But both put them in holes, one inside the 5.