great (and real) story.

So was Plough terrible last year too? I think it is too simple to blame the coaches. What was “interesting” this year is that there were visions of last year with marching down the field effortlessly with tempo, but just too many instances of not. Deep balls were not as plentiful, but I think pass protection (and opposition this year) had a part to play. Also the merry-go-round of receivers due to injuries. Last year Meier had an amazing relationShip with Doss and relied heavily on him. This year it was Crawford initially then he got injured at UND. I believe if Crawford has not been injured the Ags would have won that game.

So maybe coaching adjustments were lacking this year. Thomas out virtually all year hurt too. For all of the static about Maier-he is going to be very hard to replace.

EWU takes no time to score so time of possession is not very relevant. I was expecting Eastern to score more so I would say Poly’s defense was maybe a bit more effective than in other games.

South Dakota State? Agreed - Need to set reasonable goals given the region. Games I have watched last couple of years showed poorly attended Cal and Stanford games. I think a section or 2 of Aggie Pack is reasonable. Don’t know if this generation ever peels attention away from phones these days.

Near Schadenfruede alert. Cal Poly misses 35 yard field goal with 1:00 left and lose 42-41. Eastern’s defense is horrible. No way they deserve to get in playoffs even if they beat Portland State.

you are limited at Davis with student excitement - it is a cultural thing. Poly attendance has been bad this year (although team has been bad for years now) and when I watch Sac games on tv it seems the stands are empty on visitor side. The Montana Schools have a long standing good fan base. I think Californians by-in-large may be too culturally sophisticate to be big college football fans.

Eastern Washington has had a somewhat similar season. If they had a defense as good as Weber,sac,Montana, or Montana State they would be in first place. They are struggling to beat Poly. 42-35 in 4th.

the Aggies could not get over the hump with any of the good teams they have played this year, so they really haven’t deserved an opportunity to be in the playoffs. Didn’t put away Poly or SUU either. No doubt a much tougher schedule this year but just lacking this year.

Funny that the Big Sky is thought of as a high scoring offensive conference. Weber, Montana, Sac, and Montana State have clearly the best defenses in the league and not surprisingly are at the top this year. Weber, Montana and Montana State all out-physicaled the Aggies. I think to be consistently at the top, they are going to have to get more physical on both sides of the ball and decrease points scored against them.

you are correct as far as students go.

Blocking and tackling have been better done by MSU. Fundamentals.

MSU fans sound louder than Aggie fans.

Late hit on Gilliam out of bounds right in front of refs not called.

yes. Especially as Aggie D has been playing well.

Wow. I would have punted but won’t second guess.

Defense doing a good job keeping them in game.

Aggie carrying KO return like a loaf of bread. Real dangerous.

#10 definitely fastest guy on field.

Difference is not scoring in red zone. Absolutely need those scores against good teams.

Great drive. And good to punch it in end zone.

Field goals ain’t gonna win this game. Montana State is stout up the middle.