yes, very undisciplined. Kept Stanford in the game.

He doesn’t have the players yet … if ever. TCU had numerous studs as tight ends and receivers that made the difference.

Bennett makes some bad decisions and seems to be somewhat of a head case at times that partially, at least, negates his upside. Sac’s defensive backfield seemed to be their weak spot in this game.

Western Carolina retakes the lead 20-17 with 4 minutes to go in 3rd quarter. Would be huge upset - much bigger than Montana State’s

…. and again. Don’t think it will hold but it shows that a cool and experienced QB is a big factor.

Western Carolina (future opponent of Montana) plays NC State tonight with temp at kickoff in upper 80s and dewpoint of 72 (ugly). Western just missed the playoffs last year and supposedly has a very good qb. State will most likely handle them quite easily but I will check it out on TV (ACC network).

Agreed ….. just noting the bias toward the Stanford win early in the season.

Let’s hope a Sac State win doesn’t distort the playoff committee as much as it did last year. If Sac had lost to Stanford (even by only a point) I am sure the Aggies would have been in the playoffs and not Sac.

Gale was quite impressive (to me at least) a couple of years ago with a couple big catches. He simply ran away from defensive backs forTDs. But he was lighter then. With added weight to bulk up to a more typical tight end weight, I would guess that might have slowed him down a bit. I kind of wonder if his contribution might have been better as a wide receiver (speed and a big frame) sort of like the Janke twins as SDSU.

RE: game notes

- Can’t seem to spell Lehigh correctly (transfer punter).
-Griz is a registered trademark with one “z” not two. Those Montana fans can get riled up quite easily.
-team and stadium information headers have no spaces between words.
-had to chuckle at “Just call us UC Davis” section in which they stipulate “no hyphens, periods or other forms of punctuation” when the document is rife with incorrect or inconsistent punctuation such as ellipses being used instead of periods for complete sentences, and inconsistent capitalization for first words in “by the numbers section” list entries. Also, I am wondering what an agate is besides a stone, as in “UCD is acceptable for agate”.

I stopped at page 5 with my edits. Doesn’t anyone edit these things? I’d do it for no charge, or maybe an have an English major or faculty member put a set of eyes on it? I suspect any and all errors will be pushed into subsequent editions. A bit embarrassing for an institution that prides itself in its academics?
I am perhaps too picky (just ask my wife).

Mellot is not taking care of the ball. I think Montana State has recently been a very good running team. New Mexico is focusing on stopping the run and Mellot has never been an exceptional passer. When forced into an obvious passing situation, the odds of success go down.

MSU adjustin by running the ball. They have a good offensive line and a good back. I did notoce that their no. 1 back doesn’t have the extra gear to break away for a TD.

There is no way UCD would have lost to EWU if Larison had not gone down middle of 3rd quarter. He was absolutely going through EWU defense like a hot knife through butter.

8-3, unless you are Montana …….

I think Idaho will be 2-2 coming into the game with UCD. Albany loses their QB that made the difference in their game with Idaho last year and I believe the receiver that burned Idaho. I also think they will handle Adeline Christian. In any case a big game for both teams.

controlling the line of scrimmage, as always, is a big part of winning teams. It’s not sexy but just look at SDSU and NDSU - their dominance has in large part been due to line play.

Just got a couple tickets to the Montana game in Missoula. Not many left first hand - likely to be resale through 3rd part sites in the near future. Hope we don’t freeze to death at this night game on Nov. 9.

Jackson Cloud always gives good interviews and Mitchell Dixon’s was very good.

I noted that when asked who was the best downfield blocker amongst the wide receivers, without a second’s hesitation he named CJ Hutton. That guy is all effort.

No doubt Miles will be the QB. He has the experience and there is no way you start a freshman (even redshirt) unless the upper classmen cupboard is bare. I think switching OC was a challenge to MH last year. I think Cody Hawkins did a very good job at OC and was helpful to QBs as he was one. No matter the intent of “Shredville”, a strong running game with Lan Larison leading, accompanied by a good defense will be important. Can’t overlook what wins championships.

Would be nice if the Ags would have a big body receiver emerge to embellish the otherwise rather small receiving crew.

Awesome. I’m definitely thinking about traveling to one of those. Great venue.