What do you think the issue is with our Defense (understanding we loss the Conners brothers, which was a huge loss). Do we just not have enough big bodies up front? I couldn't really see how their RB was getting through so easily. For the most part, tackling looked good. Was it the scheme? — Sailorgabe

Listen to Plough at the presser today. I posted it in the Idaho game thread.

He really talks a lot about what happened on some of those big ISU rushes and he also talks about some of the things that ISU did that caused us problems. He also discusses how thin we are at DB. Apparently Vargas, Dobbins and Jones were all injured in the 3rd quarter also so we had several new WR's in the game which made the timing on the passing routes more challenging for Pinnick.

It looks like we have much more depth this year which is something we haven't had for a long time. You can see the potential that this team has but it's going to take some time for them to come together and iron out the wrinkles but I think the pieces are there for a pretty good team. We're going to take our lumps in the preseason but Les will have this team battle tested and ready for the conference.

My thoughts as well.

Disjointed offensive play by the Ags...definitely not in sync with each other. Defense forced a lot of TO's but also broke down too often and the rebounding leaves a lot to be desired. I guess this is to be expected with so many new players. The former Ag, JaMaal Unuakhalu, had an impressive half for the Oaks

It's been a problem forever...I don't get why they can't get it right...

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make to the game after all. I'll be watching on ESPN+ and am excited to see the new players we have. I hope Bob Williams will be commentating alongside Scott Marsh tonight. Bob is so knowledgeable and his comments really make the game more interesting. Go Ags!

It sure is looking that way.

Sorry, Toke, I forgot you had already posted about this game. Brain fart!

It would be great if you take the lead on starting the MBB game threads for the season. It seems like you enjoy taking the time to research our opponents and writing up nice summaries before each game.

So thanks for doing that. I already spend too much time on my computer!

I'm really excited to see this team as well. We have 5 returning players and 9 new players from what appears to be a very good recruiting class.

For me, it's less about Pinnick and the offense and more about whether or not we can shore up our injury riddled defense and quit making mistakes on special teams.

I don't agree with your assessment of Pinnick's performance yesterday at all. Just look at his numbers and also consider that he was often under pressure and took some vicious hits.

23 of 32 for 325 yards and 1 TD
15 rushes for 83 yards

Yes, 2 INT's: but one was a tipped pass and the last one was under pressure and trying to make something happen in the final seconds. The fumble was when he was blind sided from behind in the final seconds of the first half when we should have just kicked a FG.

Pinnick is a gamer and just a freshman and, if we can keep him here, he could become one of the best QB's in the history of the program.

...huge bummer for us too especially since we're avid Giants fans as well...

Final scores:

Idaho 35 Northern Arizona 32 in OT
Montana State 55 Northern Colorado 7
Montana 38 Weber State 17
Sac State 35 Eastern Washington 13
Portland State 40 Cal Poly 35
Idaho State 38 Aggies 36

We're back home in Sac from Paris and still feeling jet lagged but we plan to be there. HWY 50 closures by West Sac is going to complicate the drive. Hopefully, I'll shake off the brain fog by then! GO AGS!!

Idaho 19 NAU 7 at the half.

I can't watch this game because I have YouTube TV and they are in a contract dispute with Disney, who is the majority owner of ESPN. So YouTube TV has lost 21 Disney owned channels including the regular ESPN channels. ESPN+ is a separate subscription and isn't a part fiasco.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this team in action for the first time. It looks like we had a good recruiting year so I'm hopeful that we'll have a great season.