So maybe he's upgrading his house rather than losing it from gambling?! In that case, take the Coyotes and whatever the spread is in Missoula and bet the house (again)!

It was probably the national TV audience. We've made a lot of observations and shared a lot of opinions on this board this season, so the tee fetching canine should not be exempt. Very subpar performance from Corey, I actually felt embarrassed for the damn dog on that one. Didn't have a clue. I expect more from a veteran dog, can't freeze up like that on the big stage. Hopefully the trainer is putting in some extra work this week. As the program elevates and plays more ESPN games, Corey needs to understand that we can simply pull another dog from the portal, I mean the pound, and replace her if the lights are too bright... (This is only a joke. I love Corey the Rocket Dog, she'll figure it out).

They're an enigma man, they have beaten some really good teams at home and snatched defeat from the jaws of victory a couple other times. That's what makes them so scary I think, Jekyll & Hyde and they can either end your season or get run the hell over!

OK, now I know! All valid reasons to improve the cell reception. Don't they hang those router deals all around the stadium?

Man, I enjoy the lights on the Water Tower. It would be cool if the Aggie Christmas light guys could somehow sync the tower with the music in the stadium, that would simply take it over the top.

What do you guys do on your phones during a football game? Text and check scores? That's half the fun for me, 3.5 hours+ where I can break from the tether

South Dakota is going to beat Montana in Missoula. I just have a feeling.
Tarleton is underrated in that deal. I would go (not that it matters but it is Monday):

1. Tarleton State
2. Montana State
3. South Dakota
tie 4 Montana
tie 4 UC Davis
6. Illinois State
7. Nova
8. SFA

Looking for Ags @ Tarleton State and Coyotes @ Bozeman as the semi finals. Do not take this to the bank, nor should you ever take any betting advice based on anything I type.

Thanks for the link, some interesting reading material on their board. What I was wondering, and what jumps off their boards at me is the consistency factor. I think I read that they are "consistently inconsistent". Can they get back up the way they did last week? Will the miles and the time zone make a difference? Will the revenge and familiarity factors help or hurt them? Can their D play out of their minds again like they did in Fargo? This is what jumps out at me... THEIR DEFENSE IS PLAYING AT A VERY HIGH LEVEL. Two playoff games, 8 sacks, 4 interceptions, and only 163 rushing yards allowed. And that includes NDSU, whom they held to under 60 yards rushing (includes sacks). OKLA-FREAKING-HOMA rushed for 103 yards against them. That unit is scary on paper and on the highlights I've seen. They also surrendered 230+ to Youngstown, nearly 300 to Southern Illinois, and 213 yards to NDSU in their first meeting of the season. There you have the basis for the consistency concerns.

On a side note, I didn't realize that Normal, IL is nearly halfway between Fargo, ND (692 miles) and Hammond, LA (790 miles) where Southeast Louisiana is located. I would have thought Fargo was much closer. 2,024 miles from Normal to Davis. And happy finals week to all the students at both Illinois State and UC Davis. Better you than me!

There will be time allotted for graduation, and like DrMike said, they can always come back and walk later.

Watched the ISU-NDSU short highlights from YouTube. What a gutsy performance. I know the QB threw 5 picks, but for a kid to persevere and to keep getting back in the saddle after that performance and finding a way to win was impressive.

What wasn't impressive was the NDSU offense. 21 points off six turnovers (one TD was a punt return). Not enough to win playoff games.

Redbird defense looks stout. Their DL got some push at times (forced a strip sack to regain possession for the winning drive) and their DBs are solid. Will check out some more film as the week unfolds, going to be a great challenge. Go Ags!

My bet is on Pinnick returning for 2026. This is his first year as a starter! He's tight with Plough and Shelton, he's tight with the families, and it just feels like he needs another year to get things dialed in and make the real money. I don't know the kid or his situation, but from what I observe, it just feels like he is comfortable here and humble enough to understand that he needs to continue to develop. Beyond that, no certainty but it is another year to raise the money needed to keep him beyond that. This is only a blind prediction...

In response to Sailorgabe's prediction, I think Cleeland has the upper hand heading into the off season for the back up job OR to be the guy IF CP were to take the money. Eason has measurables but not a lot of experience, and if he's better than Cleeland, he'll prove it this off season or down the road sometime. Let 'em battle it out in the spring. I see Guess moving to receiver/returner to learn under Gbatu this spring and fall.

You are spot on

I think South Dakota is playing some very good football and they are a pain in the ass physically. It would not shock me to seem them win in Missoula.

Not sure what to think of Nova. I watched the first quarter against Harvard and they completely outclassed the Ivy boys as far as the eyeball test and just roughing them up.

From what I have watched, Tarleton is the team to beat, not MSU (I wonder if the Bobcat coach will escort me out of my office yelling at me for saying that)

I hate computers.

Way to go Aggies! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and we commented all night how impressive the student section was given the available excuses. Three sections of students were nearly filled, they were cheering and dancing and it looked like a college football game. Empty seats where the Rhode Island fans were, and a little sparse near the band and on that end, but otherwise it felt like it would have shown well on TV.

Three first half possessions inside the Rams' 20 YL and only 3 points, including a bad interception at the goal line and a questionable call on the missed FG or else we're out in the parking lot celebrating at halftime. The TD drive for Davis right before the half was critical. Flipped the entire feeling of the game. URI goes 3-and-out twice to start the second half and we score on both those opportunities and the route was on.

A few parting thoughts:
-The DE Pena #8 was as advertised. Outstanding football player.
-The QB was good but just what we see every week in BIg Sky play.
-Our DL showed up in the second half when it mattered with pressure from a lot of different guys. The QB got happy feet and took his eyes down instead of looking downfield.
-Credit to our DC for scaling back some of the blitzes in the second half, I think that was his adjustment, or it at least felt that way. The DL created most of the pressures it felt like.
-Ags Offensive Line ran the ball well, pass pro felt just OK.
-CP was spectacular with his legs. Wow. URI was in man coverage chasing our guys and it felt like Caden had a great feel for when to run and when not to. He made two moves on the same scramble that were as impressive as anything I've ever seen.

All we need is one more point than the other guys this time of year to keep the season alive so not going to split hairs, not my job. Impressive atmosphere, even more impressive performance by this young football team. On to the next!

Way to go Mo!

I'm sure they're busting tail, they have a difficult job. And I'm pulling for them! You hit it on the head; being an NCAA event, hosted by UC Davis, all freebies have to be purchased first, then distributed. We should have asked each school within the University to purchase some seats for their faculty, whatever. Or given them any extras. I'd set up a tent in front of the library and on campus Saturday up until dark giving away tix. Whatever it takes. If we can hit a legit 8k it's a great sign and shows well on TV

I haven't looked at their measurables, just what I saw on TV last week. I thought their OL played well as a unit for sure, but I was not at all impressed with Central Connecticut. Any team that throws it 60+ times is no bueno to me. Their OL is obviously capable based on the QB's success, and he is very good. I guess what I'm saying is that I like the matchup for Davis.

I don't see the URI Defensive Line and their size posing an issue EXCEPT for Pena #8, he is definitely a disruptor. If I were calling the Offense, I would run right at them for a while and force them to commit numbers to the box, then start working all the play action passes to Simpson and crossers to Gbatu and Robbins and see how that goes. But I would stay stubborn with the run as long as possible.

Is it Saturday night yet?!!!

Very good football coach to boot

Tule fog is the worst fog on the planet, or at least a worthy nominee. It just pumps up out of the ground, darndest thing to watch it come up like that. Watch your speed heading down the Grapevine on a foggy morning or night; there is a low lying area just north of Tejon and that is where it starts. Rookie Angelinos start slamming on their brakes once that Tule fog hits them in the face. It is no joke.

LeFan, if there are available, good seats like that, someone with a UC Davis paycheck should start driving them to local businesses and potential donors and give them as comps from Sac to the Bay. Who cares if you take a loss this weekend, you make it up in good will and future considerations. Give them to the Development Office, the President, Sac State's President, whomever... It just frustrates me that I don't feel a radical effort to promote. Maybe it happens in and around campus and town and I just don't see it because I roll up on Saturdays, grab a beer and take my seat.

Like I said earlier, wouldn't it be priceless to see all the Rhody player's faces after thinking, "cool, we're heading out to Cali!" as they land in the fog in Sacramento with no sand, sun, or palm trees in sight! At least there's In-n-Out close by the freeway :rofl:

We know those aren't Big Sky officiating cameras! At least Marion won't have to worry about that next year :rofl: