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Post by bogeyman on Oct 23, 2023 10:01:50 GMT -6
On to Southern Utah. This team is the ACU 2022 of 2023. They have lost 4 games by 3 or less points including by 3 to Arizona State, by 2 to UCA and UC-Davis and now by 3 in double overtime to Austin Peay. This is a good team and ACU will need to play a complete game to win. We cannot afford to have Maverick go into a funk for a quarter but alas as someone said in the SFA thread, this may be all we are going to get. We need Dobbins to be healthy if only for the variety of backs we can run at them (Sunday being out for the 1st half could really hurt if Jermiah is not ready to do). Our receivers tend to make some fantastic catches but drop some pretty simple ones. We need a consistent day from them--where is Waydale Jones? But by far the most crucial for us is for our defense to step up. We typically play lots of bodies but we need our best to be on the field vs SUU. Our guys continue to step up, so I expect no less Saturday. But will it be enough?
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Post by Outsider on Oct 23, 2023 12:33:19 GMT -6
We have yet to play a complete game this year, but we are getting better. The main thing is that we need to continue to get take aways on defense and protect the ball on offense. I think our defense finally wore SFA down on Saturday. We are going to need that again this weekend. Our special teams play just needs to stay consistent like it has been. Keep the plays simple and effective. If we can control the game, then we have the better chance of coming out on top. We don't have to be perfect, but we have to be consistent and our grit needs to continue.
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Post by rc on Oct 23, 2023 15:26:14 GMT -6
SUU will be a test but we are ranked slightly higher than them.
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Post by Outsider on Oct 23, 2023 15:45:45 GMT -6
Massey has us at a 45% chance of winning the SUU game. Now, Massey also had us at a 38% chance of winning the SFA game. Still, don't let the ranking fool anyone. My hopes are high because I know we can do it, but this will indeed be a very tough game in Cedar City. We just need to stay focused.
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Post by jCat on Oct 23, 2023 17:49:18 GMT -6
SUU's QB, Justin Miller, has a great arm. He trusts that he can throw into coverage and make plays downfield. If the Cats are in the right position, there will be turnover chances.
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Post by Outsider on Oct 23, 2023 18:01:31 GMT -6
SUU's QB, Justin Miller, has a great arm. He trusts that he can throw into coverage and make plays downfield. If the Cats are in the right position, there will be turnover chances. So far, Miller is 146 out of 255 and 6 interceptions for 57.25%. I think that does work in our favor the way we have been playing pass defense lately. **SUU has been pretty balanced between their pass and run offense.**
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Post by bogeyman on Oct 27, 2023 14:36:29 GMT -6
Anyone know how Coheley and X are doing this week?
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Post by bucfan on Oct 27, 2023 14:42:05 GMT -6
Glad the game is in the afternoon. Low Saturday night is supposed to be 17. Even game time weather in the 40's will be cooler than what our guys are used to. Hope it doesn't affect us too much.
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Post by dallasalum on Oct 27, 2023 16:42:15 GMT -6
I don't know where the proper place on the forum to post this. Perhaps someone can get it posted numerous places. It has come to my attention that we have one or more senior football players whose parents face economic challenges which could prevent from being able to attend the final home game on November 18th when the seniors are honored. As all are aware, the parents (and many times other family members) come out on the field with the player and they all are recognized. For us, the parents not being able to be there for that important occasion due solely to financial concerns, is extremely undesirable (actually unacceptable). I have been informed that the rules allow for the Athletic Department to buy airline tickets, provide funds(?) to allow the parents to attend. A "special fund" is being set up to address this need. I am hoping that we can spread the word as widely as possible about this so that as many people as possible will have the opportunity to participate in this effort. Checks can be made out to ACU and marked "Student Athlete Opportunity". The check can then be mailed to the Athletic Department. Thanks to everyone for considering this.
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Post by bogeyman on Oct 28, 2023 12:52:45 GMT -6
Kickoff coming up. Anyone here? Liked the pics of Pat Holder and Kirby Jones at the pregame chapel.
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Post by Outsider on Oct 28, 2023 13:09:36 GMT -6
So far our blocking is horrible.
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Post by jCat on Oct 28, 2023 13:10:05 GMT -6
So far our blocking is horrible. Nothing to write home about...but nice to see the D bring a blitz and get off the field.
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Post by Outsider on Oct 28, 2023 13:12:37 GMT -6
So far our blocking is horrible. Nothing to write home about... Good defense though, hopefully we pick up our blocks better.
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Post by bogeyman on Oct 28, 2023 13:12:51 GMT -6
Good defensive stop.
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Post by jCat on Oct 28, 2023 13:17:51 GMT -6
I keep thinking that we'll begin to make a few of these catches. But alas...
What a punter we have!
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