UNI at Hobo Day

[JackJD]

UNI travels to SDSU for the annual "Hobo Day" homecoming. SDSU's Coach Stig said on his weekly radio show that SDSU will do something it hasn't done before: play two quarterbacks. Zach Lujan's ankle sprain is apparently sufficiently healed that he and his docs gave him the green light. True Freshman Taryn Christion, having started the past two games in Lujan's absence, will share play-calling with Lujan.

Should be an interesting contest. Everyone knows UNI is a better team than the season record shows so far. Hoping for a sellout --- getting close.

[PantherRob82]

Watch your butts!

Oh, you said HOBO... xembarrassedx

[clenz]

SDSU by 17....and they don't score more than 24

[Jackal]

Hopefully Stig comes to his senses about playing two QB's. Perhaps after he watches some UNI game film....

[Thumper 76]

UNI travels to SDSU for the annual "Hobo Day" homecoming. SDSU's Coach Stig said on his weekly radio show that SDSU will do something it hasn't done before: play two quarterbacks. Zach Lujan's ankle sprain is apparently sufficiently healed that he and his docs gave him the green light. True Freshman Taryn Christion, having started the past two games in Lujan's absence, will share play-calling with Lujan.

Should be an interesting contest. Everyone knows UNI is a better team than the season record shows so far. Hoping for a sellout --- getting close.

Jesus mother ****ing Christ in heaven what the mother ****

[CappinHard]

Jesus mother ****ing Christ in heaven what the mother ****

Ha, chill... It's better than them saying they're benching TC. I think this is their way of keeping their word on "noone loses a job to injury", and showing that TC is the better QB and gives us a better chance to win. The problem is, it really screws up the flow of the game. I hope they realize that TC is the guy for the job, and they switch to going solo with him soon. If Lujan lights it up, then I guess we'll have to hope for the best in a 2 QB system. I really feel bad for Lujan though... If he makes a big mistake, the crowd will be calling for TC. It wouldn't necessarily be fair for him to be the backup after an injury (although I could care less about this), but I think it's less fair to trot him out there like this.

[Thumper 76]

Ha, chill... It's better than them saying they're benching TC. I think this is their way of keeping their word on "noone loses a job to injury", and showing that TC is the better QB and gives us a better chance to win. The problem is, it really screws up the flow of the game. I hope they realize that TC is the guy for the job, and they switch to going solo with him soon. If Lujan lights it up, then I guess we'll have to hope for the best in a 2 QB system. I really feel bad for Lujan though... If he makes a big mistake, the crowd will be calling for TC. It wouldn't necessarily be fair for him to be the backup after an injury (although I could care less about this), but I think it's less fair to trot him out there like this.

I just hate the two QB system with the passion of a burning sun. I think you are right but I think it's going to cost us the game all in the name of "not losing the job to injury" and that thought makes me nauseous.

[citdog]

How long will we allow this microaggression against homeless train riders stand? Time to change the name. Wrong side of history etc etc

[RabidRabbit]

During the Dakota Marker debacle, it seemed that Jacks were easy to read for the defense. Like Jacks have running backs in and out, maybe using the different talents of Lujan and Christion at unlikely situations will confuse UNI's talented D, leading to penalties or big plays that our O failed to show or get vs NDSU.

[UNIFanSince1983]

During the Dakota Marker debacle, it seemed that Jacks were easy to read for the defense. Like Jacks have running backs in and out, maybe using the different talents of Lujan and Christion at unlikely situations will confuse UNI's talented D, leading to penalties or big plays that our O failed to show or get vs NDSU.

Yeah if Stig does that he is light years ahead of Farley as a coach (which he may very well be already).

Not saying it should be difficult to do, but Farley can never seem to figure out when to use which QB. He usually switched them when it was too late. This week he might not have an option after Kollmorgen left at half again vs WIU. Although I think I and many other UNI fans would love to see Dunne get some action if Kollmorgen cannot go.

[McNeese72]

How long will we allow this microaggression against homeless train riders stand? Time to change the name. Wrong side of history etc etc

Hey, they treat those hobos like Kings and Queens on Hobo Day. We went up there for Hobo Day in 2008, went to the parade and tailgated with them. Had a great time and then saw one of the most exciting college football games I have ever seen live on top of it all.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/581/22155102719_55d20dbbb2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zKLGaD)sdsu08tghobos (https://flic.kr/p/zKLGaD) by Richard Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/115772304@N02/), on Flickr

[centennial]

I fully expect UNI to win this. Why? Because this is the MVFC, and UNI might be due for some luck.

[McNeese75]

Skinner's will be rockin early xnodx

[tomq04]

EWU has used 2 QB's successfully in 2012, and again in the first 2 games of this year.

In 2012 Baldwin would swap out QB's for different possessions occasionally, but it was usually after a quarter or half change. I'm not sure how/why it worked but those 2 guys fed off of each other and the team kept rolling all through the season, right into losing at home in the Semi's.

This year they brought in #2 in the 2nd half against Oregon and UNI until Hennessey got hurt @ UNI, West came in mid drive and the offense kept going then too. Doubt it is a great system many other places but there might be some good opportunities this week for SDSU to keep the UNI defense on their toes with different looks.

[Milktruck74]

I wouldn't call it a two QB system, but the Mocs have been bringing Alejandro Bennifield (Heusman's back up) quite a bit. He has a few throws, a rushing TD and a receiving TD, and is used about half the time in punt situations (which keeps the defense VERY honest). Often times both are in the game at the same time, with Bennifield taking the snaps. I love to see him in the game, not just because of the opportunity for exciting plays, but also because he is getting quality snaps against good competition (not the 4th qtr bench clearing). As a former center, changing QBs (especially the ones that are under center) regularly can cause serious issues on that exchange and I generally don't like it....However the way the Mocs are using it works well.

[UNIFanSince1983]

I fully expect UNI to win this. Why? Because this is the MVFC, and UNI might be due for some luck.

UNI and luck are not two words that belong in a sentence together. Unless you put the word bad before the word luck.

[Thumper 76]

UNI and luck are not two words that belong in a sentence together. Unless you put the word bad before the word luck.

It will be bad for SDSU if UNI gets some luck.

[clenz]

12-22 since 2009 in 1 score games.

That's not luck. That's a trend.

[underdawg]

I have this feeling that the KITTY Cats will come out of their daze to win this one--then go back to losing closely there-after

[underdawg]

UNI and luck are not two words that belong in a sentence together. Unless you put the word bad before the word luck.

SIU and the Cats must be on equivalent Karma Plains--My Salukis have lost four games by a total of eight points

[tomq04]

I think UNI pulls out a surprise win.

[UNIFanSince1983]

We are going to be lucky to keep this within 21 points.

Our offense will be terrible. That will lead to our defense being on the field all game. That will lead to them being tired, and SDSU scoring about 40 points on us.

[THE HERD]

My gut tells me UNI wins this one by ten or so points.

[THE HERD]

We are going to be lucky to keep this within 21 points.

Our offense will be terrible. That will lead to our defense being on the field all game. That will lead to them being tired, and SDSU scoring about 40 points on us.

Isn't this basically what you were saying before you played us as well??

[UNIFanSince1983]

Isn't this basically what you were saying before you played us as well??

Could be. The reason I say this stuff is it is how I feel. We were playing NDSU after one of the worst games I have seen us play offensively against ISUr. NDSU had just gone to SDSU and laid the smack down on their candy asses.

This week we are coming off a performance where UNI again looked lost on offense. SDSU is coming off two great performances against very good teams.

We could win if we put everything together, but with there being some injuries and questions on who will play I am not confident.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Could be. The reason I say this stuff is it is how I feel. We were playing NDSU after one of the worst games I have seen us play offensively against ISUr. NDSU had just gone to SDSU and laid the smack down on their candy asses.

This week we are coming off a performance where UNI again looked lost on offense. SDSU is coming off two great performances against very good teams.

We could win if we put everything together, but with there being some injuries and questions on who will play I am not confident.



With their backs against the wall I think UNI will rise to the occasion.

Should be a good game.

[Thumper 76]

Could be. The reason I say this stuff is it is how I feel. We were playing NDSU after one of the worst games I have seen us play offensively against ISUr. NDSU had just gone to SDSU and laid the smack down on their candy asses.

This week we are coming off a performance where UNI again looked lost on offense. SDSU is coming off two great performances against very good teams.

We could win if we put everything together, but with there being some injuries and questions on who will play I am not confident.

First time I've heard SDSU football referred to as candy asses outside of a bison fan saying it.

[Jackal]

First time I've heard SDSU football referred to as candy asses outside of a bison fan saying it.
I guess when your team is 2-4 you say stuff like that?

[JayJ79]

whenever someone uses the term "candy ass", I just assume whoever used it is a fan of eating ass.

[UNIFanSince1983]

First time I've heard SDSU football referred to as candy asses outside of a bison fan saying it.

Sorry the "Laid the smack down" wouldn't have been the same if I didn't add "candy asses" to it ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr8glaM4ruM&ab_channel=JohnnyBarok

[Jacks02]

I don't think SDSU's defense is getting the credit it deserves. Outside of the second half at Kansas and a few plays in the first half against NDSU it has been very tough to score on.

Gave up just 10 points to SUU who has gone on to average 43 per game since.
Gave up just 10 points to Robert Morris.
Gave up just 7 points to Indiana State who is averaging nearly 38 per game in rest of their schedule.
Gave up just 8 points to Youngstown who is averaging 33 per game in rest of their schedule.

I don't ever take UNI lightly as they are always a tough out, but I feel pretty good about this one for the Jacks at home.

[clenz]

This UNI team feels like last years after the first half of the schedule...without DJ to bail it out.


So...


UNI's only conference win in MSU...by a score of 7-0. Comes on a Deiondre Hall pick 6

[goyotes]

I don't think SDSU's defense is getting the credit it deserves. Outside of the second half at Kansas and a few plays in the first half against NDSU it has been very tough to score on.

Gave up just 10 points to SUU who has gone on to average 43 per game since.
Gave up just 10 points to Robert Morris.
Gave up just 7 points to Indiana State who is averaging nearly 38 per game in rest of their schedule.
Gave up just 8 points to Youngstown who is averaging 33 per game in rest of their schedule.

I don't ever take UNI lightly as they are always a tough out, but I feel pretty good about this one for the Jacks at home.

Have only watched 2 of SDSU's games: Kansas and the first half of NDSU. I thought SDSU kind of took their foot off the gas against the Jayhawks. The NDSU game doesn't appear to add up with the rest of your results as the Bison absolutely manhandled the Rabbits in the first half.

[i_got_a_fever]

Alternate helmet for Hobo Day.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/22/c446a0d4be36d90610279dee58c88e57.jpg

[UNIFanSince1983]

Should probably be the permanent helmet. Looks awesome!

[clenz]

I hope UNI sticks with the helmets they brought out last week

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wcfcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/7b/f7b79df9-0fe1-5cf2-9b6d-2d579d584905/5622f5e50cc6c.image.jpg?resize=620%2C446

[CappinHard]

I hope UNI sticks with the helmets they brought out last week

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wcfcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/7b/f7b79df9-0fe1-5cf2-9b6d-2d579d584905/5622f5e50cc6c.image.jpg?resize=620%2C446

Those are nice, they looked cool on the stream. I love the new SDSU helmet, but I wish they would do something matte.

[THE HERD]

I think a lot o Bison fans would ***** themselves if NDSU ever changed up their helmets. They never have, at least not for just a game or two. In the last 25 years or so there has only been subtle changes to the helmet. I still say bring back Snorty though!

[UNIFanSince1983]

I hope UNI sticks with the helmets they brought out last week

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wcfcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/7b/f7b79df9-0fe1-5cf2-9b6d-2d579d584905/5622f5e50cc6c.image.jpg?resize=620%2C446

I think those logos would have been better on a shiny helmet not a matte helmet though. I really did like them, but I doubt we stick with them.

[THE HERD]

Alternate helmet for Hobo Day.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/22/c446a0d4be36d90610279dee58c88e57.jpg

This should be the permanent helmet.....way better than the other one!

[i_got_a_fever]

I think a lot o Bison fans would ***** themselves if NDSU ever changed up their helmets. They never have, at least not for just a game or two. In the last 25 years or so there has only been subtle changes to the helmet. I still say bring back Snorty though!

Throw it back ndsu.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/22/0be7c651fbeccda16f9a66d7ff8b21cc.jpg

[ST_Lawson]

I hope UNI sticks with the helmets they brought out last week

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wcfcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/7b/f7b79df9-0fe1-5cf2-9b6d-2d579d584905/5622f5e50cc6c.image.jpg?resize=620%2C446

I thought that design/style looked really good too. Is the gold panther logo metallic, or is it just kinda shiny?

[Thumper 76]

Alternate helmet for Hobo Day.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/22/c446a0d4be36d90610279dee58c88e57.jpg

This is awesome! It looks like it only has the decal on one side? That would be kinda awesome. It's unique like our mascot. Keep it.

[KUlawJack]

This is awesome! It looks like it only has the decal on one side? That would be kinda awesome. It's unique like our mascot. Keep it.

Rabbit on one side, player number on other.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Rabbit on one side, player number on other.

So like the Boise State helmets then with the Bronco on one and number on the other.

[KUlawJack]

So like the Boise State helmets then with the Bronco on one and number on the other.

Yep.

[Thumper 76]

Rabbit on one side, player number on other.

I dig it

[PantherRob82]

Alternate helmet for Hobo Day.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/22/c446a0d4be36d90610279dee58c88e57.jpg

Love it!

[RowdyRabbit]

Yep, it's a winner in my book!

[Kemo]

The new helmet is getting some national pub from ESPN's Darren Rovell:

https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/657336232192688129

[RowdyRabbit]

Hobo Day Eve 2015

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/Tuesday7783/20151023_223109_zpsivkcvein.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Tuesday7783/media/20151023_223109_zpsivkcvein.jpg.html)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/Tuesday7783/20151023_223042_zpsfthycret.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Tuesday7783/media/20151023_223042_zpsfthycret.jpg.html)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e44/Tuesday7783/20151023_222831_zpsoxdzapad.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/Tuesday7783/media/20151023_222831_zpsoxdzapad.jpg.html)

[Rabbit74]

Great Photo probably even more impressive in person. GB GB GJ

[UNIFanSince1983]

That is really cool! The blue lights are awesome.

[dewey]

That is really cool! The blue lights are awesome.

Agreed!

Dewey

[Thumper 76]

Definitely love how that looks lit up like that