South Dakota at Nichols State

[katss07]

Better passer (this year at least). Much stronger and more punishing runner. Nearly as fast. Not nearly as elusive.


IMO Lauletta is a better passer but Streveler is more dangerous as a dual threat.

Well Lauletta gave us issues in the second half, but other than that we were able to handle him. He was able to run on us after we took a big lead into the final quarter, but we basically controlled him the entire game. Richmond also had a decent defensive unit and we took care of business against them. I don’t see how the Kats could stop Lauletta and the Spider offense but we won’t be able to stop Streveler. I think SHSU would be able to stop him. Nicholls has a defense that is close to if not better than ours, so maybe they can stop him.

[Yote 53]

Just go to YouTube and pull up some video of the two teams from their respective channels. Here is the highlights from last weekend's game against SDSU.

LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSVpoRoadDg&t=50s)

I liked at the 45 second mark where Streveler lowered his shoulder and ran over 4 SDSU defenders. He is not your normal QB. He's more like a linebacker who can run and throw. Elite athlete. You think you're going to knock him out of the game? Good luck.

Also looked up some film of Nicholls on their channel. Umm, yeah, I like our chances.

[POD Knows]

Just go to YouTube and pull up some video of the two teams from their respective channels. Here is the highlights from last weekend's game against SDSU.

LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSVpoRoadDg&t=50s)

I liked at the 45 second mark where Streveler lowered his shoulder and ran over 4 SDSU defenders. He is not your normal QB. He's more like a linebacker who can run and throw. Elite athlete. You think you're going to knock him out of the game? Good luck.

Also looked up some film of Nicholls on their channel. Umm, yeah, I like our chances.I don't know if it is on your video, but the running touchdown he got that was called back because of the hold, was a pretty telling play, he blew by the SDSU D backs and pulled away from them. He might have been the fastest guy on the field that day.

I mentioned in an early thread that he didn't seem to have that good of arm but I don't know if that is injury related or what. He was a very quick release and just seems to flick the ball on most passes.

[Howlingyote]

The Southland isn’t one of the “worst conferences” three bids in the playoffs and two seeds. Guess what!? We have as many seeds as the MVFC! Wow, right? Secondly, Nicholls has beaten a 9-2 team, so no SELA isn’t their only decent win. Also, since when is ISUr a playoff team. I never said Streveler was not doing well, but I just watched the first half of the South Dakota vs South Dakota State game a while ago, and he was just decent. He has ability to pass and he is a good runner. He won’t be able to take hits this weekend though because, if we are being real, USD is toast without him. Also, it’s not like comparing apples to oranges. Both are playoff teams, and we will see who wins this weekend. No need to make up stats about who NSU has and hasn’t beaten.

New user here and a USD fan.

I look forward to you posting your impressions of Strevler after Saturday's game. Confident your opinion will drastically change.

Keep thinking that "USD is toast without Strevler ". Both SIU (this year) and ISU (last year) were defeated by our more than capable backup. Our backup is not Strevler (who is?), but thinking our team is lost without him is a BIG mistake. We almost (and should have) beat SDSU last week almost exclusively running the ball. Strevler is a game-changer, but by no means our only weapon.

Admittedly I know very little about NSU. But I will tell you, if we play Coyotes mistake free football, I think it's going to be a long day for the Colonels.

[Redbird 4th & short]

Yes, Nicholls has a few big pass rushers who can get to the quarterback. I think four or five different guys have at least five sacks on the year, which is incredible. If the USD quarterback gets hit a few times, USD guys could be in trouble. If what fourthandshort says about the Redbirds getting to the quarterback is true, that could be the key to beating USD.
but again .. we did it 15 times, while the other 10 teams (many ranked with strong defenses) only averaged 2.5 times. he is very crafty, and sees field well .. his numbers against us were astounding considering how much we flushed and hit him. But we took them out of what they like to do .. and need to throw 63 times to get that 400+ yards. No one else did that to him this year.

Again, be very thankful he is banged up .. but you won't likely get to him much nor rattle him. But if he does have to come out, their back up is starter level too.

[Bison56]

The Southland isn’t one of the “worst conferences” three bids in the playoffs and two seeds. Guess what!? We have as many seeds as the MVFC! Wow, right? Secondly, Nicholls has beaten a 9-2 team, so no SELA isn’t their only decent win. Also, since when is ISUr a playoff team. I never said Streveler was not doing well, but I just watched the first half of the South Dakota vs South Dakota State game a while ago, and he was just decent. He has ability to pass and he is a good runner. He won’t be able to take hits this weekend though because, if we are being real, USD is toast without him. Also, it’s not like comparing apples to oranges. Both are playoff teams, and we will see who wins this weekend. No need to make up stats about who NSU has and hasn’t beaten.
If you knew half as much as you like to pretend you do here, it would make for an interesting conversation.

[Yote 53]

I don't know if it is on your video, but the running touchdown he got that was called back because of the hold, was a pretty telling play, he blew by the SDSU D backs and pulled away from them. He might have been the fastest guy on the field that day.

I mentioned in an early thread that he didn't seem to have that good of arm but I don't know if that is injury related or what. He was a very quick release and just seems to flick the ball on most passes.

That is not on the video but that play was sick. I wish it was because that was incredible to watch in person. Strev just exploded through the defense and blew right by everybody. That was freakish speed.

[Yote 53]

but again .. we did it 15 times, while the other 10 teams (many ranked with strong defenses) only averaged 2.5 times. he is very crafty, and sees field well .. his numbers against us were astounding considering how much we flushed and hit him. But we took them out of what they like to do .. and need to throw 63 times to get that 400+ yards. No one else did that to him this year.

Again, be very thankful he is banged up .. but you won't likely get to him much nor rattle him. But if he does have to come out, their back up is starter level too.

Here you go. The highlights of the game Simmons (the backup) played. Looks pretty good to me.

LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuris-oiFXM)

[Redbird 4th & short]

I don't know if it is on your video, but the running touchdown he got that was called back because of the hold, was a pretty telling play, he blew by the SDSU D backs and pulled away from them. He might have been the fastest guy on the field that day.

I mentioned in an early thread that he didn't seem to have that good of arm but I don't know if that is injury related or what. He was a very quick release and just seems to flick the ball on most passes.

you're right .. he is not a pocket passer with good form .. hand injury made him look little worse. But he is also not "burner" .. he only runs a 4.7 forty. He just sees field very well and makes a lot of good decisions, and is a very good all around athlete, especially for his size and ability to take a hit.

Jerry Rice also ran a 4.7 forty ... though looked like he ran a 4.5 because of how well he played his position and saw the field.

[katss07]

If you knew half as much as you like to pretend you do here, it would make for an interesting conversation.
I cannot have a conversation without you making a comment. If you question my knowledge, thats okay. I know what I know, you don’t. I get you don’t like SHSU, no need to bother me with that.

How can you say the SLC is “one of the worst conferences”? Does fourth best now qualify as one of the worst? I guess so. He is making up stats about his quarterback and who Nicholls has beaten and who they havent. I get USD has an athletic powerful quarterback, but those are made up stats.

What exactly in my two statements did I say that made you want to make a comment like that? I think I know more about Nicholls than you do.

[POD Knows]

you're right .. he is not a pocket passer with good form .. hand injury made him look little worse. But he is also not "burner" .. he only runs a 4.7 forty. He just sees field very well and makes a lot of good decisions, and is a very good all around athlete, especially for his size and ability to take a hit.

Jerry Rice also ran a 4.7 forty ... though looked like he ran a 4.5 because of how well he played his position and saw the field.We need to find that play where he blows up the middle and completely out runs the D backs for SDSU, I don't doubt that he has probably posted a 4.7 40 but if that is how fast he is, then those Dbacks for SDSU run the 40 in over 5 seconds.

[beerkat]

If you knew half as much as you like to pretend you do here, it would make for an interesting conversation.

For Thanksgiving this year I am thankful for the Bison faithful and the rest of the MVFC blowhards that are able to take time out from their Mensa meetings to come here and offer their thoughts on how bad Nicholls sucks and how the Southland is such a bad football conference that they are actually ranked lower than both the Missouri Valley women's basketball and Missouri Valley snowmobile repair teams. If Nicholls isn't careful this Saturday they might drag the conference down below the rodeo teams as well.

In Jesus' and Jeff Sagarin's name we pray, Amen!

[Yote 53]

you're right .. he is not a pocket passer with good form .. hand injury made him look little worse. But he is also not "burner" .. he only runs a 4.7 forty. He just sees field very well and makes a lot of good decisions, and is a very good all around athlete, especially for his size and ability to take a hit.

Jerry Rice also ran a 4.7 forty ... though looked like he ran a 4.5 because of how well he played his position and saw the field.

4.7? Don't believe it. He's faster than that. Has the speed to get the corner and turn it up. Looked like a 4.3/4.2 type speed guy running away from the entire SDSU secondary on that one play we are talking about. Like he was shot out of a cannon.

[Yotes21]

you're right .. he is not a pocket passer with good form .. hand injury made him look little worse. But he is also not "burner" .. he only runs a 4.7 forty. He just sees field very well and makes a lot of good decisions, and is a very good all around athlete, especially for his size and ability to take a hit.

Jerry Rice also ran a 4.7 forty ... though looked like he ran a 4.5 because of how well he played his position and saw the field.

He has outran many DBs in his two years here...he has game speed.

His form is a little awkward as he does flick the ball, but he has improved on his accuracy. I look forward to katss being able to see him.

[POD Knows]

For Thanksgiving this year I am thankful for the Bison faithful and the rest of the MVFC blowhards that are able to take time out from their Mensa meetings to come here and offer their thoughts on how bad Nicholls sucks and how the Southland is such a bad football conference that they are actually ranked lower than both the Missouri Valley women's basketball and Missouri Valley snowmobile repair teams. If Nicholls isn't careful this Saturday they might drag the conference down below the rodeo teams as well.

In Jesus' and Jeff Sagarin's name we pray, Amen!For the record, I am a Bison fan that picked Nicholls, I just think that backing into the playoffs is tough on the pysche and USD has been through a lot in the last 4 weeks but I wouldn't be surprised if USD beat them by 40, just never know.

[katss07]

For Thanksgiving this year I am thankful for the Bison faithful and the rest of the MVFC blowhards that are able to take time out from their Mensa meetings to come here and offer their thoughts on how bad Nicholls sucks and how the Southland is such a bad football conference that they are actually ranked lower than both the Missouri Valley women's basketball and Missouri Valley snowmobile repair teams. If Nicholls isn't careful this Saturday they might drag the conference down below the rodeo teams as well.

In Jesus' and Jeff Sagarin's name we pray, Amen!

I mean goddamn, I cannot make a comment without that 56 guy saying something. How stupid does it get. Everything on here that I have said is a matter of opinion or a straight up fact. I don’t make up stats to make my qb or defense look good like the USD fan did. Does he get onto him? Hell no. Because, well, now I nothing about football!

I’m positive I know more about SLC football than this 56 guy, yet here he is making more pointless comments.

[katss07]

For the record, I am a Bison fan that picked Nicholls, I just think that backing into the playoffs is tough on the pysche and USD has been through a lot in the last 4 weeks but I wouldn't be surprised if USD beat them by 40, just never know.

I have met many sensible, nice Bison fans. In fact, I have met more nice ones than rude ones. But questioning someone’s knowledge of the sport because of an opinion on how a game will go is dumb. No need to do that. I come here to talk football, not hear **** about how bad my team is in an Nicholls State thread.

Anyways, back to the game. While, USD is backing into the playoffs, so is Nicholls. After sneaking by HBU and losing to SELA, they haven’t played great lately. If Fourcade can limit the turnovers, they could win. I could see USD winning by 40 also, but it will be closer I think.

[JSUSoutherner]

He has outran many DBs in his two years here...he has game speed.

His form is a little awkward as he does flick the ball, but he has improved on his accuracy. I look forward to katss being able to see him.
#NorthernSpeed?

[Yotes21]

I have met many sensible, nice Bison fans. In fact, I have met more nice ones than rude ones. But questioning someone’s knowledge of the sport because of an opinion on how a game will go is dumb. No need to do that. I come here to talk football, not hear **** about how bad my team is in an Nicholls State thread.

Anyways, back to the game. While, USD is backing into the playoffs, so is Nicholls. After sneaking by HBU and losing to SELA, they haven’t played great lately. If Fourcade can limit the turnovers, they could win. I could see USD winning by 40 also, but it will be closer I think.

Just to point out something you mentioned before... you said the Nicholls DL can get pressure in a hurry. USD has done a pretty good job of getting pressure as well. Greenfield has 17.5 TFL and 7 sacks.... How is the Nicholls Oline?

[caribbeanhen]

For Thanksgiving this year I am thankful for the Bison faithful and the rest of the MVFC blowhards that are able to take time out from their Mensa meetings to come here and offer their thoughts on how bad Nicholls sucks and how the Southland is such a bad football conference that they are actually ranked lower than both the Missouri Valley women's basketball and Missouri Valley snowmobile repair teams. If Nicholls isn't careful this Saturday they might drag the conference down below the rodeo teams as well.

In Jesus' and Jeff Sagarin's name we pray, Amen!

speaking of Thanksgiving, the MVFC guys are blowing up this Streveler QB so much we'll get a sneak peak of his talents tomorrow floating down 5th Ave in the annual Macy parade

[POD Knows]

I have met many sensible, nice Bison fans. In fact, I have met more nice ones than rude ones. But questioning someone’s knowledge of the sport because of an opinion on how a game will go is dumb. No need to do that. I come here to talk football, not hear **** about how bad my team is in an Nicholls State thread.

Anyways, back to the game. While, USD is backing into the playoffs, so is Nicholls. After sneaking by HBU and losing to SELA, they haven’t played great lately. If Fourcade can limit the turnovers, they could win. I could see USD winning by 40 also, but it will be closer I think.USD finished the year against two seeded teams and another team that is in the playoffs, than can suck the life right out of you. I can't comment on Nicholls, because to be honest, they disappeared off my radar and I have not seen them play. I have seen SHSU play a couple of times and I will save my trash talk for SHSU when and if we play them. I could handle a repeat of the 2014 semi in Fargo. :D

[katss07]

He has outran many DBs in his two years here...he has game speed.

His form is a little awkward as he does flick the ball, but he has improved on his accuracy. I look forward to katss being able to see him.
I look forward to seeing him as well. If he is as good as everyone says, SHSU vs USD should be a very fun game.

[caribbeanhen]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=26587&stc=1

is this him?


I look forward to seeing him as well. If he is as good as everyone says, SHSU vs USD should be a very fun game.

[Yote84]

Here you go. The highlights of the game Simmons (the backup) played. Looks pretty good to me.

LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuris-oiFXM)

His touchdown throw at the 1:57 mark is a heck of a throw for any QB. Let alone one that is taking backup reps all year and thrown into a game 2 minutes in because of injury.

[Bison56]

#NorthernSpeed?

#Fakenews

[CappinHard]

He throws the ball better than Tebow.

Idk man. I think the Tebow comparison is spot on. Have you watched his throwing mechanics? Wide open stance and all arm. Obviously he's doing things well enough to have succes, but I think his passing success is aided by his running ability because teams have to respect it, much like Tebow. This isn't meant as a knock on Streveler either, just a comparison. Fwiw, Christion's passing stats are definitely aided by his running ability as well.

[Yote84]

Idk man. I think the Tebow comparison is spot on. Have you watched his throwing mechanics? Wide open stance and all arm. Obviously he's doing things well enough to have succes, but I think his passing success is aided by his running ability because teams have to respect it, much like Tebow. This isn't meant as a knock on Streveler either, just a comparison. Fwiw, Christion's passing stats are definitely aided by his running ability as well.

Not so sure about that comparison. He is not an amazing passer don't get me wrong but far from Tebowish. This is from USD's game notes for Nichols.

Streveler is 379 yards shy of the Valley's single-season, total offense record set by Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson in 2014 (15 games). Also, USD's offense at 520 yards per game would establish an MVFC single-season team record (502.7, Southern Illinois, 2004)

http://www.goyotes.com/news/2017/11/21/football-news-and-notes-ahead-of-nicholls-state.aspx

[Yote84]

Streveler's ranks as a passer.
Passing Yards- 10th 3,236 (1st 3,893)
Completion %- 9th 66.2 (1st 73.2)
He is also top 15 in the nation in most all other categories. Tebow comparisons are a little off.

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/leaders.asp?cat=6&lg=999

[Yotes21]

Tebow actually had good passing stats in college I believe.

[clenz]

The comp to Tebow is really good actually. Forgot the fact he couldn't pass in an NFL game. Look at his college years

661-995 (66.4%)
9,285 yards
86 TD
16 INT
170.8 Rating

692 carries
2,947 yards (4.3 YPC)
57 TD

#1 in completion % in 07 08 and 09 in the SEC. #4 in SEC history.
# 1 in the SEC in passer efficiency in 2007, 2008 and 2009. He's first all time in SEC history and 4th in NCAA history for efficiency.
# 1 in the SEC in YPA passing in 07, 08, 09. #1 in SEC history and #9 in NCAA history.
He's number 1 in SEC history for adjusting yards per attempt and #6 in the NCAA all time.
# 1 all time in NCAA history in rushing TD
# 2 in career yards from scrimmage
#7 in NCAA history for TDs accounted for


He did that in three years as his freshman year was 33 pass attempts splitting time with Chris Leak.


Tim Tebow may actually be the greatest college football player of all time. To call Streveler the FCS version of Tebow and mean it, is an incredible thing. Watching him play, he is as close to Tebow as we get in the FCS. He only really got 1.5-1.75 year to show it. 4 years of Streveler and he'd hold so many FCS records.

Streveler extrapolated over 4 years
998-1,560 (64%)
13,275 yards
90 TD
28 INT
150.9 rating (that's 102.6 NFL)
686 carries
3,087 yards (4.5 ypc)
40 TD

[JSUSoutherner]

Idk if it has been touched on yet in this thread, but I'm assuming Streveler is beat up because of a lackluster OL?

How are the Yotes up front?

[CappinHard]

Thanks Clenz, always coming through with straight facts to set people straight.

[clenz]

Idk if it has been touched on yet in this thread, but I'm assuming Streveler is beat up because of a lackluster OL?

How are the Yotes up front?
It has more to do with the game plan and quality of pass rushers he's faced recently. ISUR, UNI and NDSU all know how to hit a QB

[Yote 53]

Why you doing this to me Clenz? 4 years would be great. I could say what could have been but the reality is that without his time spent at Minnesota he wouldn't be what he is today. Not saying that the Gophers developed, on the contrary, his experience there helped mold him into the player he is today from a mental and motivational standpoint. Things happen for a reason.

[JSUSoutherner]

It has more to do with the game plan and quality of pass rushers he's faced recently. ISUR, UNI and NDSU all know how to hit a QB
So why isn't there talk about TC being beat up?

[clenz]

Why you doing this to me Clenz? 4 years would be great. I could say what could have been but the reality is that without his time spent at Minnesota he wouldn't be what he is today. Not saying that the Gophers developed, on the contrary, his experience there helped mold him into the player he is today from a mental and motivational standpoint. Things happen for a reason.
I'm not sold on USD's talent outside of Steveler, but Streveler is as good as I've seen at the college/FCS level in a long damn time - that includes Wentz, Eric Sanders and Matt Brown.

[Redbird 4th & short]

IMHO, there is too much turmoil within the USD program. They get into the playoffs, but are coming off losing 4 of 5. 2 of those loses are to average teams. ISUr is average at best and UNI is a decent team, but nothing special. Throw in the rapist stuff and the program is an absolute mess. Slowly but surley, they are self destructing. Now they face a tough opponent, on the road in Louisiana.

Meanwhile, Nicholls has to feel great. I promise no team is happier to be playing on Thanksgiving weekend than the Colonels. Despite a tough loss to SELA, thay have played okay all season. They have not lossed at home all season long. If they get some students to stick around, they could have a 7,000 plus crowd. They are in great position and have nothing to lose.

I think USD keeps it close for a bit, but after a while Nicholls pulls away.

Prediction: Nicholls 38-24 SD

ISUr is probably the most NOT average team in FCS ... look at our results. Is our average average ? Yes. Did we ever play average .. no. We either played top 10 football or played badly. Too many issues on offense .. some games, we clicked on offense, too many games not.

Ask InSU and WIU .. they saw our very good team and bad team in each half.

Ask NAU and SIU . they only saw our bad team.

Ask EIU, SDSU, YSU, USD .. they saw our very good team.

So did NDSU (at least defensively) until their punter flopped in Q3 and got a bad roughing punter call, that turned into first TD in a 0-0 game in Q3

But no ... we are very far from an average team. USD never saw defense like we showed them that day. You can thank ISUr for much of what caused Streveler to be banged up.

p.s. ISUr just fired 3 offensive coaches as a result of our offensive inconsistencies, including the 2 Co-OCs and WR coaches.

p.s.s. UNI struggled early and found their stride. But they are top 15 level team after rough start.

[CappinHard]

Just go to YouTube and pull up some video of the two teams from their respective channels. Here is the highlights from last weekend's game against SDSU.

LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSVpoRoadDg&t=50s)

I liked at the 45 second mark where Streveler lowered his shoulder and ran over 4 SDSU defenders. He is not your normal QB. He's more like a linebacker who can run and throw. Elite athlete. You think you're going to knock him out of the game? Good luck.

Also looked up some film of Nicholls on their channel. Umm, yeah, I like our chances.

xlolx I'm definitely in the camp that Streveler is a very good running QB, and I love a good hyperbole once in a while... but he ran over 1 defender.

[Yote84]

Surprising on Tebow. I stand corrected.

[Yote84]

xlolx I'm definitely in the camp that Streveler is a very good running QB, and I love a good hyperbole once in a while... but he ran over 1 defender.

Yeah but it was ROSEBLOSSOM because Streveler knew if ROSEBLOSSOM got ahold of his ankle ROSEBLOSSOM would twist it off like at NDSU.....I actually don't remember who he ran over.

[clenz]

Surprising on Tebow. I stand corrected.
His mechanics were garbage and didn't translate to the NFL. So much of what made him a great passer was his threat to run. That wasn't going to translate to the NFL. When you put major mechanic issues on top of a guy who never really had to read a defense or understand the defense it creates what we saw.

His NFL career was an unmitigated disaster BUT as bad as his NFL career was his college career was that good plus a few levels.

Watch this film and then watch Streveler


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INxqYDAFSQ8

[cx500d]

No silly. That blue uniform is your sign....That is Jake Weineke from SDSU



http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=26587&stc=1

is this him?

[CappinHard]

Yeah but it was ROSEBLOSSOM because Streveler knew if ROSEBLOSSOM got ahold of his ankle ROSEBLOSSOM would twist it off like at NDSU.....I actually don't remember who he ran over.

It wasn't. Rozeboom was too busy recording 10 tackles, including 2 for a loss. Haters gonna hate. Also, USD is the last team that can b*tch about dirty play... did you watch the game?

[Redbird 4th & short]

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=26587&stc=1

is this him?

No, and no resemblance whatsoever. It so happens, I found a highlight reel from our game against USD and what all we did to him. Here's a sampling of just some of what we did to him .. and he kept getting back up.

https://youtu.be/x1uRyrbTm5w

[POD Knows]

Idk man. I think the Tebow comparison is spot on. Have you watched his throwing mechanics? Wide open stance and all arm. Obviously he's doing things well enough to have succes, but I think his passing success is aided by his running ability because teams have to respect it, much like Tebow. This isn't meant as a knock on Streveler either, just a comparison. Fwiw, Christion's passing stats are definitely aided by his running ability as well.Arm motion is completely different I think, Tebow had this weird looping motion, Streveler basically brings the ball back to his ear and flicks it, maybe we can get some slow mo but Streveler gets the ball out a lot quicker without all of the motion.

[CappinHard]

Arm motion is completely different I think, Tebow had this weird looping motion, Streveler basically brings the ball back to his ear and flicks it, maybe we can get some slow mo but Streveler gets the ball out a lot quicker without all of the motion.

I guess I didn't mean to say that their mechanics are similar, just that both didn't have very solid mechanics and that their passing stats weren't built on being prolific passers.

[Yote84]

It wasn't. Rozeboom was too busy recording 10 tackles, including 2 for a loss. Haters gonna hate. Also, USD is the last team that can b*tch about dirty play... did you watch the game?

I was at the game. I probably missed this play during one of the 27 fake cramps your shady ass team put on display.

Reminded me of Coach Gordon Bombay telling Charlie to grab his eye and hit the ice in Mighty Ducks. Only Stigledork is way less cool than Emilio and the prairie rats do not do the flying V. HOLY NUTMEG. RING THE BELLS.

[POD Knows]

I guess I didn't mean to say that their mechanics are similar, just that both didn't have very solid mechanics and that their passing stats weren't built on being prolific passers.Streveler's footwork throwing the ball is strange sometimes but his arm motion is money. He gets the ball away quick with compact movement, kind of like how Marino threw the ball (I am not comparing him to Marino, just his arm motion), but he does throw off balance a lot. I think TC out of SDSU is probably a better all around QB because he seems to be more polished in the passing game but I would hate to game plan Streveler.

[CappinHard]

I was at the game. I probably missed this play during one of the 27 fake cramps your shady ass team put on display.

Reminded me of Coach Gordon Bombay telling Charlie to grab his eye and hit the ice in Mighty Ducks. Only Stigledork is way less cool than Emilio and the prairie rats do not do the flying V. HOLY NUTMEG. RING THE BELLS.

So salty...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48H34ukFe8g

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

USD finished the year against two seeded teams and another team that is in the playoffs, than can suck the life right out of you. I can't comment on Nicholls, because to be honest, they disappeared off my radar and I have not seen them play. I have seen SHSU play a couple of times and I will save my trash talk for SHSU when and if we play them. I could handle a repeat of the 2014 semi in Fargo. :D


If, a huge if, they get to Fargo, I like the Bison's chances against that defense of theirs. They give up 418 yards/game and 28 points.....in the Softland.....xlolx

G-gap power should/will be a mainstay in that game....xnodx

[Yote 53]

I'm not sold on USD's talent outside of Steveler, but Streveler is as good as I've seen at the college/FCS level in a long damn time - that includes Wentz, Eric Sanders and Matt Brown.

I can see how you can say that but you'll have to trust me when I say the talent across the field is there and improving, still pretty young though so it is only starting to reveal itself. Biggest gains have been made on the lines. We're actually starting to look like an MVFC school there. Big, strong, lean, mobile lineman instead of getting a bunch of fatties and calling it good.

[Thumper 76]

We need to find that play where he blows up the middle and completely out runs the D backs for SDSU, I don't doubt that he has probably posted a 4.7 40 but if that is how fast he is, then those Dbacks for SDSU run the 40 in over 5 seconds.
There’s a big difference between top end speed and 40 speed.


So why isn't there talk about TC being beat up?
Because he knows to slide and isn’t expected to be the entire team.

No silly. That blue uniform is your sign....That is Jake Weineke from SDSU
No. Dallas Goedert. Good god man get it right. xsmhx



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[cx500d]

No. Dallas Goedert. Good god man get it right. xsmhx

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It was kind of a bad picture, so I couldn't really tell, but now I see the resemblance.

[caribbeanhen]

my take, South Dakota is average at best and propped up by the talented QB...... the old adage applies here...... South Dakota is a Paul McCartney and Wings team, but having said that Paul's talent has carried bands before.......

all kidding aside, I'm looking forward to watching the game, I meant the only thing scary about playing Nicholls State is the location

[POD Knows]

There’s a big difference between top end speed and 40 speed.





Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSo are you saying Streveler is a Cadillac that takes a long time to get to top end but top end is 140 or something? Or are you saying you D is slow as ****. Wentz ran a 4.7 at the combine, Wentz is not as fast as Streveler in short or long distances but who knows. I want to see the Streveler/Wieneke race, I bet Streveler blows his doors off in both the 40 and the 100.

[caribbeanhen]

So Streveler throws the ball better inside a dome with those gloves on? not a big fan of gloves on the QB (Think Briscoe vs JMU) but he would know best I guess

the last time I saw a pair of gloves like that OJ was pretending they didn't fit in a LA court room, those things looked to big to grip a football

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

So are you saying Streveler is a Cadillac that takes a long time to get to top end but top end is 140 or something? Or are you saying you D is slow as ****. Wentz ran a 4.7 at the combine, Wentz is not as fast as Streveler in short or long distances but who knows. I want to see the Streveler/Wieneke race, I bet Streveler blows his doors off in both the 40 and the 100.


Watching both of them play....Streveler is a lot faster than Weineke. It will be interesting to see how Weineke does during all of the combine testing.

[goyotes]

So Streveler throws the ball better inside a dome with those gloves on? not a big fan of gloves on the QB (Think Briscoe vs JMU) but he would know best I guess

the last time I saw a pair of gloves like that OJ was pretending they didn't fit in a LA court room, those things looked to big to grip a football

The game against SDSU was the first time he wore gloves. His throwing hand was swollen from an injury the week before and the only way he could grip a football was to wear gloves and even then his passes were pushed more than thrown. He missed a lot of passes that he normally completes.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

The game against SDSU was the first time he wore gloves. His throwing hand was swollen from an injury the week before and the only way he could grip a football was to wear gloves and even then his passes were pushed more than thrown.


I like Streveler. He is tough, gritty and you can see that when he plays. Not the greatest passer but he is an athlete and it shows.

[caribbeanhen]

The game against SDSU was the first time he wore gloves. His throwing hand was swollen from an injury the week before and the only way he could grip a football was to wear gloves and even then his passes were pushed more than thrown. He missed a lot of passes that he normally completes.

gotcha, Yes was checking out the S Dak State game, and he did kind of look like he was pushing the ball on the shorter passes, by the way that seemed like a BS call on S Dakota on the long TD run by Steveler, he's got some speed

[BNATION]

Excited for this game and think this is the only matchup in the first round featuring decent teams. My homerism says Nicholls in a 4 point ballgame since they are at home. The Nicholls QB is a playmaker and they play team defense. They have given everyone fits including Texas A&M. I'll take the coonasses in Thib.


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[McNeese72]

So Streveler throws the ball better inside a dome with those gloves on? not a big fan of gloves on the QB (Think Briscoe vs JMU) but he would know best I guess

the last time I saw a pair of gloves like that OJ was pretending they didn't fit in a LA court room, those things looked to big to grip a football

What always got me about that, was that they had him put a pair of latex gloves on and then try to put the gloves on over the latex gloves. It "ain't" going to happen over latex gloves even if they fit.

Doc

[McNeese72]

I like Streveler. He is tough, gritty and you can see that when he plays. Not the greatest passer but he is an athlete and it shows.

He'd really be tough if he was playing with a broken thumb!! ;) And if Rod Gilmore was calling the game, you would hear about it over and over and over again. (McNeese fans will get the reference ;) )

Doc

[CappinHard]

Watching both of them play....Streveler is a lot faster than Weineke. It will be interesting to see how Weineke does during all of the combine testing.

Streveler is fast, there's no doubt. Wieneke is deceptive though. He changes his pace to his advantage and can turn it on when he wants to. There's a reason that if he gets in the open he usually doesn't get caught.

[TheKingpin28]

Excited for this game and think this is the only matchup in the first round featuring decent teams. My homerism says Nicholls in a 4 point ballgame since they are at home. The Nicholls QB is a playmaker and they play team defense. They have given everyone fits including Texas A&M. I'll take the coonasses in Thib.


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WIU @ WSU anyone?

[katss07]

WIU @ WSU anyone?

Yes! And how about Furman @ Elon.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Streveler is fast, there's no doubt. Wieneke is deceptive though. He changes his pace to his advantage and can turn it on when he wants to. There's a reason that if he gets in the open he usually doesn't get caught.


Weineke is the real deal. He is a great route runner and knows how to get open. That IMO, makes him great. Like someone posted earlier, Jerry Rice wasn't the fastest guy but all of his other "intangibles" made him the best ever. Plus some guys have "game speed". He's a great WR and I wish NDSU had him.

[TheKingpin28]

Yes! And how about Furman @ Elon.

I'd argue that WIU @ WSU is a better match-up but to say that that is the only 1st round match-up featuring decent teams is laughable.

[JSUSoutherner]

WIU @ WSU anyone?
That, Samford/KSU and Furman/ Elon are all better matchups than this.

Anyone who thinks this is going to be anything other than a blowout win for USD is kidding themselves.

[centennial]

That, Samford/KSU and Furman/ Elon are all better matchups than this.

Anyone who thinks this is going to be anything other than a blowout win for USD is kidding themselves.

Sam Houston fans are convinced that a team that would have trouble beating SIU and Missouri State is going to beat USD. Might happen, but I just don't see it.

[JSUSoutherner]

Sam Houston fans are convinced that a team that would have trouble beating SIU and Missouri State is going to beat USD. Might happen, but I just don't see it.
I could be wrong, but I feel like I've seen more McNeese fans on this thread than Nicholls fans.

Seems the main group that thinks Nicholls has a snowballs chance in hell is the SHSU guys.

[katss07]

That, Samford/KSU and Furman/ Elon are all better matchups than this.

Anyone who thinks this is going to be anything other than a blowout win for USD is kidding themselves.

USD should win, but a blowout? I don’t think so. It’s playoff football, don’t be surprised if Nicholls takes them down to the wire.

[centennial]

USD should win, but a blowout? I don’t think so. It’s playoff football, don’t be surprised if Nicholls takes them down to the wire.

Have you looked at USD's offense? Top 5 in the country in a much harder league than the Southland. Reality is even SHSU vs USD is a pickem for me. If Strevler is remotely healthy, this game won't be close.

[JSUSoutherner]

USD should win, but a blowout? I don’t think so. It’s playoff football, don’t be surprised if Nicholls takes them down to the wire.

If Nicholls has the game within 7 points with 2 minutes left in the game I'll sport a Nicholls avatar for a week.

[Bison56]

If Nicholls has the game within 7 points with 2 minutes left in the game I sport a Nicholls avatar for a week.

If he said it it has to be true, guy is an FCS guru.

[katss07]

Have you looked at USD's offense? Top 5 in the country in a much harder league than the Southland. Reality is even SHSU vs USD is a pickem for me. If Strevler is remotely healthy, this game won't be close.

I have seen their offense. They are a very good team, offensively one of the best in the country and I get that. But losing 4 of 5 and backing into the playoffs doesn’t help. You want momentum going in. USD should win the game if they are at full strength. But don’t count out Nicholls. If people are giving Lehigh and Monmouth a shot to win, Nicholls has a chance too.

Full strength USD against SHSU would be a pick em and a very good game.

[katss07]

If he said it it has to be true, guy is an FCS guru.
Thanks for the compliment!

[ST_Lawson]

Weineke is the real deal. He is a great route runner and knows how to get open. That IMO, makes him great. Like someone posted earlier, Jerry Rice wasn't the fastest guy but all of his other "intangibles" made him the best ever. Plus some guys have "game speed". He's a great WR and I wish NDSU had him.

Not quite as good as Jake, but that's a similar situation to Lance Lenoir. He's not the fastest WR, but he knew how to get himself in position to catch the ball and was usually successful when he had to fight for it. He's on Cowboys practice squad now.


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[cx500d]

I have seen their offense. They are a very good team, offensively one of the best in the country and I get that. But losing 4 of 5 and backing into the playoffs doesn’t help. You want momentum going in. USD should win the game if they are at full strength. But don’t count out Nicholls. If people are giving Lehigh and Monmouth a shot to win, Nicholls has a chance too.

Full strength USD against SHSU would be a pick em and a very good game.

And Nicholls didn't back into the playoffs?

[Schism55]

And Nicholls didn't back into the playoffs?
Shhh, you are blowing his argument to bits xlolx

[lionsrking2]

And Nicholls didn't back into the playoffs?

Winning 6 of 7 to close out the season, with only loss being close on road to biggest rival isn't backing in. Chances are they were already in regardless of last week's outcome.

[TheKingpin28]

Winning 6 of 7 to close out the season, with only loss being close on road to biggest rival isn't backing in. Chances are they were already in regardless of last week's outcome.

IDK, but it MIGHT have helped that every team that was on the bubble **** the bed.

[lionsrking2]

IDK, but it MIGHT have helped that every team that was on the bubble **** the bed.

It's called the regular season playing out to it's conclusion.

[Howlingyote]

Leaving tomorrow afternoon for the bayou to cheer on the yotes. Time to prove the yote doubters wrong.

[TheKingpin28]

Leaving tomorrow afternoon for the bayou to cheer on the yotes. Time to prove the yote doubters wrong.

Please don't turn into a JMU/JSU/SHSU kind of person, I mean Novembrist.

[JSUSoutherner]

Please don't turn into a JMU/JSU/SHSU kind of person, I mean Novembrist.
We got like, what? Two guys that show up around November and post a grand total of 7 times and we're in the same boat as Sammy State?

C'mon man.

[th0m]

Please don't turn into a JMU/JSU/SHSU kind of person, I mean Novembrist.

Don't group us with them.

[Howlingyote]

Please don't turn into a JMU/JSU/SHSU kind of person, I mean Novembrist.

Naw, just a passionate yote fan looking forward to cheering on the boys and my first trip to New Orleans.

Staying through the weekend. Any recommendations on bars/restaurants in New Orleans? Staying in the French Quarter and looking for walking distance fun.

Go yotes!!!

[TheKingpin28]

We got like, what? Two guys that show up around November and post a grand total of 7 times and we're in the same boat as Sammy State?

C'mon man.


Don't group us with them.

http://ministry127.com/sites/default/files/Hook%2C%20Line%2C%20and%20Sinker%20%28title%29.jpg

[caribbeanhen]

Naw, just a passionate yote fan looking forward to cheering on the boys and my first trip to New Orleans.

Staying through the weekend. Any recommendations on bars/restaurants in New Orleans? Staying in the French Quarter and looking for walking distance fun.

Go yotes!!!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Café_du_Monde

good coffee

[TheKingpin28]

Naw, just a passionate yote fan looking forward to cheering on the boys and my first trip to New Orleans.

Staying through the weekend. Any recommendations on bars/restaurants in New Orleans? Staying in the French Quarter and looking for walking distance fun.

Go yotes!!!

I remember having a beignet at Cafe Du Monde and I thought I was in heaven. I would recommend there and also getting a Po' Boy as well.

http://www.cafedumonde.com/beignets

[F'N Hawks]

Leaving tomorrow afternoon for the bayou to cheer on the yotes. Time to prove the yote doubters wrong.

Prove the doubters wrong by beating Nicholls State? LOLOL.

[Bison56]

Naw, just a passionate yote fan looking forward to cheering on the boys and my first trip to New Orleans.

Staying through the weekend. Any recommendations on bars/restaurants in New Orleans? Staying in the French Quarter and looking for walking distance fun.

Go yotes!!!
I haven't ate at a place I didn't like in New Orleans. Love that town!

[lionsrking2]

I remember having a beignet at Cafe Du Monde and I thought I was in heaven. I would recommend there and also getting a Po' Boy as well.

http://www.cafedumonde.com/beignets

Morning Call is a lot better. It's less "touristy" and better quality, though if he's looking to stay in the Quarter, CDM will have to suffice. It's not bad, but not as good as it used to be, and not Morning Call.

[Daytripper]

Naw, just a passionate yote fan looking forward to cheering on the boys and my first trip to New Orleans.

Staying through the weekend. Any recommendations on bars/restaurants in New Orleans? Staying in the French Quarter and looking for walking distance fun.

Go yotes!!!

There is no bad bar in NOLA. Most all of the places in the French Quarter have good food. If you can get out to Metarie, Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop is a great hole in the wall.

[BNATION]

That, Samford/KSU and Furman/ Elon are all better matchups than this.

Anyone who thinks this is going to be anything other than a blowout win for USD is kidding themselves.

Would you like to put a wager. How many points are you giving. I'm talking cash money my friend.


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[BNATION]

All these people who think this will be a blowout. Will you agree to sport a Nicholls avatar for the rest of the season if they win?


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[JSUSoutherner]

Would you like to put a wager. How many points are you giving. I'm talking cash money my friend.


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Yeah, I made a bet on my avatar already. If they are within a score of the lead at any point in the last two minutes I'm sporting a Nicholls avi for a week.

I can't bet money. You have to have money to do that.


My original post.

If Nicholls has the game within 7 points with 2 minutes left in the game I'll sport a Nicholls avatar for a week.

[Serpentor]

Please don't turn into a JMU/JSU/SHSU kind of person, I mean Novembrist.

Yeah, turn into an NDSU kind of person and you can be a superficial a-hole all year long!

[JSUSoutherner]

All these people who think this will be a blowout. Will you agree to sport a Nicholls avatar for the rest of the season if they win?


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If USD wins by 28+ you can change your avatar to Cocky for a week.

[katss07]

All these people who think this will be a blowout. Will you agree to sport a Nicholls avatar for the rest of the season if they win?


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Nicholls will keep it close. I can’t wait untill Saturday when the Colonels prove the doubters wrong!

[TheKingpin28]

Yeah, turn into an NDSU kind of person and you can be THE superficial a-hole all year long!

If you are going to call me out, at least get it right.

[Rabbit3467]

I was at the game. I probably missed this play during one of the 27 fake cramps your shady ass team put on display.

Reminded me of Coach Gordon Bombay telling Charlie to grab his eye and hit the ice in Mighty Ducks. Only Stigledork is way less cool than Emilio and the prairie rats do not do the flying V. HOLY NUTMEG. RING THE BELLS.The butthurt is strong in this one..

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[JSUSoutherner]

Nicholls will keep it close. I can’t wait untill Saturday when the Colonels prove the doubters wrong!
... And when they get blown out? What then?

[cx500d]

Naw, just a passionate yote fan looking forward to cheering on the boys and my first trip to New Orleans.

Staying through the weekend. Any recommendations on bars/restaurants in New Orleans? Staying in the French Quarter and looking for walking distance fun.

Go yotes!!!

Tropical isle, pound those hand grenades


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[Redbird 4th & short]

Winning 6 of 7 to close out the season, with only loss being close on road to biggest rival isn't backing in. Chances are they were already in regardless of last week's outcome.

Not exactly coming in front door material ... below looks like a team not even close to bubble.

Oct 7 .. beat 4-7 NWLA by 4 at home .. Massey #74
Oct 14 .. beat 2-9 Abilene by 9 at home .. Massey #88
Oct 28 .. beat 1-10 Incarnate by 7 on road .. Massey #107
Nov 4 .. beat 1-10 Houston Bapt by 7 at home ..Massey #108
Nov 11 .. beat 4-7 SFA by 21 on road .. Massey #77 ...congrats on 1 ok win against weak team
Nov 18 .. loss to 6-5 SELA by 4 on road .. Massey #49

[Bisonoline]

I remember having a beignet at Cafe Du Monde and I thought I was in heaven. I would recommend there and also getting a Po' Boy as well.

http://www.cafedumonde.com/beignets

I would love to make that trip. Afraid I would eat myself in to a coma.

[McNeese75]

Tropical isle, pound those hand grenades


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLOL, better do that Sat night. If you pound those things Fri night you probably won't make the game Saturday. Oh by the way, some damn good jerky, sausage, etc at Bourgeious Meat Market on west main in Thibodaux.

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[TheKingpin28]

I would love to make that trip. Afraid I would eat myself in to a coma.

I almost did. I was working at the Kingsley House for a couple weeks during the summer and we traveled to the FQ and it was a huge joy, but borderline mistake. I spent over 100 in food and drinks from about 6pm-midnight or so. It sucks since as you know, I cannot have shellfish, but I love creole and southern cooking, as well as your cooking. :D

[Bison56]

Yeah, turn into an NDSU kind of person and you can be a superficial a-hole all year long!

It's the gift that keeps on giving!

[McNeese75]

I remember having a beignet at Cafe Du Monde and I thought I was in heaven. I would recommend there and also getting a Po' Boy as well.

http://www.cafedumonde.com/beignetsDomilise or Parkway for the best N.O. Style Poboys

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[katss07]

... And when they get blown out? What then?

Then I am wrong and everyone else is right and we have a good round two game to get excited for.

[TheKingpin28]

Domilise or Parkway for the best N.O. Style Poboys

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Can't remember where I had mine, but it was perfect. I love me so Po'Boys but the shellfish allergy derails me almost every time.

[McNeese75]

Can't remember where I had mine, but it was perfect. I love me so Po'Boys but the shellfish allergy derails me almost every time.There are plenty of non-shellfish options

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[TheKingpin28]

There are plenty of non-shellfish options

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I had one that was dressed properly and the meat was roast beef.

[Bisonoline]

I had one that was dressed properly and the meat was roast beef.

Is it seafood or just shellfish?

[McNeese75]

I had one that was dressed properly and the meat was roast beef.Roast beef debris is the bomb

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[TheKingpin28]

Is it seafood or just shellfish?

Shellfish. The crustaceans, there is something about them that causes me to not feel well.

Though I cannot tell you the last time I had seafood though. I would say I was around 11 or so if I had to guess?

[TheKingpin28]

Roast beef debris is the bomb

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As I said, it was probably one of the best sandwiches I had ever had. With some of that Creole mustard, oh was it good!

[thebootfitter]

Then I am wrong and everyone else is right and we have a good round two game to get excited for.Goes both ways. So why take such a strong stance and repeat it over and over?

Based on comparative stats, box scores and relative strength of opponents, it's not even close on paper, but the game isn't played on paper. It's the playoffs and anything can happen. Bad/good bounces, good/bad days, or just outright surprises in two good teams and the underdog ends up being stronger than expected or vice versa.

You've stated your case and it's been heard. You don't have much substance to back it up other than your gut feel, so just let it play out. You might end up being right. I just wouldn't put any money on it.

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[cx500d]

Shellfish. The crustaceans, there is something about them that causes me to not feel well.

Though I cannot tell you the last time I had seafood though. I would say I was around 11 or so if I had to guess?


I love shellfish, but every once in a while I think I get a bad one and I get sick to the point of hurling....I think the next day I will never eat shellfish again....And then I see Cioppino on a menu somewhere, and of course I have to order, and I'm back on the shellfish...But in the back of my mind, I wonder if there's a bad one in there.

I like Salvo's Seafood down in Belle Chasse. They have some mean seafood PoBoys.

[katss07]

Goes both ways. So why take such a strong stance and repeat it over and over?

Based on comparative stats, box scores and relative strength of opponents, it's not even close on paper, but the game isn't played on paper. It's the playoffs and anything can happen. Bad/good bounces, good/bad days, or just outright surprises in two good teams and the underdog ends up being stronger than expected or vice versa.

You've stated your case and it's been heard. You don't have much substance to back it up other than your gut feel, so just let it play out. You might end up being right. I just wouldn't put any money on it.

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Why state my case again? Because JSU southerner asked me what would happen if Nicholls lost.

[Hood]

All you USD fans making the trip, be safe and have fun! Apparently they're not allowed to sell alcohol during the playoffs so load up during your pregame if that's you're thing.

As many updates as they've done to the stadium, the bathrooms still have me concerned a serial killer is going to get me if I'm the only one in there. Or a spider.

Last time I got stadium food, it was terrible overall BUT they started serving jambalaya so if you see that on the menu you won't go wrong with it. Point: The price to amount of food you get is not equal, though.

If you're staying in New Orleans, Dragos charbroiled oysters are the best innovation in seafood in my lifetime. Sadly, crawfish are out of season so I don't think you'll find any, and if you do, they're not locally harvested.

If you're able to transport meat, 100% go to Bourgeois in Thibodaux. Like, tomorrow. I don't know if they're open on a Saturday. If not, your best bet is to find a Rouses (should be two in Thibodaux and a bunch in Houma 15 minutes away) and get some boudin (Boo-dan here, Lafayette folks might get a little more fancy with that pronunciation). IF you have a lot of time to play with head to Lafayette (90 minute drive) and ask for Boudin there. Pretty much anywhere, honestly, check your Google machine. HOLY MOLEY they got some winners there. Rouses boudin in comparison to Lafayette Boudin is basically beginner boudin. Kind of like Nicholls hosting a playoff game. It's a real thing, but they're mostly just trying at this point.

If you're blessed with a budget for a $200+ meal (for two with drinks), check out Fremin's on West 3rd Street in Thibodaux. Basically, close your eyes and randomly point at something on the menu and say, "I want that." Chef Templet (Tom-Play) is a real artist.

My favorite "bar food" joint in Houma closed down so I can't suggest anything there. We have a bar in East Houma with Ataris set up if you're feeling nostalgic after the game, win or lose. "Intracoastal Club." Reasonable priced drinks. It's a recently renovated location that was formerly a toilet dive bar.

If the crowd at Bubba II in Thibodaux is too crowded there's a quaint little seafood place called "Boudreau and Thibodau" (with no X on either name oddly enough). You can also pose with a huge stuffed alligator there and buy some alligator head souvenirs. Again, if you have time to play with, we have a great locally owned pizza place called "West Main Pizza" in Houma. They have a seafood pizza with locally caught shrimp. It is heaven.

Martin Luther King Blvd is the commercial hub of Houma: Walmart, Target, Lowes, and every chain place imaginable. I've not been, but there is one placed called "The Jambalaya Shoppe" that I've heard rave reviews about. A friend spent $10 and ate on his food for three days.

Have fun, don't accidentally sit in the student section, and for God's sake designate a driver. You do not want to kill a Cajun nor do you want to be stuck in jail around here. Also, you're in luck, it's been Louisiana cold the last few days so it'll be like summer camp for your team.


Oh and obligatory: you're gonna lose xsmiley_wix

[caribbeanhen]

Hood, Thibodaux looks like a great place to spend a day, I'm putting it on the bucket list. Fermin's looks just like it's on Bourbon street and I can't wait to see what happens when a Puerto Rican walks into Bubba II's.... haha

Hope the game is a good one and the Yotes get a different kind of home cooking!

[Bisonoline]

Shellfish. The crustaceans, there is something about them that causes me to not feel well.

Though I cannot tell you the last time I had seafood though. I would say I was around 11 or so if I had to guess?

You do eat walleye right? If so a catfish po-boy is right up your alley.

[Howlingyote]

All you USD fans making the trip, be safe and have fun! Apparently they're not allowed to sell alcohol during the playoffs so load up during your pregame if that's you're thing.

As many updates as they've done to the stadium, the bathrooms still have me concerned a serial killer is going to get me if I'm the only one in there. Or a spider.

Last time I got stadium food, it was terrible overall BUT they started serving jambalaya so if you see that on the menu you won't go wrong with it. Point: The price to amount of food you get is not equal, though.

If you're staying in New Orleans, Dragos charbroiled oysters are the best innovation in seafood in my lifetime. Sadly, crawfish are out of season so I don't think you'll find any, and if you do, they're not locally harvested.

If you're able to transport meat, 100% go to Bourgeois in Thibodaux. Like, tomorrow. I don't know if they're open on a Saturday. If not, your best bet is to find a Rouses (should be two in Thibodaux and a bunch in Houma 15 minutes away) and get some boudin (Boo-dan here, Lafayette folks might get a little more fancy with that pronunciation). IF you have a lot of time to play with head to Lafayette (90 minute drive) and ask for Boudin there. Pretty much anywhere, honestly, check your Google machine. HOLY MOLEY they got some winners there. Rouses boudin in comparison to Lafayette Boudin is basically beginner boudin. Kind of like Nicholls hosting a playoff game. It's a real thing, but they're mostly just trying at this point.

If you're blessed with a budget for a $200+ meal (for two with drinks), check out Fremin's on West 3rd Street in Thibodaux. Basically, close your eyes and randomly point at something on the menu and say, "I want that." Chef Templet (Tom-Play) is a real artist.

My favorite "bar food" joint in Houma closed down so I can't suggest anything there. We have a bar in East Houma with Ataris set up if you're feeling nostalgic after the game, win or lose. "Intracoastal Club." Reasonable priced drinks. It's a recently renovated location that was formerly a toilet dive bar.

If the crowd at Bubba II in Thibodaux is too crowded there's a quaint little seafood place called "Boudreau and Thibodau" (with no X on either name oddly enough). You can also pose with a huge stuffed alligator there and buy some alligator head souvenirs. Again, if you have time to play with, we have a great locally owned pizza place called "West Main Pizza" in Houma. They have a seafood pizza with locally caught shrimp. It is heaven.

Martin Luther King Blvd is the commercial hub of Houma: Walmart, Target, Lowes, and every chain place imaginable. I've not been, but there is one placed called "The Jambalaya Shoppe" that I've heard rave reviews about. A friend spent $10 and ate on his food for three days.

Have fun, don't accidentally sit in the student section, and for God's sake designate a driver. You do not want to kill a Cajun nor do you want to be stuck in jail around here. Also, you're in luck, it's been Louisiana cold the last few days so it'll be like summer camp for your team.


Oh and obligatory: you're gonna lose xsmiley_wix


Looking forward to walking around Nicholls State tailgate and share in the Cajun cocktails 🍻😬🍻

[TheKingpin28]

You do eat walleye right? If so a catfish po-boy is right up your alley.

I have had walleye before but it has been years since I have had it. Never had catfish so I do not know what it tastes like.

[thebootfitter]

I have had walleye before but it has been years since I have had it. Never had catfish so I do not know what it tastes like.Poor boy!

[TheKingpin28]

Poor boy!

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[uni88]

You do eat walleye right? If so a catfish po-boy is right up your alley.Blackened catfish po-boy is the bomb.

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[mmiller_34]

Go Yotes tomorrow. Excited to watch this game.

[lionsrking2]

Hood, rumor has it you guys are completely sold out, no walk up tickets. Is that true?

[Bisonoline]

Blackened catfish po-boy is the bomb.

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xnodxxthumbsupx

[Daytripper]

If you plan to go to or stay in New Orleans during the trip, be ready for a madhouse. They are having the Bayou Classic this weekend. When I was leaving New Orleans about noon today, they were already blocking off the French Quarter to traffic. As we were driving out we saw a ton of Southern and Grambling vehicles rolling in. I wish I was able to stay and take in the game and festivities. There is going to be some partying in The Quarter this weekend.

[Hood]

Hood, rumor has it you guys are completely sold out, no walk up tickets. Is that true?Only thing I'm seeing in local media and Twitter is that free student tickets were close to selling out. As of four hours ago 20 remained. After that students can get discount tickets, with their ID, for $5.00.

Nothing else about it being sold out beyond "buy now, they're going fast" which could all be hype. Houma/Thibodaux is the home of "fair weather" fans. Even in 2005 for the game against McNeese for the SLC title, we had many empty areas in the stadium. And, that's against flipping McNeese and their 10,000 fans that they bring.

So expect the student section to be extremely densely populated. The fancy seats under the press box will probably be occupied as well. Otherwise, don't be surprised if either end zone seating areas are desolate wastelands on both sides. I would love to be wrong, but no one is releasing numbers of actual tickets sold so far. The stadium allegedly seats around 12,500 people. I've seen some attendance figures in the 9,000 range before that indicated 3/4 of capacity looks like 1/2 capacity. Some days I think Vince McMahon works in the ticket counting department with the inflated numbers released in the media.

[cx500d]

If you plan to go to or stay in New Orleans during the trip, be ready for a madhouse. They are having the Bayou Classic this weekend. When I was leaving New Orleans about noon today, they were already blocking off the French Quarter to traffic. As we were driving out we saw a ton of Southern and Grambling vehicles rolling in. I wish I was able to stay and take in the game and festivities. There is going to be some partying in The Quarter this weekend.


I've been in New orleans during this weekend....IMO a place to avoid when this event is on.....

[NDSUtk]

Would you like to put a wager. How many points are you giving. I'm talking cash money my friend.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'll give you 10 points for any amount you're interested in.

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[F'N Hawks]

I'll give you 10 points for any amount you're interested in.

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Would be great for you considering the line is -18.

[NDSUtk]

Would be great for you considering the line is -18.He asked, I offered. He's welcome to counter.

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[Coyote Fan]

For some reason people seem to have a misnomer that Streveler is not a good passer. That is simply false. I am sure with his injuries he may have been off a game or two but what I saw he was VERY accurate in most the games I saw, especially the ones at home. Streveler made plenty of throws into tight coverage that were right on the money. His receivers actually did help him out quite a bit as well. They made plenty of good catches with tight coverage especially during the first half of the conference season.

Streveler may or may not have the complete package to be in the NFL but I am sure some one will give him a look. As far his desire to win and his leadership skills, I would think someone would want to take a chance on those alone. The guy is a total leader and a total winner.

[Hood]

Looking at the ticketing site, the reserved seating is pretty much sold out. There appears to be no two seats together, now.

There's no information on general admission. Someone on one of the social media feeds said a ticket will guarantee entry, not a seat. Apparently, we're the airlines now.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

For some reason people seem to have a misnomer that Streveler is not a good passer. That is simply false. I am sure with his injuries he may have been off a game or two but what I saw he was VERY accurate in most the games I saw, especially the ones at home. Streveler made plenty of throws into tight coverage that were right on the money. His receivers actually did help him out quite a bit as well. They made plenty of good catches with tight coverage especially during the first half of the conference season.

Streveler may or may not have the complete package to be in the NFL but I am sure some one will give him a look. As far his desire to win and his leadership skills, I would think someone would want to take a chance on those alone. The guy is a total leader and a total winner.


Agree with you on his attributes but he is not an NFL talent.

[lionsrking2]

Looking at the ticketing site, the reserved seating is pretty much sold out. There appears to be no two seats together, now.

There's no information on general admission. Someone on one of the social media feeds said a ticket will guarantee entry, not a seat. Apparently, we're the airlines now.

That's similar to what I was told. Best of luck to the Colonels today. We're all pulling for you. Should be a great atmosphere at Guidry ... which I could be there!

[Hood]

Me too. Pulled my back this morning, so even if I was off, I don't think it would be a responsible decision to attend.

[katss07]

Me too. Pulled my back this morning, so even if I was off, I don't think it would be a responsible decision to attend.

That really stinks. Pulling for you guys this afternoon. Represent the SLC well.

[Daytripper]

Me too. Pulled my back this morning, so even if I was off, I don't think it would be a responsible decision to attend.

Geaux Colonels! Rep the Southland for us.

[BisonBacker]

For some reason people seem to have a misnomer that Streveler is not a good passer. That is simply false. I am sure with his injuries he may have been off a game or two but what I saw he was VERY accurate in most the games I saw, especially the ones at home. Streveler made plenty of throws into tight coverage that were right on the money. His receivers actually did help him out quite a bit as well. They made plenty of good catches with tight coverage especially during the first half of the conference season.

Streveler may or may not have the complete package to be in the NFL but I am sure some one will give him a look. As far his desire to win and his leadership skills, I would think someone would want to take a chance on those alone. The guy is a total leader and a total winner.

I disagree, the games I've seen him play he struggled mightily as a passer.

[Redbird 4th & short]

Agree with you on his attributes but he is not an NFL talent.
agreed .. his skill set at FCS level with all their read option plays, where he can hand-off or keep it or pass it ... he is so good at reading field, that it forces teams to stay home in ways that opens things open. But as someone else said, he is much more Tebow than say Aaron Rodgers .. great college skill set, but just doesn't translate at NFL level. Very few dual threats succeed in NFL - they get figured out and then get crap beat out of them sooner or later, usually sooner. And while Streveler is good enough passer, he succeeds because he reads very well and his running threat forces LBers and Safeties to stay home, and then he makes very few bad decisions. Another news flash, he only runs a 4.7 forty .. yet people assume he is very fast .. he has very good game speed, but he is not a blazer .. he just sees field and picks his spots very well.

I say this with ton of respect for what did to ISUr, despite how well our defense played and got after him.

[mmiller_34]

agreed .. his skill set at FCS level with all their read option plays, where he can hand-off or keep it or pass it ... he is so good at reading field, that it forces teams to stay home in ways that opens things open. But as someone else said, he is much more Tebow than say Aaron Rodgers .. great college skill set, but just doesn't translate at NFL level. Very few dual threats succeed in NFL - they get figured out and then get crap beat out of them sooner or later, usually sooner. And while Streveler is good enough passer, he succeeds because he reads very well and his running threat forces LBers and Safeties to stay home, and then he makes very few bad decisions. Another news flash, he only runs a 4.7 forty .. yet people assume he is very fast .. he has very good game speed, but he is not a blazer .. he just sees field and picks his spots very well.

I say this with ton of respect for what did to ISUr, despite how well our defense played and got after him.


He runs like SDSU's Weineke does which makes him look faster than he is, I think.

Long legs.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Nichols not seeing anyone like Streveler makes me think USD will cover the spread in this one.

USD wins.

[Hood]

Pictures from friends at the game starting to filter in. 12 minutes to kickoff and I've seen a lot of tents and tailgating. The interior bleachers are desolate so far.

[Yotes21]

Agree with you on his attributes but he is not an NFL talent.

I can agree with that...the NFL is much more of a pocket passer league. Strev may get a look and some time, but he is not the prototypical NFL quarterback.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I can agree with that...the NFL is much more of a pocket passer league. Strev may get a look and some time, but he is not the prototypical NFL quarterback.



CFL might be a good league for him. Yes, it is pass happy but his ability to make something happen would make him a good fit up there.

[Yotes21]

Pictures from friends at the game starting to filter in. 12 minutes to kickoff and I've seen a lot of tents and tailgating. The interior bleachers are desolate so far.

Good luck Hood and either way I want no injuries for the winning team next week.

[Yotes21]

CFL might be a good league for him. Yes, it is pass happy but his ability to make something happen would make him a good fit up there.

I may be wrong, but I don't see him trying the CFL...He is a smart dude and I'm sure can get a good profession after college.

[Hood]

They must have taken the photos earlier. Another friend just uploaded a picture of the press box side and it looked pretty full.

[cx500d]

Lets go USD!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

This will be fun....switching back and forth between this and the WIU game...

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Nice start to the Yotes

[NDSUtk]

Gloves on for streveler again...hands still dinged up?

[TheKingpin28]

This will be fun....switching back and forth between this and the WIU game...

4 screen on the comp so you never have to switch and then HDMI it/Chromecast it to the big screen?

[katss07]

Nicholls forces USD to punt on opening drive!

[Bison56]

Nicholls forces USD to punt on opening drive!

Game over

[Serpentor]

Fourcade looking good this opening drive...

[JSUSoutherner]

Game over
It's the little things that count. xlolx

[BNATION]

Southland 4th place team sure looks awful against the 4th place MVFC don't they....


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[TheKingpin28]

It's the little things that count. xlolx

All that #SouthernSpeed I tell you.

[katss07]

Nicholls driving into USD territory.
Down to the 39 yard line.

[TheKingpin28]

Southland 4th place team sure looks awful against the 6th place MVFC don't they....


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FYP for accuracy purposes.

[centennial]

Southland 4th place team sure looks awful against the 4th place MVFC don't they....


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That might come true, but too early to claim anything.

[katss07]

Southland 4th place team sure looks awful against the 4th place MVFC don't they....


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5 minutes in. I would hold off on that comment for now unless you want to risk getting bombarded by NDSU fans.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Failed 4th down

[Bison56]

You SLC fans are blowing your loads on the opening drives. xlolx

[katss07]

USD defense stands tall! Good start for the Colonels ends in a failed conversion.

[katss07]

Third down Coyotes on the Nicholls 47

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Nice run Streveler

[BisonFan In-Law]

Can any one lead me to a free stream of this game other than E 3?

[Bison56]

Nice punt, damn it looks nice and warm there.

[cx500d]

That was a quick 4th down for usd.

[TheKingpin28]

Can any one lead me to a free stream of this game other than E 3?

That's all it is offered on.

[mmiller_34]

South Dakota needs to stop being cute and just QB run Strev.

[BNATION]

Jk guys. I think this game will be competitive on both ends. Just thought it was funny that all the MVF guys said resoundingly a blowout was coming.


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[TheKingpin28]

South Dakota needs to stop being cute and just QB run Strev.

They don't want him to get rekt and you can't blame them since they know he is still dinged up.

[JSUSoutherner]

Jk guys. I think this game will be competitive on both ends. Just thought it was funny that all the MVF guys said resoundingly a blowout was coming.


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It's early in first. Give them a minute to adjust to actually being outside. xlolx

[Bison56]

Jk guys. I think this game will be competitive on both ends. Just thought it was funny that all the MVF guys said resoundingly a blowout was coming.


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Still early, game could go either way. Keep it in your pants for a bit.

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It's early in first. Give them a minute to adjust to actually being outside. xlolx

Rotflmao xthumbsupx

[cx500d]

ooops

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oops again

[katss07]

2nd and goal from the 1 for USD.

[Bison56]

TD Yotes!

[cx500d]

TD USD

[centennial]

7-0

[JSUSoutherner]

And so it begins.... :D

[cx500d]

And that my softland friends, is how quick it happens

[katss07]

Touchdown Coyotes! 7-0. Short drive thanks to the NSU turnover.

[Drblankstare]

Nichols QB just made a real nice play on 3rd down to keep this drive going. Big play early on

[BNATION]

Nicholls needs to run more. Averaging close to 5 yards per carry.


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[ElCid]

Not exactly a dominating performance by SD. At least not as dominating as our MVFC brethren would have had us believe.

[centennial]

Nichols QB making big plays on 3rd down. That kind of luck eventually runs out. They need to keep the chains moving.

[Yotes21]

Nichols QB making big plays on 3rd down. That kind of luck eventually runs out. They need to keep the chains moving.

They have a 35% 3rd down conversion rate...need to stop them on 3rd down.

[Terrier19]

Great drive by Nicholls.

[katss07]

Fourcade is a beast. Playing great right now. This has been a very nice drive by Nicholls.

[ElCid]

Nichols has been driving at will this series.

[katss07]

Nicholls really controlling the TOP right now

[cx500d]

Nicholls really controlling the TOP right now

Yep, they have a good gameplan

[katss07]

Nicholls needs to score here. Could be in trouble if they get nothing, although a FG feels like a loss.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Nice INT for the yotes

[cx500d]

Interception in the end zone.....

[Terrier19]

GREAT PLAY by Armstead. HElluva Pick.

[mmiller_34]

INT Coyotes.

[Serpentor]

Dear lord Fourcade, at the goal line?

[katss07]

It’s intercepted! What a play by the USD defense, and they get off the field again. Bad throw by Chase Fourcade.

[UpstateBison]

Two terrible decisions by Fourcade.

[cx500d]

Waste of TOP

[jacksfan29]

Not exactly a dominating performance by SD. At least not as dominating as our MVFC brethren would have had us believe.

USD finished 4-4 in league play. And when they got to the difficult part of their scheduled, Illinois State, NDSU, SDSU they laid an egg and went 0-3. They many beat Nicholls, but they are not the top of the MVFC.

[Yotes21]

USD finished 4-4 in league play. And when they got to the difficult part of their scheduled, Illinois State, NDSU, SDSU they laid an egg and went 0-3. They many beat Nicholls, but they are not the top of the MVFC.

They may have lost, but they had the talent to beat anyone outside of the NDSU game...thanks for visiting this thread though.

[Lorne_Malvo]

Some pretty picky, weak calls.

[cx500d]

Streveler must be hurt; he hasn't done any scrambling....he's off his game

[Yotes21]

Some pretty picky, weak calls.

Agreed..I don't agree with that PI call on NSU defense.

[ElCid]

USD finished 4-4 in league play. And when they got to the difficult part of their scheduled, Illinois State, NDSU, SDSU they laid an egg and went 0-3. They many beat Nicholls, but they are not the top of the MVFC.

Oh I know they are a good team, but go back and look at some of the ridiculous predictions about how they would dominate Nicholls. Just not happening. As usual, just a little bit too much bravado from the Valley boys.

[mmiller_34]

The Nicholls State coach is not happy.

[SoDakSA]

Not exactly a dominating performance by SD. At least not as dominating as our MVFC brethren would have had us believe.

NSU is certainly setting themselves up for a great moral victory. But I am not sure they give out a trophy for that.

[katss07]

Weak calls by these refs. Maybe that first call, but this more recent PI call was weak.

[Lorne_Malvo]

The Nicholls State coach is not happy.

Dont know why, that was blatant PI.

[cx500d]

Weak calls by these refs. Maybe that first call, but this more recent PI call was weak.
No way, he had his arm wrapped around him

[BNATION]

No matter the outcome. The MV team is getting physically dominated. #Softland


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[katss07]

Didn’t someone say Streveler was fast? He hasn’t run much at all...

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Nice TD for USD

[UpstateBison]

TD Yotes!!

[mmiller_34]

TD Coyotes.

[cx500d]

and theres another one

[centennial]

Weak calls by these refs. Maybe that first call, but this more recent PI call was weak.

What? Not really. Anyway TD SD!

[mmiller_34]

Nicholls better get some points in the next possession or it could be 21-0 quick.

[Bisonator]

Oh I know they are a good team, but go back and look at some of the ridiculous predictions about how they would dominate Nicholls. Just not happening. As usual, just a little bit too much bravado from the Valley boys.
It's early yet.

[Lorne_Malvo]

No matter the outcome. The MV team is getting physically dominated. #Softland


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Yeah, the actual score means nothing. Kind of like your runner up shirts.

[cx500d]

This is way off South Dakota's game...No scrambling or running by Streveler.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

No matter the outcome. The MV team is getting physically dominated. #Softland


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xrolleyesx


...kind of like your team's last visit to the FD....xlolx

[katss07]

Colonels would only be down by a score, if that, if Fourcade and the defense were playing smart football. Also, you have to get off the field on a third down!

[Yotes21]

No matter the outcome. The MV team is getting physically dominated. #Softland


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How?

PS - After 2nd look that is a pass interference

[Bisonator]

Nichols killing themselves with penalties.

[SoDakSA]

No matter the outcome. The MV team is getting physically dominated. #Softland


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Name of the game is points. Unless you are playing a bunch of the NSU players in your fantasy league this week.

[Bison56]

No matter the outcome. The MV team is getting physically dominated. #Softland


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Whatever helps you sleep at night.

[The Kicker]

Didn’t someone say Streveler was fast? He hasn’t run much at all...

Early in the game and it looks like he won't need to. Game is getting out of hand even though USD has not had the ball much.

[Professor Chaos]

Nichols killing themselves with penalties.
Their QB's awful footwork isn't helping either.

[Yotes21]

Colonels would only be down by a score, if that, if Fourcade and the defense were playing smart football. Also, you have to get off the field on a third down!

NSU is converting way more 3rd downs then they usually do compared to USD

[cx500d]

Colonels would only be down by a score, if that, if Fourcade and the defense were playing smart football. Also, you have to get off the field on a third down!


If If If....If only JMU wouldn't have lit that softland team up for like 70 points...If only JSU wouldn't have scored 62 points....If If If

[katss07]

If If If....If only JMU wouldn't have lit that softland team up for like 70 points...If only JSU wouldn't have scored 62 points....If If If
Can we not talk about this game?

[Bison56]

Colonels would only be down by a score, if that, if Fourcade and the defense were playing smart football. Also, you have to get off the field on a third down!

Genius ^

[Lorne_Malvo]

The fighting Strevelers will step it up in the 2nd half. Ala NDSU.

[cx500d]

Can we not talk about this game?
We were not talking about this game

[Bison56]

Ouch

[Serpentor]

If If If....If only JMU wouldn't have lit that softland team up for like 70 points...If only JSU wouldn't have scored 62 points....If If If

I'm sorry, I can't understand you when you have a dick in your mouth.

[mmiller_34]

Oh my god. Greenfield just killed him.