Drake @ San Diego

[USDFAN_55]

I know not many in here care, but for the people that do care.... what are your predictions for this game? I think this is going to be San Diego's high powered passing attack against Drake's high powered running game. Two different styles of football. Should be a great game with San Diego's 21 game home winning streak on the line as well as a 15 game PFL winning streak. I think San Diego will squeak by with a 14 point victory.

The X factor in this game will be how each team's Special Teams performs.

[Poly Pigskin]

2 TDs is squeaking by? xconfusedx

[Pauly LB]

14 points is squeaking by ??? Sounds like a real nail biter to me...

Yawn...

[seahawkfan2007]

Drake is a very solid team but SD has JJ. 34-21 SD.

[JayJ79]

Have never seen San Diego play.

But I'm definitely cheering for Drake (home state bias)

[danefan]

Have never seen San Diego play.

If you get a chance you should check out some highlights of Josh Johnson (San Diego QB). he's very very good and fun to watch.

I'll take San Diego in this one. I just don't think Drake is as good. Plus San Diego has all the confidence in the world right now.

[DUPFLFan]

I think this will be a shootout like the 2004 game - last one with the ball wins

Drake 48 SD 44

[nmatsen]

I either want San Diego to win by 50 so I can say they are the real deal, win by 5 or lose so that every one will just call them what they are.

[DetroitFlyer]

Last season, USD went to Drake and won 37-0. As I recall, Drake's QB play that day was dismal. Move ahead to 2007....

USD still has an extremely potent offense with Josh Johnson and J. T. Rogan. USD can pass and run. JJ is essentially another running back with Rogan. So, USD will score points.

USD's defense is not as good this year as last year.... They are not bad, but they do not seem to be dominating PFL competition, ( Valpo put up 27 on USD for example ).

Drake still has Scotty P. and he still can run. Drake also has perhaps the biggest offensive line in the PFL. Scotty will get his yardage against USD, I expect 100 +.

Unfortunately for Drake, they still do not have a QB. This season, they have been rotating two guys, Cole Ingle and Derek Retherford. Just when it seems like one may pull away, it does not happen.

Drake does have a solid defense again, but there have been some injuries that seem to have taken a toll since the big ISU win.

With USD playing at home, and probably feeling like they have something to prove, I expect USD to win handily. The big unknown to me is Drake's QB play.... If Drake could get a respectable outing from the QB position, then they could hang in this game and possibly win.

Prediction: San Diego 35 Drake 17.

[Ruler 79]

I am rooting for SD because IF UA wins the NEC, I am actually going to be in SD (actually LA but I will go south) on Biz the week of the Grid Iron Classic.

Rather go to SD then Iowa or Ohio. But UA has a tough road to hoe in front of them.

[USDFAN_55]

Last season, USD went to Drake and won 37-0. As I recall, Drake's QB play that day was dismal. Move ahead to 2007....

USD still has an extremely potent offense with Josh Johnson and J. T. Rogan. USD can pass and run. JJ is essentially another running back with Rogan. So, USD will score points.

USD's defense is not as good this year as last year.... They are not bad, but they do not seem to be dominating PFL competition, ( Valpo put up 27 on USD for example ).

Drake still has Scotty P. and he still can run. Drake also has perhaps the biggest offensive line in the PFL. Scotty will get his yardage against USD, I expect 100 +.

Unfortunately for Drake, they still do not have a QB. This season, they have been rotating two guys, Cole Ingle and Derek Retherford. Just when it seems like one may pull away, it does not happen.

Drake does have a solid defense again, but there have been some injuries that seem to have taken a toll since the big ISU win.

With USD playing at home, and probably feeling like they have something to prove, I expect USD to win handily. The big unknown to me is Drake's QB play.... If Drake could get a respectable outing from the QB position, then they could hang in this game and possibly win.

Prediction: San Diego 35 Drake 17.

That's very true about San Diego's defense. There is some talent on that side of the ball, but there is some inexperience in places. If they can hold Scotty P to around 100 yards rushing, they should be fine. There's no doubt in my mind that San Diego will be able to put up the points needed to win, but I am worried just a little bit about limiting Drake's points as well. Maybe the defense will step up this game (keeping my fingers crossed)

[DUPFLFan]

Actually DF - Drake's QB's have been playing pretty well. Defenses have been putting 8-9 in the box in an all out effort to stop Scotty. I don't think it is a matter of neither stepping up but both playing well.

Four things are different than last year:

1. Harbaugh is not the SD Coach

2. Ash is not the Drake Coach

3. Our QB's are healthy and playing well

4. We have that crap they pulled last year on tape...

[The Tank]

Actually DF - Drake's QB's have been playing pretty well. Defenses have been putting 8-9 in the box in an all out effort to stop Scotty. I don't think it is a matter of neither stepping up but both playing well.

Four things are different than last year:

1. Harbaugh is not the SD Coach

2. Ash is not the Drake Coach

3. Our QB's are healthy and playing well

4. We have that crap they pulled last year on tape...


One thing not different, San Diego still has Def. Coordinator Dave Adolph, with 21 years of NFL experience. The same guy who limited Scott P to 51 yards on 19 attempts last year!

This needs to be a statement game for USD, and put the same kind of beating UNI put on Drake, if we are to have any shot at running the table and getting considered for the playoffs.

What crap are you referring to from last years game?

[DetroitFlyer]

Has to be all of the shifting around on offense....

If Drake gets good QB play, this will be a good game.

[DUPFLFan]

One thing not different, San Diego still has Def. Coordinator Dave Adolph, with 21 years of NFL experience. The same guy who limited Scott P to 51 yards on 19 attempts last year!

What crap are you referring to from last years game?

And we have Steve Loney who has a few years of NFL experience too...

Last year our QB's were hurt so Adolph put nine in the box - Ash never adjusted - Loney won't make the same mistake...

The crap I am referring to is the multiple shifting on offense right before the snap. Drake was not ready for that and it caused confusion. I think they will be ready this time.

BTW - Did you guys catch Nate Snead running the spread offense last week for a few plays???

[USDFAN_55]

And we have Steve Loney who has a few years of NFL experience too...

Last year our QB's were hurt so Adolph put nine in the box - Ash never adjusted - Loney won't make the same mistake...

The crap I am referring to is the multiple shifting on offense right before the snap. Drake was not ready for that and it caused confusion. I think they will be ready this time.

BTW - Did you guys catch Nate Snead running the spread offense last week for a few plays???

I haven't seen nearly as much shifting this year as I did last year.

[GOTOREROS]

And we have Steve Loney who has a few years of NFL experience too...

Last year our QB's were hurt so Adolph put nine in the box - Ash never adjusted - Loney won't make the same mistake...

The crap I am referring to is the multiple shifting on offense right before the snap. Drake was not ready for that and it caused confusion. I think they will be ready this time.

BTW - Did you guys catch Nate Snead running the spread offense last week for a few plays???

Sorry to hear your staff couldn't make in-game adjustments......:D

Don't think you will have to adjust to shifts on offense this year - pretty straight forward offense......xnodx

[flyenhigh]

This is the most interesting game the PFL has had in a few years. I can't wait to find out who will come out on top. My guess is USD.

[GOTOREROS]

This is the most interesting game the PFL has had in a few years. I can't wait to find out who will come out on top. My guess is USD.


That's what they said last year - USD 37 Drake 0........xnodx

[nmatsen]

One thing not different, San Diego still has Def. Coordinator Dave Adolph, with 21 years of NFL experience. The same guy who limited Scott P to 51 yards on 19 attempts last year!

This needs to be a statement game for USD, and put the same kind of beating UNI put on Drake, if we are to have any shot at running the table and getting considered for the playoffs.

What crap are you referring to from last years game?

Yes but can you put the kind of beating on Drake that we put on them by only throwing approximately 20 passes? Oh, and taking a knee inside the five on the last play of the game. Hey, if you do I will be the first person to jump on the SD band wagon.

I can't believe that I am making a prediction for a mid major game:

Drake 24
San Diego 21

Nate Snead gets in the game and shows everyone why he was the most under rated player in the State of Iowa last year and should have been wearing purple this fall. Way to F$*K that one up Farley (sorry App frat doctor guy for the abbreviated swear word)

[GOTOREROS]

Yes but can you put the kind of beating on Drake that we put on them by only throwing approximately 20 passes? Oh, and taking a knee inside the five on the last play of the game. Hey, if you do I will be the first person to jump on the SD band wagon.

I can't believe that I am making a prediction for a mid major game:

Drake 24
San Diego 21

Nate Snead gets in the game and shows everyone why he was the most under rated player in the State of Iowa last year and should have been wearing purple this fall. Way to F$*K that one up Farley (sorry App frat doctor guy for the abbreviated swear word)

That's the same prediction every UNI fan made last year about USD vs. Drake.....I guess even a broken clock is right twice a day too....xcoffeex

[crunifan]

Let's go Drake! Show those California boys who's boss!

[JALMOND]

This game will get really boring quickly for us who really don't care.

San Diego 48,
Drake 14.

If I really have to make a prediction.

[The Tank]

My prediction = USD 52, Drake 14

There is not a FBS team in the country that could hold USD to only 3 scores!

USD may not beat them quite as handily as UNI, I don't think you will find a single USD fan that thinks we are the best FBS team in the country, which I think UNI is at this point. But I am highly confident that USD is as good as anyone outside the top 10.

[89Hen]

I know not many in here care...
xnonox I don't think that's a fair statement.

[USDFAN_55]

My prediction = USD 52, Drake 14

There is not a FBS team in the country that could hold USD to only 3 scores!

USD may not beat them quite as handily as UNI, I don't think you will find a single USD fan that thinks we are the best FBS team in the country, which I think UNI is at this point. But I am highly confident that USD is as good as anyone outside the top 10.

xeekx I hope you mean FCS.... and even then that is a bold statement.

[The Tank]

xeekx I hope you mean FCS.... and even then that is a bold statement.

Yes, I meant FCS.

[DavisAggie]

I know not many in here care, but for the people that do care.... what are your predictions for this game?

JJ is going to be too much for Drake to handle.

Univ. of San Diego wins big. xpeacex

Good luck guys – go out and show them what West Coast 1-AA football is made of.

[Ronin]

While I wish Drake well in the game. I believe the DetroitFlyer has called it correctly.


Prediction: San Diego 35 Drake 17.

[griz_fan_in_SanDiego]

Yes but can you put the kind of beating on Drake that we put on them by only throwing approximately 20 passes? Oh, and taking a knee inside the five on the last play of the game. Hey, if you do I will be the first person to jump on the SD band wagon.

I can't believe that I am making a prediction for a mid major game:

Drake 24
San Diego 21

Nate Snead gets in the game and shows everyone why he was the most under rated player in the State of Iowa last year and should have been wearing purple this fall. Way to F$*K that one up Farley (sorry App frat doctor guy for the abbreviated swear word)

You shouldn't look down on "mid-major" teams...that's what the FBS does to the FCS and in my opinion FCS is much more interesting than the FBS

I've been to the USD games this year and they are very good, especially Johnson. PLUS being a non "mid-major" team doesn't make you good. USD killed UNC which I know isn't anything to really brag about haha however UNC isn't a "mid-major" team.

[AggieFinn]

USD 45 - Drake 28

[flyenhigh]

JJ is to much to handle Diego by 21.

I do hope it is much closer though!

[skinny_uncle]

I've got a sneaky feeling Drake might pull this one off. Illinois State did not expect to lose to them either.

[BlueHen86]

I hope Drake prevails, but I think San Diego will eke out a 21 point win.:D

[BlueHen86]

I know not many in here care, but for the people that do care.... what are your predictions for this game? I think this is going to be San Diego's high powered passing attack against Drake's high powered running game. Two different styles of football. Should be a great game with San Diego's 21 game home winning streak on the line as well as a 15 game PFL winning streak. I think San Diego will squeak by with a 14 point victory.

The X factor in this game will be how each team's Special Teams performs.

I didn't see a "Game of the Week" poll/thread this week, but I think this game would have gotten a lot of votes if there was one.

[USDFAN_55]

I didn't see a "Game of the Week" poll/thread this week, but I think this game would have gotten a lot of votes if there was one.

There was sort of (not including the UNI vs SIU game)..... they got 10% of the votes. Most cared about the Montana State vs Eastern Washington game.

[BlueHen86]

There was sort of (not including the UNI vs SIU game)..... they got 10% of the votes. Most cared about the Montana State vs Eastern Washington game.
You're right. I found it; San Diego - Drake has about 10% of the vote, and is third out of the 10 games listed.

[DetroitFlyer]

San Diego 52 Drake 0 in the third quarter.... No, I'm not kidding.... 6 Drake turnovers in the first half....

[Tod]

San Diego 52 Drake 0 in the third quarter.... No, I'm not kidding.... 6 Drake turnovers in the first half....

59-12 now. Drake getting some garbage points.

USD should be in the AGS top 25, no doubt. xnodx xnodx xnodx

[DetroitFlyer]

Final: San Diego 59 Drake 19. Drake scores a couple of TD's in garbage time.

[bulldog10jw]

59-12 now. Drake getting some garbage points.

USD should be in the AGS top 25, no doubt. xnodx xnodx xnodx

I agree.

[USDFAN_55]

Great game for San Diego. Their defense did a great job causing turnovers and stopping the Drake running attack. Will San Diego get a little more respect after this win? I hope soxnodx

[bulldog10jw]

Great game for San Diego. Their defense did a great job causing turnovers and stopping the Drake running attack. Will San Diego get a little more respect after this win? I hope soxnodx


Who is left on your schedule?

[USDFAN_55]

Who is left on your schedule?

Jacksonville, Davidson, Dayton, UC Davis, and I think Morehead St.

[flyenhigh]

This game surprised me for sure. No contest......repeat.....no contest for Drake. USD is way better than I originally thought. Respect should now be given to them. Top 25 for sure.

I just hope UD does not get embarrassed when they play em'.:(

[Fresno St. Alum]

I have San Diego at #27 just on the outside. They should get in my poll next week.

[GOTOREROS]

San Diego could have scored 70 easy if they wanted - Drake had no idea what hit them.......

[ereiz03]

Anyone who saw this game would agree that San Diego is easily one of the top 25 1-AA teams in the country. Absolute domination from start to finish. Unbelievable game by USD.

[USDFAN_55]

I really thought it would be a closer game. The defense really surprised me tonight. Drake had no clue what hit them.

[flyenhigh]

Is USD really that good or did Drake just not show up?xconfusedx

[ereiz03]

USD can't possibly be that good...or at least that's what I hear from most posters on this board :P

[AggieFinn]

Jacksonville, Davidson, Dayton, UC Davis, and I think Morehead St.

or...who?, who?, who?, UC Davis, who?

Just teasing man! Nice win! xthumbsupx

[PantherRob82]

USD can't possibly be that good...or at least that's what I hear from most posters on this board :P

oh no, not again. at least beat davis if you want respect this time. :)

[Foosball]

Is the USD - UC Davis game played before or after the playoff selections?

[USDFAN_55]

Is the USD - UC Davis game played before or after the playoff selections?

Before.

[danefan]

Impressive win. Beat Davis and you may be traveling to Montana.

[flyenhigh]

Not to ruin USD's parade but they still have to play some decent PFL teams before they even think about other things.

Hear me out: UD will upset USD in Ohio for Parents weekend.xeekx

[Jaxhen]

I've had San Diego in my top 25 for the past two weeks. I've got them at #22.

[griz_fan_in_SanDiego]

I was at the game and it was very impressive...although it was the type where it just got boring by the 4th quarter because it was such a slaughter

[GOTOREROS]

Not to ruin USD's parade but they still have to play some decent PFL teams before they even think about other things.

Hear me out: UD will upset USD in Ohio for Parents weekend.xeekx


That's what the Drake fans said......:D

[USDFAN_55]

I either want San Diego to win by 50 so I can say they are the real deal, win by 5 or lose so that every one will just call them what they are.
Not quite 50 because Drake got some garbage points at the end with the 2nd and 3rd stringers playing. 59-19 with 13 points in garbage time.


Yes but can you put the kind of beating on Drake that we put on them by only throwing approximately 20 passes? Oh, and taking a knee inside the five on the last play of the game. Hey, if you do I will be the first person to jump on the SD band wagon.

I can't believe that I am making a prediction for a mid major game:

Drake 24
San Diego 21

Nate Snead gets in the game and shows everyone why he was the most under rated player in the State of Iowa last year and should have been wearing purple this fall. Way to F$*K that one up Farley (sorry App frat doctor guy for the abbreviated swear word)

Is 25 passes close enough? You jumping on the band wagon now?xnodx