Montana @ Sac. St

[Peems]

The game set to start here in about 10 minutes...The Griz are 12-0 all time against the Hornets, but anything can happen in this crazy season, especially with the way the Griz have been going. I'll try and post updates in this thread and the EWU/MSU game as well

[Peems]

Griz will kickoff, ball brought out to around the 20

[SeattleGriz]

Yikes is that one ugly stadium. From the picture on BigSkyTV, it looks as if it is at the fairgrounds.

[Peems]

3 and out for Sac

[Peems]

Yikes is that one ugly stadium. From the picture on BigSkyTV, it looks as if it is at the fairgrounds.

It's not the best I can tell you that. It doesn't even look that good on TV

[Peems]

3 and out for the Griz

[Hansel]

about 15 fans in the stands it looks

[Peems]

about 15 fans in the stands it looks

Yeah they said on the radio there are about 4,000 Griz fans and not many Sac fans, and it's their homecoming

[Peems]

1st down sac

[Peems]

1st and 15, Sac gets about 6.

[Peems]

3rd and 6 upcoming.

[Peems]

It was 3rd and 4 excuse me, Sac throws it out of bounds.

[Hansel]

stupid call on fake punt

[Peems]

Man this game is painful to watch. Both offenses are inept.

[Peems]

3rd and 8 complete to EA(Eric Allen) 1st down

[Peems]

Cole to Ferriter for about 11 yards down to the 3

[Peems]

Griz go for it on 4th from the 4 inch line and Hilliard punches it in.

[Peems]

7-0 Griz

[Hansel]

Sac may be regretting that Fake punt later

[Peems]

Sac may be regretting that Fake punt later

Depends how close this game is. But sometimes you gotta gamble.

[Hansel]

Depends how close this game is. But sometimes you gotta gamble.

Not in the first quarter at home with the game tied- we will see though :)

[Peems]

Not in the first quarter at home with the game tied- we will see though :)

Good points...you win:)

[Peems]

Sac St. moving the ball relatively well.

[Peems]

3rd and 2 upcoming.

[Peems]

Sac to punt. Griz fair catch it at the 12

[Peems]

2nd and 10 for the Griz. Bergquist fires it to Bagley for a 1st

[Peems]

Bergquist tries to run for a first but is just short, punt upcoming.

[Peems]

Sac St. is using their young RB Hilliard quite well(no relation to Lex :))

[Peems]

Mike Shelton transfer from UA(Arizona) is playing for the Griz. He's pretty quick

[Peems]

Sorry for not updating. Sac kicked a FG and the Griz now have a 3rd and 15

[Peems]

The Griz punt, and once again are not looking very good.

[Mountain Panther]

The Griz punt, and once again are not looking very good.

Score?

[Peems]

Sac St. to punt.

[OleGriz]

7-3, I think about 8 to go in the 2nd

[Peems]

Score?

7-3 Griz 2nd Q

[Peems]

3rd and 1 and the Griz can't get it.

[OleGriz]

Montana interception taken to the 38

[Peems]

total yardage:
Sac St.
136
Griz:
76

But the Griz intercept the ball and have it around the 38 yd line of the Hornets.

[Peems]

The Griz have brought highly touted redshirt Freshman Andrew Selle in.

[Peems]

...and the Griz proceed to run the ball with Lex

[Peems]

3rd and 4 and the Griz will attempt a 50 yarder

[SeattleGriz]

How is it we can never find a go to QB?

[Peems]

Carpenter has plenty of distance but puts it wide left.

[Peems]

How is it we can never find a go to QB?

It's been 3 years hopefully things will work out. I think it was interesting they took Cole out. Maybe he was hurt, but it's not his fault that the offense is sputtering. I'll see what I can find out.

[Hansel]

Griz offense = brutal to watch

[Peems]

Griz offense = brutal to watch
xbeerchugx here here.

It is pathetic.

[Peems]

Griz offensive stats from the 1st half so far.(there is still about a minute left, doubtful we will get the ball back)

Rushes-Yds 18-35
Plays 31-84
Avg/play 2.7

[Peems]

Dear AGS,
We Griz fans are having a "Griz are pathetic, can't do *****" party over at eGriz feel free to stop by and join in. Our O is offensive.

[Hansel]

Dear AGS,
We Griz fans are having a "Griz are pathetic, can't do *****" party over at eGriz feel free to stop by and join in. Our O is offensive.

then we would be accused of Griz envy ;) xlolx

[Peems]

then we would be accused of Griz envy ;) xlolx

xlolx

We'll see what happens in the 2nd half, but I have a feeling it will be more of the same. Coaching philosophies don't change in a halfxsmhx

[SeattleGriz]

I just have to believe Bobby Hauck is doing this on purpose. Only use the plays you need to get the job done. Nothing fancy because he is saving it for later.

I know that sounds stupid, but how is it every team seems to out scheme us weekend in, weekend out? I mean c'mon! We have so many seasoned players on this team, I find it hard to believe they can't grasp our offense.

[Peems]

I just have to believe Bobby Hauck is doing this on purpose. Only use the plays you need to get the job done. Nothing fancy because he is saving it for later.

I know that sounds stupid, but how is it every team seems to out scheme us weekend in, weekend out? I mean c'mon! We have so many seasoned players on this team, I find it hard to believe they can't grasp our offense.

I wish. But we aren't even getting the job done. I mean we are barely winning by 4, and have less than 100 yds of O. Lex has 11 yards!!!! 11 yards!!!!

[SeattleGriz]

I wish. But we aren't even getting the job done. I mean we are barely winning by 4, and have less than 100 yds of O. Lex has 11 yards!!!! 11 yards!!!!


But that is what I am saying. We are still winning, the defense is playing well as usual, so...why use any offensive plays that work when you don't need to?

I know, I know, I'm pathetic for thinking such tripe, but I have to grasp at something.

[Peems]

But that is what I am saying. We are still winning, the defense is playing well as usual, so...why use any offensive plays that work when you don't need to?

I know, I know, I'm pathetic for thinking such tripe, but I have to grasp at something.

no you're not pathetic, you're just trying to figure out how a national contender goes from awesome to possum. The answer isxconfusedxxconfusedx/coaching

[Hansel]

I just have to believe Bobby Hauck is doing this on purpose. Only use the plays you need to get the job done. Nothing fancy because he is saving it for later.

I know that sounds stupid, but how is it every team seems to out scheme us weekend in, weekend out? I mean c'mon! We have so many seasoned players on this team, I find it hard to believe they can't grasp our offense.

yeahhh... I am going to have to go ahead and disagree. Sac has 3 turnovers, a missed FG, and a foolish fake punt which led to the UM TD- I doubt Bobby planned it this way

[grizband]

I just have to believe Bobby Hauck is doing this on purpose. Only use the plays you need to get the job done. Nothing fancy because he is saving it for later.

I know that sounds stupid, but how is it every team seems to out scheme us weekend in, weekend out? I mean c'mon! We have so many seasoned players on this team, I find it hard to believe they can't grasp our offense.
I think they grasp the offense, and realize that Phen-Phen calls terrible plays. I'm not usually one to bash the coaches, as long as we win, but this game shouldn't be close. xoopsx

[Peems]

I almost think/wish the Griz would lose a game, just to wake the coaches up. But that is an "almost" I would prefer the Griz realize this on their own without a L

[mvemjsunpx]

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I think they grasp the offense, and realize that Phen-Phen calls terrible plays. I'm not usually one to bash the coaches, as long as we win, but this game shouldn't be close. xoopsx


How is it the play-calling when the o-line can't open holes & Bergquist keeps throwing into double coverage?

[Peems]

How is it the play-calling when the o-line can't open holes & Bergquist keeps throwing into double coverage?

Because the calls dictate the route running, and blocking and starting the RB 8 yards back and having guys run 20 yards before breaking off. It's coaching not all playcalling.

[SeattleGriz]

How is it the play-calling when the o-line can't open holes & Bergquist keeps throwing into double coverage?

Hey now. Stop crapping on MY pity party! :D

[Peems]

Back to the updates....

Griz hold Sac and get the ball back

[Grizalltheway]

Back to the updates....

Griz hold Sac and get the ball back

Then promptly turn it over. xnonono2x

[CopperCat]

What is goin' on down there?

Sounds like the Griz have a case of the Mondays or something.xeyebrowx

[Peems]

First down to the Griz 10

[mvemjsunpx]

Because the calls dictate the route running, and blocking and starting the RB 8 yards back and having guys run 20 yards before breaking off. It's coaching not all playcalling.


That's a ridiculous explaination. The Griz plays look the same as any other team's plays.

It's execution. Run-blocking is simple. The problem is that the o-line apparently has no physical strength. They have looked good in pass protection today, though.

Cole & Selle have looked awful, & the receivers can't get open consistently because the starters are all possession receivers (no speed guys without Chambers).

[BigApp]

any live stats on this game?

[mvemjsunpx]

any live stats on this game?

I believe the Griz still have less than 100 yards of offense.

[SeattleGriz]

any live stats on this game?

http://www.hornetsports.com/livestats/football/xlive.htm

[Hansel]

Sac misses a 20yd FG

the Hornets continue to beat themselves

[mvemjsunpx]

Luckily CSUS is even more inept…

They miss another FG (about a 20 yarder). Still 7-3

[UNHWildCats]

are Brian and Lex Hilliard related?

[Peems]

That's a ridiculous explaination. The Griz plays look the same as any other team's plays.

It's execution. Run-blocking is simple. The problem is that the o-line apparently has no physical strength. They have looked good in pass protection today, though.

Cole & Selle have looked awful, & the receivers can't get open consistently because the starters are all possession receivers (no speed guys without Chambers).


No it's not. I've already gone over what the play calling and coaching has to do with the poor play. The O-line can be attributed to poor coaching, these kids have talent, they scored 59 against this same team with basically the same guys last year and can't get anything going. This last play was a perfect example run the zone read to the outside and takes about 8 seconds to develop and Hilliard loses 3 yards.

[Peems]

are Brian and Lex Hilliard related?

No

[Peems]

The Griz go crazy after they get a 1st down!!!!

[Peems]

They got for it on 4th and....blow it.

[mvemjsunpx]

Griz stopped on 4th. & 1.

No push whatsoever up front.

[mvemjsunpx]

We should give credit to Sac. State's defense, though.
They're pretty good.

[BisonBacker]

Score?

[mvemjsunpx]

Score?

Still 7-3

[Peems]

and what a predicable call it was

[BigApp]

telling stat:

1st Downs Montana=7 SacSt=15

[Peems]

telling stat:

1st Downs Montana=7 SacSt=15

oh there are many more...
49-136 67-254

number of plays and yards sac has totally controlled the ball

The Griz have rushed for 64 yards versus 142 for Sac.

[Peems]

Griz punt again, Tyson Johnson is earning his scholarship today.

[BigApp]

12 minutes to go?

[Longhorn]

Sac is leading I assume?

[Peems]

Sac is leading I assume?

No the Griz are winning 7-3

[Peems]

There are 11 minutes left

[Griz0383]

please call 911! I dislocated my jaw yawning so hard due to the Griz offense attempting to put me into a COMA!!

[SeattleGriz]

please call 911! I dislocated my jaw yawning so hard due to the Griz offense attempting to put me into a COMA!!

Best part of the game is Guernsey as the color commentator.

[Longhorn]

No the Griz are winning 7-3


interesting...with Griz posting fewer rushing yards and first downs...have there been a number of special team plays or turnovers to keep it so close? Bottom line...how are they maintaining the lead?

[SeattleGriz]

GET OUT!!! 55 yd FG!

DAMN!

[mvemjsunpx]

Hey! The score finally changed!

55 yd. FG from Carpenter

10-3 with 6:?? left.

[Peems]

interesting...with Griz posting fewer rushing yards and first downs...have there been a number of special team plays or turnovers to keep it so close? Bottom line...how are they maintaining the lead?

in the 1st Q Sac tried a fake punt and the Griz sniffed it out and then scored from a short field. Both teams havent' been great offensively but the Griz have been worst.

UPDATE:

Dan Carpenter(the only offense the Griz can trust) kicks a 55 yarder to make it 10-3

[OleGriz]

interesting...with Griz posting fewer rushing yards and first downs...have there been a number of special team plays or turnovers to keep it so close? Bottom line...how are they maintaining the lead?


The Griz got their touchdown off a dubious fake punt call early in the game, and Sac has missed two field goals (and Montana has missed one).

[mvemjsunpx]

Correction: 54 yd. FG

[Peems]

6:11 left in the game.

[Griz0383]

Griz D is amazing!

[Peems]

The Sac D is literally in the backfield as soon as the RB gets the ball xsmhx

[Griz0383]

Is Cole scared to audible? he needs to read the D better!

[mvemjsunpx]

Game over!

Thomas pick for a TD

[Peems]

TD Griz INT by Torrey Thomas

[Peems]

Is Cole scared to audible? he needs to read the D better!

I don't think he has been given the "control" to audible, what a farce of an O.

[mvemjsunpx]

I don't think he has been given the "control" to audible, what a farce of an O.

I'm sure he has, this offense is built around the QB making reads at the line of scrimmage.

He had the control to audible as a Freshman in 2005.

[Peems]

I'm sure he has, this offense is built around the QB making reads at the line of scrimmage.

He had the control to audible as a Freshman in 2005.

Another Griz INT

[mvemjsunpx]

Pick by Quinton Jackson.

Game definitely over now.

[SeattleGriz]

Pick by Quinton Jackson.

Game definitely over now.


See. No need to run anything on offense when your D wins it for you.

[mvemjsunpx]

Sac gets a gift fumble (Coleman was clearly down).

[Peems]

This game has been atrocious all around, especially on the Griz side.

[mvemjsunpx]

Griz will be alone in first place:

EWU 35
MSU 13

8:12 4th. Q

[mvemjsunpx]

This game has been atrocious all around, especially on the Griz side.

Hey, I'll certainly take a 14 point win over an OK team on the road.

[mvemjsunpx]

Smith picked for the 5th. time today on 3rd. & goal from the 5.

[mvemjsunpx]

Final Score:

Montana 17
Sac. St. 3

[Hansel]

Hey, I'll certainly take a 14 point win over an OK team on the road.


Sac St is 1-5

[mvemjsunpx]

Sac St is 1-5

1-5 with a blowout win over NAU & 2 FBS losses. They also led Portland most of the game before choking in the last 5 minutes. They've only looked like a bad team in the Weber loss. They're not great, but they're not bad, either.

[uofmman1122]

1-5 with a blowout win over NAU & 2 FBS losses. They also led Portland most of the game before choking in the last 5 minutes. They've only looked like a bad team in the Weber loss. They're not great, but they're not bad, either.No.

Every team can only be judged by its record.










Unless it's the Griz. xwhistlex

[Casey_Orourke]

Hey, I'll certainly take a 14 point win over an OK team on the road.

Maybe, but a team of the Grizz' quality should have blown them out early.

[Peems]

The Griz have some problems, I think most Griz fans will agree with that and if they don't they didn't watch the game or listen to Coach Hauck's post game comments. We'll see what happens next week against the worst of the worst...UNC @ Wa-Grz

[Casey_Orourke]

The Griz have some problems, I think most Griz fans will agree with that and if they don't they didn't watch the game or listen to Coach Hauck's post game comments. We'll see what happens next week against the worst of the worst...UNC @ Wa-Grz


And those are the games that are most likely to bite you in the butt xshakingmadx xazzx

[Tod]

The Griz have some problems, I think most Griz fans will agree with that and if they don't they didn't watch the game or listen to Coach Hauck's post game comments. We'll see what happens next week against the worst of the worst...UNC @ Wa-Grz

Griz, 14-13. :(

Hey, I love being 6-0, but we are not deserving of being top five. Top ten, maybe (I'll have to check all of the scores first).

I'm not hanging my head, I'm just wondering what this Griz team could do against a UNI. I thought this team could win an NC. I still believe they have the talent, but I'm certainly not seeing it.

xsmhx

[Cap'n Cat]

Griz, 14-13. :(

Hey, I love being 6-0, but we are not deserving of being top five. Top ten, maybe (I'll have to check all of the scores first).

I'm not hanging my head, I'm just wondering what this Griz team could do against a UNI. I thought this team could win an NC. I still believe they have the talent, but I'm certainly not seeing it.

xsmhx


First round, Montana @ UNI.

xthumbsupx