UC-Davis @ Montana

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Since all the Griz fans (and even an App fan) are at the game, figured I'd pick up the slack. Right now Montana is up to a quick 13-0 lead.

http://www.bigskytv.org

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Great video and audio... thought I was watching a replay game for a second

[TexasTerror]

I'm watching BigSky TV for the NoCo-TXST game...great job, BSC in providing this...

So, what's the deal? Why is UC-Davis down 13-0 halfway through the first quarter?

[AggiePride]

Yeh this is a real treat. Great feed and angles. The announcers know their stuff and are not ultra-homers either.

^^^ A blocked punt setup the quick second score for Montana.

Aggies are driving now, on the Mont. 20

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Missed the first couple minutes, but I'm assuming Montana had the ball to start the game, drove down and scored. They held Davis and blocked their punt.... good field postition, and a quick score from Berquist to Ferriter. Davis blocked the PAT

[Screamin_Eagle174]

By far the best video I've seen online... not even any pausing!

[TexasTerror]

Two blocked kicks in seven minutes...

Seems special teams play is a huge factor for Griz against the Montana-based institutions...

[AggiePride]

13-3 Montana

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Davis FG makes it 13-3 Montana

[AggiePride]

By far the best video I've seen online... not even any pausing!

Yeh and great controls, from full screen to this page in a second with no probs at all.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

End of 1Q, UM 13-3 UC-Davis

[slostang]

Yeh this is a real treat. Great feed and angles. The announcers know their stuff and are not ultra-homers either.

^^^ A blocked punt setup the quick second score for Montana.
Aggies are driving now, on the Mont. 20

Just like Montana/Cal Poly, only Cal Poly's blocked punt set up Montana's first score.

[catbob]

Marc Mariani is a beast.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Montana driving, down to the Davis 26

[slostang]

FG by Montana. 16-3 Montana.

[mtgrizfan4life]

We have ourselves a Kicker finally.

[catbob]

We have ourselves a Kicker finally.

You have no right to complain about kickers, try being a Bobcat fan! xlolx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

You have no right to complain about kickers, try being a Bobcat fan! xlolx

No need to complain here at EWU.... Macias is good from 55 and 53 so far this season! xthumbsupx

[slostang]

What happened to the video feed??? Anyone else having problems with the video feed from BigSkyTV.org????

[Shellin]

Yea, my video feed just died as well, right after the kickoff.

[AggiePride]

yep, dunno

[slostang]

Did Montana forget to pay the electric bill????

[AggiePride]

Back now. Sheesh what did I miss, were on the Mont. 10.... :D
Now on the Montana 1....

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Ditto

[slostang]

Feed is back and the Aggies are knocking on the door.

TD Aggies. 16-10 Montana.

[AggiePride]

TD Ags. 16-10 Montana

Driving well so far, it seems, lol missed that one.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Looks like we got a great game going here boys!

[AggiePride]

Another stop for the Ags. looks like they have settled in and are playing solid. Here we go.

Good field position, lets go AGS!

[slostang]

Aggies hold get the ball at their own 48 yard line.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

PICKED

[slostang]

Pick by Montana returned to the five yard line.

[Benne]

That announcer might have just said the most un-biased thing I've ever heard from this crew

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Returned to the Aggie 5

[Screamin_Eagle174]

TD Montana

[Screamin_Eagle174]

23-10 Montana 1:12 left in the first half

[slostang]

TD Montana. 23-10 Montana.

[AggiePride]

Tough breaks for the Ags. Back to square one, down by 13.

[slostang]

156 yards total offense by Montana in the first half to 150 yards total offense for UC Davis. The difference here is turn overs.

23-10 Montana at the half.

[catbob]

Fastest half of football... ever?

[RationalGriz]

Northern Colorado has outgained TxSt 203-112 but are trailing 21-14 thanks to 2 turnovers.

[mtgrizfan4life]

Pick by Montana returned to the five yard line.

Got to love it, that pick was from true Freshman, Trumaine Johnson, 3rd pick of the season. Not bad for a guy that never played CB in HS. He played WR and some safety. This guy is raw, but could become the best GRIZ CB ever. Only time will tell. He does have a nose for the ball though, but is so inexperienced.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

"That's just straight dumb!" xlolx

The announcer after an obvious block in the back on the Davis return...

[AggiePride]

Good announcers.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Damn, what a catch, and what a hit on the Davis QB!!!

[slostang]

Big 3rd down 11 conversion. Down to the 16 yards line.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Aggies knockin' on the door...

[AggiePride]

If I have to watch anymore old people kiss im gonna puke. WTF Montana fan cam.

[slostang]

Aggies needed to score on that last play. Now they go to the north end of the stadium where it is twice as loud.

I think the announcer have been fair. They said they thought Denham got in for the score.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

TD Davis!

[slostang]

Davis QB sneak for the TD. 23-17 Montana. 14:51 left in the 4th quarter.

[AggiePride]

TD AGS.

23-17 Montana.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

23-17 Montana, 1 quarter to play

[RationalGriz]

Davis is doing a great job of sustaining long drives.

[slostang]

Nice drive by Davis. This game just got interesting. Will the Griz respond????

[Screamin_Eagle174]

If I have to watch anymore old people kiss im gonna puke. WTF Montana fan cam.

I was laughing my ass off... especially when the camera man couldn't find a couple and focused on two dudes... xlmaox

He should have focused on a pair of hot chicks! xthumbsupx

[AggiePride]

Lets go Aggie D. You had time to rest, bring it Blue Force.

[slostang]

Montana down to the 25 yard line.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Aggie D is holding...

[slostang]

3rd and 11 for Montana on the 17.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Another blocked FG!

[slostang]

Aggies hold. FG try by Montana. Will make it a two score game.

Blocked by Faletoese.

Still 23-17 Montana.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Way to go Davis... making it a game!

[AggiePride]

Oh Yeh!!!!!!!!!

[slostang]

Big block. Wow. We have ourselves a game.

[mtgrizfan4life]

COME ON DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AggiePride]

Oh yeh, past midfield. Running well this game.

Then a long pass across the field to the Mont 12... Here we go!

[slostang]

Great 18 yard run by Tucker. Personal Foul Montana. Ball down to the Montana 36 yard line.

[slostang]

Pass to the 12 yard line. Go Aggies.

[AggiePride]

TD DAVIS~!!!!

We got ourselves a lead. :D

24-23 DAVIS

6 and some change to go.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

TD Davis!

[slostang]

TD Davis. 24-23 Davis. 6:35 to go in the game.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

What a game!

[slostang]

Big serries for the Griz coming up. Can they answer???? Davis is looking very good.

[AggiePride]

Lets go DEFENSE! Blue Force!!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I can still have my prediction come true... I have Montana winning it 31-24...

But, I kind of want Davis to pull off the upset! :D

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Wicked catch by Mariani

[slostang]

Big pass by Montana to the 9 yard line. Wow.

[Hansel]

td grizzlies

[slostang]

TD Montana. Will they go for two???

[Screamin_Eagle174]

TD Mariani.

The question is, will Montana go for 2 and make my score prediction perfect? There's more than 2 left to play...

[slostang]

Yes they will.

[slostang]

No good. Montana 29-24.

[AggiePride]

Ok lets take it to them one more time. Lets go AGS!

What a game!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Damn, didn't get it. Now I'd have to hope for a big kick, no return, and a couple big sacks for a safety! xlolx.

Still, if the Aggies don't score, I'll be awfully close!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Clutch catch baby...

[slostang]

4th and 2.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

4th and 2 coming up...

[slostang]

Ball just over the Davis 40 yd line.

[slostang]

Montana hold on. Montana announcers call for PI. No call.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Props to the announcer for calling him out on it... too bad he's not a ref

[slostang]

Welcome to Big Sky officials in Wa/Griz.

[slostang]

Props to the announcer for calling him out on it... too bad he's not a ref

That is not the first time the announcer have called out the officials in Davis favor.

[AggiePride]

One ref had a clear view of it... BS, but thats football.

[RationalGriz]

They said if this game was anywhere else it would have been pass interference.

[Benne]

That was terrible
Horrible Call

[Screamin_Eagle174]

One ref had a clear view of it... BS, but thats football.

But did you notice he was looking to his left at the QB... acted like he never saw the PI

[slostang]

Great game. Way to represent the GWC Aggies.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Well almost nailed it... called it 31-24, final score 29-24.

[AggiePride]

But did you notice he was looking to his left at the QB... acted like he never saw the PI

it looked like he looked away afterwords, just like a guilty person would do. it was obvious from that angle, he was riding him like a bull.

[slostang]

That was terrible
Horrible Call

Correction, terrible NON call. Happens in Wa/Griz. The Mustangs have seen it, but that is football.

[The Fan]

What a joke. No wonder nobody ever wins up there. Montana's line was blatantly holding 99 all game long and Quinn is a cheap shot artist. Nice to see him show his true colors after having his ass handed to him throughout the first half.

The no-call PI on the last Aggie drive was ridiculous.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Correction, terrible NON call. Happens in Wa/Griz. The Mustangs have seen it, but that is football.

Doesn't mean it's right. Big Sky refs are absolutely horrible... some of the worst.xnonono2x

[CatFan22]

Doesn't mean it's right. Big Sky refs are absolutely horrible... some of the worst.xnonono2x

You are damn right they are. Blame Doug Fullerton (as always). He likes the BSC to be a "rookie" league for refs and to develop them. It's a damn shame.

[RationalGriz]

I hate when anyone complains about holding not being called. If you sit and watch any college football game, the officials could call holding on almost every play.

[CatFan22]

I hate when anyone complains about holding not being called. If you sit and watch any college football game, the officials could call holding on almost every play.

If it's a penalty, call it. Same with PI. Nut up and be a referee. Call it like it should be called.

[RationalGriz]

If it's a penalty, call it. Same with PI. Nut up and be a referee. Call it like it should be called.


I am not disagreeing with you CatFan, but it is not called that way.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I hate when anyone complains about holding not being called. If you sit and watch any college football game, the officials could call holding on almost every play.

Would you not agree though how blatantly obvious this one was? He had his left arm all over the receivers shoulder pulling on him while he dived in front to swat the ball. xeekx

[RationalGriz]

Screamin', I am not talking about that play. I think it should have been a PI call.

[CatFan22]

I am not disagreeing with you CatFan, but it is not called that way.

I'm not saying you were, and I know it's not "called that way" but it doesn't make it not stupid. If it were against the griz, I'm sure you guys would be saying something too. It's all subjective.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Screamin', I am not talking about that play. I think it should have been a PI call.

My bad, I guess I didn't read it that well.

[Benne]

Correction, terrible NON call. Happens in Wa/Griz. The Mustangs have seen it, but that is football.

I agree on the non-call. I was talking about the pass at the end of the game. What for? Why? It was done. Stupid play with all sorts of things that could have gone wrong.

[RationalGriz]

CatFan, I have just come to the realization that a person can not complain about missed holding calls, or blame the outcome of a game on a call not being made. The officials hardly ever call holding, and I am actually more surprised when they do.

[ucdtim17]

I can't fathom how those refs could watch that play and not throw the flag. It was blatant

[Tailbone]

I hate when anyone complains about holding not being called. If you sit and watch any college football game, the officials could call holding on almost every play.

Not sure where everyone else was sitting, but from where I sat there was a lot of holding going both ways.
Seem like everytime a Montana defender got into the backfield there was an Aggie on his back. That's called holding.

[The Fan]

Grasping the jersey is one thing, WWF style takedowns are another and Montana's tackles were grabbing guys from behind by the kneck every time they were beat. Give me a break.

[proudsioux]

whats the score and time lefT? just got on the board

[uofmman1122]

whats the score and time lefT? just got on the boardFinal

UM - 29

UC Davis - 24

[Screamin_Eagle174]

It's over. Final score, Montana 29, Davis 24

[GoAgs72]

How do you rank a team that is 1-3 but very easily 4-0 against tough opposition especially when some homer ref'ing is involved? The Aggies don't get homer ref'ing even when they are at home. They need to set up a new line item in the budget, if you know what I mean.

[uofmman1122]

People act like Montana always have the refs in their favor at home. Jesus...xnonono2x

Just like every other team, Montana has had it's fair share of terrible officiating towards it, even at home. I didn't see the PI play, but even if it was completely blatant, it doesn't mean that every home game for Montana has Griz-happy officiating. You guys act like you've never seen a football game.xrolleyesx

[RationalGriz]

Grasping the jersey is one thing, WWF style takedowns are another and Montana's tackles were grabbing guys from behind by the kneck every time they were beat. Give me a break.

You're right. The officials wanted UM to win and the Griz O-Line is a bunch of cheaters. I am sure that whatever team you root for goes an entire season penalty free and the officials never miss a call or two.

Just sayin.

I will also say that there should have been a pass interference call on the Griz on Davis's last drive.

[putter]

Great game by two good teams. Davis is the real deal and have playmakers and could easily be ranked and deserve it. Don't whine to me about penalties...Davis could have been called for about 4-6 personal fouls for shoving guys in the face after the play was over. I have it recorded on DVR and watched it over and over...

[mvemjsunpx]

I can't fathom how those refs could watch that play and not throw the flag. It was blatant


I wouldn't complain too much. The PI was pretty obvious, but Davis got away with a false start just before the ball was snapped.

These refs called very little on either team.

[ucdtim17]

I wouldn't complain too much. The PI was pretty obvious, but Davis got away with a false start just before the ball was snapped.

These refs called very little on either team.

I'm not complaining that much. I'm more pissed our D couldn't make a stop to win the game. It didn't need to come down to that 4th down.

But still, you gotta call that

[El Griz]

Agree. A few too many non calls on the Aggies for unsportsmanlike conduct. And watch the game again, a few PI non calls on the Aggies also.

[mvemjsunpx]

I'm not complaining that much. I'm more pissed our D couldn't make a stop to win the game. It didn't need to come down to that 4th down.

But still, you gotta call that


The refs missed so many blatant penalties in this game that it would probably make one's head explode if they sat down & analyzed it.

[Peems]

Who are #21 and #11 for the Aggies? Those guys were taunting the entire game, and at the end of the game #21 finally got called for it. They really were azzholes, but the rest of the Aggies team and fans were top notch, and so was the game!!!xthumbsupx

[AggiePride]

Dont worry, Biggs will take care of those guys.

Good game. Like I said before, its football. Montana showed me why they get the respect they do on that last drive, they made it happen.

In general reffing is so subjective and who knows where they are looking. As for the PI, its just hard to swallow when you see the ref staring at the blatant penalty on such a pivotal play. For me it was jsut they replay that pissed me off.

Anyway, we had our chance to hold you guys, I will not blame it all on a non-call on a 4th down play.

This is a hard 1-3 start to stomach, so close to being 4-0.

[Green26]

Pass interference should have been called on the UM fade in the endzone on the prior UM drive--which netted no points for UM. The Davis d-back was pushing a bit (and perhaps some was coming back at him) in the last 5 yards, but then pushed the Montana receiver (no. 16), when he was in the air, far enough down field and out of the play so the receiver couldn't make the catch.

This was a much worse missed call than the 4th down play. In fact, I think lots of refs wouldn't call PI on the 4th down play.

[AggiePride]

Pass interference should have been called on the UM fade in the endzone on the prior UM drive--which netted no points for UM. The Davis d-back was pushing a bit (and perhaps some was coming back at him) in the last 5 yards, but then pushed the Montana receiver (no. 16), when he was in the air, far enough down field and out of the play so the receiver couldn't make the catch.

This was a much worse missed call than the 4th down play. In fact, I think lots of refs wouldn't call PI on the 4th down play.
Not according to your OWN announcers...

[Ronbo]

I was watching the Washington State/Portland State game and a WSU DB did the exact same thing. He went over the recievers back going for the ball. It was Pac 10 officials. No call. The announcers said that the DB has same right to go for the ball as the reciever has and if they determine that he was going for the ball and not the man they usually don't call it.

I agree that Sambrano was mugged in the end zone earlier on a fade and it was a no call also.

[AggiePride]

"Going over" someones back is one thing, using him as a ladder to reach for the ball is another.

No more on this.. lol..

Good game

[Green26]

I didn't think the UM backer, i.e. Fisher who is a converted safety, went over the Davis receiver. I thought Fisher reached far in front of the receiver, i.e. 30 to 36 inches, to knock the ball down. However, it looked like Fisher may have had his other hand on the back of the receivers neck. Note that I said the back of his neck, not around his neck and not pulling the receiver's neck. I was at the game, and then say it on replay several times. I didn't notice any body or other contact.

We then had a brief discussion with a group that included about a half dozen former college players. They also had seen the replays. Most of them thought that, while PI could be called, that most refs would not throw the flag. The general view was PI should not be called because Fisher had gotten his hand so far in front of the play to knock down the pass, had not used the receiver to get there, and had not pulled the receiver.

I suppose some of us will look at the play multiple times when tv coverage is available--and perhaps that will alter some views (including mine).

[grizbeer]

Pass interference should have been called on the UM fade in the endzone on the prior UM drive--which netted no points for UM. The Davis d-back was pushing a bit (and perhaps some was coming back at him) in the last 5 yards, but then pushed the Montana receiver (no. 16), when he was in the air, far enough down field and out of the play so the receiver couldn't make the catch.

This was a much worse missed call than the 4th down play. In fact, I think lots of refs wouldn't call PI on the 4th down play.perspective is funny, because everyone in our section saw the PI Green 26 is talking about, and wondered why the whole game Montana was getting called but no calls on Davis - I can't seriously believe anyone thought Montana got home cooking on this game - and yes, everyone in my section agreed Quinn has a problem that will cost the Griz big this year. But every play UC Davis was holding with no calls - maybe it is the camera angle?

[cats2506]

perspective is funny, because everyone in our section saw the PI Green 26 is talking about, and wondered why the whole game Montana was getting called but no calls on Davis - I can't seriously believe anyone thought Montana got home cooking on this game - and yes, everyone in my section agreed Quinn has a problem that will cost the Griz big this year. But every play UC Davis was holding with no calls - maybe it is the camera angle?

I'm not saying its home cooking, I know BSC officals suck, by the tv um got the benifit of more no calls at key times than UCD.

Hold on the first TD that streched the jersey and freed the RB to run.
Hold on the Punt block, preventing a player from revovering the ball.
PI on UCD last possesion 3 rd down, UCD caught the ball with a griz db streching his jersey a good foot.
PI on the following play 4th down, questionable in my mind.
JD Quinn, What can I say, this guy is an embarasment to your program and should have had at least 3 Unsportsman flags that I saw.

[Grizaholic17]

I'm not saying its home cooking, I know BSC officals suck, by the tv um got the benifit of more no calls at key times than UCD.

Hold on the first TD that streched the jersey and freed the RB to run.
Hold on the Punt block, preventing a player from revovering the ball.
PI on UCD last possesion 3 rd down, UCD caught the ball with a griz db streching his jersey a good foot.
PI on the following play 4th down, questionable in my mind.
JD Quinn, What can I say, this guy is an embarasment to your program and should have had at least 3 Unsportsman flags that I saw.

Ummm....I think there were questionable no calls against UC Davis, and the fact that you guys are speaking of Home cooking or whatever is really sad. Montana played a great game out there today, and more props to UC Davis for giving us a game. Great Job Fellas. I'll have pics up later.

[cats2506]

Ummm....I think there were questionable no calls against UC Davis, and the fact that you guys are speaking of Home cooking or whatever is really sad. Montana played a great game out there today, and more props to UC Davis for giving us a game. Great Job Fellas. I'll have pics up later.

You griz are so sensitive, read my post, I said it WASN'T home cooking, I know BSC refs suck

Im just saying how it looked on TV

[Grizaholic17]

You griz are so sensitive, read my post, I said it WASN'T home cooking, I know BSC refs suck

Im just saying how it looked on TV

oh no, i wasn't referring to you, i just quoted you, my bad. I'm not super sensitive, i know we get it our ways sometimes. xpeacex

[mvemjsunpx]

I know BSC refs suck


I'm don't know if all the refs were BSC, but it's definitely a different MO. Usually, the Big Sky refs throw too many flags. This game had way too few.

[fencer24]

I was sitting in the stands, when the call came. At first, I thought it was PI and was very surprised that it wasn't called. Then they showed the replay and it was clear that the defender was well in front of the receiver.
I am not trying to be a homer, because I believe in having integrity, but that was the right call.
Overall, I saw many runs by the Aggies where the blocker was stretching out the jersey of the Griz player from behind, and that was on the same side as the play was going and they were never called. There will probably never be a perfectly reffed game, but if they are bad equally to both sides, the refs just become a part of the game that has to be played.

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

Man, I don't know what is wrong with football fans any more. You NEVER used to hear this much crying over officiating. The officials do the best they can, they don't always get it right, but that is football. If you don't like it, find another sport to watch, like soccer or golf. I am not necessarily talking about this game either, I didn't get to watch it. But as a general theme I find it to be getting quite annoying blaming losses on ref's by all the poor sports we have watching football these days. xwhistlex

[Ronbo]

I'm looking at the UC Davis schedule and I'm thinking this team we saw today will go 8-4 or 7-5. Impressed with your O-Line, your QB, your WR's, and your Defense, especially run Defense.

[mtgrizfan4life]

I'm looking at the UC Davis schedule and I'm thinking this team we saw today will go 8-4 or 7-5. Impressed with your O-Line, your QB, your WR's, and your Defense, especially run Defense.

That is a very solid team, I hope they or Cal Poly run the tables in conference play. That would help the GRIZ a ton. As for their run defense, they did a solid job, but as for our running game, with Schmidt out, I want BH to stick with Reynolds. This kid needs reps and experience. He needs to learn to hit hole without thinking and learn how his line plays. There is just something about him that I like that I just cannot put my finger on. I just have a feeling in time he will be our best rb on this years roster.

[melloAggiesousa]

Can the Aggies run the table from here on out, and get a rematch?

BTW, I learned a long time ago by being subjected to FWC and NCAC officiating that you have to win despite the officials. Make a stop on the last drive, and case closed. The Griz made their drive count, and we didn't. End of story, next game.

If the officiating is biased, I'd hear it on Sportstalk 1140...and there was no chatter there. Talk to Mr. Kelly, and see what he thinks.

[Proud Griz Man]

Dont worry, Biggs will take care of those guys.

Good game. Like I said before, its football. Montana showed me why they get the respect they do on that last drive, they made it happen.

In general reffing is so subjective and who knows where they are looking. As for the PI, its just hard to swallow when you see the ref staring at the blatant penalty on such a pivotal play. For me it was jsut they replay that pissed me off.

Anyway, we had our chance to hold you guys, I will not blame it all on a non-call on a 4th down play.

This is a hard 1-3 start to stomach, so close to being 4-0.

I watched the game start-to-finish. Two good teams, and very evenly matched.
IMHO the refs did not decide the game, and the penalty statistics looked pretty even. I saw some questionable non-calls/calls on both teams (remember the Aggie running back fumble - ruled down) but the first half turnovers, specifically the blocked punt and pass interception seemed to make the difference. I came away very impressed with UC-Davis' offensive line play, their running backs and wide receivers, and a good young quarterback. And that big #99 Aggie defensive tackle is a helluva player.