SIU vs SDSU

[Killsback]

SIU leads 28-14 late in the second half....

[TCisMYhero]

Anywhere to watch?

[jackmd]

SIU leads 28-14 late in the second half....

28-21 now. SDSU offense has scored 21 to SIU's 14. SIU has a kick return for a TD and a 57 yard pick 6. SDSU gave up 30 yards in personal fouls on one of the TD drives. Jacks are outplaying them on offense and holding our own on defense.

As we all knew it would its come down to special teams and a HUGE turnover/pick 6. We gotta stop them here and come out of the half with the ball.

[mmiller_34]

SDSU just scored 28-21

[jackmd]

Another fricking personal foul on the Jacks. SIU is about to punch it in and go up 35-21. No excuses, our defense is not up to snuff. You can't give up 35 points in a half. Lame as hell.

[Killsback]

35-21 at the half...I like the Salukis in this game. They are going for the jugular at every opportunity.

[TCisMYhero]

Gamecasting it. Looks like the pers foul didn't hurt that much. Was it only a 2 yard penalty from the 4 yd ln?

[JBB]

Anywhere to watch?

you can see it at both SIU and SDSU official athletic sites through all access but you have to pay.

[TCisMYhero]

And the sack/fumble to drop morale for SDSU going into the half. Ouch.

[jackmd]

Has to be the worst 2nd quarter of the year for us. Our defense stunk, penalties killed us. We lead in all the yardage categories, first downs, TOP, just not in score and that is what matters. Going to need a monster 3rd quarter and we haven't been great in the 3rd but neither has SIU. In fact, I think they've been horrible.

[TCisMYhero]

Third quarter almost cost them the game against UNI. Almost.

[Killsback]

The Salukis have been much better at holding leads the last five weeks, but it may take 56 points to win this game.

[Killsback]

Third quarter almost cost them the game against UNI. Almost.

I almost got laid last night. xlolx

Panthers are hoping for a prayer to be answered....

[TCisMYhero]

I almost got laid last night. xlolx


Surprising... It was pretty easy my last time in Carbondale.

[TCisMYhero]

By the way...

[Killsback]

That will co-champions in 9 days...and auto bid-SIU

[TCisMYhero]

We shall see. For now, stick this in your pipe (or our receivers') and smoke it.

[skinny_uncle]

I still can't believe they kicked off to Warner in the first quarter after their first score. Don't they have film in South Dakota?

[skinny_uncle]

Bunnies score on their opening drive of the second half.

SIU 35 SDSU 28

[TCisMYhero]

Nice... Gamecast is slow, please keep updates coming.

[jackmd]

35-28 SIU, Jacks are moving the ball with ease. Kicked it OOB so SIU gets it at the 40. Gotta play some D.

[TCisMYhero]

Penalties.

[jackmd]

1st play Warner (sp?) gains 15 and we get a PF for another 15. This guy is embarrassing us.

[TCisMYhero]

Tough to win in MVFC with this many stupid penalties.

[TCisMYhero]

Something like 70 yds penalties for SDSU and 5 for SIU?

[JBB]

At least you are keeping it close. warner started hot against NDSU but we figured out a way to contain him.

[skinny_uncle]

Minnett scores
game tied at 35

[TCisMYhero]

Tie Game!!!!

[Barnstormer]

Holy smokes. Looks like it is a fun game to watch.

[ValleyChamp]

That auto-bid is creeping closer and closer to Cedar Falls.

[PantherRob82]

C'mon Jacks!!!!!

[PantherRob82]

free audio?

[TCisMYhero]

540 AM. In Iowa.

[skinny_uncle]

3 and out for the Bunnies to start the fourth.

[UNI Pike]

free broadcast of SIU SDSU with SIU call

http://radiotime.com/station/s_28598/Soul_Classics.aspx

[skinny_uncle]

Bunnnies get an INT to get the ball back.

[skinny_uncle]

Dawgs with the ball and may have a drive going.

[SteelCurtain]

Typical Lennon team this year. Getting totally outcoached in the third quarter..

Anyone have those numbers?? after the SU game is was 48-0 they had been outscored in the third this year.

[skinny_uncle]

Salukis in the red zone.

[Saluki09]

Typical Lennon team this year. Getting totally outcoached in the third quarter..

Anyone have those numbers?? after the SU game is was 48-0 they had been outscored in the third this year.

We've now been outscored 83-15 in the third quarter.

[TCisMYhero]

Not looking good for SDSU right now.

[skinny_uncle]

FG
SIU 38 SDSU 35

[mango43]

Jacks inside SIU's 40

[JBB]

Berry is having a great day.

[mango43]

Jacks face 3rd and 2 from the 29

[mango43]

Jacks convert to the 22

[SteelCurtain]

We've now been outscored 83-15 in the third quarter.


WOW!! That is staggering!!!! Is that the coach not making halftime adjustments??? How can a team come out that flat every 3rd quarter??

What do you guys think that follow the program.

[mango43]

SIU picks it off, game over

[skinny_uncle]

SIU with an INT
That ought to do it.

[skinny_uncle]

WOW!! That is staggering!!!! Is that the coach not making halftime adjustments??? How can a team come out that flat every 3rd quarter??

What do you guys think that follow the program.
I think it has become a mental problem.

[PantherRob82]

I hate you, Berry. xsmhx

[TCisMYhero]

Got to be kidding me. SIU squeaks another one out at home.

[UNI Pike]

Tough loss for the Bunnies - they were well within FG range.

[mango43]

Good game Salukis

[mango43]

Tough loss for the Bunnies - they were well within FG range.

Not necessarily with our kicker

[Killsback]

A win is a win is a win!!! One more to go at the Redturds next Saturday and the auto bid is all SIU's...

[Saluki09]

WOW!! That is staggering!!!! Is that the coach not making halftime adjustments??? How can a team come out that flat every 3rd quarter??

What do you guys think that follow the program.

Oh believe me...we hate it. We actually are ahead in the 4th quarter with a 84-59 margin...so it's not the whole second half. If a football game was only quarters 1, 2 and 4, we would be one of the best teams in the nation probably :p.

[TCisMYhero]

If a football game was only quarters 1, 2 and 4, we would be one of the best teams in the nation probably :p.

Thank you. I don't think you are currently eitherxwhistlex

[skinny_uncle]

Bunnies ball
12 seconds
at the 30
no timeouts left

[skinny_uncle]

Game over
Dawgs win 38-35

[Saluki09]

Here is our breakdown quarter by quarter.

1st - 97-20 xnodx
2nd - 120-55 xnodx
3rd - 15-83 xsmhx
4th - 84-59 xnodx

[jackmd]

The toughest game I've seen us lose in all the years I've followed the Jackrabbits. I've seen us blow big games many times with playoffs on the line but this is the biggest lost by far. SIU won the game, I'm not sure they are better than us, but they won. We lost on the road at UNI at SIU and choked away a game at home against McNeese. We can't keep doing that or we'll just be some team to contend with. I'm just so disappointed in our guys as I'm sure they are. Coach Stig is right, no pats on the back, we got beat and that sucks big time.

[MplsBison]

This is setting up NDSU to be the third team taken from the MVFC.

Just gotta beat SDSU next week and have WIU lose to YSU.

[siuham]

Despite the numerous penalties, it was a really clean game (sportsmanship wise.)

The late hit penalties were all basically inadvertent, and not malicious, they just happened. The face masks were more 'just happens' penalties, but they had to be called.

Great game. Great comeback by the Bunnies, glad our defense stepped up when it mattered for the second week in a row.

[Mountain Panther]

Congrats SIU on another squeaker....xthumbsupx

[siuham]

Congrats SIU on another squeaker....xthumbsupx

Better than losing a squeaker. xthumbsupx

[ValleyChamp]

This is setting up NDSU to be the third team taken from the MVFC.

Just gotta beat SDSU next week and have WIU lose to YSU.

xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Mountain Panther]

Better than losing a squeaker. xthumbsupx

Yes it is. And there was no smack intended in my post.

[Mountain Panther]

This is setting up NDSU to be the third team taken from the MVFC.

Just gotta beat SDSU next week and have WIU lose to YSU.

That would mean you would end 7-4. A lot of 8-3 teams won't get into the playoffs this year.

[skinny_uncle]

This is setting up NDSU to be the third team taken from the MVFC.

Just gotta beat SDSU next week and have WIU lose to YSU.
..........Perchance to dream.
xnodx

[joecooll6]

This is setting up NDSU to be the third team taken from the MVFC.

Just gotta beat SDSU next week and have WIU lose to YSU.

This like the 80th time Ive seen you write that. Just give it up, it aint happening. There will not be three teams taken from the MVFC. Youre just setting yourself up for dissappointment.

[Houndawg]

The toughest game I've seen us lose in all the years I've followed the Jackrabbits. I've seen us blow big games many times with playoffs on the line but this is the biggest lost by far. SIU won the game, I'm not sure they are better than us, but they won. We lost on the road at UNI at SIU and choked away a game at home against McNeese. We can't keep doing that or we'll just be some team to contend with. I'm just so disappointed in our guys as I'm sure they are. Coach Stig is right, no pats on the back, we got beat and that sucks big time.

xconfusedx I think it's hard to "blow" a game when you never had a lead.

[UNIFanSince1983]

Well congrats for the autobid SIU. Hope to see you in the DOME in the playoffs, or by the off chance the committee puts us on separate sides of the bracket...in Chattanooga ;)

And I do understand you still have to play the Redbirds next week.

[JackTwice]

xconfusedx I think it's hard to "blow" a game when you never had a lead.

I would contend that having the ball at the 20 and driving down only three and throwing a bad pick as blowing the game. That being said, SDSU did just enough to lose the game and SIU did just enough to win. My guess would be that is just how it goes in the league from year to year.

[Houndawg]

I would contend that having the ball at the 20 and driving down only three and throwing a bad pick as blowing the game. That being said, SDSU did just enough to lose the game and SIU did just enough to win. My guess would be that is just how it goes in the league from year to year.

It is pretty frustrating the way that we've taken the third quarter off in every game we've played and let our opponent back in the game after dominating the first half. We're young, and we've also never trailed in any of our wins.
BTW, I was at the game, and the last pick was due to pressure.xpeacex

SDSU is a very good team, but why you chose to kick to Warner is puzzling.

[89rabbit]

Congrats to SIU, best of luck in the playoffs - Go Missouri Valley - see you next year in Brookings.

[Houndawg]

Congrats to SIU, best of luck in the playoffs - Go Missouri Valley - see you next year in Brookings.

Thanks.xthumbsupx

[Houndawg]

I would contend that having the ball at the 20 and driving down only three and throwing a bad pick as blowing the game. That being said, SDSU did just enough to lose the game and SIU did just enough to win. My guess would be that is just how it goes in the league from year to year.

Who'd a thunk YSU would be a non-factor this year? I doubt the MVC gets that lucky next year.

[JackTwice]

Who'd a thunk YSU would be a non-factor this year? I doubt the MVC gets that lucky next year.

Amen, its nice that next year we get NDSU, UNI and SIU at home but we still have to travel to Youngstown and WIU. No rest whatsoever week to week. Now, conference teams have to win OOC games so we can get more than one or two into the playoffs.

[JackTwice]

BTW, I was at the game, and the last pick was due to pressure.xpeacex


Ok, so we'll call it blowing a good chance at winning the game.

I am not trying to take anything away from SIU. They are a very good football team. Just bummed that my team couldn't take advantage of opportunities it had. Good luck in the playoffs, I'll be rooting for you.

[Houndawg]

Amen, its nice that next year we get NDSU, UNI and SIU at home but we still have to travel to Youngstown and WIU. No rest whatsoever week to week. Now, conference teams have to win OOC games so we can get more than one or two into the playoffs.

Next year will be brutal and require careful OOC scheduling. We don't want to play patsies but it ain't going to be easy to get enough wins for the playoffs in conference.

[RabidRabbit]

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader write-up:

http://www.argusleader.com/article/20081116/SPORTS0202/811160329/1002/SPORTS

Interesting quotes from the article about the final interception that doomed the Jacks.

Facing a blitz to his blind side on a second-and-10, SDSU quarterback Ryan Berry tried to get rid of the football out of bounds to his right, but ended up flinging it into the arms of Saluki cornerback James Wheeler to all but end the comeback.

"Their defense is built on getting pressure on the quarterback and getting interceptions off that," said Berry, who completed 29 of 46 for 286 yards and three scores. "I was just trying to throw it away. ... I just tried to throw it over to the sideline, and I really couldn't get anything on it."

About the play-in implications of the game.

The loss dropped the Jackrabbits to 6-5 overall and 5-2 in the league, but was particularly stinging in the postseason race. SDSU now can't finish any higher than third in the MVFC, and might have lost its chance to make the playoffs in its first season of eligibility as a Football Championship Subdivision team.

Still believe that SDSU is the #3 power in the MVFC, but get to show if that's true in Fargo next week.

[PantherRob82]

Who'd a thunk YSU would be a non-factor this year? I doubt the MVC gets that lucky next year.

I bet they are still down. Still no QBs and I bet recruiting is down.

[Chi Panther]

How smooth will the replacement of Berry and Harris be?????

[RabidRabbit]

How smooth will the replacement of Berry and Harris be?????

Ryan Crawford has had some playing time at QB, but not when the game's on the line. Receiver corps for Jacks is pretty solid. A lot, as always, depends on how the O-line and D-line shape up. Only 12 seniors on Jacks, and not all of those are starters.

[Houndawg]

WOW!! That is staggering!!!! Is that the coach not making halftime adjustments??? How can a team come out that flat every 3rd quarter??

What do you guys think that follow the program.

What do you adjust when you're ahead at the half by two scores?xconfusedx

I've never seen anything like our 3rd quarters, I'm guessing our youth is a factor (total of 9 seniors on both sides of the ball on the two-deep charts). I don't think it's Lennon, the guy is a good game coach.