Montana at Idaho State Game Thread

[gbhmt]

So a BS interference call on third down keeps the ISU drive going, and a BS late hit call moves back UM's current drive. Pretty much the story so far. Tied at 3 at end of 1st quarter.

[Silenoz]

Don't forget the blown call on the fumble

[Silenoz]

Mariani with over 80 yards through 15 minutes

[gbhmt]

So we get that BS personal foul earlier and then their safety hits Mariani into a f***ing wall and nothing? This is a joke.

[gbhmt]

For all of you that can't stand the god-awful announcers that ISU has, go to grizcentral.com and you can get the KPAX feed.

[Silenoz]

Jesus, shattered leg. Do something about your god$##% field ISU

[tribe_pride]

Jesus, shattered leg. Do something about your god$##% field ISU

Who? What happened?

[gbhmt]

ISU freshman backup TE's leg just got destroyed.

[Silenoz]

ISU TE. CB went low on him and his cleat was planted in the turf. Bottom of the leg was flopping around as they rolled xconfusedx

[mlbowl]

Is there another feed...I can't take these homer ISU commentators

[gbhmt]

Is there another feed...I can't take these homer ISU commentators

See my post a couple above

[gbhmt]

Why are we only rushing four? Our D line is anything but threatening.

[DSUrocks07]

ISU TE. CB went low on him and his cleat was planted in the turf. Bottom of the leg was flopping around as they rolled xconfusedx

xeekxxeekxxeekxxeekx

[gbhmt]

Why isn't Chase in...

[Silenoz]

Hermes just used the words "scary" and "dangerous" to describe ISU, and why this is a tie game right now

[gbhmt]

Hermes just used the words "scary" and "dangerous" to describe ISU, and why this is a tie game right now

Their announcers are terrible. I have the b2tv feed and the KPAX feed both running, with the b2tv volume way down. After every positive play for UM, I mute the KPAX feed and listen to the ISU announcers whine and complain.

[Silenoz]

Missed XP. What is this? 2008?

[gbhmt]

PF on the first try. Couldn't make it from fifteen extra yards out.

[mlbowl]

Their announcers are terrible. I have the b2tv feed and the KPAX feed both running, with the b2tv volume way down. After every positive play for UM, I mute the KPAX feed and listen to the ISU announcers whine and complain.


Those guys are HORRIBLE!!!

[tribe_pride]

Is this a really boring game or something? What's the score and time left anyways?

[Silenoz]

I don't know, but we've already beat our average penalty yards per game mark xcoffeex

[mlbowl]

Is this a really boring game or something? What's the score and time left anyways?


9 to 3 Griz at the half

[T-Dog]

Well the good news is that your now the #1 team in the country if you hold on and win.

[Silenoz]

And if we lose we're out of the top 25. Go big or go home xlolx

[TBIRDSFN10]

South Dakota 28
Southern Utah 14
3:00 3Q

[TBIRDSFN10]

oops! wrong thread

[T-Dog]

And if we lose we're out of the top 25.

As well you should be. xlolx

Can't wait to see 89Hen's argument that Nova should be ranked ahead of Montana (again, if Montana wins this game).

[Silenoz]

DAMMIT. Mariani with an amazing punt return touchdown and they call it back.

This is the most aggravating game to watch in a looooong time

[gbhmt]

They're only putting six in the box, we should be running every down.

[Silenoz]

I'm glad I'm not out, the MSU fans must be loving this

[IaaScribe]

This has got to be the WTF game of the week.

[boonegoon]

I'm glad I'm not out, the MSU fans must be loving this

Some others as wellxcoolx

[gbhmt]

Why the hell is our best player not on the field on offense? Absolutely outrageous.

[Silenoz]

ISU with a first down in UM territory

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Weather?

[Silenoz]

ISU TD LOLOLOLOLOL

And its a dome game. So we have no excuse other than sucking

[T-Dog]

Weather?

Dome. xlolx

[wapiti]

Weather?

This game is in a Dome, but it is dark outside.

[TBIRDSFN10]

What is the score?

[wapiti]

What is the score?

ISU 10
UM 9

10:29 left in the 4th

[gbhmt]

About time we put our star back in the game...jesus.

[TBIRDSFN10]

Montana must not be having a very good game.

[T-Dog]

Montana should be sent to New Hampshire in the 1st round if they lose this game.

[Silenoz]

Ahhh, Mariani and Reynolds need to fall gracefully

[gbhmt]

Montana must not be having a very good game.

Worst in recent memory. Over 100 yards penalties, two turnovers, punt return TD called back. Throw bad officiating on top and voila.

[wapiti]

Fumble by Selle of UM
ISU recovers!!!

[Silenoz]

Selle fumbles....again

[gbhmt]

Make that three turnovers.

[3E9App]

Wow what has happened to UM??

[T-Dog]

Fumble by Selle of UM
ISU recovers!!!

xeekx

Send them out East in the 1st round!

[UNHWildCats]

score?

[TBIRDSFN10]

Sounds like Southern Utah game..Our QB threw 4 interceptions and had a fumble.

[TBIRDSFN10]

Hope Montana can pull it together!!

[3E9App]

10-9 ISU

[Silenoz]

D holds on, thank Christ. Now quit making bad throws and turnovers gdi

Another block in the back on the return. We suck!

[EKUSteve]

score?

10 - 9 ISU in the 4th

['neers80]

time left?

[EKUSteve]

time left?

10:29

[wapiti]

The Griz announcers on kpax are awful.

[T-Dog]

5:24 left. Griz ball on their own 9 yard line.

[gbhmt]

The Griz announcers on kpax are awful.

Clearly you haven't heard any of the announcers from the rest of the conference!

[wapiti]

Clearly you haven't heard any of the announcers from the rest of the conference!

I did watch the Bobcat game today, I will not say the announcers for the Bobcat are great, but they were not awful.

[GrizBowl]

xeekx

Send them out East in the 1st round!

Never Happening

[T-Dog]

Montana down to the ISU 43.

[Silenoz]

The Griz announcers on kpax are awful.

What are you talking about? Selle didnt throw a pick, he "rerouted the ball to the defender"

Another penalty on Hillesland

[wapiti]

What are you talking about? Selle didnt throw a pick, he "rerouted the ball to the defender"

LOL xlolx

[TBIRDSFN10]

Are announers are awful (Southern Utah)..half the time they aren't even reporting the play by play

[T-Dog]

4th and 16 for the Griz at midfield. Sack on 3rd down.

3:58 left.

[T-Dog]

Griz punt it in the endzone. 3:50 left, still 10-9 ISU.

[joecooll6]

This would not be in bubble fans best interests.

[TBIRDSFN10]

is Idaho st playing that well?

[Silenoz]

ISU picks up a first. Not good

[T-Dog]

Uh oh.....

[IaaScribe]

Not sure it would affect bubble teams much. Montana will win the autobid regardless.

[Silenoz]

And another one

[Anovafan]

Great tv feed on montana's website.

[3E9App]

Time?

[T-Dog]

Only thing this will affect is the seeds, which would be pure carnage if ISU holds on.

[joecooll6]

Not sure it would affect bubble teams much. Montana will win the autobid regardless.

If they win in Bozeman. Opens up a 3 Big Sky teams possibility if they lose.

[T-Dog]

2:28 left. Montana uses their 2nd timeout.

One more 1st down for ISU and it's over.

[wapiti]

is Idaho st playing that well?

ISU is playing mistake free and UM is making mistakes.

[IaaScribe]

You mean if MSU wins the game in Bozeman?

[joecooll6]

Montana will win the autobid if they win in Bozeman. If they lose then it could mean 3 Big Sky teams. Possibly.

[IaaScribe]

OK, I see what you're saying. Only if Eastern gets to 8-3. I think a 7-4 Weber would be toast at that point.

[TBIRDSFN10]

I rather this be the Griz only loss of the season. Than to lose during the playoffs!!!

[joecooll6]

Most likely.

[T-Dog]

1:25 left to go. Griz ball on their own 17

[Eight Legger]

Is this game a final? If not, what's happening?

[IaaScribe]

Update? ESPN's scoreboard doesn't update often.

[3E9App]

Incomplete pass on the first play.

[IaaScribe]

Thanks T-Dog.

[Eight Legger]

Thanks, just saw the deets.

[wapiti]

:56 left

[joecooll6]

Griz to their own 46 with about a minute to go.

[GrizBowl]

56 seconds to go. Injury timeout. Montana with the ball

['neers80]

yard line? to go?

[T-Dog]

Montana near midfield.

[3E9App]

1st & 10 UM on their own 46.

[joecooll6]

:56, 1st and 10 Montana own 46

[darell1976]

OMG!!!! 10-9 Idaho St????

[GrizBowl]

first down Montana!

[Silenoz]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Heart is going so fast

[joecooll6]

Well this just got interesting

[GrizBowl]

inside the 5!

[joecooll6]

Griz down to the Idaho State 1.

[Silenoz]

McKnight, if you ever needed to be competent, now is that moment!

[DSUrocks07]

OMG!!!! 10-9 Idaho St????

Winless Idaho St (0-9) leads #2 ranked and undefeated Montana (8-0) 10 to 9 inside of a minute left with the Griz with the ball. xeekxxeekxxeekx

[wapiti]

9 seconds left

[joecooll6]

9 seconds, griz at the Idaho State 1, 3rd down

[Silenoz]

TD, called offensive PI


Oh my god

[darell1976]

TD, called offensive PI


Oh my god

xeekxxeekxxeekx

[biobengal]

Had to know how this would end.

FG will end it.

[joecooll6]

3rd down at the 1, 9 seconds and no timeouts, and they attempt to score and get an offensive pass interference

why dont you just kick it there WTF????

[T-Dog]

TD, called offensive PI


Oh my god

No one ever calls that this late in the game? xeekx

[wapiti]

Time Out ISU

[joecooll6]

33 yard field goal attempt 4 seconds

[darell1976]

No one ever calls that this late in the game? xeekx

I guess they do in the Big Sky.

[DSUrocks07]

3rd down at the 1, 9 seconds and no timeouts, and they attempt to score and get an offensive pass interference

why dont you just kick it there WTF????

10 second runoff? or is that only in the NFL?

EDIT: never mind

Hoping for a miss on the FG atttempt...

[tribe_pride]

was it extremely obvious or something?

[Sly Fox]

No one ever calls that this late in the game? xeekx

Tell fans of the The U a few years ago against Ohio State for a rather large prize.

[joecooll6]

VERY questionable call there not to just kick it on 3rd down especially with no time outs.

[wapiti]

another Time Out

[EKUSteve]

10 second runoff? or is that only in the NFL?

Only the NFL.

[wapiti]

ISU 10
UM 12

[GrizBowl]

grizz WINNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DSUrocks07]

Tell fans of the The U a few years ago against Ohio State for a rather large prize.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMvjADmxhVw

[Silenoz]

Jesus H


That entire team needs to be worked this week during practice

[biobengal]

Bummer, this is a program in need of a break, any break.

[fltheadgriz]

Un - friggin - believable

[TBIRDSFN10]

That was interesting!

[fltheadgriz]

ISU is going to be a force next year in the BSC

[TBIRDSFN10]

Montana is a Great team cause they find a way to win!!! Hate to have to play them in the playoffs!!

[DSUrocks07]

So.........is Montana #1 now?

[Sly Fox]

So.........is Montana #1 now?

I believe some folks in Philly would have a strong argument otherwise.

[EKUSteve]

As Lou Holtz said on ESPN one day, "These are young 18 - 22 year old men. You have a different team every week."

You have games like this when you shouldn't..

['neers80]

ISU is going to be a force next year in the BSC

they haven't won a game all year. Why are they going to be good next year?

(just because they played with nothing to lose against a storied program?)

[ncbears]

UNC might actually have a chance against the Griz next week.

[gbhmt]

they haven't won a game all year. Why are they going to be good next year?

(just because they played with nothing to lose against a storied program?)

Blatant sarcasm detector broken?

[Anovafan]

Montana is #1, they are undefeated, but I don't think they are the best team in the country. There are several teams that could win it all this year. Best thing is that we get to find out in December.

[IaaScribe]

So.........is Montana #1 now?

Uh, no. It's Villanova. And it's not even close.

[fltheadgriz]

To 'neers80, the reason I said that they are going to be a force next year is that they have some sparks going on with some of their players.
I did not say that they are going to win the conference, they are going to be a force. They have taken the leaders in the conference to the limit but have not been able to finish the task. There top playmakers (and I could be wrong on this) seem to be mostly underclassmen.

[grizzpaw]

the only thing you want is a win and no major injuries! look at how many bengals went down.

[putter]

That was the UGLIEST, UGLIEST, UGLIEST, UGLIEST,UGLIEST, UGLIEST, UGLIEST, UGLIEST, UGLIEST, UGLIEST, not win, but game by a Griz team I have ever seen. I feel bad for ISU because they hung in there but the Griz forgot to get on the bus.

That was a HUGE....EGG xsmhx

[salukidean]

I believe some folks in Philly would have a strong argument otherwise.

Some of us in Carbondale feel differently as well (however, it really makes no difference.....only 1 poll matters and were' about 6 weeks away from that one)

[gbhmt]

If there's one thing our offense should take from this game, it's GIVE IT TO YOUR PLAYMAKERS. They didn't get tons of touches all game and then late in the fourth quarter they just carried our offense. Mariani and Reynolds cannot get the ball enough.

[grizzpaw]

no montana is not number 1! i hope we stay at 2!

[art vandelay]

why would nova get #1 they lost to UNH. montana is surely going to be number one. I am serious and I am calling you all sherlie.

[fltheadgriz]

I am surprised there weren't many more injuries in this one.
That field stinks and should be outlawed.
I wouldn't want to go full strength on that field if I was playing
Way too many injuries for every game played there.

[IaaScribe]

Do they still have the old AstroTurf at Holt Arena?

[gbhmt]

Do they still have the old AstroTurf at Holt Arena?

Yep. Hence the stomach-churning injuries.

[biobengal]

Do they still have the old AstroTurf at Holt Arena?

Yes, it is astroturf. According to the AD it may come out in a couple of years, as the turf has reached its life expectancy. Unfortunately, the football progarm has been on the wrong side of sooo many contests lately, it has had a ratcheting effect on the whole department.

[Hoyadestroya85]

they haven't won a game all year. Why are they going to be good next year?

(just because they played with nothing to lose against a storied program?)

Kinda like Northern Iowa :p

[I Bleed Purple]

Damn it. Why the hell couldn't Montana have played like that last week?

[Grizzaholic]

I don't want to go through 16 pages of posts.

Did anyone else have images of Andy Larson going through their heads today before Brody kicked the game winner?

[PhantomCAT]

I don't want to go through 16 pages of posts.

Did anyone else have images of Andy Larson going through their heads today before Brody kicked the game winner?

I was thinking more along the lines of Dan Carpenter vs Wofford. That is what I was hoping for.

[putter]

If Hauck would have just kicked the two chip shot FG earlier in the game there would have been no need for heroics...

[gbhmt]

If Hauck would have just kicked the two chip shot FG earlier in the game there would have been no need for heroics...

If there wasn't a penalty on the punt return TD or a fumble at the goal line it would have been a three possession game.

[100%GRIZ]

If Hauck would have just kicked the two chip shot FG earlier in the game there would have been no need for heroics...

Do you think Bobby finally finally finally will learn a lesson from all this? I hope so but kind of doubt it!!!

[putter]

If there wasn't a penalty on the punt return TD or a fumble at the goal line it would have been a three possession game.

very true...with our massive and talented O-Line why can't the Griz get 1 yard???

[Big Al]

Damn it. Why the hell couldn't Montana have played like that last week?

I was thinking the same thing!

[gbhmt]

very true...with our massive and talented O-Line why can't the Griz get 1 yard???

We were going to, it wasn't the line's fault, the QB botched the exchange.

[Bronco]

Game made sense to me

The team beat the game circled on the schedule in a blowout the week before.
Everyone all week are saying how great you are.
Everyone all week were saying how bad ISU was
Long Bus trip
Bad field...small crowd
The team didn't run out fired up to play...uderstandable
Jared Allen whipping the ISU team to a frenzy before the game
Bad coaching calls thinking the team will score points any minute now and overcome the bad decisions.

It will be different the next two games.

[putter]

We were going to, it wasn't the line's fault, the QB botched the exchange.

On that play yes, but what about the play before that one and at the end of the game? ISU got great penetration to stuff Chase and make the Griz go for the FG....I realize the other guys are playing hard too but those boys need to get a push

[smcwildcat]

video from the game?

[gbhmt]

On that play yes, but what about the play before that one and at the end of the game? ISU got great penetration to stuff Chase and make the Griz go for the FG....I realize the other guys are playing hard too but those boys need to get a push

Well in their defense that was a very quick run play. I personally expected a spike, and it looked like some of them did too.

[gbhmt]

video from the game?

http://montanagrizzlies.com/pages/news_item.aspx?n=8414&m=18

Highlights missing: After the big hit on the ISU WR, the next play shown is a QB scramble. The next play (3rd down) was actually a BS PI callxnonono2x. Also, there was a punt return TD by Mariani that was called back due to a STUPID block in the back that was behind the runner.

[Head Cat]

Montana is #1, they are undefeated, but I don't think they are the best team in the country. There are several teams that could win it all this year. Best thing is that we get to find out in December.

With that logic, you could vote Butler No. 1.

[gbhmt]

With that logic, you could vote Butler No. 1.

That's funny that you compare Montana's schedule to Butler's. You clearly put a lot of thought and research into your posts xthumbsupx

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

My thoughts from that game:

1) ISU needs to get a different field, that thing is horrible. That broken leg happened right in front of me and it was an ugly, ugly injury. I hate to see anyone hurt like that, period. I was yelling at their sidelines to get that crap replaced, but I think it will fall on deaf ears, they don't care if their own players have season or career ending injuries. xshakingmadx

2) The Griz played terrible. Not much else to say.

3) Our QB play was especially bad. Take for instance, almost every first down would put Mariani in single man coverage, no help over the top at all and we would run the ball. Not once did we try and throw him the ball with that setup. xnonono2x I like his chances one on one, no safety help.

4) I won't go into to many specifics as to the officiating, it was terrible as well. I will take one specific one that hasn't been mentioned. ISU threw a pass to #1 and the defender was closing to make the tackle and got blocked in the back into the receiver and hit him pretty hard. There was no flag called and it was pretty blatant. The officiating didn't almost loose this game for us, but it was as bad of a game as I have seen called. 22 flags on the field is way too many.

5) The Better team did win, but made it look ugly. ISU played hard and I feel bad for them, they have to play in such a crappy arena, it just terrible. I hope to never go back there again. I wouldn't wish having to play there even on a team I hate.

6) If the Griz play this way again, no one will have to worry about if we should be #1 or not. You don't play that bad and win very many times.

7) Hauck should have kicked the field goal on 3rd down with 9 seconds. It came across to me as trying to get style points and make the win look better. It nearly cost them the game.

8) The Griz do find a way to win, but my heart can't take many more like that. xnonox xcoffeex

[Bronco]

Good recap

The paper today said the winning kick was down the middle. Not true, it was just inside the right upright.
Normal for the day

[Poker Alan]

The most excrutiating, frustrating, miserable performance I have ever witnessed from the Griz, we deserved to lose, and didn't. Having said that, all the good feelings from last week were more than washed away... The Griz need to quit playing to the level of their competition, and get some fire in their bellies and prepare for the brutal upcoming playoffs.

[W. DeMontague]

Just saw the highlights.

Wow, that was bad.

[Walkon79]

I'm glad I'm not out, the MSU fans must be loving this

I was until the last 10 seconds!!

[Walkon79]

My thoughts from that game:

1) ISU needs to get a different field, that thing is horrible. That broken leg happened right in front of me and it was an ugly, ugly injury. I hate to see anyone hurt like that, period. I was yelling at their sidelines to get that crap replaced, but I think it will fall on deaf ears, they don't care if their own players have season or career ending injuries. xshakingmadx

2) The Griz played terrible. Not much else to say.

3) Our QB play was especially bad. Take for instance, almost every first down would put Mariani in single man coverage, no help over the top at all and we would run the ball. Not once did we try and throw him the ball with that setup. xnonono2x I like his chances one on one, no safety help.

4) I won't go into to many specifics as to the officiating, it was terrible as well. I will take one specific one that hasn't been mentioned. ISU threw a pass to #1 and the defender was closing to make the tackle and got blocked in the back into the receiver and hit him pretty hard. There was no flag called and it was pretty blatant. The officiating didn't almost loose this game for us, but it was as bad of a game as I have seen called. 22 flags on the field is way too many.

5) The Better team did win, but made it look ugly. ISU played hard and I feel bad for them, they have to play in such a crappy arena, it just terrible. I hope to never go back there again. I wouldn't wish having to play there even on a team I hate.

6) If the Griz play this way again, no one will have to worry about if we should be #1 or not. You don't play that bad and win very many times.

7) Hauck should have kicked the field goal on 3rd down with 9 seconds. It came across to me as trying to get style points and make the win look better. It nearly cost them the game.

8) The Griz do find a way to win, but my heart can't take many more like that. xnonox xcoffeex

Isn't ISU where Bagley broke his arm a couple of years ago. I swear, every time I watch a game there someone gets serioulsy injured.

[gbhmt]

Isn't ISU where Bagley broke his arm a couple of years ago. I swear, every time I watch a game there someone gets serioulsy injured.

Yep. xsmhx Maybe a disgusting fracture on one of ISU's own players will get the picture across a little more clearly. xnonono2x