SDSU @ Minnesota game thread

[SDSUJacks]

South Dakota State Jackrabbits(7-2, 6-1) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers(5-5, 3-4)
Kickoff: 12:00 EST
TV: Big 10 Network

South Dakota State visits Minnesota in a non conference game at the new TCF Bank Stadium. I've been looking forward to this game because it is a chance, though unlikely, to earn a FBS win against our neighbors to the east, and it is also a chance to play in Minnesota's new stadium, which from what I've seen is very nice. While I don't think the Gophers blow us out of the water, they still have to much depth and skill for us to match up with. Jacks keep it interesting, but fall short. In the playoff picture, this really would be just a bonus, as next weeks game @ W. Ill is much more important in securing a bid. Still, should be a fun one. Go Jacks!

[MplsBison]

Dear Jacks,

Please, please, please beat Minnesota so that Tim Brewster can get fired.

Thanks!


xprayx xprayx xprayx xprayx xprayx xprayx

[UNHFan]

This UNHFan is with you!! Go Jacks!!

[93henfan]

I'm wootin' for wabbits!

[onbison09]

Is this online? (legally? I'm in my dorm room and they nail us for p2p stuff)

[LacesOut]

Go SDSU!!

And the new Gopher stadium, just from what I've seen on ESPN/ESPN2 when the Gophers have a noon game, looks incredible!

[SDSUJacks]

Is this online? (legally? I'm in my dorm room and they nail us for p2p stuff)

Best I could find is an audio stream here;

http://www.gophersports.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8400&DB_OEM_ID=8400&KEY=

Unfortunately, you may have to register to use it, but I'm not sure. Never dealt with their site before.

[AggieRX]

Go get em Jacks!

[SDSUJacks]

Gojacks.com has a feed, too, but it is also subscriber content. Looks like Big 10 network or local tv is the only ticket.

[SDSUJacks]

It's on! Jacks get the sack, Gophers first series is a 3 and out.

[SDSUJacks]

Jacks hold Minnesota to a field goal. Gophers up 3-0 with 6:23 left in the 1st.

[SDSUJacks]

Ouch, O'Brien gets picked. Good play on D to start the series for us, though.

[SDSUJacks]

Minnesota 6
SDSU 0

3:43 1st Q

[SDSUJacks]

86 yd kickoff return by Kool! With a face mask! SDSU sets up shop at the 6!

[SDSUJacks]

And, it's intercepted. Sigh...

[SDSUJacks]

Great punt return by Montaque, to the Gopher 13. Our special teams are making some big plays so far. Now at the 3.

[SDSUJacks]

Gophers 6
Rabbits 3

14:20 2nd Q

[Chi Panther]

Atleast the punt return was exciting!

[SDSUJacks]

Int return touchdown by Domino for the Jacks!!! SDSU up 10-6, 13:25 2nd Q

[Chi Panther]

Good play by domino!!! LOL he almost spiked it before he was in the endzone...xbowx

[siuham]

Keep it up Jacks!

[SDSUJacks]

Gophers go 3 and out.

[SDSUJacks]

Minnesota gets an int of the sack :( Gophers up 13-10, 9:04 2nd Q

[SDSUJacks]

SDSU gets a fumble recovery at the Gopher 49!

[SDSUJacks]

Nice, 52 yd reception by Fox!

[SDSUJacks]

Jacks missed the 49 yd field goal. Gophers lead 13-10 at the half.

[Tod]

Nice! Keep it up, Jacks!

[unicat87]

Come on, Jackrabbits, keep up the good work! I'm cheering for you today!!! -unicat87 :)

[SDSUJacks]

Minnesota kills their drive with 2 3rd down penalties. Montaque with another nice punt return to the 43.

[SDSUJacks]

Minnet getting some good runs. At the Gopher 12, 1st down.

[SDSUJacks]

Another missed field goal, kills our drive. Still 13-10 Gophers. :(

[SDSUJacks]

Gophers 13
Rabbits 10

End of 3rd

[SDSUJacks]

Minnesota misses a field goal. Score still 13-10, 13:40 4th Q.

[SDSUJacks]

SDSU driving, at the Gopher 23.

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

Go Jackrabbits!

[skinny_uncle]

Hang in there, Bunnies.
xthumbsupx

[SDSUJacks]

Field goal is good! Tied at 13, 8:30 4th Q.

[SDSUJacks]

Jacks hold Gophers to another 3 and out. Our ball, 4:54 4th Q.

[smcwildcat]

comonnnn rabbits

[SDSUJacks]

NO!!! Fumble!

[ValleyChamp]

Whats happening?

[SDSUJacks]

Jacks D holds, but Gophers get a field goal.

Gophers 16
Jacks 13

2:18 4th Q

[onbison09]

Audio on WCCO 830 AM's website.

[SDSUJacks]

Jacks have a 4th and 10 at the Minnesota 44.

[NorCalJack]

4th down for the Jacks at the Minnesota 44

[SDSUJacks]

We couldn't convert. That could be the game.

[onbison09]

Good game Jacks!

[SDSUJacks]

We've used our last timeout. Gophers have 3rd and 4. We must stop them to get one last chance.

[SDSUJacks]

Minnesota couldn't get the 1st down. They're punting with :45 left.

[unigriff]

any updates?

[SDSUJacks]

4th and 6 at our 16. :11 left. We're reverting to laterals. Game over.

Minnesota 16
SDSU 13

Final

[unigriff]

YAY!!!! GO GOPHERS!!!!

[Twentysix]

Good try better of 2 rodents.

Was pulling for you.

[SDSUJacks]

Despite the loss, it was a great game by the Jacks. Defense held strong, and special teams made some big plays. 2 key turnovers killed us (int return for TD, fumble at our 22), and a missed 26 yd field goal also didn't help. We had a chance but couldn't pull it out. Either way, great effort and it should be a confidence builder going into next week and beyond. Go Jacks!

[unicat87]

Congrats on a great game, I wish the Jacks would have won it! -unicat87 :)

[mistersykes]

Good effort, Rabbits! Too bad you couldn't come up with the win, but you showed well for FCS.

[WrenFGun]

Nice job, SDSU.

Not looking forward to a potential first round matchup with the Jacks, if it comes to that.

[SDSUJacks]

Nice job, SDSU.

Not looking forward to a potential first round matchup with the Jacks, if it comes to that.

There's still the matter of beating Western Illinois next week to lock up a playoff spot first. It is more likely we would play in Montana if they get a seed.

[darell1976]

Sounds like a great game. Good try SDSU hopefully you can get a rematch.

[SDSUJacks]

Sounds like a great game. Good try SDSU hopefully you can get a rematch.

Thanks, and good luck to the Sioux today, I'll be rooting for you to win the Great West!

[darell1976]

Thanks, and good luck to the Sioux today, I'll be rooting for you to win the Great West!

Thanks we need all the luck we can get.xthumbsupx

[SDSUJacks]

Final stats and recap from the game;

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293180135

Surprisingly even, but the turnovers and 2 missed FG's hurt us in the end.

[Pattycakes]

Minnesota looked terrible today, i think its time for Brewster to find a new job

[UNHFan]

Just wanted to drop by thread and say "Congrats" to all you SD State fans what a game What a defense!!! Wow fast as hell too! Watched from Beginning to end. Great job!

[NDSUDude]

Anote to the University of Minnesota Football Team and Tim Brewster: Please don't waste your time playing "little Dakota Schools" any more. We are definitely not worthy to play the GOLDEN Gophers.

[UNHFan]

Anote to the University of Minnesota Football Team and Tim Brewster: Please don't waste your time playing "little Dakota Schools" any more. We are definitely not worthy to play the GOLDEN Gophers.

What I wouldnt give to be a fly on both coaches shoulders at the Hand shake ... Minn coach was doing nothing but praising SD State I bet. You can tell! Again cheers to both Dakota's for doing so well in Minn in the past

[stevdock]

This game looked very much like our game with them the first time around. I thought you guys outplayed them, just came up short in the end. The good thing for you guys though is they are much improved over when we played them a few years ago. Very good showing on your part.

Although it would have been pretty sweet to clinch a playoff spot against the Gophs, go get it done next week.

[AggieRX]

I've always respected your program, great game, tough loss, you did yourselves proud

[SDSUJacks]

This game looked very much like our game with them the first time around. I thought you guys outplayed them, just came up short in the end. The good thing for you guys though is they are much improved over when we played them a few years ago. Very good showing on your part.

Although it would have been pretty sweet to clinch a playoff spot against the Gophs, go get it done next week.

It would have been sweet to get the spot this week, but next weeks game is more important as it helps us in conference and would lock up an undisputed 2nd in the MVFC. I've heard where UNI could earn a bid over us, but winning next week would shut that theory down.