MSU vs ISU prediction thread

[LTown Cat]

48-14 good guys

[iaafan]

Hopefully everyone isn’t still embarrassed by their EWU predictions. Too soon?

MSU 44
ISU 10

I feel targeted! (and you're right) I was way off last week. So who the heck knows this week.

Cats by three tuddies.

You are! lol
Usually it’s the other way around. I’m way off and everyone else is close.

[Helcat72]

Bobcats 45
Stripey cats 20

[91catAlum]

34-14 Cats, with another missed PAT.

[TomCat88]

I've been trying to figure out a way for a team to move the ball against MSU. It's going to take a super-talented offense. Oregon did it but a lot of that was due to their OL being so massive and strong. SDSU's OL was good too and Mason had a good game 15-23-0 163 yards and 1 TD, but SDSU only had 260 yards and just 4.4 per play. MSU's defense seems to be playing with a lot more confidence now.

MSU's defense was on the field for 78 plays last week. They didn't show any signs of slowing down late in the game and if anything, they wore down NAU. Lots of rotation. Pennington threw 31 passes in the first half. He wasn't very effective. I'm not sure how much speed ISU has but even if they're as fast and talented as Oregon, I don't think their OL is anywhere near as good as Oregon's.

Vigen is saying that ISU is a whole different offense than they've seen all year, so maybe they got a twist that'll be effective. I have a hard time predicting anyone is going to score more than 10 points on MSU's defense until I see someone do it.

MSU 38
ISU 10

I’d imagine ISU is watching a lot of what Mercyhurst did in the pass game. It was surprisingly effective considering the talent disparity. They converted a lot of downs with it.

I don’t know how Hawkins coaches. Is he a stick to his guns coach or does venture out and mix things up a lot?

[tetoncat]

I've been trying to figure out a way for a team to move the ball against MSU. It's going to take a super-talented offense. Oregon did it but a lot of that was due to their OL being so massive and strong. SDSU's OL was good too and Mason had a good game 15-23-0 163 yards and 1 TD, but SDSU only had 260 yards and just 4.4 per play. MSU's defense seems to be playing with a lot more confidence now.

MSU's defense was on the field for 78 plays last week. They didn't show any signs of slowing down late in the game and if anything, they wore down NAU. Lots of rotation. Pennington threw 31 passes in the first half. He wasn't very effective. I'm not sure how much speed ISU has but even if they're as fast and talented as Oregon, I don't think their OL is anywhere near as good as Oregon's.

Vigen is saying that ISU is a whole different offense than they've seen all year, so maybe they got a twist that'll be effective. I have a hard time predicting anyone is going to score more than 10 points on MSU's defense until I see someone do it.

MSU 38
ISU 10

I’d imagine ISU is watching a lot of what Mercyhurst did in the pass game. It was surprisingly effective considering the talent disparity. They converted a lot of downs with it.

ISU QB didn't seem to want to run last week. Had several plays he had a lane and never took off.

[TomCat88]

I've been trying to figure out a way for a team to move the ball against MSU. It's going to take a super-talented offense. Oregon did it but a lot of that was due to their OL being so massive and strong. SDSU's OL was good too and Mason had a good game 15-23-0 163 yards and 1 TD, but SDSU only had 260 yards and just 4.4 per play. MSU's defense seems to be playing with a lot more confidence now.

MSU's defense was on the field for 78 plays last week. They didn't show any signs of slowing down late in the game and if anything, they wore down NAU. Lots of rotation. Pennington threw 31 passes in the first half. He wasn't very effective. I'm not sure how much speed ISU has but even if they're as fast and talented as Oregon, I don't think their OL is anywhere near as good as Oregon's.

Vigen is saying that ISU is a whole different offense than they've seen all year, so maybe they got a twist that'll be effective. I have a hard time predicting anyone is going to score more than 10 points on MSU's defense until I see someone do it.

MSU 38
ISU 10

I’d imagine ISU is watching a lot of what Mercyhurst did in the pass game. It was surprisingly effective considering the talent disparity. They converted a lot of downs with it.

ISU QB didn't seem to want to run last week. Had several plays he had a lane and never took off.

He’s a self-proclaimed pocket passer. Doesn’t like to run but he moved and bought time vs UM a few times.
My impression of MSU’s defense is that it’s a one-size fits all concept. So, if you’re disciplined and skilled/talented it’s tough to beat up too bad. But football is a random game so nothing is foolproof.

[RickRund]

Looks like it might be a rainy day as of now. Hopefully the forecast will change for the better.

Definitely should be wet…

[tetoncat]

I've been trying to figure out a way for a team to move the ball against MSU. It's going to take a super-talented offense. Oregon did it but a lot of that was due to their OL being so massive and strong. SDSU's OL was good too and Mason had a good game 15-23-0 163 yards and 1 TD, but SDSU only had 260 yards and just 4.4 per play. MSU's defense seems to be playing with a lot more confidence now.

MSU's defense was on the field for 78 plays last week. They didn't show any signs of slowing down late in the game and if anything, they wore down NAU. Lots of rotation. Pennington threw 31 passes in the first half. He wasn't very effective. I'm not sure how much speed ISU has but even if they're as fast and talented as Oregon, I don't think their OL is anywhere near as good as Oregon's.

Vigen is saying that ISU is a whole different offense than they've seen all year, so maybe they got a twist that'll be effective. I have a hard time predicting anyone is going to score more than 10 points on MSU's defense until I see someone do it.

MSU 38
ISU 10

I’d imagine ISU is watching a lot of what Mercyhurst did in the pass game. It was surprisingly effective considering the talent disparity. They converted a lot of downs with it.

ISU QB didn't seem to want to run last week. Had several plays he had a lane and never took off.

He’s a self-proclaimed pocket passer. Doesn’t like to run but he moved and bought time vs UM a few times.
My impression of MSU’s defense is that it’s a one-size fits all concept. So, if you’re disciplined and skilled/talented it’s tough to beat up too bad. But football is a random game so nothing is foolproof.

Last drive he threw to endzone I think all 4 of last plays. Last play and I believe 1 other he had room to scramble and they had time to run and still get plays off. Can be pocket passes but if can't scramble that seems like it makes dropping LB easier if 4 MA rush can get pressure

[ECBobcat]

I could be wrong, but it looked like one of Cooke’s legs was heavily wrapped.

[TomCat88]

I could be wrong, but it looked like one of Cooke’s legs was heavily wrapped.

He was injured vs UNLV, played through it vs SUU, then had surgery and missed the New Mex. game. He was back for Lincoln but played sparingly before returning fully for the UNC and UM games.

[TomCat88]

I've been trying to figure out a way for a team to move the ball against MSU. It's going to take a super-talented offense. Oregon did it but a lot of that was due to their OL being so massive and strong. SDSU's OL was good too and Mason had a good game 15-23-0 163 yards and 1 TD, but SDSU only had 260 yards and just 4.4 per play. MSU's defense seems to be playing with a lot more confidence now.

MSU's defense was on the field for 78 plays last week. They didn't show any signs of slowing down late in the game and if anything, they wore down NAU. Lots of rotation. Pennington threw 31 passes in the first half. He wasn't very effective. I'm not sure how much speed ISU has but even if they're as fast and talented as Oregon, I don't think their OL is anywhere near as good as Oregon's.

Vigen is saying that ISU is a whole different offense than they've seen all year, so maybe they got a twist that'll be effective. I have a hard time predicting anyone is going to score more than 10 points on MSU's defense until I see someone do it.

MSU 38
ISU 10

I’d imagine ISU is watching a lot of what Mercyhurst did in the pass game. It was surprisingly effective considering the talent disparity. They converted a lot of downs with it.

ISU QB didn't seem to want to run last week. Had several plays he had a lane and never took off.

He’s a self-proclaimed pocket passer. Doesn’t like to run but he moved and bought time vs UM a few times.
My impression of MSU’s defense is that it’s a one-size fits all concept. So, if you’re disciplined and skilled/talented it’s tough to beat up too bad. But football is a random game so nothing is foolproof.

Last drive he threw to endzone I think all 4 of last plays. Last play and I believe 1 other he had room to scramble and they had time to run and still get plays off. Can be pocket passes but if can't scramble that seems like it makes dropping LB easier if 4 MA rush can get pressure

Being a pocket passer has its pluses and minuses. The minus is roughly as you described. A plus is they don't give up on the receivers, and the receivers and OL know that.

[Heidi-jean]

Statement win 52-10 Cats!

[BelligerentBobcat]

27-14

[Long Time Cat]

M State 36 I State 10 Miss an XP Make a FG

[Mtcatfan]

31-24 Cats

[RUACAT]

Your Montana State Fightin' Bobcats - 45
U.S. Smile Capital of the World and home of the Museum of Clean - 21

Pocatello actually has a city ordinance from 1948 proclaiming it's illegal to not smile

[ilovethecats]

47-9 good guys

[nanacat]

Your Montana State Fightin' Bobcats - 45
U.S. Smile Capital of the World and home of the Museum of Clean - 21

Pocatello actually has a city ordinance from 1948 proclaiming it's illegal to not smile

That's hilarious!!! And the Museum of Clean is actually pretty cool.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Am I the only once concerned about the rain?