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[catatac]

I'm having a tough time rooting for Idaho as well, should support the Big Sky but I don't like seeing them advance either. That's a team I feel we would have beaten 9 out of 10 times.

I always root for BSC teams, except for the gris of course, but I'm especially in Idaho's corner tonight, because I want to be able to say that all 4 of our losses were to the 4 semi-finalists. I'll bet that's never happened before, and considering the fact that we easily could have won, in fact probably should have won, 3 of the 4, that makes our premature playoff exit a bit easier to swallow for me. I think that pretty much refutes what some Bobcat fans have been saying, i.e. that we really weren't nearly as good as we thought we were this season. We'd be 0-4 against the 4 best teams in the nation, and been painfully close to beating 3 of them. That tells me we were pretty damn good, but unfortunately found some infuriating ways to lose those games. Missed kicks against UI and NDSU, false start penalties on 1st and goal plays and the questionable call that took away a TD at the end of the SDSU game, some questionable play calling in all those games. In a way, I'm not sure if thinking about it in those terms makes me feel better or worse, but it does make me feel confident that if just a few of those things had gone the other way, we could easily be one of the final four again this year, and that we deserve to be considered one of the top 5 teams in the nation, despite losing out in the round of 16.

This is a great post and sums up exactly how I look at it. It was so damn frustrating, but also has me very optimistic about next year and beyond.

[Helcat72]

I think if your defense is good enough to stop them until your offense gets used to the crowd and avoid turnovers, you have a good chance against the Grish.
The crowd feeds on the defense. If you can drive down and score early, they start to fade enough to gain momentum.

[cats4ever]

I'm having a tough time rooting for Idaho as well, should support the Big Sky but I don't like seeing them advance either. That's a team I feel we would have beaten 9 out of 10 times.

I always root for BSC teams, except for the gris of course, but I'm especially in Idaho's corner tonight, because I want to be able to say that all 4 of our losses were to the 4 semi-finalists. I'll bet that's never happened before, and considering the fact that we easily could have won, in fact probably should have won, 3 of the 4, that makes our premature playoff exit a bit easier to swallow for me. I think that pretty much refutes what some Bobcat fans have been saying, i.e. that we really weren't nearly as good as we thought we were this season. We'd be 0-4 against the 4 best teams in the nation, and been painfully close to beating 3 of them. That tells me we were pretty damn good, but unfortunately found some infuriating ways to lose those games. Missed kicks against UI and NDSU, false start penalties on 1st and goal plays and the questionable call that took away a TD at the end of the SDSU game, some questionable play calling in all those games. In a way, I'm not sure if thinking about it in those terms makes me feel better or worse, but it does make me feel confident that if just a few of those things had gone the other way, we could easily be one of the final four again this year, and that we deserve to be considered one of the top 5 teams in the nation, despite losing out in the round of 16.

Couldn't have said it better. I feel the same way. it was a brutal season, and I really feel like we were the best team in the FCS, which is what makes it hard, but we'll be back.

[Helcat72]

Next year we play our tough games at home! Vigen better make sure he protects the home field.

[aucat]

If NDSU rolls into Missoula and boat races the griz, in a way that will be even worse. Because then we will be thinking we could have done the same thing in a rematch. Because anyone who was at our game last week knows that MSU was clearly the better team against NDSU and deserved to win the game. I say "deserved," but special teams and kicking are an important part of the game. For example if Furman had properly executed the kickoff and punt and not given up TDs, they would have won the game against UM. There's always a ton of second guessing but it does no good.

[MT Logger]

If NDSU rolls into Missoula and boat races the griz, in a way that will be even worse. Because then we will be thinking we could have done the same thing in a rematch. Because anyone who was at our game last week knows that MSU was clearly the better team against NDSU and deserved to win the game. I say "deserved," but special teams and kicking are an important part of the game. For example if Furman had properly executed the kickoff and punt and not given up TDs, they would have won the game against UM. There's always a ton of second guessing but it does no good.

You're conveniently ignoring the fact that NDSU knocked our QB out for the season and Chambers is hurt. Also, Furman looked tough. I can see why they were the number two team a chunk of the season. I just think if we went to Missoula with our 3rd string QB the game is even more lopsided than the first time around and doesn't do anything positive for the program.

[TomCat88]

Idaho up 16-14. Got a huge punt return to set up a TD.

[MT Logger]

Idaho up 16-14. Got a huge punt return to set up a TD.

They look really evenly matched. Hopefully Jackson for UI is okay. He's a difference maker.

[Bocephus]

Theme of this year’s playoffs: SPECIAL TEAMS.

[TomCat88]

Theme of this year’s playoffs: SPECIAL TEAMS.

Yeah Idaho's kicker is missing a lot now too. Big returns everywhere. Blocked punts.

[PapaG]

Theme of this year’s playoffs: SPECIAL TEAMS.

Yeah Idaho's kicker is missing a lot now too. Big returns everywhere. Blocked punts.

Chavez is 1-4 on FGs now.

[GoGriz1023]

I don't have to think about that one (who to root for) for even one-millionth of a nano second. I hope NDSU crushes the gris. I just finished my letter to Santa. Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is for someone, anyone, to win the national championship other than those gris douchebags. I hate them more than ever after getting rolled by them this season. If that a*****e team ever wins another game, it will be too fricken' soon.

Make sure you put extra stamps on your letter so it doesn't get returned...the Post Office are stickers on that stuff

[GoGriz1023]

I'm having a tough time rooting for Idaho as well, should support the Big Sky but I don't like seeing them advance either. That's a team I feel we would have beaten 9 out of 10 times.

Except you didn't...

[GoGriz1023]

NDSU is GONNA SKULL **** the Gizz if they play like they did, their QB can’t throw and our defense finally found its grove


If the line is NDSU -1 -2 or -3. Put your January Mortgage on them

Remind me again how our QB can't throw? What were his stats against the kitties? I'll wait while you check...you're absolutely making your own team look worse and far more overrated then they were by YOUR own comments...

[GoGriz1023]

I'm having a tough time rooting for Idaho as well, should support the Big Sky but I don't like seeing them advance either. That's a team I feel we would have beaten 9 out of 10 times.

I always root for BSC teams, except for the gris of course, but I'm especially in Idaho's corner tonight, because I want to be able to say that all 4 of our losses were to the 4 semi-finalists. I'll bet that's never happened before, and considering the fact that we easily could have won, in fact probably should have won, 3 of the 4, that makes our premature playoff exit a bit easier to swallow for me. I think that pretty much refutes what some Bobcat fans have been saying, i.e. that we really weren't nearly as good as we thought we were this season. We'd be 0-4 against the 4 best teams in the nation, and been painfully close to beating 3 of them. That tells me we were pretty damn good, but unfortunately found some infuriating ways to lose those games. Missed kicks against UI and NDSU, false start penalties on 1st and goal plays and the questionable call that took away a TD at the end of the SDSU game, some questionable play calling in all those games. In a way, I'm not sure if thinking about it in those terms makes me feel better or worse, but it does make me feel confident that if just a few of those things had gone the other way, we could easily be one of the final four again this year, and that we deserve to be considered one of the top 5 teams in the nation, despite losing out in the round of 16.

Horseshoes and hand grenades are rhe only thing that matters in close....gee, if only the Cats could've actually beaten a team with a winning record this year, they'd be good?

[GoGriz1023]

I'm having a tough time rooting for Idaho as well, should support the Big Sky but I don't like seeing them advance either. That's a team I feel we would have beaten 9 out of 10 times.

I always root for BSC teams, except for the gris of course, but I'm especially in Idaho's corner tonight, because I want to be able to say that all 4 of our losses were to the 4 semi-finalists. I'll bet that's never happened before, and considering the fact that we easily could have won, in fact probably should have won, 3 of the 4, that makes our premature playoff exit a bit easier to swallow for me. I think that pretty much refutes what some Bobcat fans have been saying, i.e. that we really weren't nearly as good as we thought we were this season. We'd be 0-4 against the 4 best teams in the nation, and been painfully close to beating 3 of them. That tells me we were pretty damn good, but unfortunately found some infuriating ways to lose those games. Missed kicks against UI and NDSU, false start penalties on 1st and goal plays and the questionable call that took away a TD at the end of the SDSU game, some questionable play calling in all those games. In a way, I'm not sure if thinking about it in those terms makes me feel better or worse, but it does make me feel confident that if just a few of those things had gone the other way, we could easily be one of the final four again this year, and that we deserve to be considered one of the top 5 teams in the nation, despite losing out in the round of 16.

Horseshoes and hand grenades are the only thing that matters in close games...gee, if only the Cats could've actually beaten a team with a winning record this year, they'd be good? That's what you're saying right?

[GoGriz1023]

Honestly, go ahead and read my posts about the Cats and NDSU. I was a pulling for the Cats for that game. Go ahead and check. But the minute I see all these posts about posters wanting NDSU to beat the Griz, FTG, Griz suck, etc...well, ****** changes... so be it. I'm done this year supporting the Cats - support should go both ways this time of year except for 'the game' which is always good fan banter. It obviously doesn't. So....enjoy not having games anymore Cat fans...some of you 'fans' can kiss it but I sure hope you're enjoying the playoffs...give me a break. But, you'll be better next year right? Yeah, I've never heard that before from Cat fans...blame whatever you want but the Cats beat a team with a winning record ONCE this year - check it and then tell me how good yall were...facts are hard

[TomCat88]

Chavez finally made a fg. 25 yarder. Idaho better be careful. Not that I think either team will get past SDSU.

[GoGriz1023]

If NDSU rolls into Missoula and boat races the griz, in a way that will be even worse. Because then we will be thinking we could have done the same thing in a rematch. Because anyone who was at our game last week knows that MSU was clearly the better team against NDSU and deserved to win the game. I say "deserved," but special teams and kicking are an important part of the game. For example if Furman had properly executed the kickoff and punt and not given up TDs, they would have won the game against UM. There's always a ton of second guessing but it does no good.

Cats were the 'better' team? That's adorable....isn't that why they play the game? So, we're the Cats the 'better' team when they played the Griz or Idaho? Don't disagree with you on the rematch comment though!

[GoGriz1023]

If NDSU rolls into Missoula and boat races the griz, in a way that will be even worse. Because then we will be thinking we could have done the same thing in a rematch. Because anyone who was at our game last week knows that MSU was clearly the better team against NDSU and deserved to win the game. I say "deserved," but special teams and kicking are an important part of the game. For example if Furman had properly executed the kickoff and punt and not given up TDs, they would have won the game against UM. There's always a ton of second guessing but it does no good.

You're conveniently ignoring the fact that NDSU knocked our QB out for the season and Chambers is hurt. Also, Furman looked tough. I can see why they were the number two team a chunk of the season. I just think if we went to Missoula with our 3rd string QB the game is even more lopsided than the first time around and doesn't do anything positive for the program.

FINALLY! AN HONEST CAT FAN!