Montana State @ Davis: 2024 Big Sky Conf Championship

[luckyirishguy25]

Here's a fact, We'll find out who the Cats really are after this game. This is a perfect test for the post season.

That is what we thought going into Idaho. Everyone across the board was saying, "Now Cats have to play someone." Cats beat the crap out of them and the story changed to "Well the QB was hurt." Their hurt QB didn't account for Cats gaining 485 yards and 38 points. There will be another excuse when Cats beat down UCD.

UCD is a good football team, It will be a great test to see where we are in the playoffs. WTF is up with the sensitivity of calling Davis a good team? And why throw in a bunch of literal sh*t about excuses? I'm just excited to watch the Cats finally play a good football team.

I agree they look to be a very good team. I think the point is, that if the Cats go in there and dominate them, the narrative will change to... well they aren't THAT good, or they had a bad game, or Griz hangover...

I mean who cares what gris fans think? They'll be lucky to make it to the post season.

[luckyirishguy25]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

[ilovethecats]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

No question. I was just pointing to Akems asinine take that our defense is worse in 2nd halves. Forgetting to mention our 2's, 3's and 4's are playing in the second half. So if he's right, and we do that in the playoffs, my guess is it will be VERY good for the Cats.

I've heard some crazy takes by him over the last couple years but wow.

[luckyirishguy25]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

No question. I was just pointing to Akems asinine take that our defense is worse in 2nd halves. Forgetting to mention our 2's, 3's and 4's are playing in the second half. So if he's right, and we do that in the playoffs, my guess is it will be VERY good for the Cats.

I've heard some crazy takes by him over the last couple years but wow.

He obviously doesn't watch our games. He's a hack.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Here's a fact, We'll find out who the Cats really are after this game. This is a perfect test for the post season.

That is what we thought going into Idaho. Everyone across the board was saying, "Now Cats have to play someone." Cats beat the crap out of them and the story changed to "Well the QB was hurt." Their hurt QB didn't account for Cats gaining 485 yards and 38 points. There will be another excuse when Cats beat down UCD.

UCD is a good football team, It will be a great test to see where we are in the playoffs. WTF is up with the sensitivity of calling Davis a good team? And why throw in a bunch of literal sh*t about excuses? I'm just excited to watch the Cats finally play a good football team.

Yes, but he's not wrong in what he said about Idaho. Everyone WAS saying that we finally had to play someone good. It was a top 10 matchup. And we demolished them and suddenly they weren't that good and we rolled them because of injuries. But it's all talk anyway.

But you're right, this game will tell us something. Your opinion going into it will determine what it tells you. For me, I think the Cats are much better and I expect to win by a couple scores. So if they do that my opinion of our team won't change at all from how I feel today. However, if Davis plays us very close till the end or even wins; I'll still feel good about the Cats but would concede that Davis was better than I thought.

Regardless, after the crap games we had to watch most of the season, I'm very excited for the last two weeks of regular season Cat football!

It all about matchups, and the 2 I don't like is Larrison vs our second level and that big 400lb wrecking ball #75. we handle those guys and the Cats go 11-0.

I think that 400 lb DT will hurt them more than help them.

[WalkOn79]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

No question. I was just pointing to Akems asinine take that our defense is worse in 2nd halves. Forgetting to mention our 2's, 3's and 4's are playing in the second half. So if he's right, and we do that in the playoffs, my guess is it will be VERY good for the Cats.

I've heard some crazy takes by him over the last couple years but wow.

He obviously doesn't watch our games. He's a hack.

And a Griz hack at that! He's virtually unwatchable based on all the bad takes about everybody, including the Griz.

[TomCat88]

I really like this coach. Seems like a great guy.

Yeah, you gotta love his self deprecation. So rare in the coaching ranks. Great way to play possum. I appreciate anyone that doesn’t act like they know everything.

[TomCat88]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

No question. I was just pointing to Akems asinine take that our defense is worse in 2nd halves. Forgetting to mention our 2's, 3's and 4's are playing in the second half. So if he's right, and we do that in the playoffs, my guess is it will be VERY good for the Cats.

I've heard some crazy takes by him over the last couple years but wow.

He obviously doesn't watch our games. He's a hack.

And a Griz hack at that! He's virtually unwatchable based on all the bad takes about everybody, including the Griz.

Akem better hope BelligerentBobcats doesn’t see this!! But Akem knows the formations, so he’s probably good.

[Montanabob]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

No question. I was just pointing to Akems asinine take that our defense is worse in 2nd halves. Forgetting to mention our 2's, 3's and 4's are playing in the second half. So if he's right, and we do that in the playoffs, my guess is it will be VERY good for the Cats.

I've heard some crazy takes by him over the last couple years but wow.

He obviously doesn't watch our games. He's a hack.

And a Griz hack at that! He's virtually unwatchable based on all the bad takes about everybody, including the Griz.

Akem better hope BelligerentBobcats doesn’t see this!! But Akem knows the formations, so he’s probably good.

i dont listen to him but last i heard, he has the cats winning by 21.

[cats2506]

Here's a fact, We'll find out who the Cats really are after this game. This is a perfect test for the post season.

That is what we thought going into Idaho. Everyone across the board was saying, "Now Cats have to play someone." Cats beat the crap out of them and the story changed to "Well the QB was hurt." Their hurt QB didn't account for Cats gaining 485 yards and 38 points. There will be another excuse when Cats beat down UCD.

UCD is a good football team, It will be a great test to see where we are in the playoffs. WTF is up with the sensitivity of calling Davis a good team? And why throw in a bunch of literal sh*t about excuses? I'm just excited to watch the Cats finally play a good football team.

Yes, but he's not wrong in what he said about Idaho. Everyone WAS saying that we finally had to play someone good. It was a top 10 matchup. And we demolished them and suddenly they weren't that good and we rolled them because of injuries. But it's all talk anyway.

But you're right, this game will tell us something. Your opinion going into it will determine what it tells you. For me, I think the Cats are much better and I expect to win by a couple scores. So if they do that my opinion of our team won't change at all from how I feel today. However, if Davis plays us very close till the end or even wins; I'll still feel good about the Cats but would concede that Davis was better than I thought.

Regardless, after the crap games we had to watch most of the season, I'm very excited for the last two weeks of regular season Cat football!

It all about matchups, and the 2 I don't like is Larrison vs our second level and that big 400lb wrecking ball #75. we handle those guys and the Cats go 11-0.

I think that 400 lb DT will hurt them more than help them.

I watched him some in the gris game, he gets a good push up the middle but doesn't have much lateral ability. Its rare to get a guy that bit that has good feet at this level and he doesn't have the feet as I see it.
I dont think he is going to get the push on our OL that he got on the gris OL.

[Bocephus]

Here's a fact, We'll find out who the Cats really are after this game. This is a perfect test for the post season.

That is what we thought going into Idaho. Everyone across the board was saying, "Now Cats have to play someone." Cats beat the crap out of them and the story changed to "Well the QB was hurt." Their hurt QB didn't account for Cats gaining 485 yards and 38 points. There will be another excuse when Cats beat down UCD.

UCD is a good football team, It will be a great test to see where we are in the playoffs. WTF is up with the sensitivity of calling Davis a good team? And why throw in a bunch of literal sh*t about excuses? I'm just excited to watch the Cats finally play a good football team.

Yes, but he's not wrong in what he said about Idaho. Everyone WAS saying that we finally had to play someone good. It was a top 10 matchup. And we demolished them and suddenly they weren't that good and we rolled them because of injuries. But it's all talk anyway.

But you're right, this game will tell us something. Your opinion going into it will determine what it tells you. For me, I think the Cats are much better and I expect to win by a couple scores. So if they do that my opinion of our team won't change at all from how I feel today. However, if Davis plays us very close till the end or even wins; I'll still feel good about the Cats but would concede that Davis was better than I thought.

Regardless, after the crap games we had to watch most of the season, I'm very excited for the last two weeks of regular season Cat football!

It all about matchups, and the 2 I don't like is Larrison vs our second level and that big 400lb wrecking ball #75. we handle those guys and the Cats go 11-0.

I think that 400 lb DT will hurt them more than help them.

I watched him some in the gris game, he gets a good push up the middle but doesn't have much lateral ability. Its rare to get a guy that bit that has good feet at this level and he doesn't have the feet as I see it.
I dont think he is going to get the push on our OL that he got on the gris OL.

Is he Gubner level? Gubner caused the Cats some problems last year.

[GoCats18]

If PSU were to beat UM, and then we beat them in the Brawl and both Idaho and NAU win out, do folks think the Griz fall behind both of them in the standings or do they fall between Idaho and NAU?

[cats2506]

Here's a fact, We'll find out who the Cats really are after this game. This is a perfect test for the post season.

That is what we thought going into Idaho. Everyone across the board was saying, "Now Cats have to play someone." Cats beat the crap out of them and the story changed to "Well the QB was hurt." Their hurt QB didn't account for Cats gaining 485 yards and 38 points. There will be another excuse when Cats beat down UCD.

UCD is a good football team, It will be a great test to see where we are in the playoffs. WTF is up with the sensitivity of calling Davis a good team? And why throw in a bunch of literal sh*t about excuses? I'm just excited to watch the Cats finally play a good football team.

Yes, but he's not wrong in what he said about Idaho. Everyone WAS saying that we finally had to play someone good. It was a top 10 matchup. And we demolished them and suddenly they weren't that good and we rolled them because of injuries. But it's all talk anyway.

But you're right, this game will tell us something. Your opinion going into it will determine what it tells you. For me, I think the Cats are much better and I expect to win by a couple scores. So if they do that my opinion of our team won't change at all from how I feel today. However, if Davis plays us very close till the end or even wins; I'll still feel good about the Cats but would concede that Davis was better than I thought.

Regardless, after the crap games we had to watch most of the season, I'm very excited for the last two weeks of regular season Cat football!

It all about matchups, and the 2 I don't like is Larrison vs our second level and that big 400lb wrecking ball #75. we handle those guys and the Cats go 11-0.

I think that 400 lb DT will hurt them more than help them.

I watched him some in the gris game, he gets a good push up the middle but doesn't have much lateral ability. Its rare to get a guy that bit that has good feet at this level and he doesn't have the feet as I see it.
I dont think he is going to get the push on our OL that he got on the gris OL.

Is he Gubner level? Gubner caused the Cats some problems last year.

He is bigger but I dont think he is as mobile ad Gubner was,
also to use a Barney Barnum quote, I think Sain has a little more "sand in his ass" than Perk and I think he can hold the line better. In addition our 2 guards are better this year too.

[nanacat]

If PSU were to beat UM, and then we beat them in the Brawl and both Idaho and NAU win out, do folks think the Griz fall behind both of them in the standings or do they fall between Idaho and NAU?

Was wondering that too. Think they'll stop PSU's QB?

[tetoncat]

Here's a fact, We'll find out who the Cats really are after this game. This is a perfect test for the post season.

That is what we thought going into Idaho. Everyone across the board was saying, "Now Cats have to play someone." Cats beat the crap out of them and the story changed to "Well the QB was hurt." Their hurt QB didn't account for Cats gaining 485 yards and 38 points. There will be another excuse when Cats beat down UCD.

UCD is a good football team, It will be a great test to see where we are in the playoffs. WTF is up with the sensitivity of calling Davis a good team? And why throw in a bunch of literal sh*t about excuses? I'm just excited to watch the Cats finally play a good football team.

Yes, but he's not wrong in what he said about Idaho. Everyone WAS saying that we finally had to play someone good. It was a top 10 matchup. And we demolished them and suddenly they weren't that good and we rolled them because of injuries. But it's all talk anyway.

But you're right, this game will tell us something. Your opinion going into it will determine what it tells you. For me, I think the Cats are much better and I expect to win by a couple scores. So if they do that my opinion of our team won't change at all from how I feel today. However, if Davis plays us very close till the end or even wins; I'll still feel good about the Cats but would concede that Davis was better than I thought.

Regardless, after the crap games we had to watch most of the season, I'm very excited for the last two weeks of regular season Cat football!

It all about matchups, and the 2 I don't like is Larrison vs our second level and that big 400lb wrecking ball #75. we handle those guys and the Cats go 11-0.

I think that 400 lb DT will hurt them more than help them.

If Cats can keep him from getting a push it will be a problem for UCD. Most of Cats run game is quick holes, and then a blocker getting to 2nd level to spring big holes. A couple times UCD left big holes in middle on pass downs. Ah Yat jad a couple nic runs that Tommy would have made huge plays.

UCD run game seemed more push ahead, and Larrison is patient and waited for a hole.

[RockyBearCat]

Here's a fact, We'll find out who the Cats really are after this game. This is a perfect test for the post season.

That is what we thought going into Idaho. Everyone across the board was saying, "Now Cats have to play someone." Cats beat the crap out of them and the story changed to "Well the QB was hurt." Their hurt QB didn't account for Cats gaining 485 yards and 38 points. There will be another excuse when Cats beat down UCD.

UCD is a good football team, It will be a great test to see where we are in the playoffs. WTF is up with the sensitivity of calling Davis a good team? And why throw in a bunch of literal sh*t about excuses? I'm just excited to watch the Cats finally play a good football team.

What ****** about excuses? Do you have an argument with what I said? Everyone was saying Idaho was a good team until Cats destroyed them. Then it wasn't because the Cats were good. Cats are elite. Cats are much better than UCD. I think Cats will handle UCD and outsiders will have some excuse to say Cats still haven't played anyone.

You seem a bit sensitive about your "excuses" by outsiders even though the Cats are ranked #2 in the country, how does that not show the Cats getting the recognition they deserve? They play their schedule which is soft compared to everyone else (because they have to play the Cats). You need to let those gris fans out of your head because no one cares what excuses they make up, at least I don't. It just shows they're scared of what the Cats will do to their Team.

As far as Davis, they are a good team and they can beat the Cats. Any given Saturday my friend, ****** happens. Unwind go have a beer or a toke or something.

OK. You are right. Everyone will agree we are good after this weekend. I bow to you. No one will continue to say Cats haven't played anyone. Thanks for your knowledge.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

No question. I was just pointing to Akems asinine take that our defense is worse in 2nd halves. Forgetting to mention our 2's, 3's and 4's are playing in the second half. So if he's right, and we do that in the playoffs, my guess is it will be VERY good for the Cats.

I've heard some crazy takes by him over the last couple years but wow.

He obviously doesn't watch our games. He's a hack.

And a Griz hack at that! He's virtually unwatchable based on all the bad takes about everybody, including the Griz.

Akem better hope BelligerentBobcats doesn’t see this!! But Akem knows the formations, so he’s probably good.

Huh?

[TomCat88]

Akem’s comment on this game:

It’s a good matchup for UCD because the Bobcat defense has taken a step back this season.

This is a man who gets paid for his opinion on football. What an amazing country.

"They give up most of their points in the second half. That's going to hurt them in the playoffs." - boxscore analyst

I'll feel really good if our 2's and 3's are playing in the playoffs; even if they give up some points.

Having our 2's and 3's in almost every game this year will pay huge dividends in the offseason.

No question. I was just pointing to Akems asinine take that our defense is worse in 2nd halves. Forgetting to mention our 2's, 3's and 4's are playing in the second half. So if he's right, and we do that in the playoffs, my guess is it will be VERY good for the Cats.

I've heard some crazy takes by him over the last couple years but wow.

He obviously doesn't watch our games. He's a hack.

And a Griz hack at that! He's virtually unwatchable based on all the bad takes about everybody, including the Griz.

Akem better hope BelligerentBobcats doesn’t see this!! But Akem knows the formations, so he’s probably good.

Huh?

Well, don't you think 'someone in a position like Akem's' should know MSU's defense is mostly 2s and 3s in the second half and is the reason the points allowed are higher? I'm just having (trying to have) a little fun with you. Not a big deal, I'm not surprised you forgot about that. Carry on.

[TomCat88]

It's funny/not funny to me how often people make comments like Akem's, even those in the business much longer than he's been at it. I think they hear this from someone else and don't double-check it. I know, I know...I've probably done it, too.

Anyway, someone that's been in this business a long time tried to tell me that MSU just won on the red turf for the first time. I was like no, and they corrected themself and said, 'oh that's right they won there in 2022' and I was like no, and so I told them that MSU has won on the red turf (installed in 2010) more than it has lost and has now won FOUR times on it. 2011, 2021, 2022 and 2024, which makes it 4-3 and the winningest team on the red turf other than EWU. MSU is also the winningest team in WGS other than UM. "But, yeah, continue with your story about how it was MSU's first win on the red turf. I'm all ears."

[WalkOn79]

It's funny/not funny to me how often people make comments like Akem's, even those in the business much longer than he's been at it. I think they hear this from someone else and don't double-check it. I know, I know...I've probably done it, too.

Anyway, someone that's been in this business a long time tried to tell me that MSU just won on the red turf for the first time. I was like no, and they corrected themself and said, 'oh that's right they won there in 2022' and I was like no, and so I told them that MSU has won on the red turf (installed in 2010) more than it has lost and has now won FOUR times on it. 2011, 2021, 2022 and 2024, which makes it 4-3 and the winningest team on the red turf other than EWU. MSU is also the winningest team in WGS other than UM. "But, yeah, continue with your story about how it was MSU's first win on the red turf. I'm all ears."

He was confused. It was the Griz' first win on the red turf.