SDSU or frizzlies?

[mule]

Why are so any confident that Jacks will whip UM but Cats can then beat them. Cats didn't dominate UM. A few plays made decided the outcome (pick and block). Remember when they took the lead Davis fumbled. If they recover Cats may have been down 10 in 4th.

Well the Cats are a MUCH different team than they were three months ago when they lost to SDSU. I think SDSU is better than the griz so I could see them winning that game and I'd love another crack at them.

I could also see the griz winning because they have shown they are very tough to beat at home in the playoffs. If that happened and they won another at home and we do the same I would love that matchup. Why? Because we played average football 2 weeks ago and won in their mecca. Because the griz haven't won in Bozeman in a decade. And in those losses they have been blown out. I think the better question would be why would we NOT be confident if we got Missoula again?

And I'm not buying this silly narrative that the entire game was won on a pick and a blocked field goal. We could do that for the griz too right? What about their fumble that came right back to them. Like it's a flukey thing that we got an interception or that we blocked a field goal. Those are plays good teams make. I could list 50 other plays that contributed to us winning that game as well.

If we get the griz back in Bozeman i'm betting we are favored by about 10 and we'll win by more than that. Even though for some reason there are griz fans thinking we should be scared of a rematch in a place they haven't won forever.

Sort of making my point. Each team had some breaks at times where other team could have snatched control of the game. I thought late Griz could not stop Cats O. But, that last drive of 2nd and first of the 3rd Griz converted a lot to stay on field and score. I just don't see SDSU rolling them and Cats have to play better to blow them out. Both things are possible.

They played an inspired, physical game that day, egged on by a loud, energetic crowd. It was the best and most physical I've seen them all year. We handled the environment well but I thought played a B- type game. Didn't tackle well, missed some big play opportunities, etc. I don't think they can put another effort like that together in Bozeman. I think we win that hypothetical by 2 TDs minimum.
As for SDSU... this feels like an opportunity for Big Game Bobby to go conservative. Good team coming in, physical mismatch, bad weather. I think they're down 14-0 before people even sit down, and will have to battle back against a team that can beat them up front. I think sdsu wins 34-24, something like that.

Yep I would be amazed if SD doesn't bring it all. Nothing too lose play free and fancy no pressure just come in and kick ass attitude. SD will be the most dangerous team for a win this weekend. The frizz will be frizzed.

[OldGriz]

I said after the Cat-Griz game that the Cats are better than the Griz, and I stand by that. Now, let’s talk about SDSU. I know that from your perspective, SDSU must be really good because they beat the Cats. They aren’t. Mason is a ho-hum player, and the Cat loss to SDSU occurred before the Cats made substantial improvements. See you in Bozeman. I’m the first to admit it would take several lucky breaks for the Griz to win in Bozeman (like two Cat turnovers, a successful Griz trick play, and more sacks of Lamson than occurred on Nov. 22 in Missoula).

[RickRund]

I just went to the ticket site. It shows each section in colors, with descending colors, dark pick to white (dark, lots available to white, no availability). There are six sections no availability, but looks to have LOTS of seats still open. I don’t know how to do a screenshot on my tablet.

[catatac]

I said after the Cat-Griz game that the Cats are better than the Griz, and I stand by that. Now, let’s talk about SDSU. I know that from your perspective, SDSU must be really good because they beat the Cats. They aren’t. Mason is a ho-hum player, and the Cat loss to SDSU occurred before the Cats made substantial improvements. See you in Bozeman. I’m the first to admit it would take several lucky breaks for the Griz to win in Bozeman (like two Cat turnovers, a successful Griz trick play, and more sacks of Lamson than occurred on Nov. 22 in Missoula).

I'm pulling for ya! Not that I'll be crushed if the Griz lose but this is one of those games where I'd prefer they win because I REALLY want that showdown in Bozeman for the semis. That said, I think SDSU has too much momentum right now. Couple that with an NFL caliber QB and significantly better OL and DL..... sadly I think the Griz come crashing down on Saturday.

[tetoncat]

I just went to the ticket site. It shows each section in colors, with descending colors, dark pick to white (dark, lots available to white, no availability). There are six sections no availability, but looks to have LOTS of seats still open. I don’t know how to do a screenshot on my tablet.

Bobcat Stadium or WaGriz.

[ilovethecats]

Why are so any confident that Jacks will whip UM but Cats can then beat them. Cats didn't dominate UM. A few plays made decided the outcome (pick and block). Remember when they took the lead Davis fumbled. If they recover Cats may have been down 10 in 4th.

Well the Cats are a MUCH different team than they were three months ago when they lost to SDSU. I think SDSU is better than the griz so I could see them winning that game and I'd love another crack at them.

I could also see the griz winning because they have shown they are very tough to beat at home in the playoffs. If that happened and they won another at home and we do the same I would love that matchup. Why? Because we played average football 2 weeks ago and won in their mecca. Because the griz haven't won in Bozeman in a decade. And in those losses they have been blown out. I think the better question would be why would we NOT be confident if we got Missoula again?

And I'm not buying this silly narrative that the entire game was won on a pick and a blocked field goal. We could do that for the griz too right? What about their fumble that came right back to them. Like it's a flukey thing that we got an interception or that we blocked a field goal. Those are plays good teams make. I could list 50 other plays that contributed to us winning that game as well.

If we get the griz back in Bozeman i'm betting we are favored by about 10 and we'll win by more than that. Even though for some reason there are griz fans thinking we should be scared of a rematch in a place they haven't won forever.

Sort of making my point. Each team had some breaks at times where other team could have snatched control of the game. I thought late Griz could not stop Cats O. But, that last drive of 2nd and first of the 3rd Griz converted a lot to stay on field and score. I just don't see SDSU rolling them and Cats have to play better to blow them out. Both things are possible.

I don't know if SDSU will roll them. I never said that although it'd be fun to watch.

I think I just came away from the Brawl different that you. I was at the game and oddly there just wasn't a part where I ever thought we'd lose. I thought the griz were playing as good as I have seen all year. And after watching every Cat game this year, most more than once; it kinda looked like an average performance to me. I said it that night when I got home from Missoula and felt stronger about it after watching again.

I don't know who will be playing on the 20th. Hell I could be way wrong and maybe someone will beat us before then. I doubt it though. I'd probably bet my house we're playing at home that day. I haven't paid much attention to the griz side. Maybe they play us or maybe they won't. I don't know enough about the other teams and I tend to always give UM the benefit at home in the playoffs.

I'm just saying if we're lucky enough to get a Brawl part 2, in front of OUR rabid fans this time, where I would think we wouldn't look as sloppy as last time, I'd think we beat them by 20 plus on our way to Nashville.

Bison in the chipper would be a WHOLE different story for obvious reasons. I won't be near as confident for that one as I'll be on December 20th.

[Vamos Gatos Vamos]

I said after the Cat-Griz game that the Cats are better than the Griz, and I stand by that. Now, let’s talk about SDSU. I know that from your perspective, SDSU must be really good because they beat the Cats. They aren’t. Mason is a ho-hum player, and the Cat loss to SDSU occurred before the Cats made substantial improvements. See you in Bozeman. I’m the first to admit it would take several lucky breaks for the Griz to win in Bozeman (like two Cat turnovers, a successful Griz trick play, and more sacks of Lamson than occurred on Nov. 22 in Missoula).

I think Mason's a fantastic QB, but SDSU is still a shell of what they were in September. Still, the Griz will have to play a very good game to beat them. I've watched nearly every game for both teams. Cat-Griz was by far the best game the Griz have played, and they were in the mecca. And lost. Outside of Lamson, the Cats didn't play their best. Yes, the Griz had a lot to do with that, but at home I don't see the Griz beating them. They haven't won in Bozeman in ten years. One Cat score, Mony-Mony comes on, and it's over.

[GoldstoneCat]

I said after the Cat-Griz game that the Cats are better than the Griz, and I stand by that. Now, let’s talk about SDSU. I know that from your perspective, SDSU must be really good because they beat the Cats. They aren’t. Mason is a ho-hum player, and the Cat loss to SDSU occurred before the Cats made substantial improvements. See you in Bozeman. I’m the first to admit it would take several lucky breaks for the Griz to win in Bozeman (like two Cat turnovers, a successful Griz trick play, and more sacks of Lamson than occurred on Nov. 22 in Missoula).

I think Mason's a fantastic QB, but SDSU is still a shell of what they were in September. Still, the Griz will have to play a very good game to beat them. I've watched nearly every game for both teams. Cat-Griz was by far the best game the Griz have played, and they were in the mecca. And lost. Outside of Lamson, the Cats didn't play their best. Yes, the Griz had a lot to do with that, but at home I don't see the Griz beating them. They haven't won in Bozeman in ten years. One Cat score, Mony-Mony comes on, and it's over.

Lamson was a dog in that game. Set the tone, hit everything he threw at. But even he left things out there. 3-4 guys Sterbick had running completely free that he didn't get to, for whatever reason. Of course on one he just ran it in, so no problem. And again, not trying to start a conversation or controversy. He was amazing. I guess my point is to agree with you... even our top performer in the game had some misses. Overall I thought we were a B-. And that was as good and inspired and physical as montana can play. No doubt.

[OldGriz]

I said after the Cat-Griz game that the Cats are better than the Griz, and I stand by that. Now, let’s talk about SDSU. I know that from your perspective, SDSU must be really good because they beat the Cats. They aren’t. Mason is a ho-hum player, and the Cat loss to SDSU occurred before the Cats made substantial improvements. See you in Bozeman. I’m the first to admit it would take several lucky breaks for the Griz to win in Bozeman (like two Cat turnovers, a successful Griz trick play, and more sacks of Lamson than occurred on Nov. 22 in Missoula).

I think Mason's a fantastic QB, but SDSU is still a shell of what they were in September. Still, the Griz will have to play a very good game to beat them. I've watched nearly every game for both teams. Cat-Griz was by far the best game the Griz have played, and they were in the mecca. And lost. Outside of Lamson, the Cats didn't play their best. Yes, the Griz had a lot to do with that, but at home I don't see the Griz beating them. They haven't won in Bozeman in ten years. One Cat score, Mony-Mony comes on, and it's over.

Lamson was a dog in that game. Set the tone, hit everything he threw at. But even he left things out there. 3-4 guys Sterbick had running completely free that he didn't get to, for whatever reason. Of course on one he just ran it in, so no problem. And again, not trying to start a conversation or controversy. He was amazing. I guess my point is to agree with you... even our top performer in the game had some misses. Overall I thought we were a B-. And that was as good and inspired and physical as montana can play. No doubt.

I agree that the Griz played their best game of the season against the Cats. If the Griz can match that effort against SDSU, I think the Griz can win. But it’s a tough task to replicate one’s very best effort.

[RickRund]

I just went to the ticket site. It shows each section in colors, with descending colors, dark pick to white (dark, lots available to white, no availability). There are six sections no availability, but looks to have LOTS of seats still open. I don’t know how to do a screenshot on my tablet.

Bobcat Stadium or WaGriz.

Sorry, wagris.

[GoldstoneCat]

I said after the Cat-Griz game that the Cats are better than the Griz, and I stand by that. Now, let’s talk about SDSU. I know that from your perspective, SDSU must be really good because they beat the Cats. They aren’t. Mason is a ho-hum player, and the Cat loss to SDSU occurred before the Cats made substantial improvements. See you in Bozeman. I’m the first to admit it would take several lucky breaks for the Griz to win in Bozeman (like two Cat turnovers, a successful Griz trick play, and more sacks of Lamson than occurred on Nov. 22 in Missoula).

I think Mason's a fantastic QB, but SDSU is still a shell of what they were in September. Still, the Griz will have to play a very good game to beat them. I've watched nearly every game for both teams. Cat-Griz was by far the best game the Griz have played, and they were in the mecca. And lost. Outside of Lamson, the Cats didn't play their best. Yes, the Griz had a lot to do with that, but at home I don't see the Griz beating them. They haven't won in Bozeman in ten years. One Cat score, Mony-Mony comes on, and it's over.

Lamson was a dog in that game. Set the tone, hit everything he threw at. But even he left things out there. 3-4 guys Sterbick had running completely free that he didn't get to, for whatever reason. Of course on one he just ran it in, so no problem. And again, not trying to start a conversation or controversy. He was amazing. I guess my point is to agree with you... even our top performer in the game had some misses. Overall I thought we were a B-. And that was as good and inspired and physical as montana can play. No doubt.

I agree that the Griz played their best game of the season against the Cats. If the Griz can match that effort against SDSU, I think the Griz can win. But it’s a tough task to replicate one’s very best effort.

I agree with you here. If the Griz can match that intensity and execution, and keep playing loose and opening the playbook on offense, they certainly can and probably will win. The bunnies have talent but are still injured some. We're putting a lot of credence on one win against an overmatched UNH team obviously. The challenge for montana is in the similarity to the cats up front. Sdsu probably will have an edge both ways at the LOS.

[GoldstoneCat]

Re: the OP..."oh Tennessee River, and a mountain man, we get together, any time we can"... stay with the Alabama theme.
Sorry this was supposed to be in "Nashville songs." Duh.

[Prodigal Cat]

Who knows at this point because as much, if not more than most the Jacks have played games with their 2 deep. But for whatever it’s worth they are listing Van Tol the starting LB that’s been out half the season and Hagen, their original starting RT. If true they are really starting to get healthy.

[justafan]

Who knows at this point because as much, if not more than most the Jacks have played games with their 2 deep. But for whatever it’s worth they are listing Van Tol the starting LB that’s been out half the season and Hagen, their original starting RT. If true they are really starting to get healthy.

looks like Van tol is listed as an "or" behind Fyfe. same with Hagen listed as an "or" behind Pica might be just to mess with Booby but also might mean nothing. in fact they have lots of "or's" listed so they may still be really bunged up. We will be playing the gris.

[D-Wreck]

Who knows at this point because as much, if not more than most the Jacks have played games with their 2 deep. But for whatever it’s worth they are listing Van Tol the starting LB that’s been out half the season and Hagen, their original starting RT. If true they are really starting to get healthy.

looks like Van tol is listed as an "or" behind Fyfe. same with Hagen listed as an "or" behind Pica might be just to mess with Booby but also might mean nothing. in fact they have lots of "or's" listed so they may still be really bunged up. We will be playing the gris.

Well, not if Booby preps the team for Van Tol to start at QB...

[MTJacksGrad]

Go Jacks!

[catatac]

Who knows at this point because as much, if not more than most the Jacks have played games with their 2 deep. But for whatever it’s worth they are listing Van Tol the starting LB that’s been out half the season and Hagen, their original starting RT. If true they are really starting to get healthy.

looks like Van tol is listed as an "or" behind Fyfe. same with Hagen listed as an "or" behind Pica might be just to mess with Booby but also might mean nothing. in fact they have lots of "or's" listed so they may still be really bunged up. We will be playing the gris.

Boy, I dunno. I'm just not sure how the Griz are going to be able to win the line of scrimmage.

[justafan]

Who knows at this point because as much, if not more than most the Jacks have played games with their 2 deep. But for whatever it’s worth they are listing Van Tol the starting LB that’s been out half the season and Hagen, their original starting RT. If true they are really starting to get healthy.

looks like Van tol is listed as an "or" behind Fyfe. same with Hagen listed as an "or" behind Pica might be just to mess with Booby but also might mean nothing. in fact they have lots of "or's" listed so they may still be really bunged up. We will be playing the gris.

Well, not if Booby preps the team for Van Tol to start at QB...

post of the week lol...

[Cataholic]

I said after the Cat-Griz game that the Cats are better than the Griz, and I stand by that. Now, let’s talk about SDSU. I know that from your perspective, SDSU must be really good because they beat the Cats. They aren’t. Mason is a ho-hum player, and the Cat loss to SDSU occurred before the Cats made substantial improvements. See you in Bozeman. I’m the first to admit it would take several lucky breaks for the Griz to win in Bozeman (like two Cat turnovers, a successful Griz trick play, and more sacks of Lamson than occurred on Nov. 22 in Missoula).

I think Mason's a fantastic QB, but SDSU is still a shell of what they were in September. Still, the Griz will have to play a very good game to beat them. I've watched nearly every game for both teams. Cat-Griz was by far the best game the Griz have played, and they were in the mecca. And lost. Outside of Lamson, the Cats didn't play their best. Yes, the Griz had a lot to do with that, but at home I don't see the Griz beating them. They haven't won in Bozeman in ten years. One Cat score, Mony-Mony comes on, and it's over.

Lamson was a dog in that game. Set the tone, hit everything he threw at. But even he left things out there. 3-4 guys Sterbick had running completely free that he didn't get to, for whatever reason. Of course on one he just ran it in, so no problem. And again, not trying to start a conversation or controversy. He was amazing. I guess my point is to agree with you... even our top performer in the game had some misses. Overall I thought we were a B-. And that was as good and inspired and physical as montana can play. No doubt.

I agree that the Griz played their best game of the season against the Cats. If the Griz can match that effort against SDSU, I think the Griz can win. But it’s a tough task to replicate one’s very best effort.

You have said all year that SDSU sucks. Now the Gris need their best effort to beat SDSU? Does that mean the Gris suck?

[OldGriz]

I’ve never said SDSU sucks, but I’ve certainly said SDSU is mediocre and not good. What I said above is if the Griz replicate the effort they Griz gave the Cats, the Griz win. Could the Griz put forth a lesser effort and still beat SDSU? Probably. Are the Cats better than the Griz? Yes. Do the Griz suck? No.