I felt that 45 years ago when I visited and made my decision for what college to attend right on the spot. I felt that throughout my tenure there. This is a shout out to good old fashioned midwest hospitality. Sure, there are outliers, but having lived all over the U.S., Ames is still the focal point for the greatest group of people I've ever had the pleasure of being around.
Arizona State Matchup
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I felt that 45 years ago when I visited and made my decision for what college to attend right on the spot. I felt that throughout my tenure there. This is a shout out to good old fashioned midwest hospitality. Sure, there are outliers, but having lived all over the U.S., Ames is still the focal point for the greatest group of people I've ever had the pleasure of being around.
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Reminds me of a smaller Mike Alstott. Like trying to tackle a garbage truck. I've been impressed with him.
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Oh dear they're all dead.
So none of the above are going to play. Got it
I like how that injury report tells us absolutely nothing. Campbell is the master at saying nothing at all during a press conference
I think they will score on us because their offense is legit, even with their leading WR out. I think it will take 28+ from the offense to win. Which means we need an accurate and reliable Rocco with no dumb pick 6s and the line play needs to be solid. Feed Noel and Higgins all day.
Wildcard is special teams. We've been solid all year but can't give up a blocked punt or punt return score or miss easy FGs.
I like that we were in this game 4 years ago and think that will benefit the staff to know how to approach a game like this.
Wildcard is special teams. We've been solid all year but can't give up a blocked punt or punt return score or miss easy FGs.
I like that we were in this game 4 years ago and think that will benefit the staff to know how to approach a game like this.
Dillingham was the QBs coach at Memphis when we beat them in the Liberty bowl in 2017.
Game will come down to stopping their running back, you have to hit him low and not allow him to get moving down field with a head of steam, and then Becht. If the good to great Rocco shows up, scans the field, looking to run 4 or 5 times and gets his throws down, we are great. But if he gets careless and his throws are sailing, we are going to give up some INT's.
This point going forward, each play is the most important play to date, and you have to take chances but not get carried away with it.
This point going forward, each play is the most important play to date, and you have to take chances but not get carried away with it.
As a west-coaster I can say unequivocally yes. Honestly, the anticipation might kill me in the 15-30 minutes I have to get up and make coffee.
Having hours to kill would be rough.
Honestly could see Dillingham use PA to take a shot on their first play of their first possession, everyone is expecting a heavy dose of them running and their top WR is out
Its a not great matchup for us defensively.
Cam's a great back. And he's built somewhat like Alstott, but he's quicker than you might think. Not like super duper elite speed, but still more than 3 yards and a pile of crap type speed and quickness. And he gets stronger as the game wears on. Pretty good OL.
As mentioned, their best WR is out so that is a benefit to us, hope he has a good recovery.
Leavitt is a kid I liked the tiny bit I saw of him at MSU and has potential. He's athletic, and throws. He might be one of the better run-pass options we've seen all year. Like Daniels can really run, but he's also incredibly inaccurate. Similar to Avery Johnson, etc. He's sitting at about 68% completion. So he's not a one trick poney.
Defensively, they're 27th in stopping the run, tied with us with 14 interceptions and 26th nationally in passing efficiency defense where we are 5th, so they're top 30 in both categories defensively and 34th nationally in scoring defense.
In a way, I'd say they are who we typically are most years on defense. Very solid at both run and pass statistically.
Not a great matchup. I think they are peaking right now. Being down their stud WR hurts but still a very solid team. If we are able to get Brahmer back and Verdon... I like our odds better, presuming JR is good to go and everyone else stays healthy.
I imagine it'll be a close game.
Cam's a great back. And he's built somewhat like Alstott, but he's quicker than you might think. Not like super duper elite speed, but still more than 3 yards and a pile of crap type speed and quickness. And he gets stronger as the game wears on. Pretty good OL.
As mentioned, their best WR is out so that is a benefit to us, hope he has a good recovery.
Leavitt is a kid I liked the tiny bit I saw of him at MSU and has potential. He's athletic, and throws. He might be one of the better run-pass options we've seen all year. Like Daniels can really run, but he's also incredibly inaccurate. Similar to Avery Johnson, etc. He's sitting at about 68% completion. So he's not a one trick poney.
Defensively, they're 27th in stopping the run, tied with us with 14 interceptions and 26th nationally in passing efficiency defense where we are 5th, so they're top 30 in both categories defensively and 34th nationally in scoring defense.
In a way, I'd say they are who we typically are most years on defense. Very solid at both run and pass statistically.
Not a great matchup. I think they are peaking right now. Being down their stud WR hurts but still a very solid team. If we are able to get Brahmer back and Verdon... I like our odds better, presuming JR is good to go and everyone else stays healthy.
I imagine it'll be a close game.
someone talked to Verdon on the field Saturday and asked if he was going to play this Saturday. His response was that he was going to try. Didn't sound very confident.
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