Southern Utah

[Crashola]

Any thoughts on the Jacks' next opponent?  

Southern Utah is kind of a Jekyll and Hyde team.  They pounded McNeese State and beat UC Davis, but last week they were thumped by the struggling UNC Bears.  

[uncbear]

Re: Southern Utah

I think UNC is the jekyl and hyde team. SUU is a strong team but UNC just actually played well that day and we had a backup QB play who is much better than our starter.

[SDSUFAN]

Re: Southern Utah

The final two games are going to be hard to call. We do have a chance to win, and its going to take a best effort.
SUU seems to be up and down and being at home does give them some advantage, but if our guys can continue putting forth a good effort we could win.

Winning in Greeley would be big too. Its been a few years.

[SDSUFAN]

Re: Southern Utah

Here is the link to the offical site news release for this week

http://www3.sdstate.edu/ClassLibrary...4476/11904.pdf


Looking at the probable starting line up offense line is getting younger each week with injuries, but cant hurt us next week.

Does not look like Josh Davis will be back this week either so that is not good news. Lets hope Janecek, Solo and Moliter are all on key as they will be needed to win these last two games.

[Crashola]

Re: Southern Utah

Here's a link to this week's press release from Southern Utah.

http://www.suu.edu/athletics/football/release.html

[Dakota]

Re: Southern Utah

South Dakota State @Southern Utah
South Dakota State takes to the road for its final two games, the first stop in Cedar City, Utah to meet the Thunderbirds. The game marks the first ever meeting between the two schools. Both teams certainly have big reasons beyond pride to let it all hang out in the final weeks. South Dakota State still has a shot at the conference title, and Southern Utah with wins in its final two weeks could finish above .500 for the first time since 2000.
For South Dakota State, they really just need to continue the offensive balance. With the combination of Brad Nelson passing the ball and Anthony Watson running it, they've had good success all season. When one has been shut down, the team has struggled. This week the focus will be to get Watson going, but the difficulty against this athletic front seven of the Thunderbirds is finding some holes to run through. Southern Utah's defense is tremendous against the run and slowing it. Coming into play this week they are allowing just 103 yards per game at 2.8 per carry. This is one of those games where Watson is a good enough back that he'll make a few plays, but this defense has a way of slowing things. Don't be fooled by last week's score into thinking that the Jacks can run all over this team. It won't sit well how this played last week with Coach Wes Meyer, and he'll have his guys more than ready this weekend. Where South Dakota State has to win the game on this side of the ball is with the arm of Brad Nelson. The battle will be up front where the offensive line must protect Nelson and give him some time to make plays. The Thunderbirds like to bring pressure often and Nelson will see plenty of Marques Harris in his face this weekend. Whether the offensive line can keep the pressure away from Nelson will determine just how successful SDSU will be on offense.
The success on offense for Southern Utah rests solely on the shoulders of Casey Rehrer. The senior quarterback was so solid over the first six games of the season, but has found life a tad more difficult over the last three games. Teams have been defending Rehrer in different ways, but always trying to focus on taking Rehrer's comfort level away. When he can't scramble or is being slowed with his running the offense has really come to a halt over the past couple weeks. With that frustration has set in as Rehrer had been forced to do it all through the air. Over the first five games, he threw just three interceptions. If you take out the cupcake game against Montana Western, Rehrer has thrown nine picks over three games. South Dakota State's defense which has been so solid all season long now really knows they have to contain Rehrer. The Jacks play good run defense so the chance of the T-birds taking the pressure off of Rehrer by running it with Ryan Filipe is slim. The whole game plan has to be focused on Casey Rehrer. They've got to have a spy for the quarterback to make sure he doesn't cut loose running the ball, and never let him get comfortable in the pocket. This game has the makings of another close battle. I think each offense will have some successes, but this will be a game that ends up more of a defensive battle. These defenses will both make some big plays, but I expect Southern Utah to respond to last week's loss. Giving up 49 points is resting on the minds of that defense. As for Rehrer, there's a reason this quarterback just broke the single season records for passing attempts, yards, and touchdowns last Saturday. The T-Birds are at home this week, and the senior quarterback will cut down the turnovers which have plagued the T-Birds over the past few weeks. His play should be enough to lead his team to a tight win over a tough Jacks group. Southern Utah 21 South Dakota State 17


The Bottom Line -- Week 11
GWFC columnist breaks down all three league games this week.

The Bottom Line - Week 11
http://greatwestfootball.collegespor...111004aaa.html
By Chris Kelly

[jackmd]

Re: Southern Utah

Fact:

This game will define our first season at the DI level. The emotion of the move has settled. Our expected rival fell at our hands in Brookings. We are 1-2 in the conference losing to the 2 pre-season favorites on the road. This game is the difference maker. I fully expect our team to play at their best and our best is better than Souther Utahs. My prediction and my expectation:

Jacks win by 10, SDSU 31 SUU 21. We should win this game and I look forward to it. For this year to be considered a true success we need this win.

[89rabbit]

Re: Southern Utah

Agreed this is a big game. If we win tomorrow we assure ourselves of a winning record our first season in I-AA. Beat of luck to the Rabbits, do us proud!

Go State! ;D

[89rabbit]

Re: Southern Utah

So far so good. Keep moving the ball Jacks! ;D

Go Jackrabbits, beat the Thunderbirds! 8)

[WYOBISONMAN]

Re: Southern Utah

Hey 89.....jump over to Bisonville to keep us up to date on your game if you get a chance......

[89rabbit]

Re: Southern Utah

Will do.

[jackmd]

Re: Southern Utah

TD Rabbits!!! Watson scores, nice drive 6 minutes of the clock.

[89rabbit]

Re: Southern Utah

Great first drive! ;D

Go Jackrabbits, beat the Thunderbirds! 8)

[89rabbit]

Re: Southern Utah

Josh Davis just got into the game, that is great news to have him playing again! 8)

Go Jackrabbits, beat the Thunderbirds! ;D

[jackmd]

Re: Southern Utah

Keep the Bison boys up to date 89. I have a dinner meeting tonight and have to leave the PC shortly.

Nice first defensive stand. Jacks back on O, lets keep running the ball and open up the secondary for Nelson.