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Good luck this week to one of my favorite MVFC teams. Love that we still play our former GWFC partners and pull for the Jacks.
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Re: 10/1 Western Illinois
Originally posted by UWMandSDSU View PostAs I said in another thread, Banasiak played against Poly. He just didn't start because of being late to a position meeting.
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As I said in another thread, Banasiak played against Poly. He just didn't start because of being late to a position meeting.
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Originally posted by ST_Lawson View PostPersonally, I think we'll see a close, high scoring (probably back and forth) game...maybe one of those "whoever gets the ball last wins" type of games.
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Originally posted by CappinHard View PostHa, I must have ended up on the 2015 roster page somehow. Thanks for that update and others. Are you surprised that 5dimes has SDSU pegged as 4.5 point favorites? If you ask me the game is probably a pick em. I definitely wasn't surprised at the total, which is set at 59.5. This game should definitely see plenty of fireworks.
Honestly, I think the total at just under 60 is probably a bit low. 60 is if we are able to mostly contain your receivers, especially on long throws...we've been burned by those...I'd say it's probably our one defensive weakness. If neither of the defenses are able to hang with the offenses, I could easily see 70+ for the total.
Personally, I think we'll see a close, high scoring (probably back and forth) game...maybe one of those "whoever gets the ball last wins" type of games.
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Originally posted by ST_Lawson View PostJust a quick update, Steve McShane is actually a Sophomore.
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Originally posted by Southeast View PostOther than this week, it's hard not to root for WIU with their budget issues and loss of their coaching staff.
We'd appreciate the "rooting", after this weekend, I assume.
Originally posted by CappinHard View PostAs you can see from the videos, they have a very capable freshman RB, #34 that is quick and shifty and averages 6 yards per carry.
Just a quick update, Steve McShane is actually a Sophomore. He did play last year and showed some signs of explosiveness, but was largely overshadowed by Nikko Watson. McShane had 232 yards on 65 attemps last year, so he's nearly doubled that already this year. Also, someone mentioned something about him being a "big back". Just for clarification...Watson was a "big back"...McShane is only 5'8" and 185 lbs. He's more of a quick, shifty back, although he does have the ability to stay on his feet with guys on him (not quite as well as Watson could, but I saw him carrying 3 NIU defenders for about 5 yards last weekend...and I mean "carry"...like, two didn't even have their feet on the ground as they were piled on top of him).
Anyway, just thought I'd provide a couple of updates. I'll be posting my regular rundown of Saturday's game from Western's perspective over on LeatherneckNation.net probably tomorrow, and I'll be checking back here periodically and will gladly provide updates and info if you guys have any questions about our team.
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Besides home field, another built-in advantage is that we had a bye week and Western Illinois played an FBS team last week. Coming off a loss, there's no excuse for any complacency or lack of focus.
Throw in the devastating loss to the Leathernecks last year, I expect the Jacks to win this game, and maybe even by a surprising margin.
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Originally posted by Southeast View PostUnfortunately, I agree. If he is going to use his scrambling ability to the fullest, don't be surprised if he spends half his career in a walking boot. It takes a very durable individual to have a full career as a "mobile" quarterback. Thankfully we have a good backup for this year. Who will it be next year? I hope they are ready.
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Unfortunately, I agree. If he is going to use his scrambling ability to the fullest, don't be surprised if he spends half his career in a walking boot. It takes a very durable individual to have a full career as a "mobile" quarterback. Thankfully we have a good backup for this year. Who will it be next year? I hope they are ready.
Originally posted by MontanaRabbit View PostI'm more worried that TC isn't going to be all that durable. Let's be honest he lost a year in HS, was banged up a bit last year (IIRC), and has been hobbled for much of this year already.
The fewer hits he takes the better IMO, but that doesn't exactly take full advantage of his skill set.
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Looks like we'll finally get to find out "what's in the box" this weekend.
https://twitter.com/gojacksfb/status/780795630004281344
Just dawned on me that this weekend is the military game, most likely a special edition military style uniform, like the one they did last year with camo on it or something.
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I'm more worried that TC isn't going to be all that durable. Let's be honest he lost a year in HS, was banged up a bit last year (IIRC), and has been hobbled for much of this year already.
The fewer hits he takes the better IMO, but that doesn't exactly take full advantage of his skill set.
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I am more worried that he will run to much or we do more designed runs and he just keeps hurting his ankle all season. I would rather him not take any shots on designed runs and only try to run as last resort. Hope we try we try to get the ball to the wizard and dallas like every other play. They were the only reason making tough catches against poly that we even were in the game. Sure hope the Defense proves us wrong and takes it in the right direction.
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Originally posted by jackmd View PostWatch the first half of the Cal Poly game. Happy feet probably isn't the best description. We all know TC is an excellent runner. Not everyone knows how strong and accurate he is in the passing game. Before he hurt his ankle he was flushing from a well formed or developing pocket and missing some big passing opportunities. Absolutely not unexpected for a young QB against a defense that was stacking the box.
Saying he has happy feet isn't fair. I'd like to see him be a little more disciplined in the pocket but also understand that he's had a lot or pressure.
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